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DIY No Sew Pillow Cases

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The other day I posted my inspiration for my Fall mantle. I really loved the wheat wreath pillows that I found, but they were Ethan Allen and $134 each, no thank you! So I was on the search for something similar! I went to Hobby Lobby, Marshalls and TJ Maxx….Nothing!! I ended up at Jo Ann Fabrics and picked out two fabrics I liked.. I was going to attempt my first pillow cases… These were going to be no sew, of course!

I was feeling brave.. I was going to attempt the wheat wreath design that I loved so much! You’re going to want to start by measuring your fabric and pinning it to the pillow. I determined the middle of my pillow and taped my letter “R” stencil onto the fabric, and removed the pillow. I did this because I didn’t want the marker I was going to use to bleed onto the pillow. Yes, that’s right, I said marker… I pinned a couple things on Pinterest recently about using permanent marker on fabrics, so I decided to give it a try. Worked like a charm! I placed a notebook under my fabric and began to trace and fill in my stencil. Remove your stencil when finished. Next, I was on the search for a good sized item I could trace in the shape of a circle. I opted for a large plate, and traced it in pencil. I added “leaves”, mine look more like arrows, to the circle in pencil as well. Once completed, I carefully went over the entire design with the marker. Grab your pillow and situate your fabric evenly. I used a no-sew, no-heat fabric glue for this project. I folded the extra fabric on the back of the pillow sort-of like a present and glued each into place. Let dry.
For my second pillow, this was just a rectangular throw pillow I hadn’t used for awhile, so I decided to give it a makeover! I chose a beautiful, chic quatrefoil design in turquoise and cream. Again, I measured the fabric to the pillow, cut and glue. I took an additional piece of extra fabric and tied it into the center, vertically, to create a “cinching” look. With another piece of extra fabric, I made a bow. All done!
So, I made two pillow cases, so far, and I have plenty left over to make at least one more of each.. My total fabric cost was under $8. That was for 2 yards of linen and 1 yard of the quatrefoil design.
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  12. SEL says

    You did a fabulous job on the pillows. I love Ethan Allen, but their prices are absolutely ridiculous sometimes. I’m excited to try out your idea. Thanks for sharing!

    Found you through the linkup.

    Newest follower! Swing by my page if you can.

    xo
    SEL
    growinglaughingandlovinginlife.blogspot.com

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  15. Kathy Mormino says

    You had me at “no sew!” LOL
    Thanks for linking up at the Clever Chicks Blog Hop! I hope you will join us again next week with another truly clever idea!

    Cheers,
    Kathy
    The Chicken Chick

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  17. 4 You With Love says

    Great blog. Love this project! I found you on made in a day’s blog hop and am following along on GFC and like you on facebook. I’d love for you to stop by and visit!

    Marilyn
    4you-withlove.blogspot.com

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  19. The Home Payge says

    Just found this and have to say “I love you”! I’m a pillow freak, and spend SO much money on custom pillow cases from Etsy. Thank you for saving my wallet from the tragedy that pillow cases do to it! And no sew! Really?! Ahhhhmazing!

    So happy to have found you and am now following!

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  20. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

    This is a fabulous tutorial! I love anyting with a monogram!!!
    Please stop by StoneGable and share your no sew pillows at TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS! Link goes live Wednesdays at 8:00 pm.
    LOVE this!

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  21. Char says

    Wow love this!! I like to sew but try not to where possible – right up my street! Following back via the naptime review link up 🙂

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  24. Craftberry Bush says

    Hey Fotini…so glad to see you again…you had me at ‘no sew’ thank you so much for this, I just picked up some fabric even though I can’t sew and was going to get my mom to do it for me…buuttt…I think I can tackle it myself…thanks again…xo

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  25. Anne Kimball says

    Hi Fotini, I’m Anne from Life on the Funny Farm (http://annesfunnyfarm.blogspot.com) visiting from the Fresh Eggs Daily Blog Fest.

    These look great! I’ll have to try them. Your blog looks great too, I’ll be back to explore…

    Anyway, it’s nice to “meet” you. I hope you can pop over to my blog and say hi sometime if you get the chance.

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  27. Barbara Hiatt says

    Love these pillows! ‘No sew’ is right up my alley! They’re really pretty–Great job!
    Thanks for joining the fun at Keep Calm and Link Up! Make sure to come back next Friday to see if you were featured!

    Barbara at Chase the Star
    chasethestar dot net

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