Sunday, February 27, 2011

Drop Cloth Ruffle Pillow

 I enjoy making pillows and this easy ruffle drop cloth pillow was no exception. I love the drop cloth's texture and oatmeal color combined with the shabby chic-ness (if that is a word) of the frayed ruffle edges.

















The first thing to do is measure your insert pillow, mine was 19x19. By adding 2" to the width and doubling the length and adding an additional 8" my fabric piece to cut out was 21x46 (Kim from Restoration House shared these measuring guidelines which I am so thankful for, as I was always guessing before).

Adding the extra 8" allows for a fold over flap in the back of the pillow making it easy to change up the pillow's cover when the seasons change (or your tastes for that matter); something that I am always doing.

Once you have your cut fabric, iron a small hem on each short end and stitch along it for a nice, finished edge.
  

There was a flaw in the fabric so I used this spot to place the ruffles.  

The ruffles were strips of drop cloth 2" wide and were as long as I could get them. If you want to know how to make the ruffles (it's super easy), check out my picture tutorial here. As a side note, ruffles made from drop cloth material will have loose, frayed edges.  While I love this "distressed" quality be prepared for lots of strings.


















Pin the ruffles in place across the width of the fabric, then stitch right down the middle of the ruffle. Repeat this for each row of ruffles you have; for this pillow, I chose to do three rows of ruffles.























Once your ruffles are sewn to the fabric, it is time to sew up the case.  Taking the length of your rectangle, fold down your top end around 6" or so (this will be the flap in the back).  Bring the bottom  end right up to meet the top of the pillow case.

Pin sides in place then stitch down the length of each side using a 1" seam allowance.  I like to sew back and forth over the area where the flap is just to make sure nothing rips when removing or inserting the pillow forms.  Don't forget to trim your corners (close to the stitching) then turn right side out, wiggling your corners into perfect points.  


















Fit your pillow form into the case and you are finished - a lovely, simple ruffle pillow!


















- Kristin -

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69 comments:

  1. I LOVE this pillow! I hope Pottery Barn doesn't see this great idea, because they would be all over it. Will definately try to make one.

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  2. The pillow is so cute! Thanks for the tutorial too!

    I'm here from Debbiedoo's Newbie party and your newest follower.

    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  3. This is beautiful! I love making pillows - this may have to be my next project!

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  4. What a great pillow, and wonderful tutorial.. I found your blog through Debbie doo's, I am your newest follower, and hope that you might consider following my blog as well.

    ladybirdln.blogspot.com

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  5. That is awesome Kristin! Really looks nice. Thanks for joining the newbie party this week. Have fun. XO

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  6. Hi visiting from the newbie party. I love your pillow and tutorial. I'm a new follower.

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  7. Love the pillow, the ruffle just adds to it! Visiting from Debbiedo's!

    Ronell

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  8. this is adorable!!! i love the off center ruffles! i hopped over from dittle dattle. :)

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  9. I love this Kristin! Those frills are so cute and such a nice twist with the dropcloth. Nice job!
    Kim:)

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  10. I am not usually a ruffle girl, but this is fabulous! I might just have to make one... so cute!

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  11. So pretty! Great job love the material you used. Have a great week, Vicky

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  12. What a cute idea. It looks beautiful. I'm your newest follower. I would love it if you linked your project up to my link party.
    More The Merrier Monday.

    http://diyhshp.blogspot.com

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  13. Very sweet pillow!! Love the ruffles-

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  14. Love it! And may actually try it! Found you through Debbiedoos party and I'm your newest follower! great job!

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  15. Anything made with drop cloth is awesome and your pillow is no exception! The frayed edges on the ruffles only add to the charm, saving in my favorites. Well done!

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  16. Love the oatmeal colour, too! Great pillow.

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  17. This pillow is SO pretty! I love it!

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  18. Awesome pillow!! Geat job!
    I'm here from Debbie's party, and I'm also your newest follower!!
    xxDaniella

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  19. I love ruffles!! Great job on the pillow. Looks professional!

    I just did a burlap pillow with ruffles. check it out if you have time!

    http://prudentlypaintedvintage.blogspot.com/2011/02/burlap-pillow.html

    Visiting from More the Merrier Monday

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  20. Love how pretty something so simple can become, Kristin! You did a great job and I love your ruffles.

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  21. Love the ruffles! Thanks for sharing. Think I just might try to make one of these! :)

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  22. OMGosh! I love the pillow, LOVE ruffles, and LOVE drop cloths! I have a sneak peak feature linking back to you scheduled for this evening!

    Denise
    Extreme Personal Measures

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  23. Eeeck! This is adorable. I love the ruffle!!

    PS- I'm doing my first ever giveaway on my blog and I'd love for you to come enter! http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-first-giveaway-and-introducing-your.html

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  24. Cuteness! I love making pillows and this one is super cute! I will be copying you soon enough! Check out my bathroom makeover at alottalovely.blogspot.com!

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  25. I can't wait to try this, will be perfect for my bed, I already have the fabric. Thanks!

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  26. I like that you left the edges raw on the ruffles. You really got a lot of gathers, too, since that fabric is pretty thick. Very nice :).

