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    February 20, 2012

    ruffled drop cloth pillow tutorial

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     what you need
    a drop cloth
    a pillow insert
    pins
    scissors
    sewing machine

    first cut long strips twice the size of the pillow.

     then cut the pillow case cover, using the insert to measure the size you need, and put to one side.

    with the long strips of fabric, fold the rough edges over and stitch along the edge.

     then when both edges are stitched, you need to make the ruffles, i did this by gathering the fabric, and pushing it under the presser foot of the sewing machine.

     then you need to pin it on to the pillow piece along the middle

     do the same with each strip of ruffles, i did 3.

     pin evenly on the pillow piece then use the machine to stitch on

     then you need to stitch the back part of the pillow on, pin the ruffles to one side so that it doesnt get caught when you are sewing.

     then turn the right way out, and press the ruffles down with an iron, and put the pillow insert in and your done.

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    45 Comments

    1. Stefani says

      February 20, 2012 at 3:50 pm

      Love the pillow Aimee!

    2. www.MaisonStGermain.com says

      February 20, 2012 at 3:56 pm

      AWESOMENESS!!!!!!!
      ~Debra xxx
      Capers of the vintage vixens

    3. Bente says

      February 20, 2012 at 4:40 pm

      So beautiful. Love the rufflepillow.

      Hugs Bente

    4. Shabby chic Sandy says

      February 20, 2012 at 7:19 pm

      Looks great!

    5. The Hell on Heels Housewife says

      February 20, 2012 at 9:41 pm

      So cute! You always amaze me!
      Maggie
      http://www.thehellonheelshousewife.blogspot.com

    6. {northern cottage} says

      February 21, 2012 at 2:37 am

      wow darling darling…you had me at ruffle! xo

      http://www.NorthernCottage.net

    7. JOY @ http://joysjotsshots.blogspot.com/ says

      February 21, 2012 at 3:06 pm

      Beautiful! enJOYed your post. found you at the Creative Itch party.

    8. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

      February 21, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      I love ruffles! This is so cute!

    9. Ellie says

      February 21, 2012 at 4:31 pm

      I just love that pillow! It's on my list of things to do someday. Thanks for sharing the simple how-to steps!

    10. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

      February 21, 2012 at 6:15 pm

      That is so pretty, Aimee! I'd love to make some ruffles like that for a t-shirt!

      visiting from Tuesday's Treasures : )

    11. Linda @ it all started with paint says

      February 21, 2012 at 7:35 pm

      That pillow is so cute. Love the ruffles. I'm a drop-cloth pillow maker myself …

      🙂

      Linda

    12. Love Sparkle Pretty says

      February 21, 2012 at 7:57 pm

      ADORABLE! I love ruffles 🙂
      -Kayla from Love Sparkle Pretty

    13. Alicia Yamashita says

      February 21, 2012 at 9:11 pm

      Ahhh! Love this, I am so going to make one!

    14. Tracy says

      February 21, 2012 at 9:40 pm

      So cute! Found you on Vintage Wanna Bee, hi! 🙂

    15. Erin says

      February 21, 2012 at 11:08 pm

      Pretty, pretty! I'm going to have to pin this (and hopefully make it soon). 🙂

      Erin at takingtimetocreate.blogspot.com

    16. Helena Davey says

      February 21, 2012 at 11:28 pm

      That is so pretty and flirty! One of my favorite colors as well.

    17. kathi @ traybella says

      February 22, 2012 at 2:53 pm

      love the texture of your drop cloth, it's just lovely.
      really like your font here on your blog too!
      kathi

    18. The Greeley Girls says

      February 22, 2012 at 6:16 pm

      What a great idea!! We love ruffles! If you get chance to make it over to our site, join our Fridays Finds!!

      Hugs,
      Taylor

      http://www.thegreeleygirls.com

    19. Kayli @ Head Over Heels says

      February 22, 2012 at 9:55 pm

      Visiting you from Cowgirl Up! This is absolutely lovely! Have some canvas around…I think I might have found it's makeover! I'm your newest follower 😉

    20. Charlene@APinchofJoy says

      February 22, 2012 at 11:32 pm

      Love the ruffly pillow — and thanks for the great tutorial! Makes ruffling sound easy and doable. I would love it if you would come link up with Busy Monday (open Monday through Thursdays) at A Pinch of Joy, a linky party for ideas that make life better, easier and more fun!

