Chevron Throw Pillows {How-To}

I've already begun decorating for Christmas around here and as I looked around my living room after the tree was up, it looked rather unbalanced. Our tree is in front of a window and directly beside our fireplace. I love how the tree looks next to a decorated mantel, but that left the rest of the room kind of plain. So, I decided it was high time to make some new pillows for the couch to match the tree skirt and try to pull the look together. If you have been wanting new throw pillows, this is a very simple and quick DIY project that anyone can do. If you can sew a straight line, you can make a pillow.

Lay your fabric right sides together. Then, place your pillow on top to measure sides (if you don't already know the measurements). I left about 1/2 inch all around to get an accurate fit for my pillow.

Try to line up your sides as close as possible. It should be pretty close.

Pin three sides of the pillow and about 2 inches in from each corner on the unpinned side. Sew with a 5/8 inch seam allowance. Be sure not to sew the opening where you will put the pillow form in.

Turn pillowcase right side out, pushing corners all the way out. Insert pillow form or polyfill and pin the opening closed. You will sew close to the edge to make the least visible as possible.

Voila! You're done. Super easy and a fun addition to my Christmas decor.

I made two of these chevron pillows and I love them! They are Merry & Bright! You can find out how to make the Monogram Pillow using this method here.

 

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