Project

Floral Pillows with Ultrasuede Petals

Store-bought cushions spring to life when adorned with pretty, handmade Ultrasuede florets.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, August 2009

Introduction

Ultrasuede doesn't fray, which means the petals won't need to be hemmed. Scatter them all over one side, or "flower arrange" just a few in one corner.

materials

Ultrasuede fabric

Needle and thread

Store-bought pillow

Petal template
Download the PDF

steps

Photocopy template, enlarging or reducing as desired. Using template, cut out 4 petals from fabric.
Knot end of thread; sew a running stitch through bottom of petals, making 2 stitches for each.
Gently pull thread to gather petals, and knot thread.
Make 1 more stitch to connect last and first petals to form flower, then knot and trim thread.
Repeat, making flowers in a variety of sizes. Tack-stitch flowers to pillow in the desired pattern.