Welcome to the May edition of our No Sew Showcase! Our little group is still hanging in there and this month we came up with some great projects. Today I’m sharing a no sew pillow cover made from a vintage tea towel. I had some vintage tea towels listed in my online shop a few weeks ago and they sold out the first day. I have more that are washed, pressed and ready to be photographed. I hope to have them all listed in a few days. So if you want to make one of these pillow covers, hang tight and I might have the perfect towel.
To make a 12 x 16 pillow cover:
A.) Lay your tea towel on a flat surface. Fold the bottom of the towel up 11 inches. Measure both sides so it’s straight and even. Transfer to an ironing board. Press the bottom fold. Cut 2 pieces of fusible tape, 11 inches long. Lay the bottom section over a bit, place the tape on the both edges, cover the tape with the flap and press according to the directions on your package of fusible tape. Let cool.
B.) You have just made a “pocket” from your tea towel. Insert your pillow form.
C.) Fold the top of the tea towel over the pillow insert, forming a flap. Embellish the flap any way you like. I added vintage buttons tied on with embroidery floss. Close the flap with a few dots of hot glue or a piece of fusible tape.
If you have time to visit the links just under this collage I think you will find some great stuff.
No Sew Flower Tote | StoneGable
No Sew Flower Flip Flops | Atta Girl Says
No Sew Burlap Rose Wreath | Confessions of a Plate Addict
Easy No Sew Valance | Mom 4 Real
I couldn’t let this day go by without wishing the mothers out there a Happy Mother’s Day…I hope your day has been lovely. We all know that no one’s family is perfect. Every family has its special gifts and shortcomings. My family is no different but every once in a while they come through and make me so thankful to have them in my life. My kids came home for the weekend, we had a nice dinner out last night and lunch with my mom today. They made the effort to make it special for me and I must admit I was quite touched. I’ve had my share of not-so-great Mother’s Days but this was not one of them. For that I am grateful.
Thank you for stopping by! See you soon…
Here are some more No Sew Projects and here are some Pillow Tutorials.
Here is the Repurposed Shirt Pillow Cover tutorial for the blue pillow that’s pictured above.
(Behind the tea towel pillow.)
Just in case you are inspired.
Katherines Corner says
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at 9:55 amits lovely Ann! ♥
Amy says
Monday, May 12, 2014 at 10:39 pmIt’s a great pillow, Ann! I think even I could make it :) Glad you had a wonderful Mother’s Day! It’s true that not every one of them is perfect, but we do cherish the ones that are.
Angela says
Monday, May 12, 2014 at 10:01 pmJust today I was thinking I need to make some envelope pillow covers! This is perfect…..looks so classy! Thanks, Ann!~~Angela
Jane says
Monday, May 12, 2014 at 9:16 pmI’m so happy you had a great Mother’s Day! They can’t all be perfect but I think we’re always grateful that we have them in our lives to begin with.
I am definitely going to try to make this pillow. And today I saw in Redbook magazine how to make a table runner out of tea towels. May try that, too!
XO,
Jane
Linda @ It All Started With Paint says
Monday, May 12, 2014 at 12:16 pmI love it Ann! The buttons with the embroidery floss are the perfect addition too! Pinning!
:) Linda
Atta Girl Amy says
Monday, May 12, 2014 at 10:58 amThis is so simple, but so gorgeous. And it looks so easy to make.
I’m glad you had a nice Mother’s Day this year. We enjoyed a low-key day since everyone is recovering from being sick, and since I didn’t get to see my mom and treat her, I’ve promised her a lunch out some day soon.
Deborah says
Monday, May 12, 2014 at 9:57 amAnn, I just love this guick pillow. Hope I get in on the next batch of towels. A must try!!!!!
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
Monday, May 12, 2014 at 9:49 amAnn, I’m out and about today and will be looking for a large tea towel to do this! I love love love EVERYTHING you do…and this darling pillow is right up there with the rest!!! HOpe you had a happy Mother’s Day!!! xo
Carole says
Monday, May 12, 2014 at 8:42 amLove the pillow…..great idea! I have a pillow that size that I’m dying to recover. You’ve given me the answer to my predicament. Thanks as usual for more great ideas. Sounds like you had a really lovely mother’s day. I had a wonderful afternoon and evening with my daughter, son-in-law and grandsons….gifts and dinner out. My youngest grandson did some artwork in 2nd grade that was reproduced into a pin for me, a coffee mug for his other grandmother, and a travel mug for his mom. So cute. I have to wear it today and show it off at my ladies luncheon.
JR says
Monday, May 12, 2014 at 8:10 amDarling! Crisp and perfect like always. I look forward to making this and then the valance is next!
Dawn says
Monday, May 12, 2014 at 7:45 amSo glad to hear your Mother’s Day was grand :) I spotted your gifts on FB, you are a lucky girl!
Carolyn says
Monday, May 12, 2014 at 6:25 amLove this! I’ll be watching for the towels in your shop.
Kathleen G says
Monday, May 12, 2014 at 1:10 amI like your no sew pillow. Honest what you said about Mother’s Day. I’m happy that you had a wonderful day and was able to see your mom. My sister and brother took our mom out for dinner. I’m grateful they live close enough to be able to do that. I enjoy you blog..
Confessions of a Plate Addict says
Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 10:02 pmI love this pillow, Ann…and it looks so easy to make, too! I am having so much fun with our no-sew gang! Hugs…Debbie
debbiedoos says
Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 8:26 pmThat is a great looking pillow Ann! Happy Mother’s day to you too:)