Simple-Sew Pillows

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From Scarves to Accent Pillows

To turn a colorful scarf into a fun accent pillow, add fusible interfacing to the wrong side of the scarf. For the pillow back, cut a piece of fabric the same size as the scarf, adding 1 inch to the width. Cut the back piece in half widthwise. Stitch a long edge on each half under 1/2 inch. Place the back halves on a work surface right side up with the hemmed edges touching. Layer the scarf on top with the right side down. Stitch the pieces together around the outside edges to make a pillow cover with a hemmed opening in the back. Turn cover right side out and insert pillow form through opening in back. To add a flange, topstitch 2-1/2 inches from the outer edges.