Weekend Project: DIY Pillowcase Pouf

Poufs are popping up everywhere in home decor. Get in on the trend with one of your own design made from a pillowcase

Lauren Donaldson April 19, 2012

I went to architecture school but am now a design and craft blogger over at Lauren Elise Crafted where I highlight crafts, DIYs and tutorials, photography, vintage finds, and all things lovely.

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I see floor cushions and poufs a lot in styled interior photos and home tours. They make a space feel comfortable, cozy and lived in. Their practicality and flexibility make them ideal household accessories, especially for those who like to entertain and for those with children. You can easily move them about the house to fit your family’s needs and even take them outside for entertaining. But like all decor, cushions should complement your style. Vintage lovers will enjoy this DIY with the chance to make something new out of unused pillowcases.

For the purpose of this project, these cushions were made smaller for increased flexibility and easy storage. Using a single pillowcase you could increase the diameter of the circle and turn the cushion into a standard-size pouf. This would require just a bit more fabric. Adjust the size if necessary to better fit your lifestyle.

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Don’t have any unused pillowcases? You can find them at antique stores sold as singles, which is all the better for mixing and matching funky prints.

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Materials needed:

vintage pillowcases
scissors
pencil
sewing machine
thread
pins
needle
pillow stuffing

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1. Cut away the pillowcase cuff, which is about 3 or 4 inches. This piece will be used later and will give the cushion its thickness.

2. You'll notice the cuff is in a loop. Cut along the seam to turn the loop into a single long strand. Set aside.

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3. Draw a 12-inch diameter circle on the pillowcase in pencil.

4. Cut out the circle, cutting through both layers of the pillowcase. You will have two fabric circles.

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5. Place one fabric circle print side (front side) up. Lining up the outer edge of the circle and the edge of the cuff, pin together. Continue to pin the cuff along the outer edge of the circle until it wraps all the way around. This forms the sides of the cushion.

6. Stitch along the edge that you have pinned together with your sewing machine, removing the pins as you go. Stitch all the way around. Then stitch the cuff ends together.

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7. Take your second circle and face the print side down (back side facing up). Pin the edge of this circle to the cuff. Stitch along this edge with the sewing machine as you did in step 6. Do not sew the circle completely shut — leave a small opening that your hand can fit through.

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8. Through the opening, turn the cushion right side out and pack pillow stuffing into it. Stuff it to your desired fluffiness.

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9. Hand-sew the opening shut with a needle and thread.

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These cushions can function like ottomans and be used as floor seating or as versatile tabletops. Keep a few out in your family room or wherever your family gathers to relax and socialize.

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You can store your cushions them in a basket when not in use to keep them organized.

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The smaller size of these cushions allows them to be versatile and to function as extra pillows for furniture when needed.

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Some of these cushions can be designated for outdoor use too. Take them along for extra padding when picnicking. They are small enough for easy transport and can also pull double duty as mini tabletops at mealtime.

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