Make Patriotic Outdoor Pillows: Easy Star Button Craft
Make Patriotic Outdoor Pillows: Easy Star Button Craft
These DIY patriotic outdoor pillows will add some star-spangled color to your outdoor spaces.
Ah, summertime! The season of backyard barbecues, pool parties, and outdoor gatherings with family and friends. But let’s be real here: have you ever looked at your outdoor space and thought, “It’s missing something?”
It’s time to inject a patriotic touch for Memorial Day and July 4th with outdoor patio pillows. Make your space pop with this USA flag-inspired design!
With pre-made lumbar pillow covers, these patriotic outdoor pillows will work up in no time. They’ll add a festive touch to your space while demonstrating your patriotism and your crafting skills!
If you can sew a button, you can make these American flag pillows. Let’s get started!
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Save time with pre-made pillow covers. You’ll need:
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Tools you’ll need:
Embroidery needle (larger eye for embroidery thread)
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1. If you know how to sew pillows from scratch, start making your pillow cover. Otherwise, skip to #3. Measure & cut your fabric pieces, leaving 1/2″ seam allowance around all sides. (For example, if your insert is 14″ x 19″, your fabric pieces should measure 15″ x 20″.)
2. With a sewing machine, optionally install an invisible zipper on the bottom seam. Then finish assembling your pillow cover, leaving the bottom seam open or unzipped.
3. Lay your pillow cover on a flat surface. Insert a piece of cardboard into the case to prevent the front from accidentally gluing to the back in the next step.
4. Arrange the star-shaped buttons on the upper left quadrant of the pillowcase to represent the US flag’s blue field and stars (aka Union). Once you’re satisfied with your arrangement, glue each button to the fabric using a small amount of hot glue or fabric glue. Be careful to keep the button holes free of glue. In the next step, you will need the holes to secure the buttons to the fabric.
5. Remove the cardboard from the pillowcase. With a double strand of embroidery thread, hand-sew every button onto the fabric. For some textural variety, attach buttons by inserting the needle from the top into one buttonhole, then bring the thread back up through the other buttonhole. Tie the ends in a double knot to secure the button. Clip the thread ends to about 1/4″ long. (Do you think these little knots resemble fireworks?)
6. After the buttons are attached, stuff your flag pillow with a pillow insert. Close the bottom seam by zipping, machine-sewing, or hand-sewing. Enjoy!
DIY Outdoor Pillows for the 4th of July or Memorial Day
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the end of this tutorial on how to make patriotic outdoor pillows. With pre-made pillow covers, this project is easy to tackle over a weekend.
Just imagine the compliments you’ll get on these little touches of patriotism in your outdoor decor. And, the satisfaction you’ll feel when you can proudly say, “I made these myself!”
So, what are you waiting for? Grab your supplies and get started on these fun and festive pillows for your porch or patio!
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