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  27. Gorgeous! It looks perfect on your bed! My next sewing task is to master ruffles. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  28. Darling pillow! You are very clever girl! Thanks for the tutorial.
    I'm visiting from Debbie's Newbie party. I'm your newest follower. I hope you'll visit and follow me too!
    http://puddlejumpercreations.blogspot.com

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  29. Love the pillow. I have got to check out the drop cloths ... such a practical and pretty way to go. Your pillow turned out great. Thanks for sharing your how-to tips. I'm visiting from Debbie's Newbie party. I'm your newest follower. I hope you'll visit and follow me too!
    Lynn

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  30. Such a great idea, and it's so pretty! I'd love for you to submit this to the M&T Spotlight at http://www.makeandtakes.com/spotlight

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  31. LOVE this pillow! What a great tutorial you did too. I'm a VERY NOVICE sewing and you make me want to try this... thanks!

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  32. I love drop cloth & ruffles, what a pretty pillow. =] Thank you for the great tutorial.

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  33. i came from todays creatives blog.. and I looove your pillow!!!! i am checking out the 'how to make the ruffles' now;-)
    cheers!

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  34. Those drop cloths have a lot of great uses other than their actual purpose! :) I really need to learn how to sew so I can do awesome projects like this!

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  35. Yummy pillow cover! Love those frayed-edge ruffles.

    Teresa@Much-A-Do

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  36. This is adorable! Love it. Thanks for sharing

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  37. I'll be making one of these tomorrow! Thanks for the tips :)

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  38. LOOOOVE THIS!! FOUND YOU AT THE LINK PARTY OVER AT NOT JUST A HOUSEWIFE!

    I WILL ATTEMPT THESE PILLOWS IN THE NEAR FUTURE! I SAW SOME ON SALE AT COSTCO FOR $30 EACH!

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  39. Love this pillow!!! I don't know if I have the skills, but I might try. Visiting from Tuesday Treasures.

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  40. beautiful, I love the simplicity of it!
    I'd love you to link up to my party
    http://itssewforyou.blogspot.com/search/label/Its%20Sew%20Fun

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  41. Beautiful pillow and great tutorial. Thanks for sharing. :)
    Humble Homemaking

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  42. Great tutorial! I made a similar pillow using the same technique! Yours turned out beautiful! I can never get enough ruffles or drop cloth material. Thanks for sharing! :) Michelle

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  43. I love this! i am going to feature this tomorrow. Thanks for linking it up!

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  44. I love love love drop cloth. It has become one of my favorite fabrics to work with. Your pillow is really nice. Thank you for sharing.

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  45. so cute!! It turned out beautifully. Thanks for sharing this at Transformations and Treasures!

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  46. This turned out so pretty! Thanks for linking up!

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  47. I haven't made any pillows yet but this one is so cute I might just have to give it a try! Thanks for such an easy tutorial.

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  48. Hi Kristin! I love ruffles and this is super cute! Thank you so much for sharing your creativity in the DIY Project Parade! It's nice to 'meet' you! I'm going to include a link in this week's highlights! ;)

    Have a wonderful week!
    Roeshel

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  49. Oh I love this! Ruffled pillows are on my to do list. Thanks for sharing how you made yours!

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  50. Oh be-still my heart Kristin! I have found my favorite lovely....ahem...I mean my favorite pillow for the year! I am so going to make one of these beauties. It is awesome. I wish I had this photo to add to my three part blog series, Pillow Talk. Could I link up to your tutorial for a future post(very soon)?
    Come on over and check out all the lovelies.
    http://www.elementsofhomecleaning.blogspot.com

    Thank you for making my day :-)
    Sue

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  51. P.S. I am also a new follower!

    Sue

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  52. Just found your blog on One Pretty Thing--I LOVE this pillow! So pretty! I'm following you now!

    www.maybe-matilda.blogspot.com

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  53. I love that this pillow is drop cloth AND has ruffles! It is so so adorable!!
    I loved it so much, I featured it on my blog today! Come check it out:
    http://justbeckause.blogspot.com/2011/03/blog-head-monday.html

    Happy Monday!
    <3 Becky
    justbeckause.blogspot.com

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  54. Kristin, what can I say that a ton of people haven't already said. This pillow is awesome girl. I HEART it very much!!! Ruffles and all, he he.

    I seriously loved this so much I just HAD to FEATURE YOU, so come grab a button, and display it proudly!!

    THANKS again for linking up to Bella Before and After **AMAZE ME AUGUST**, and don't forget I have a fabulous giveaway going on this week for an original AVOCADO ART painting, by ME!! Come enter before it's too late. GIVEAWAY HERE, I really appreciate the support girl.

    Hugs,
    Bella :)

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  55. What a gorgeous pillow!

    I just found you through Kristin's blog roll (My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia), so happy to discover your lovely blog!

    All the best,
    Anne

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  56. Ruffle Love****

    I found you over at craftomaniacs linky party and featured your project!

    I would LOVE for you to stop by!

    Amanda

    frillsandfrolic.blogspot.com

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  57. Finally! I have been looking for a tutorial like this! Thank you!

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  58. I have some fabric scraps that look like they would work for this - thanks for inspiring me to a sewing project today!

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  59. Super cute...love the drop cloth fabric...great idea. Saw this on CSI!

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  60. This is beautiful! I found you on Rustic Renditions. Great job!!!

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  61. where do you buy drop cloth? (ps it's gin)

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  62. I'd love to see you make a quilt. That would be impressive.

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