Hello Everyone!
I wanted to put together a blog post to show you all how we made these fun throw pillows out of inexpensive IKEA rugs. They were pretty simple and easy it to make… and also very budget friendly (which you know we love!)
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
- IKEA RUGS (1 rug makes 1 pillow cover)
- Pillow insert (used the IKEA insert sized 16×24)
- Sewing machine
- White/off white thread
DIY STEPS:
I played with the design of how I wanted to make the pillows but ultimately decided to just follow the natural crease lines in the rug and create this envelope style cover. These rugs were priced at $3.99 each at IKEA and are also available in other colors.
I ultimately decided on the dark grey/brown rug, as I wanted to use them for our outdoor space. I didn’t want to invest a lot of money in outdoor pillows since our area gets up to some pretty high temps and fabric is easily destroyed by the heat. Yet, I still wanted to try to make something on the more durable end, so by using the rug as my “fabric” they not only look great but will also hold up to wear and tear compared to other fabrics.
Step 1:
Lay out your rug and determine your fold lines…. in this photo you can see how the natural crease lines provide an easy guide to follow.
Step 2:
Fold over the top half of your pillow ( shown below)
Step 3:
Grab the bottom fringe and fold/tuck up underneath the top flap so that only the fringe of the top fold is showing… (see photo below)
Step 4:
Break out the sewing machine and run a single stitch all the way up each open side (one on the left, one on the right.) I used a basic white thread in my machine and it worked very well on the rug material, so I would recommend using a white or an off white thread color. If you do not own a sewing machine you can do this part by hand with a needle and thread, it will just take MUCH longer. (please see photo below to see where the stitch needs to go)
Step 5:
You should have an open flap underneath the tassel detail, right in the middle of the pillow cover. This is where you will put in the pillow insert. I was lucky to find two pillow forms at IKEA in the perfect size, marked down to $2.60 each. They are normally $4.90 each (still a fair price). The style of pillow is the 16 x26 inch size, I included the tag info below.
Step 6:
Fluff and enjoy, you’re done! I will probably add a coat of scotchguard to the pillow covers, just for added protection outside. But these would be great for both indoor and outdoor spaces! We were able to get both these pillows done for a little over $13 (thanks to the clearance pillow insert) Even without the pillow insert on sale, these pillows cost around $9 each to make!
Hope you enjoyed this post, if you decide to make your own please tag us @livandmarket, we would love to see!!
xo
Mel & Izzy
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