Stencil How to: Make Outdoor Pillows From Drop Cloth
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Royal Design Studio
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Changing out the throw pillows in a space can be one of the easiest - and thriftiest - ways to freshen up your decor for the season. I've been sewing my own throw pillows for years and have gotten it down to about a half-hour science (per pillow).
Recently, I started adding zippers to my DIY pillows because I wanted to be able to remove the covers and throw them in the washing machine. (I have small children. Need I say more?) Also, I'd like to keep my house from being buried under a mountain of handmade throw pillows. Zippers allows me to reuse former pillows. (Read on for details.).
Today I want to show you how to make rustic chic throw pillows using Royal Design stencils and a painter's dropcloth for the fabric. These pillows work perfectly as part of my lakeside, outdoor-themed decor.
STENCILS & SUPPLIES by ROYAL DESIGN STUDIO
Recently, I started adding zippers to my DIY pillows because I wanted to be able to remove the covers and throw them in the washing machine. (I have small children. Need I say more?) Also, I'd like to keep my house from being buried under a mountain of handmade throw pillows. Zippers allows me to reuse former pillows. (Read on for details.).
Today I want to show you how to make rustic chic throw pillows using Royal Design stencils and a painter's dropcloth for the fabric. These pillows work perfectly as part of my lakeside, outdoor-themed decor.
STENCILS & SUPPLIES by ROYAL DESIGN STUDIO
Supplies suggested for this project:
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STEP 2
For the Timberland stencil, I wanted to use multiple colors on my panel, yet still keep a cohesive look between the two stencil patterns, so I used Copper Kettle as my base.
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STEP 5
I stuffed my pillow cover with another pillow I already had on hand - one of my favorite thrifty tricks. The dropcloth is thick enough so no pattern shows through.
Tip: Since I'm using my pillows outdoors (on the porch primarily), I sprayed them with a liquid-repelling treatment to help keep them from being damaged by the weather.
Done!
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Published May 22nd, 2015 5:38 PM
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Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim on May 22, 2015Love this idea! And I need new pillows!
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Royal Design Studio on May 22, 2015Yes, our full line of products are sold online as well as some retail locations that you can find here: http://royaldesignstudio.myshopify.com/apps/store-locator/ Looks like there are some relatively close to you!
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