Thursday, January 26, 2012

Sew-No Sew Jelly Roll Pillow Tutorial




 I love jelly-roll pillows,  I think they are so classic and so very french also.  If you look at many of the old world rooms you will find this pillow has been around for years.    The forms come in several sizes, so choose what fits you furniture and then you can create many for next to nothing and have constant changes.


I want to use the smaller size for this chair, and I have a new fabric to go with my beige and white color scheme that I am currently using.  This is the cover I previously had on this form.  Cut your fabric twice the length of your form.  ( I will show you why later. )  Then cut the fabric so it will go around the pillow and will fit snugly when you finish it.


 Ok, my fabric is cut.  This is a reversible fabric, but since I am using it on a white chair, I am going to use the beige side as the outside of the pillow.


 Turn the right sides together and stitch closed.  If you don't sew, then just use the fusable seam tape and close the side all the way down.  (Super easy, you don't have to sew to make this pillow.)


 Turn it inside out so you have the right side of the fabric showing.


 Insert the pillow form making sure you have it in the middle with the same amount of excess on both ends.


 Fold half of the excess on the end inside the opening.  Make sure it is evenly folded in.


 Now, using 2 heavy rubber bands, gather the fabric close to the pillow form and wrap the rubber bands tightly around the end of the form.


See how pretty your little pouf is!!!


 Do the other side the same way and then play with your poufs until you are happy with them.


 Fits perfectly on the chair.  I have a couple of tassels, so I want to add them to the ends.


 Just loop them around the ends where the rubber bands are and arrange them so they fan out on the chair.


Perfect and doesn't it look elegant?


 Great addition to all the fabrics that I have in the room.


Now to make a pillow for the sofa.

So, let me know, are you going to make one?  They are so easy.
I am joining Susan @ Between Naps On The Porch for Met. Monday.

42 comments:

Anonymous said...

Love all your things , but this especially makes me smile. Keep giving us great ideas.I am going to give this a try.Have a great day

Ann@A Sentimental Life said...

Marty, Thanks for showing me that BECAUSE my neighbor gave me some king size ones from her very nice hotel she works in..they were throwing them out. They have a zipper so I can easily discard the current material. I thought they would great on the bed.

Nancy's Notes said...

Marty, I love your pillows, they are just so beautiful and so very unique! What a great tutorial, thank you!

Kathysue said...

You are the master at pillow making. Love the name jelly roll pillows!! xo Kathysue

NanaDiana said...

I love roll pillows, too. What a nice tutorial. You know I never noticed that fabric on your chair before- I love it. I am guessing that is satin stitched lettering on there. I love the chair, too!!! xo Diana

Shannon@Cozy Home Scenes said...

The pillow is very pretty and look easy enough that I think I could manage that project. The fabric is very elegant. Good job!
shannon

Okio B Designs said...

It does look elegant Marty! I love the no-sew aspect of it too. Thanks for sharing the DIY!

Jeanine

Love the Decor! said...

Love this and it seems so very easy!!
have a blessed day Marty

Mimi said...

HI Marty!!!
First off I want to say a Big THANK YOU for all your kind words and for the Prayers!!!I am so appreciative to all ,my blogger friends for all their love and support, I am nearly 100% now, taking my LAST antibiotic today, Praise God for that!!!And all the swelling is gone and I feel 100% now!!!
OH MY, on to that pillow, YES, I am going to make me some of those!!!Several probably!!!you make it look so easy!!!I will post pics after I get them done!!!I love that cream chair you showed, did you recover that or did you buy a new chair?????I LOVE IT!!Love that fabric choice on it!!!The room is so elegant and I love the cream and tan colors!!!!
GREAT JOB!!!
I am so looking forward to our luncheon, I do not knwo when CINDY is coming, but I am so excited for our lunch!!!I will be out of town from Feb. 4th til the 11th. I PRAY it is not that week!!!
BIG HUGS 2 U,
jamie

Nicole Day said...

Hi! This is so cute. I love the pillow and all of your decor. I am definitely making a few for my family room and my master bedroom in the next couple of weeks after I get out and shop for some new fabrics! Thanks for making this look so easy!

Penny @ The Comforts of Home/Flea Market Makeovers said...

What a great project Marty! I loved the idea about tucking the ends in....perfect!

Creations By Cindy said...

Love it!

Kelly said...

