All of us have a few old cushions / pillows which we don't use anymore. We can use them to create something new and wonderful! I made very tiny square cushions using an old cotton sari as the cover. I call them 'cushionlets' :) . These cushionlets can be popped into my handbag as well, just in case I want to rest my head while I am traveling. In short, they are portable, light weight and very cute! :)
The DIY idea will require:
1. Old cushions/ pillows
2. Old cloth which is in good condition and has a pleasant color and design
3. Needle, thread, scissors
4. Measuring tape
Steps to be followed:
1. Decide on the size of cushions
we should have a rough idea in mind before we start our work. How big will our cushion be? What will be the size of the cushion? Etc.
2. Cut out the cloth.
Take the cloth of our choice and cut it according to the size we decided. If we want a square cushion, we can cut the cloth based on the length of the side. If we want a circular cushion (I am yet to try it), we can use a compass or a round shaped object to draw out the shape and then cut it out. We can also have flower shaped, star shaped, moon shaped cushions. In short, it depends on our liking :)
We have to cut two pieces of the cloth having identical size. (For the front and back of the cushion)
3. Stitch the cloth
Stitch the two pieces of cloth using a thread and needle. Select a silk thread for more strength, and also keep in mind that the color of thread should blend with the color of the cloth.
Leave one side open and stitch the rest.
4. Fill the new cushion
Tear the old pillow or cushion and remove the cotton inside. Use this to fill the new cushion. (which we stitched in step 3.) Ensure that the new cushion looks fluffy.
5. Stitch up the last side
Stitch the last open side of the cushion using the same thread and needle. Once all the sides are stitched, check the shape of the cushion and even it up.
Our new cushion is ready!!!! We can repeat the steps and modify them as we like. We can add things like buttons, ribbons etc. to make them more pretty, but that is wholly our choice!!
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| My cushionlet :) |
The DIY idea will require:
1. Old cushions/ pillows
2. Old cloth which is in good condition and has a pleasant color and design
3. Needle, thread, scissors
4. Measuring tape
Steps to be followed:
1. Decide on the size of cushions
we should have a rough idea in mind before we start our work. How big will our cushion be? What will be the size of the cushion? Etc.
2. Cut out the cloth.
Take the cloth of our choice and cut it according to the size we decided. If we want a square cushion, we can cut the cloth based on the length of the side. If we want a circular cushion (I am yet to try it), we can use a compass or a round shaped object to draw out the shape and then cut it out. We can also have flower shaped, star shaped, moon shaped cushions. In short, it depends on our liking :)
We have to cut two pieces of the cloth having identical size. (For the front and back of the cushion)
3. Stitch the cloth
Stitch the two pieces of cloth using a thread and needle. Select a silk thread for more strength, and also keep in mind that the color of thread should blend with the color of the cloth.
Leave one side open and stitch the rest.
4. Fill the new cushion
Tear the old pillow or cushion and remove the cotton inside. Use this to fill the new cushion. (which we stitched in step 3.) Ensure that the new cushion looks fluffy.
5. Stitch up the last side
Stitch the last open side of the cushion using the same thread and needle. Once all the sides are stitched, check the shape of the cushion and even it up.
Our new cushion is ready!!!! We can repeat the steps and modify them as we like. We can add things like buttons, ribbons etc. to make them more pretty, but that is wholly our choice!!
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