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DIY Christmas Pillow

Create a festive DIY Christmas pillow with this simple, fun craft! Add holiday cheer to your home with this easy and cozy project.

Materials

Instructions

  • Measure your pillow form insert.
    Use the measuring tape to measure the pillow insert to get an exact measurement of the pillow cover size you will create. 
  • Cut the fabric.
    Cut one piece (or panels) of fabric one inch longer to the pillow insert size. Cut two pieces of fabric for the back – both measuring half the height of the front of the pillow but the full width of the pillow. One inch of fabric was added to the width and height for seam and hem allowance overlap.
    The back piece needs to be at least 5-7 inches added to the measurements for the overlap. My pillow inserts measured 16″ x 16″, and therefore I cut fabric pieces at 17″ by 17″ for the front and 17″ x 12″ for the back. This allowed enough coverage for the envelope pillowcase to overlap. 
    To make things easier, here is a Pillow Cutting Guide that is helpful for measuring and cutting the fabric.
    • 16 x 16 Pillow – Cut 1, 17″ x 17″ Cut 2 17″ x 12″
    • 18 x 18 Pillow – Cut 1 19″ x 19″ Cut 2 19″ x 13″
    • 24 x 24 Pillow – Cut 1 25″ x 25″ Cut 2 25″ x 16″
  • Sew the back piece of fabric.
    Fold a half inch of the back pieces, then sew. You can iron the fabric to keep it down before sewing or use the pins. You will have to do this for both back pieces. 
  • Sew the front and back of the fabric.
    Align the corner edges of the front piece with both back pieces, making sure they are fully matched. The back pieces will overlap, forming the envelope.
    Pin everything securely along the fabric edges. Proceed to sew the seams together using a straight stitch. Sew along the fabric’s perimeter, incorporating backstitching to reinforce the seams and ensure their durability.
  • Insert pillow form.
    Turn your DIY pillow cover inside out (or right side in) and insert your pillow form into the pillow cover. Make sure to get the corners in the correct placement. Then Fluff your pillow. 

Notes

For a more decorative touch to your Christmas pillow, consider adding your favorite Christmas saying, using iron-on adhesive embroidery, attaching pom poms, or creating a stencil art painted design. The options for designing and decorating your Christmas pillow are diverse.
I opted for a simpler approach to complement my home decor style. In the future, I might explore other creative ideas like a Christmas sweater pillow, snowflake pillow, or a deer pillow for a playful DIY touch.