Simple-Sew Pillows

Dress up any room with creative pillows that are easy to make.

view all thumbnails

Pillows With Fringe

From Scarves to Accent Pillows

Bright Felt Circles

Pretty Name Pillow

Colorful Yo-Yo Pillow

Tweed and Fringe Pillow

Four-Patch Knot Pillow

Elegant Fringe Pillow

Handsome Belted Pillow

Button Flowers

Felt Circle Pillow

Fabric Band

Woven Patchwork Pillow

Simple Striped-Center Pillows

Pretty Ribbon-Embellished Pillows

Fresh Tulip Pillows

Four-Square Pillow

Squares and Circles Pillows

Chic Pillow Cover

Semi-Handmade Pillows

Pretty Fall Pillows

Modern Pillows You'll Love

Related Links

Creative Pillow Ideas

Stitch up one of these soft, charming pillows and ...

Punch Up Plain Pillows

Scoop up basic pillows in every shape, color, and ...

Easy-to-Sew Bags for Every Occasion

We have all your bag needs covered with these ador...

Pop Art Pillow - Easy Applique

Learn to applique the easy way by using fusible we...

Your Comment:

Pillows With Fringe

Give pillows three-dimensional accents with pleated edges and cute ruffles.

Get instructions for the Pillows With Fringe.

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.

Bright Felt Circles

Fashion one purchased blanket into two dotty wool pillows for a playful accent to your home decor.

Get instructions for Bright Felt Circles Pillows and Throw.

Pretty Name Pillow

Any child would be all smiles with this delightful pillow. It goes together quickly because it starts with a preprinted alphabet fabric panel.

Get instructions for Pretty Name Pillow.

Colorful Yo-Yo Pillow

Make a pillow reminiscent of one at Grandma's house. Cut a 9-inch square pillow top and cover it with colorful little fabric yo-yos.

Tweed and Fringe Pillow

Tweed, a fashion mainstay, is perfect for pairing with fun fringes. This square pink tweed pillow sports feminine looped fringe embellished with round pearllike dangles.

Get instructions for Tweed and Fringe Pillow.

Four-Patch Knot Pillow

Surprisingly small, this pillow packs a punch. Make several in complementing colors to toss on a couch.

Get instructions for Four-Patch Knot Pillow.

Elegant Fringe Pillow

Elevate a simple pillow to extravagant by splurging on the trim. A flat braid with knotted tassels is topstitched to the edges of the pillow for a stunning effect.

Handsome Belted Pillow

For an unexpected touch of masculinity, securely cinch a leather belt around a tassel-trimmed linen sleeve surrounding a silk pinstripe pillow. Shorten the belt by carefully trimming off the excess with a crafts knife; add holes with a leather punch.

Get instructions for Handsome Belted Pillow.

Button Flowers

Add pretty little flowers to a plain pillow by using the quilter's yo-yo technique. Stitch around small fabric circles. Pull the thread end to gather the circles into poufs. Use pearl cotton and a stem stitch to make the stems and leaves; attach the poufs for blossoms. Sew a button to each blossom center.

Felt Circle Pillow

Use a die-cutting tool and dies to cut multiple circles of felt, or trace different household objects to make your own circle patterns. Open a seam on the pillow and remove the stuffing. Lay out the circles in desired design on the pillow cover front; tack them in place with pins. Stitch the stacked circles to the pillow cover with yarn. Restuff the embellished pillow cover and repair the seam.

Fabric Band

Slip a fabric band over a plain pillow to create a new look. Cut a length of fabric long enough to go around the pillow, plus 1 inch for seam allowances. Finish long edges by turning them under twice. Press, then sew the folded edges. Fold the fabric in half with right sides together; stitch the short ends together to make a fabric band. Turn right side out, and slip the fabric band over the pillow.

See more pillow band ideas.

Woven Patchwork Pillow

Make a pair of pretty plaid pillows by weaving strips of your favorite fabrics.

Get instructions for Woven Patchwork Pillow.

Simple Striped-Center Pillows

A quick stitch-and-flip method brings together narrow fabric strips to create the striped centers on these stylish pillows. Choose your favorite pair of prints or solids to surround the center and you've got a custom-look pillow in no time.

Make the Simple Striped-Center Pillows

Pretty Ribbon-Embellished Pillows

Save your trim scraps and other fun findings to use as bands or fringe on playful silk pillows.

Make the Pretty Ribbon-Embellished Pillows

Fresh Tulip Pillows

The designs on these tulip-bedecked pillows are made of chenille or novelty-fiber yarn that's held in place with a machine zigzag or blind-hem stitch. The technique, called couching, is effortless when you follow our step-by-step instructions.

Make the Fresh Tulip Pillows

Four-Square Pillow

Four triangles make a merry square pillow! Three bright prints form the hourglass block pillow top. Complete the pillow with a covered button center and piped edging.

Make the Four-Square Pillow

Squares and Circles Pillows

Machine-appliqued circles, simple strips, and rectangles make these bright pillows a snap from start to finish.

Make Squares and Circles Pillows

Chic Pillow Cover

Give a stand pillow form a fresh look by sewing an easy slipcover. Allowing enough fabric for an overlap, sew two sides of the fabric together, folding under the raw edges at the overlap. Slip the cover over the pillow; close the opening with three covered buttons fitted with coordinating fabric.

Semi-Handmade Pillows

Custom pillows don't get more affordable than this. The floral design pillow is two place mats stitched together around a pillow form. The large pillow is simply two linen napkins embellished with trim and then sewn together around the form.

Pretty Fall Pillows

Make a sophisticated style statement on a budget with these classy accent pillows.

Make the Pretty Fall Pillows

Modern Pillows You'll Love

Fabric designer Amy Butler shares her secret to making these amazing pillows in her bold fabrics.

Make the Modern Pillows

Simple-Sew Pillows

Top Brands

Top Searches