Hello, Sweet Friends! I have missed you! I’m sorry I’ve been MIA, but I have to admit I had hit a crafting brick wall until Delia invited me to join her Color My Summer series that she is hosting along with Kojo Designs.
I chose the color BLUE because it screams SUMMER to me…blue skies, cool pools, and crashing waves just make me want to pop on my sunglasses and soak up some summer sun.
I wanted to introduce a little bit of a beachy feel into my home for the summer, so I customized some fabric to create this sand dollar pillow in Caribbean blue!
You will need: a pillow form or fiberfill, Heat n Bond, fabric scissors, disappearing ink pen, iron, fabric (I used broadcloth), a printout of your desired design, and a Clorox Bleach pen.
Start by cutting two pieces of fabric approximately 2″ larger than your pillow form. My pillow form was 14″, so I cut my fabric 16″ square.
Cut out the image and trace around it using the disappearing ink pen. I found my image using Google, copied it into PowerPoint, enlarged it, and printed it.
Now trace around the lines using the Clorox Bleach pen. Allow the bleach to work its magic. Let it soak in for about 10-15 minutes (or longer).
Then wash and dry the fabric. I love how the bleach spread unevenly giving it a more organic and natural feel.
Following the directions on the Heat n Bond package, fuse together three sides of the pillow (leave about 3/4 to 1″ seam allowance on all sides). I put the sand dollar image right side up, adhered the Heat n Bond strips, put the back of the pillow on top (like a little Heat n Bond sandwich), and ironed it together.
Turn the pillowcase right side out and press the seams. On the open end, turn the fabric under and iron a crease to create a finished seam. Apply the Heat n Bond to one side of the pillow, insert the pillow into the case, and then iron the last seam.
Plop the pillow on a bed or your sofa, and you are finished! 🙂 It’s as simple as that!
I wanted to bring in the seas so I bleached the fabric with a sand dollar design, but this project could easily be adapted to fit into any decor…think monograms, floral patterns, stripes, etc.
I’m so thankful Delia invited me to join her fantastic series! I adore my pillow. It’s soft, squishy and reminds me of the seas! How are you getting ready for summer?
Instructions for Making Sand Dollar Pillow
Materials Needed
- Pillow form or fiberfill
- Heat n Bond
- Fabric scissors
- Disappearing ink pen
- Iron
- Fabric (broadcloth recommended)
- Printout of your desired design
- Clorox bleach pen
Steps
- Prepare the Tulle: Cut two pieces of fabric approximately 2″ larger than your pillow form.
- Create the Volume: Cut out and trace your design using the disappearing ink pen.
- Prepare the Poly Satin Circles: Use the Clorox bleach pen to trace around the design.
- Layer the Components: Fuse together three sides of the pillow case using Heat n Bond.
- Additional Personalization: Apply the designs you wish, allowing for creativity!
- Attach the Clip-On Earring: Insert the pillow form and seal the last side with Heat n Bond.
- Prepare the Shoes: Secure the seams and edges as needed.
- Make Additional Pairs: Repeat the steps to create more pillows.
- Enjoy Your Custom Creation: Celebrate your finished pillow and share your creation!
Conclusion
This sand dollar pillow project is not only fun but also a great way to express your creativity and personal style. Enjoy the process, and don’t hesitate to share your beautiful results with others!