That's a great accent for that chair! I love how easy it was to make too. Thanks for the tutorial.

Gina said...

Oh that's wonderful, Marty! Thanks for sharing this because as a non-sewer, I'd love to give it a try.

Maria Elena said...

Oh, Marty, this is so beautiful! I never knew it could be so easy!
I am hooked on pillows of every size and shape, so I will for sure be trying to make one just like this.
Thank you so much for sharing!

Marilyn said...

Wow.... I have a tendancy to over complicate sewing projects. This is easy as pie!!
Thanks!!
Have a Great Day!
Marilyn

Dreamgoddess said...

Marty, this is fabulous! Your pillow is gorgeous on your chair and you've made it look so easy to make. I'll definitely be giving this a try.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

I may just do that, Marty! Thanks for the tutorial on it and how you did the ends. I love that you used this fabric as your first pillow project. It looks great on that chair, too!

Something Nice and Pretty said...

I'm a non sewer too although I can sew it's just that I don't like it.LOL
That really looks easy and one would look great on my guest bed! Thanks for sharing!

♥Rondell

Sandy said...

Great job! It's perfect for the chair. The reverse side of the fabric looks like it would make a perfect jelly roll for the darker chair. I love the fabric on the white chair...LOVE IT. xoso Sandy

Judy said...

It looks super elegant for something so easy to make. I am in love with your chair as well. The pillow finishes it off perfectly.

Leslie's Garden said...

Three cheers for no-sew! Love the little pillows, especially the one with the brocade looking strip down the center.

A Hint of Home said...

I love the concept and the material you chose! It is so pretty and goes so well on your beautiful chair. Thanks for the tutorial! Your living room is lovely!

Jan@southernjunkin' said...

Love your beautiful chair and the material you chose for the pillow is just perfect!

Shug said...

Thanks Marty for this tutorial...so easy and so cute.
And did I mention how fun it looks...
Shug

Ellen said...

Thanks so much for showing this simply way to make something so fabulous. I will certainly make one, or two, or three, etc. Who knows!!

Lizabeth @ Infuse With Liz said...

That is perfect!! You made it look easy to do! Love the fabric and the tassels!

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

Any no sew project is a good one..Thanks for the tutorial..I shall be applying that very soon!..Love your fabric on the chair too!!!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Designs By Pinky said...

I am NOT a sewer but I think even I could do this!!! Now, where do you find a pillow form??? See, I told you I was not a sewer:):) XO< Pinky

Chandy said...

Marty, I love that! I think I can manage something like that. Wow! Thank you for sharing! I was so bummed that I didn't get to join in Monday night for TTT. I didn't finish the table until almost 9 PM because I had a headache all day. I am so there next week!

Lori said...

It might just be the perfect pillow.

Maureen said...

Your pillow turned out beautiful...I have used the large roll of paper towels to make similar pillows since I didn't have the forms. No one would know the difference. This is a nice alternative to buying the pillow insert! Just a suggestion...

Calypso In The Country said...

Marty
The words, "no sew" always attract me! Beautiful job and I love the fabric! Have a great weekend!
-Shelley

Ceekay- Thinkin of Home said...

No sew what the catch word!! I may try to make one...Very pretty on that gorgeous chair!

Carol said...

Thank you for sharing this wonderful pillow idea! I'm putting this project on my 'to do' list.

Smiles,
Carol

Creative Choices Interior(s) said...

Hi Marty,

Thanks again for stopping by today at Creative Choices. I love reading your comments but, on a more personal note, I am really liking these great looking pillows!

Have a great weekend!
Chlvie

xinex said...

Thanks for the tutorial, Marty. It's beutiful!..Christine

Anonymous said...

Marty your home is beautiful. YOu have an advantage, I can not sew. I have a 50 yr. old ranbler that is so cute. We finally got the bathrm. It now looks 21 century. And we need to save now and do the kitchen, it really needs it. Our home is 1,100 sq. ft. Just right for our Senior yrs. easy to keep up. We have lived her 30 yrs. Great Job.

Claire said...

Marty-Your home shots look like they come from a magazine-you really have quite the decorating flair! Claire

Eclectically Vintage said...

Marty
You had me at No Sew!! I can't sew a button so this is perfect for me!
Kelly

Katherines Corner said...

simple and beautiful, thank you for sharing. Your fabric choice is lovely. Hugs and Happy Pink Saturday xo

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