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DIY Envelope Pillows {Using a Shower Curtain}

October 9, 2013 by Courtney 16 Comments

Last week, I showed you the progress I had made in creating a fall porch. It’s amazing how warmer colors can instantly transform a space for the season. Well today I have some new pillows to show you! I stumbled upon a great paisley shower curtain while at HomeGoods. It was the perfect solution. The Ralph Lauren print works so well with my outdoor rug and because it is a shower curtain, it is a fantastic weight for porch pillows. And for $20 I have three new pillows. Here they are in their new home.   showercurtainpillows … fallpillows … IMG_4335   We enjoyed a bright and cheery porch all through summer. But here is the deal . . . while I wanted to switch things up for fall, I did not want to have to store extra pillows are buy new ones. So with the new envelope covers I have a whole new look and once spring and summer roll back around, I can simply take them off and go back to the fun pops of color. frontporch3 So here is the amazing thing about using a shower curtain to make envelope pillows. . . there is already an amazing hem to use and this hem has button holes in it!!!! So fun. So for this one on the bench, I slipped burlap through the existing button holes. I might even search for some really cool buttons to sew on instead. The possibilities are endless. So if you are not a master seamstress, but can sew just a straight line . . . you will look like a pro with button holes and all. Or if you don’t desire them, you can turn the pillow around for just a flat front. paisleypillow … fallbench   … IMG_4360 So the next time you need pillows, consider using a shower curtain! So great to have a hem already in place to use and even better . . . button holes! So for $20 I was able to recover three pillows, save on storage space, and further fallify the porch! Have you used a shower curtain for pillows or have you recovered your outdoor pillows for a season? If you are interested in a DIY on hacking your way through an envelope style pillow . . . just let me know in the comment section. I would be happy to put together a tutorial. Very easy. I think it took about 15 minutes to sew all three. {Envelope pillow covers allow you to slip a pillow in and out of it without a zipper}. enjoy your day!

Filed Under: Do it yourself, fall, five minute projects, Outdoor, outdoor spaces, Uncategorized

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  1. Jessica M says

    October 9, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    A tutorial would be FANTASTIC! Those are so cute – and how clever! Shower curtains probably hold up much better in the weather than even other "outdoor" fabrics.

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  2. M and R says

    October 9, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    Would love a tutorial!

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  3. Tamara Letourneau says

    October 9, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    This is such a graet idea! Yes, I would love a tutorial. Thank you!

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  4. Simply LKJ says

    October 9, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    Such a fabulous idea. Love the fabric too. I too am more of a fan of pillow covers. I love changing them out with the seasons, but hate having to store them!

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  5. Tiffany {A Touch of Grace} says

    October 9, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    I love it! I've heard of using shower curtains for window curtains before but never for pillows. That's so smart! And I love that print.

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  6. Barbara M says

    October 9, 2013 at 6:47 pm

    The paisley print is so pretty. I would love a pillow tutorial, too.

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  7. risia says

    October 9, 2013 at 7:43 pm

    would love a tutorial for the pillow covers

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  8. meaningfulspaces says

    October 10, 2013 at 12:13 am

    So pretty! I have a shower curtain just waiting to be turned into pillows too 🙂

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  9. Tricia | 724SouthHouse says

    October 10, 2013 at 12:36 am

    Great idea with the shower curtain. Porch looks so cozy and warm now 🙂

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  10. Divena Lachana says

    October 10, 2013 at 6:58 am

    sach a great idea, i love it and i love your tutorial.UK Cheapest Online Beds Store

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  11. Mary Margaret says

    October 10, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    would love the tutorial!!

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  12. thechangepotential says

    October 10, 2013 at 4:50 pm

    These are so pretty! A tutorial would be fabulous!

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  13. Kathy Wallace says

    October 10, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    What a creative idea! I would really be interested in a tutorial.

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  14. Leslie Belcher says

    October 23, 2013 at 12:02 am

    I love your exterior paint colors! Would you please share the colors on the body and trim.

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  15. Leslie Belcher says

    October 23, 2013 at 12:05 am

    I love your exterior paint colors! Would you please share them?

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  16. Renee Blumel says

    December 14, 2015 at 7:55 pm

    Would love a tutorial on the pillow covers

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