How to Turn Flower Seed Packets Into Pillows
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Marko Metzinger
Materials Needed:
- scanner
- seed packets
- fabric sheers
- solid-color linen fabric
Step 1
Scan vintage seed packets at a high resolution. Upload the images to spoonflower.com, following the site’s instructions, to create custom fabric.
Step 2
Cut the fabric into 21-inch squares (one for each pillow cover) so the images are centered. Cut solid-color linen into 21-inch-by-15-inch pieces—you’ll need two for each pillow. At this point, you could bring the fabric and linen to a seamstress. Ask the pro to make envelope back pillow covers for 20-inch square inserts. If DIYing, continue to Step 3.
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Step 3
Hem one of the longer sides of each piece of linen.
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Step 4
Lay your custom fabric right side up. Place a piece of linen on top, right side down, so it covers the left side of the custom fabric, with the hem you made near the center. Repeat with a second piece of linen, but this time cover the right side of the custom fabric. Its hem should also be near the center—it will overlap the first piece of linen.
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Step 5
Pin all four sides, then sew them together about 5/8 inch from the edge. Turn the pillow cover right side out.
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Step 6
Stuff a 20-inch-square insert inside the overlapping fabric at the back.
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Try this DIY from HGTV Magazine's Flea Market Flip Blowout!
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Marko Metzinger
Try this DIY from HGTV Magazine's Flea Market Flip Blowout!
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