Pillows can really change the look of a room and if you make your own pillows, it is an economical and easy way to give a room a new and improved appearance. Making your own pillows allows you to choose whatever shape you would like, the fabric colors and designs and any embellishments you may choose to put on your pillow. You can make your pillows as simple or intricate as you would like, here you will find websites that offer free pillow patterns. There are lots of choices to pick from but remember you can always alter a pillow’s patterns so that it best fits your wants and needs.
Simple Square Pillow Pattern
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/sewing/pillow.shtml
A simple square pillow is great for beginners because squares are one of the easiest shapes to sew. This website does a great job explaining each step of the sewing process and the photographs are visually appealing too. Make sure to check out the comments at the end of the free pillow pattern, some readers do gives excellent suggestions on how to make a pillow.
Holiday Cat Pillow Pattern
http://www.craftandfabriclinks.com/christmas/xmascat.html
This adorable free pillow pattern would make a great gift for any cat lover, it is also suggested in the pillow pattern directions to use a different holiday fabric for each cat to create multiple holiday cats. There are 4 links at the bottom of the cat pillow pattern so be sure to click on all 4 so that the entire free pillow pattern is retrieved.
Crochet Dog Pillow Pattern
http://www.purplekittyyarns.com/free-pillow-patterns/patches-lw1267
This crochet dog pillow pattern is called Patches and he is a cutie. The level of crochet expertise needed is intermediate as described in this pillow pattern. If you know how to crochet fairly well, this sweet pillow pattern would make a great gift for a child.
Chicken Coop Five Fat Quarter Pillow Pattern
http://www.fatquartershop.com/Free-Quilt-Patterns/Free-Quilt-Pattern-Five-Chicken-Coop-Fat-Quarters-Pillow.asp
This country looking free pillow pattern reminds me of a quilt, the pillow pattern is charming and warm. This lovely pillow would make a great gift for anyone who is a fan of the farm or loves that country look, if you enjoy the country look yourself then making multiple pillows for your home may give a room in your home that special look you have been striving for.
Knitted Sweaterscapes Fjord Pillow Pattern
http://sweaterscapes.com/pillow1.htm
Here you will find an absolutely stunning knitted free pillow pattern, the colors and designs on these pillows are amazing. Be sure to click on the Fjord pillow link to get detailed directions of the knitted free pillow pattern. If you know how to knit well, you just may fall in love with these free pillow patterns.
9 Patch Pillow Pattern
http://www.craftsofchaddsford.com/9patchpillow.htm
Here you will find a very easy free pillow pattern that could be used for all types of holidays and occasions depending on the fabric you use. I believe this pillow pattern may be appropriate for a child to attempt as long as they have adult supervision. The patchwork design is very fun and would bring a lot of color to a home.
Free pillow patterns are so great because it saves so much money when you make your own pillows. Pillows provide the opportunity to place more comfortable and color into your home with minimal cost and effort. Pillows are an easy and fast design addition!
Sources:
www.allfreecrafts.com
www.craftandfabriclinks.com
www.purplekittyyarns.com
www.fatquartershop.com
http://sweaterscapes.com
www.craftsofchaddsford.com
