Lesson Three: Pleated Ruffle Pillow

Ready to get sewing!

I really needed a pillow like this in my life. Very simple, yet stunning. This is approximately 11"x 17". I used 1/3 yd of 72" felt. Felt is on sale at JoAnn's right now for $3 a yard and their batting is on sale too. I made this pillow for $4 ($1 for fabric and $3 for batting) and it only took an hour.


You will need
two 12"x18" pieces of felt
five 1.5"x54" pieces of felt (you will have a little extra)
small bag of batting
pins
scissors
matching thread

Starting 3" from one 12" side start making your pleats by pinning one end to the fabric and fold back over itself about 3/4" and pinning. Continue folding and pinning straight down the fabric. Repeat for the rest of the strips leaving 1.5-2" in between each row.


Trim excess strips of fabric.

Sew down the middle of each ruffle. Take out all the pins.

With right sides together using 1/2" seam allowance, sew front (with the ruffles) to the back leaving a 4" opening on the side to turn right side out. Hint: it is best when leaving a side open to not leave a corner open because it is harder to close a corner. Leave 4" open in the middle of a side.

Turn right side out making sure corners are completely turned. Stuff batting inside until the pillow is all the way full. Close the end by handstitching it closed or you can do what I do and use fabric glue.

You did it!