- 1). Measure the dimensions of your pillow form and add 2 inches to the length and width.
- 2). Cut two pieces of fabric to these measurements. Place the two pieces together with the patterned sides facing each other. Pin the edges
- 3). Measure ½ inch in from the edge of the fabric and sew along the sides. Leave a gap 6 inches long on one side. Remove the pins as you sew.
- 4). Place your finger or a chopstick into the gap and pull the material right-side out. Insert the stuffing through the gap, working carefully so as not to rip the seams. Stitch the gap closed by hand.
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Gold piping adds elegance.Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
Insert decorative piping between the two layers of fabric in Step 2 of Basic Pillows. Make sure the piping is sandwiched between the two fabric pieces with its flat sewing surface between the edges. - 2
Gold tassels have a regal look.Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
Place tassels at each corner between the pieces of fabric in Step 2. Keep the tassels between the fabric pieces as you sew. This will ensure that they will hang on the outside of the pillow once it is turned right-side out. - 3
Choose a pattern featuring gold for one side of a pillow.Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
Choose one piece of fabric in a solid gold color and the other in a highly detailed pattern with gold accents. This will create a distinctive front and back for the pillow. - 4
Add an image to the pillow that suits your design scheme.Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
Hand-paint or stencil images onto cotton fabric with gold fabric paint. Options include fruits, flowers, animals, whimsical sayings or initials. - 5
Small accessories can accent a gold pillow.Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
Attach gold buttons or sequins to the outside of a finished pillow by sewing them on by hand. Gold-colored ribbons can also be sewn onto the corners or along the sides.
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