Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Napkins into a Pillow, Yeeeppp

I did it!


Using napkins, I made a pillow!

I had purchased these two [extra long] napkins at Target about a million years ago in the clearance section [a random end cap]. I always knew I wanted to make a pillow, but again, I am l-a-z-y. Finally did it during Spring Break!


I laid my napkins on top of each other to where their "pretty" sides were touching [hence, the "ugly" side was on the outside]. I pinned the edges so I could sew them together, leaving a bit of space so I could turn it right-side out again and stuff it.


I ironed the now-pillowcase before I stuffed it, just to get a lot of the fold wrinkles out of it [from its packaging]. And of course, now viewing the pictures, I can tell I did not get all of the wrinkles. Awesome.

 
I used this stuffing from Walmart [for $3.47, because I'm awesome like that] and stuffed away. If I could do it again, I'd probably add more stuffing to fill out the pillowcase better.... but I'm a bit of the impatient...


Next, I hand-stitched the hole closed [not my best work, but alas, I teach Kindergarten: not a professional seamstress!] and admired!


Look at it all pretty on my dark brown couch with other blue/green pillows [that don't match, but it's all good to me]. They probably won't stay there, but I wanted to get a feel for what it looked like on the job! A bit lumpy, but those will get worked out. Do you like how the bright blue looks like a beacon of light on the dark couch? Ha!




And I think Oliver [who so desperately needs a haircut] likes it too :)





13 comments :

  1. I LOVE it Chrissy! I would never guess its made out of napkins...looks like it came from Pier 1! Great job!!

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  2. Napkins into a pillow case! Brilliant! And it looked simple enough (for someone who isn't so talented in the sewing area;).
    I am going to school to become a special education teacher (3 semesters left!) not a professional seamstress!

    Nice handy work Chrissy!

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  3. Such a neat idea! Great job! I might have to try this :)

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  4. My goodness these pillows are awesome!! So inspired!

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  5. Wow you are do talented !! Wow!

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  6. What a great way to add some color and personality without spending too much moola...I love it!

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  7. that color of blue is very pretty and love your big pillows come see me at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

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  8. I love the pillows! And your bio too...my husband is a pastor as well! We probably have a lot in common as well! Come by sometime!
    I would love if you stopped over to my Creative Inspirations party happening now to link up! I would love to have you there!
    Stacey of Embracing Change
    http://staceyembracingchange.blogspot.com

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  9. Great idea to use napkins. I think your pillow looks great with all the other patterns on your sofa. Newest follower.

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  10. love that color!! I also do that or with fat quarters! :)

    Found you on TT & J and would love for you to come by join us on our linky party and link this up! :)

    http://www.littleinspiration.com/2012/03/create-inspire-party-features_23.html

    Thanks!!!

    Angie from ALI

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  11. Great idea! I agree, the color is awesome! Found you on TT&J! I'm a new follower. :)

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  12. I love your napkin pillow. I have been trying to decide on a fabric for a pillow I need to make..napkins could be the way to go!
    Sarah@budgetfriendlydecorating

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