Super Simple DIY Pillows from IKEA Tea Towels

Learn how to make pillow covers from IKEA tea towels. These pillow covers are super simple and can be whipped up in less then 15 minutes.

Course Sewing

Cuisine American

Keyword diy pillows, tea towel pillow

Cook Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings

Author Lisa Bass

Cost $5

First cut two 18″ pieces of white double fold bias tape.
On one end, fold the top down a half inch.

Then sew all the way around.
Repeat with the other piece of bias tape.Next, fold your tea towel in half with right sides together. Line up all the stripes and pin in place.
Sew 3/4 of the way around with a 1/4″ seam, leaving one short end open.

Before you turn the pillow right side out, make sure to clip the corners, as there is a lot of bulk there from the pre-made towel seams. Just be careful not to cut into your seam.
With any luck, all your stripes will line up when you turn it right side out.
Find the middle by folding the pillow cover in half and adding a pin on both sides. This is where you will want to put your ties, so they are centered.Tuck the unfinished end of the bias tape under and sew on the inside of the finished pillow cover.
Repeat with the other piece of bias tape on the other side. Slip an insert in and boom you are done!