~how to sew a simple pillow~

If you can sew a straight line, than you can make this pillow case.

First, cut your piece of fabric 1" bigger than your insert.

My insert is 26" x 26", so I cut it 27" x 27"

Iron it flat. Also, it's a good idea to pre wash your fabric in case the material shrinks.

Next you want to cut 2 pieces for the back flaps.

My first piece measures 27" x 20" and my second piece measures 27" x 14"

Fold over one edge and iron flat for the hem. 

Fold over again and iron that.

Repeat with the other smaller piece.

Once everything is ironed, take the two smaller pieces to the sewing machine and sew the hem.

Place your largest piece right side up on the ground or table.

Lay one back flap on top,right side down, hemmed edge towards the center.

Lay the other piece right side down, hem towards the center and then pin all the way around.

On these larger pillows I also like to put a pin in the center so nothing shifts while sewing.

Sew all four edges, rounding the corners slightly.

Once you have sewn all 4 sides, cut each corner and then turn the whole thing right side out.

I like using feather/down inserts.

For reference, I got my material here.

{you can buy the inserts there too}

Happy Friday!

xoxo

~cabana stripe planter box~{DIY}

I need a bumper sticker that says,

"Stops for free junk"

Because I do.

I see a free sign and my foot hits that brake so fast.

Remember this table I got for free?

Well, this time it was a pile of wood boxes in all sorts of lengths. 

They had faux grass in them.

{which I scooped up for another project}

Here is what they look like:

I thought this had a good shape for a planter box but wanted to do something besides paint it.

So, I striped it, with duct tape.

Going for the "cabana stripe" look, I alternated black and white tape, up one side, over the top, and down the 3rd side.

About every 4 pieces, I cut down the center and tucked the extra down on the inside.

Here it is all covered in the tape. 

And here it is on our outdoor table all planted up with white geraniums and trailing flowers. 

 Such a simple project.

Now I have about 5 more boxes to go…..

xoxo