Pillowry

Good grief. I spend way too much time just looking at the internet-offerings and not nearly enough time contributing. Because, as we all know, the internet is starting to lack in content, and my posts could make all the difference. But seriously, I have been meaning to post for forever, it’s just a matter of taking pictures of my projects, uploading them, and writing some frothy blather (what a disgusting and delightful phrase).

I’ve finished several things, including my Duro-esque dress, a reconstructed shirt, a refinished coffee table, and some throw pillows. Right now, however, I’m only prepared to show off the pillows. They were made to complement the lovely new couch that we bought recently, our very first non-thrifted, non-Ikea piece of furniture. Don’t worry thriftstores, I won’t be forsaking you anytime soon.

We bought the nubby blue silk at a local fabric warehouse, and originally intended to use a different contrasting fabric for the back, but halfway through I changed my mind and dug out this vintage upholstery fabric I’ve literally had for years. I really love how they turned out, and I’m inordinately impressed with my pillow-making skills. It was my very first time making my own bias tape and I never could’ve done it without this continuous bias tape tutorial. My Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing also came in extremely handy for both cording instructions and general pillow-making tips. Oh, and also, when he wasn’t busy sleeping and making sandwiches, Steven’s help was essential for measuring and pinning.

With no further ado, my pillows!

(Psst–I also made the one in the middle, from a Thai silk panel someone once gave me. It needs some fixin’, though, as the panel wasn’t meant to hold up to anything more than ornamental use.)

Yeah, that’s a zipper-pull, but I bet you can’t see the zipper to which it is attached. Why? BECAUSE IT IS INVISIBLE, duh.