Here’s how to begin:
Make a pattern in the Shape you want out of any paper you might have (remember to add 1/4” all the way around for a seam allowance). I used some printer paper for my pattern.
Choose a fabric you’d like to make your heart pillow out of and cut two pieces.
Since my washed muslin fabric was thin, I cut 2 for the front an 2 for the back
Choose another fabric you’d like to place over your main fabric and cut it out.
Stitch (or glue) the contrasting fabric to the main heart shaped fabric. Add some lace to cover the seam. Stitch (or glue) that on, as well.
Add buttons or beads to the lace, which covers the seam of the contrasting fabric and add a doily, ribbon or other embellishment.
I added a doily and crochet flower that my grandmother made, as well as a ribbon and ribbon flower I had leftover from when I made headbands for our girls when they were little.
Keep adding embellishments, until it looks right to you.
I added a strip of fabric from a larger piece of fabric that our oldest daughter gave to me. I used more tatted lace that my grandmother made to cover the seems of the fabric.
Once you have enough embellishments attached to the front piece of the main fabric, sew (or glue) the front and back pieces of main fabric together (right sides together), leaving a couple of inches open. Then turn the pillow right sides out.
Stuff your pillow with batting.
I cut 4 pieces of batting and stuffed them into the empty pillow. Then I cut smaller rectangular pieces and stuffed them between these layers until the pillow was sufficiently stuffed to my liking.
Close up the opening.
You should still have an opening like this- just stitch it up(or glue)
See, that was easy!
Now sit back and enjoy your beautiful fabric Valentine Heart!
Thanks for stopping by!
Pam
It doesn’t look all that hard after all! So cute!!
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