Today I have another sewing project sponsored by Calico. All opinions are my own.
This is a super easy project.
I measured my bolster pillow that is 39″ x 9″ diameter. I used this gorgeous purple velvet from Calico, CLICK HERE. I cut a piece of fabric 53″ long by 28″ The circumference of the pillow is 28″. I use a 1/2 seam allowance so the pillow cover will be an inch narrower than the actual size of the pillow. It needs to be snug, and I did this on purpose. I finished the ends so they don’t unravel.
Then I sewed the two sides together forming a long tube. Be careful if you make this with velvet. You need to be careful that you finish the seams so they don’t come apart. It turns out velvet is a tricky fabric to work with.
I turned the pillow cover right side out, and inserted the pillow insert.
Then I used ribbon to tie off the ends.
It’s that simple. I am wondering why I didn’t make this ages ago. I used a feather/down pillow, but you can go with a foam pillow if you prefer. This could also be made using a totally different fabric. I used a 39 inch pillow for this twin bed. If you are making this pillow for a queen bed, I would use a larger size pillow. I think it looks best to make one about the width of the bed.
You may have seen the pillows I made for this room. More purple!
I did mention that lavender is my color of the year, and yes I meant it. This is where I record my podcast, so I wanted something very comfy. I used down pillows for these pillows also.
The new PODCAST episode for today is
EPISODE 62 – 9 WAYS TO REFRESH YOUR FAMILY ROOM
You can still see some of the velvet fuzz on my floor. Oh well…
I also made this throw from velvet. You can find the directions HERE.
I do love to sew. If you are on a budget, it really pays if you know how to sew. You can make many things much cheaper than you can buy them.
This post was sponsored by CALICO.
The room looks so inviting and I love the use of velvet for the bolster!! Also love the way it looks on the airy bedspread….did you make the spread also, if not, can you share a link to where it can be purchased?
Deliciousness !!!
Lavender is my color this year too! My house walls are a very very light seafoam , so the lavender makes it looks so pretty. I also filled my rooms with lavender candles and a few towels.
Love the velvet bolster! I’m working on adding a lace ruffle to an embroidered quilt that isn’t quite wide enough so cover my extra thick mattress. The lace isn’t pre-gathered so it’s a two step process. I keep telling myself that I can’t take on a new project until I finish this one! Maybe my next sewing project will be to turn old shantung drapes into a bolster. 🙂
I love it..Lavendar for life .. Did you make or purchase the bedding?
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I don’t even care for lavender as a color, but I love that pillow! Great scale and beautiful.
Add me to the list of those who love the bedspread. I’d like to know where you got it too.
Where oh where did you get that rug on the floor….is it a rug….or perhaps a stencilled floor?
I am in the Uk…anywhere I can find similar….room looks lovely as usual!!
Lindyloo, that is from décor steals. I am in Texas, so I don’t have any information about where to buy things in the UK. I wish I could help you.
Great inspiration, Anita… I may make a smaller one for my bed… in a blush color!