Tuesday, June 5, 2012

DIY- Easy Outdoor Pillows

I LOVE outdoor pillows!  They add a lot to any outdoor space.  The problem is that they are so expensive.  I decided to make my own Outdoor Pillow Slipcovers.  I am telling you- they are SO easy that you will go crazy making all sorts of outdoor pillows!
I used Outdoor Canvas that I bought at Joann's for the fabric.  Joann's actually has a pretty large selection of Outdoor Material.  When I saw this orange fabric, I couldn't resist it!  I did not want to spend a lot of money on these pillows, so I went to Goodwill and picked up some pillows that were in good shape.  
They were $1-2 a piece.  These pillows are all about 17in x 17in .
 I bought one yard of fabric- one yard made 3 pillow covers.  I cut the material at 18 in x 36 in.
You hem both of the 18 inch sides.
Next, I laid out the material so the sides are over laping about 1 inch and pinned it on both sides.  Make sure the right sides are together.
I then stitched up both of the sides and turned the material out.
Now, I stuffed the pillow in the cover.
You can leave the pillow just like this, but I wanted a little extra feature.  So I stitched on some wooden buttons that I won from a giveaway a while ago.
You are DONE!
These pillows cost me about $4 per pillow (the outdoor canvas is more expensive than regular material).
I LOVE THEM!

38 comments:

  1. Love the fabric and the buttons! Great job!

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  2. I love it! Great job! I want some on my bench out front!

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  3. Love these pillows! I'm a new linky follower, I would love if you stopped by and follow me back at http://iheartpears.blogspot.com

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  4. Very pretty! Much cheaper than than buying pillows, and you can customize how you want them! Love that fabric too. =)
    www.TheLatestFind.com

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  5. Well how simple and beautiful! Great project and love the color. Saw you at Pincusion creations.

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  6. Very pretty. Love the buttons. Great tutorial too.

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  7. Love your new outside pillows. Super Cute. Thanks for sharing this tutorial, I pinned it to reference later. Smiles, Paula

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  8. Love the fabric and the buttons are the perfect touch! I hope you'll come link up at my party going on now
    http://www.salttree.net/2012/06/open-call-tuesdays-7-giveaway.html

    Hope to see you there!

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  9. I just might have to unearth my sewing machine. I need outdoor pillows and you make it sound so easy-peasy. The buttons were an inspired touch on that beautiful fabric! Came over from Whatever Goes.

    Distressed Donna Down home

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  10. I've been wanting to make some outdoor pillows - you make it look easy. I will definitely be trying it! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. These look great, I love your outside pillows!

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  12. Love them! The colour & pattern is gorgeous! Awesome job! Have a lovely week! Angie xo

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  13. These are really perfect! I plan on covering all of my patio furniture cushions with some new fabric as soon as we move into our new house. They could really use the re-vamp! This tutorial really helped! Thanks!

    -Kylie
    absolutelyarkansas.blogspot.com

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  14. I love these pillows!! Great fabric! Stopping by from Sew Much Ado linky party. Here is what I shared: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/06/kids-roll-up-nap-blanket.html

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  15. These pillows look amazing!
    Stopping by from the Southern Lovely party :-)

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  16. What beautiful pillows! I am beginning to learn to sew and have pinned this tutorial for reference when I have the nerve to try a pillow cover. You make it look simple and have provided lots of details. Thanks. Megan

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  17. Great idea! Love the buttons on them too.

    Thanks so much for sharing!

    Pat

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  18. Great fabric choice!! They turned out terrific! Thank you for sharing. I'd love to have you add it to the hop at my blog today xo

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  19. These are super nice pillows and easy to make to. I just bought a new sewing machine and this is a great and easy tutorial for a novice like me!
    Thanks for sharing at Passion Parade. Have a nice day!

    xo
    Myric

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  20. What a great idea to get pillows from Goodwill and up-cycle them! I love the fabric you picked up to recover the pillows. Looks awesome!

    Jess
    http://thedelightfulcrafter.blogspot.com

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  21. Love the color and the wood buttons! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning to our Pomp Party board!

    Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.

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  22. Hi! Found your lovely blog thru Passion Parade Friday and am so glad I did! Love your pillows and such a great tutorial. Think I might give it a try myself!

    Please come visit me when you get a chance ~ I'm hosting my annual WEDDING BLOG PARTY and there is even a little bridal giveaway!

    Big TX Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  23. I love these pillows. And the buttons make them perfect! Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday!

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  24. Gorgeous transformation, very beautiful, I love the fabric pattern, it is really attractive, well done.

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  25. Great fabric and pillow covers!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  26. Those look great. Love the red pattern!
    Susie

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  27. Nice! That color really pops! Thanks for sharing at Shine on Fridays.

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  28. Great idea!! I just picked up some outdoor canvas from Joann's when it was 50% off. I want to make cushions for our patio chairs to jazz them up. Thanks for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

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  29. Gorgeous pattern!

    I would love for you to link this to my Flaunt It Friday link party! Also, follow my new blog Blissful Bucket List! :)

    http://www.blissfulbucketlist.com/

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  30. Love these pillows! Great tutorial. Thanks so much for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  31. Great Tut! And using pillows from Goodwill is a great idea for filler. Thanks for sharing on Tout It Tuesday!

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  32. Featuring YOU tonight! Thanks for linking up!!

    Kathryn
    destinationcraft.blogspot.com

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  33. Girl, these are too cute! Thanks for sharing at Toot Your Horn Tuesday :)

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  34. Love your choice of fabric and those buttons are darling!

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  35. Well Done! I love the fabric and I will have to get to Joann's to find me some of this!
    Kim@reposhture.blogspot.com

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  36. I just did this on $1 pillows from Goodwill and fabric I got there as well. Thanks for the tutorial, it was very helpful.

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