Project Day: Floral Basket Pillow

At first I thought this was a piece of vintage fabric. That was until I unwrapped it! After picking up this up for a few dollars at an op shop I couldn't resist making my very own floral basket pillow for my outdoor chair. A tiny bit kitschy I know. But nevertheless I fell for it!
Firstly I cut out my fabric in the basket shapes.

• With right sides together sew all the way around leaving a gap at the base to stuff filling.
• Turn pillow right side out & push all the edges out.
• Stuff with some pillow/cushion stuffing. I always use an old pillow that has lost it's mojo. I always keep stuffing to recycle.
• Sew the bottom edge closed with the machine [you could insert a zip if you want].
• I added a pink bow using some left over bias binding tape. You could use anything.

After I finished I realised you could make a template of your own and sew a similar shaped cushion using any kind of floral material. For a novice you could even patchwork a piece to represent the basket at the base.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Simone xx