Doodles & Stitches: July 2015

If you read my blog at all, then you know how much I love throw pillows. I have shared tutorials before but I put a different spin on this one. I will be walking you through the process, once again. I will also direct you (in detail) on how to add GOLD FOIL to the pillow. This is such a fun project and it's really fast. I made two of these pillows in less than 2 hours and that includes taking photos for the tutorial.

For this project, I used synthetic down pillow inserts from Pillow Cubes.

These pillows measure 17" x 13".

Our first step, is to cut the fabric.

The FORMULA (below) is the easiest way to figure out your cutting measurements...

FORMULA:

(Height of pillow) + (1/2 inch)

(Width of pillow) x2 + (7 inches)

My pillow measures 17”(h) x 13”(w)

In order to sew a covering for a pillow that measures 17" x 13"

this is how you'll calculate using the above formula...

(17") + (1/2 inch) = 17 1/2 inches

(13")x2 = 26 + 7 inches = 33 inches

Cut fabric to measure 17 1/2 inches x 33 inches

Then... you turn under the short edges 1/4" and sew

then turn under again 1/4" and sew again.

Do this on both short ends.

Next step, with right sides facing each other,

fold fabic to the size of the pillow

with an overlap (that will be about 6 inches)

Then pin the outer edges and sew, as shown in diagram…

Now, turn the pillowcase back to "right-side" out. Push out the corners with a blunt edge

(like a ruler or scissor handle)

and place the covering on your pillow.

This is what the back opening looks like…

And that's how you make an envelope pillow cover.

Now, let's move on to the GOLD FOIL portion of the tutorial HERE.

***Disclosure: I was compensated with 2 free sample size pillows for this project by Pillow Cubes. The opinions expressed are my honest opinions and were not swayed by these free products.

You can read more about my Disclosure policy here.***

I'm so happy to have discovered Pillow Cubes. They have many different types and sizes of pillows. Their shipping was very fast and the prices are GREAT. If you have shopped for high quality, down pillows, you know they can be very pricey. I am happy to have found a new supplier. So, check them out. You won't be disappointed! Here's the link to their website...
Pillow Cubes

Here's a link to my previous pillow posts and tutorials too...

Mix, Don't Match Your Pillows
Burlap Holiday Pillows
Hello Beautiful
DIY Beach Pillows
DIY Slip Pillow Tutorial

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Gold Iron-On Vinyl using Silhouette Cameo

I have been wanting to try out this gold iron-on vinyl for months but to be honest, I was a little intimidated. In the past, I have had my fair share of "iron-on" FAILURES, using my ink jet printer and t-shirts. Still, I decided to give it a try. I was so surprised that I didn't have any mishaps or hiccups along the way. The foil worked perfectly and the pillow looks like it was professionally made. This was such a fun project and it was very quick! I made two pillows in a couple of hours and that includes all the design work, sewing and photographs. Here's the other pillow I made...

I'm going to walk you through every step of this DIY project.

The ENVELOPE PILLOW sewing tutorial can be found here.

This DIY post only includes the gold iron-on portion of the project.

Affiliate - Read my Disclosure HERE.

First of all, I bought my gold iron-on from Happy Crafters.
They have many great products that I love using with my Silhouette Cameo.

Let's get started on the tutorial.
Start by opening a "new file" in Silhouette Software.

I set my design page settings to 12 x 12 inches.

Go to 'library' and choose your design.. I used the 'echo park arrows' from the Silhouette store.

Choose 'object' tab and select 'ungroup'.

Delete unwanted arrows.

Select "arrow"

Click 'object' tab and then click 'rotate', rotate 90 degrees clockwise.

Next, add text.

I used the font "dazzling diva" for the word HELLO.

I used the font "Aaargh" for BEAUTIFUL.

From the 'Object' tab, I grouped all the text and arrow.

Then, I adjusted the size of the graphics to fill the screen.

Now, it's time to flip the image.

Go to 'object' tab, choose 'mirror' and then 'flip horizontally'.

Now open 'cut settings'

Choose 'Heat Transfer Material - Smooth'

Adjust your silhouette blade to a "3".

Send to Silhouette Machine.

Attach your foil to the Silhouette Cutting Mat. Attach it gold side DOWN.

Sorry, I don't have a photo of this step.

Choose "Cut" on your Silhouette Machine and Software.

After the machine has finished cutting the gold foil, remove the foil from your silhouette cutting mat. Now begin peeling away the "negative space" around your design, leaving only the part that you want to be ironed onto your pillow.