Custom Burlap Chevron Pillow

Hellooooo!!! I know, it's been a very- very long time since my last post. Things have been a little crazy and I've been very crafty lately. But not to worry, I have taken lots of pictures to post. 

First, I want to show you my super adorable chevron pillow case that I made. 

I bought some Chevron Burlap from Hobby Lobby to make a wreath, but since Santa brought my new sewing machine early I decided to make a pillow case instead. ;-)

 

I used about 1.25 rolls of the Burlap. The pillow case took less than 20 minutes to make!!! Super easy pattern. I also had some scrap ruffle that I added as an accent! What's more adorable than ruffle and burlap?!? 

To make the case I cut four strips of burlap the length of my pillow (my pillow was 18"x18"). I left 1.5 inches extra for the inseam. First I sowed the four strips together (4 for the front). This is when I added my ruffle. Be careful to line your chevron pattern up before sowing. 

For the back I cut four strips, but made them 4" longer than the pillow, allowing for me to cut in half horizontally, after I sowed the strips together, making the envelope. Once I cut the four strips in half (that were sown together making the back) I hemed each side. And then sowed the front, back, top and bottom together. This is what it should look like- 

Turn it right side out, stuff and there you have it!!! Super easy and so cute!!! 

This project is really easy for beginners. Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Happy day!!! (: