Pillow with Trim


To make a 16 inch pillow with trim you will need the following:

2 -17 inch squares cut out of material
2-3 yards trim, lace, etc.
16 inch pillow form

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Different Size Pillow Measurements

If you'd like a: Use:
12 inch pillow 2 -13 inch squares of material
14 inch pillow 2- 15 inch squares of material
16 inch pillow 2- 17 inch squares of material
18 inch pillow 2-19 inch squares of material

Pillow with Trim Directions

  1. On one square pin your trim along edges of the right side.
    pillow with trim
    pillow with trim

  2. Stitch in place.

  3. Place two right side squares together. Make sure trim is tucked inward.             right sides together

  4. Stitch around edges leaving one side open to insert your pillow form.

  5. Turn right sides out and insert pillow form.

  6. Pin edge and top stitch or slip stitch opened side.
pillow finished edge

pillow with trim done

Would you like more pillow projects? Check out these how to sew a pillow instructions.

Rectangle Pillow
Triangle Patchwork Pillow
Sewing a Circle Pillow
No Sew Fleece Pillow
Neck Pillow

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