How to Make Curtains | Home Makeover Tutorial
Project 3 | How to Make Pillows with Piping
Adding trim to your pillow is a wonderful way to brighten it up, add character, or make it look like a million bucks. (Maybe not a million, but it will make it look more expensive than a trim-less pillow). Find some piping, lace or trim that you really like, a basic piping cord such as the one here in the demo is a very good place to start.
Follow along in the tutorial to get started.
Part 1 – How to Sew Piping on Pillows
Measure your pillow and gather pillow making supplies:
- fabric (measuring guide: HERE)
- pillow form
- basic sewing essentials
Part 2 – How to Sew Piping on Pillows
Attach the zipper with the piping.
Part 3 – How to Sew Piping on Pillows
Add the trim to the pillow with the zipper.
This image does a terrific job exemplifying how to layout your trim for sewing. image via
Part 4 – How to Sew Piping on Pillows
Outline the pillow with trim.
Part 5 – How to Sew Piping on Pillows
Stuff the pillow, turn the corners, and zip it up
After completing the video lessons above, you should have one fabulous piped pillow! Or trim of any shape and size. Favorite kinds of passementerie include pom pom trim, fringe trim, lace trim, and ruffle trim. All trim is added the same way, so be sure to setup your material properly, and get crafting! We would love to see how your projects are coming along. Send us a shoutout on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter with images of your work!
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This is Project 3 of our How to Make Curtains Online Course: How to Add Trim to Pillow | How to Sew on Piping. It's part of our free Home Makeover Tutorials package! We want you to be able to fill your homes with amazing handmade diy crafts that you know how to sew yourselves! Our hope is that these sewing patterns and ideas inspire you to redecorate your living space and ultimately create your dream home! Imagine a personalized stylish home decorated exactly to your liking. Come home happy and enjoy the accomplished feeling of “I made this.” Here at DIY Projects we love inspiring dreams, and encouraging craftiness in all aspects of life. Be sure to subscribe to our social medias to stay connected on all things made by hand! Join us on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.
