Diy Pillow Shams
I did a post the other day about my bedroom makeover -
You can go check it out here if you haven’t seen it.
Ocean Inspired Bedroom Makeover
I promised to do a couple of tutorials on some of the things I put together.
So, as promised, here is one for the Pillow Shams.
I wanted something white, a little ruffled, and soft.
I actually was going for the wrinkled look with this makeover!
For some reason white and slightly rumpled looks like summer to me.
Possibly because it is a somewhat lazy look… Anyone else
long for lazy this summer? I would like to try it for a while…
The problem was cost. So I when I found these pillow covers at Ross,
I started to get an idea for my shams. I knew the price was right..
In case you can’t see the tag, that is $3 for two covers.. yep..
Now I had to figure out the ruffle part.
I thought I would go to the fabric store and buy some pre-made
ruffling. The problem, once again, was price. I was going to need
a lot of it and that could get spendy. Then I started thinking about some
clothing that I don’t choose to wear, but could be repurposed for something.
Enter exhibit A
Very pretty.. but I wouldn’t wear it out in public.
Trust me, that is an episode of “Not Your G-Ma’s Wardrobe”
that no one wants to see happen………
So I took my scissors to this.
It was great! The ruffles were already made
(I hate making ruffles by hand)
There was already trim on each tier that would provide
a finished edge. All I really had to do was cut them to
size and sew them unto the pillow covers.
I cut each tier off and pinned it in place.
Then sewed it on.
I did that 4 times on each pillow cover, sewing it to the front side only.
And BAM!!
I had my own rumpled, white, ruffly, shabby pillow shams!
For an extremely frugal price.
I realize that this rumpled shabby look might not be for everyone,
and to tell the truth – 10 years ago I was the type of person
who would have ironed the heck out of this stuff and made the bed
look so perfect you could bounce a coin on it…
But I am not that person anymore.
Someday I will tell you about her, and how she met her demise….
In the meantime, I hope some of you will be able to use this
idea and get the look you want for less!!
Thanks so much for coming by!
Linking up to these parties!
Lucy
340 days ago
You’re so resourceful! Love the sham and the whole bed. Very calming and pretty, just like a bed should be.
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ingrid
340 days ago
love this! now if i could only find a ruffled sundress… i have been wanting to make one of those ruffly duvets for my bed, but it is so much work making all those ruffles. maybe if i just do the pillow cases it will satisfy my ruffle craving
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Lynn
340 days ago
Can you tell us about the blue pillow cover in the foreground of the picture please?
This is a great reuse idea! Thanks for sharing.
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Becki
340 days ago
So frugal and so easy! I love the look of the whole room!
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Terry
340 days ago
Brilliant. I love how soft and romantic and summery it feels. I used to be the iron the pillowcases gal too,…..life is nicer when you ease up a bit isn’t it. (My hubbie and the dogs slowly, consistently wore it out of me, lol). Looks great.
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SheilaG
340 days ago
Love it! Now, I’ll have to keep my eye out for a sundress at thrift stores…
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Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions
340 days ago
Love them, Sharyl! I am not above doing something like that myself. In fact, I have decided recently to look for things at the thrift store when I’m there that have ruffles that might be able to be used for things like curtains, pillows, tablecloths {etc.}. Not that I’ve been to the thrift store in a couple of months, but it’s there on my mental thrift store list! I love how you took something store bought and basically made it your own. These shams are one of a kind! I enjoy the lazy lifestyle, myself. It helps cut down on some of the everyday stress.
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Linda
340 days ago
Great idea, but I would wear the sundress!! In fact, I just bought one like that, but it has a different top with straps
Searching the thrifts for ruffles is a great idea!! Right now, I’m looking at the red toile panels I have and thinking – pillow covers – LOL thanks for the inspiration. PS – love the white and blue. We’re in the process of re-doing the bedroom and I’m trying to settle on colors. Everything I see is white on white, but the room is too big for me to do that and I’m not sure about the monochromatic thing.
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Melissa K
340 days ago
Oh, you are one of the best outside-of-the-box thinkers I know! Beautiful.
And I can’t wait to hear about the Death of the Iron Nazi. Please don’t keep us waiting too long…
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Deborah
340 days ago
Hi Sharyl! You have taken something pretty and turned it into something prettier. Great reuse/recycle project. I am always on the lookout for fabric in thrift stores as well. I love velvet and silk dresses which can be turned into beautiful pillows or window coverings. My sister-in-law turned an old favorite sweater of mine into a pillow–love:)
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Ruth Stuenkel
340 days ago
Your room is inspiring! Thanks as always for your money saving tips! By the way, love, love, love your white cup & saucer! Would that also be a find or a whole set?
Again, thanks for sharing!
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April @ Chronicles of a Compulsive Decorator
338 days ago
I just love how you always seem to see “the other side” to something…I have to get better at being so resourceful!
I tend to be the bounce-the-coin kinda gal when it comes to the look of our bed but I do so love this “lazy summer” look…not lazy, cozy!
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Susan
338 days ago
OH so pretty! Love how you used what you had on hand to “upcycle” your pillows into something new.
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The Lumberjack's Wife
338 days ago
But why did you buy the dress if you won’t wear it?
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Elizabeth
337 days ago
That is such a great idea! I love your blog. Uhhm by the way, I am totally stealing that idea…
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Erin @ Carolina Country Living
336 days ago
They are beautiful and so romantic, Sharyl! And I am completely inspired by your thriftiness and resourcefulness. You have me looking at clothes in a whole new light…
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Laura @ Our House Of Joyful Noise
332 days ago
Your shams came out just beautiful! So clean, fresh and delicate. What I really loved, was the linked post on your bedroom makeover!! I loved the color palette you chose, and before & afters are always fun to see! Inspiring!
Thanks for linking it up & sharing it with us and our readers at Our House Of Joyful Noise! Join us every Tuesday if you can! : )
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Maureen
88 days ago
Sharyl, I haven’t attempted the pictures yet, but the idea of using painters cloth or burlup is great!@ I would never have thought of it! You have truly inspired me! Tx
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