Thursday, October 13, 2011

Spider Pocket Pillow Tutorial


I decided the front porch needed some spider pillows to go with my giant web. I made some quick pocket pillows out of some cheap muslin.  Since I had 15 inch pillow forms, I cut out three 16 inch squares. 

Front
Back
 To make the back, take two 16 inch squares and fold each about 1/3 over and then overlap. Pin in place.  It should measure 16 inches. Does that make sense? Then just sew right sides together and then stick the pillow form into the pocket.
 I'm sick of sewing new pillows all the time, so I thought instead I would just sew a panel that I could change out w/ buttons.  For each, I cut an 11 inch square and finished the edges.  Then I cut out spider shapes and ironed them on w/ fusible webbing.  For details, I attached little pearls for eyes and embroidered white "webs" lines

Can you see my tiny white lines?

Here's the porch sporting it's new makeover.

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12 comments:

  1. The mum of all tradesOctober 14, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    They are so cute! I am only noticing your link party now. I will link up very shortly.
    Thanks so much for joining my Weekend Wonders blog party last week. It was much appreciated! Hope to see you again soon.

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  2. Jennifer JuniperOctober 14, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    I love this concept of buttoning on an apron to the front of the pillow - you can change it for every season!

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  3. UnknownOctober 16, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Wow, this is a lovely idea. Thanks for sharing.

    Following your lovely blog. I am also inviting you to join Autumn Blog Hop 2011 at Momma's Lounge at Momma's Lounge ( http://olahmomma.com/momlounge ) where you meet more mom bloggers; shout away; add your giveaways and/or blog and business links; and get featured by sharing your crafts, recipes and interesting musings. You can follow us back at http://olahmomma.com

    Thanks and have a great day!

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  4. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    These are sooo stinkin adorable!~ Thanks so much for sharing withthe Pink Hippo Party.. can't wait to see what you share next!
    Hope you stop by and enter my giveaway to win up to $100 in MDF craft goodies.. only 8 people entered so far!
    http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/10/mr-woody-giveaway-win-up-to-100-in.html

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  5. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    The button attachments are genius!!! Such a great idea. I love making pillows but this would save a ton of time.

    And the spiders are adorable.

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  6. Mindie HiltonOctober 18, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Cute going to feature on Thursday afternoon :)at Bacon Time

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  7. Sew FantasticOctober 19, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Such a great idea! im a new follower i'd love if you'd follow back!

    www.sewfantastic.blogspot.com

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  8. Renee @ Rustic CraftsOctober 20, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I love this idea! Thanks for sharing at my link party :)
    Renee

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  9. Courtney ~ French Country CottageOctober 20, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    So cute- what a little charmer!! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!

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  10. Honey I'm Home BlogOctober 21, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    I NEVER like spiders in real life, but yours are great! I love to come back & see what you've been up to. Thanks so much for linking up to Fabulous Friday. Please do come back next week!

    Warmly, Michelle

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  11. KristaOctober 24, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Love this Tara!!

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  12. UnknownOctober 25, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Love these! Great idea to do the button thing, can't wait to see all the new panels you make for these pillows.

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