    21. Samantha says

      February 23, 2012 at 3:28 am

      Beeeeautiful! I love these pillows. Thanks for linking up to "Cowgirl Up!"
      🙂 Samantha @ Crafty Texas Girls

    22. blossoms vintage chic says

      February 23, 2012 at 6:13 am

      LOVE RUFFLES…DIY…YOUR WONDERFUL BLOG!
      Found you at White Wednesday…great post
      Thank you for sharing!
      A new follower…
      xx
      Debbie

    23. jeanetteann says

      February 23, 2012 at 7:58 am

      I am ruffle mad at the moment. Ruffles are popping up all over my home. x jeanetteann visiting from Faded Charm

    24. Kayla says

      February 23, 2012 at 2:45 pm

      So Pretty!

    25. Jenn says

      February 23, 2012 at 10:31 pm

      how beautiful did this turn out!! I love it, thanks for sharing.

      I'd love for you to share this at our linky party.
      ~Jenn

      http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/02/riverton-houseswives-round-up-5.html

    26. Shannon says

      February 23, 2012 at 11:34 pm

      Absolutely GORGEOUS pillow!!! I love it!

      Shannon
      http://www.akadesign.ca

    27. Angela @ The Not So Functional Housewife says

      February 24, 2012 at 2:18 pm

      I love ruffles! Beautiful! You always have such great ideas and tutorials!

      ~Angela

    28. Maria says

      February 25, 2012 at 5:17 am

      Beautiful pillow! Love the silhouette one too!

    29. Janis says

      February 25, 2012 at 5:37 pm

      LOVE this! I've got to get me some drop cloths!!! I'm a new follower!!!

    30. Gwen @ The Bold Abode says

      February 26, 2012 at 8:00 pm

      So cute! I love your ruffly pillow! Popped over from Nifty Thrifty Things and am following via Linky!

    31. Lori@Color It Simple says

      February 27, 2012 at 2:42 am

      sooo beautiful, I love the ruffles….Lori @ Color It Simple blogspot……visiting from Sunday's Best

    32. Lori says

      February 27, 2012 at 3:48 am

      Love this idea…so thrifty and beautiful. Glad I came to the party and found a new blog friend. I'm now following you. I would love if yo stopped by and followed back, so we can stay connected. Lori

    33. Erin {Lavender and Lemon Drops} says

      February 27, 2012 at 6:16 am

      What a great pillow! The drop cloth gave it an excellent look and I love the ruffles. Awesome job 🙂

    34. Kimberly @ See Sew and Seedlings says

      February 27, 2012 at 3:04 pm

      Absolutely beautiful!!

    35. Coleen McCrea Katz says

      February 27, 2012 at 3:51 pm

      Stopping by from Bedazzle Me Monday linky. Love this!!!

    36. Steph @ Crafting in the Rain says

      February 27, 2012 at 5:02 pm

      Beautiful job!

    37. Summer says

      February 28, 2012 at 6:41 pm

      Beautiful! I need some of these for my couches! I'll be featuring this on my blog on Saturday!

      http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com

      Thanks!
      Sumo:)

    38. Pieced Pastimes says

      February 28, 2012 at 11:13 pm

      Love your pillow! Drop cloth is such a great fabric for home dec.

    39. Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy says

      February 29, 2012 at 5:49 am

      I heart your blog and I heart your pillows…. you rock!!! Thank you SO much for linking up at crafty scrappy happy! I realized I hadn't followed yet and I feel bad! I am now though!!! :o)
      Jaime from crafty scrappy happy

    40. Kaysi says

      March 1, 2012 at 2:29 am

      Beautiful!! I'm going to feature this on KIS on Sunday!

    41. Natasha Mairs says

      March 2, 2012 at 7:46 pm

      these are just so beautiful!!!!

      Thanks for sharing on Serenity Saturday

      Natasha xxx

      http://www.serenityyou.blogspot.com

    42. Kelly @ Here Comes the Sun says

      March 6, 2012 at 1:51 am

      Beautiful and a great tutorial. I am pinning this now because I am in desperate need of new pillows!

    43. Inspire Me Heather says

      May 3, 2012 at 11:15 am

      Pretty pillows! I have this linked to my pillows post too today, well done!

    44. Tisha says

      May 3, 2012 at 4:18 pm

      I love these! I'm thinking about doing a ruffled dropcloth duvet cover too, so I'm glad for the tutorial! I'd love it if you'd link up at my Show & Tell party, going on now @ the Delectable Home.
      http://delectablehome.blogspot.com/2012/04/show-tell-14.html

    45. Anonymous says

      December 4, 2012 at 9:28 pm

      What's up, after reading this amazing paragraph i am also cheerful to share my know-how here with friends.
      Here is my blog post – immobilien alanya

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