Crochet and lace have become doilies Vintage thrift-store finds that people are repurposing for elegant home decorMakes your living room decor more comfortable. In A YouTube videoCreator My Sewing Room, also known as Beth Shibley, shares a super easy DIY to turn an old, unused doily into the cutest living room throw pillow. By simply sewing a large doily onto a piece of linen fabric, she created her own throw pillow with a striking symmetrical design. While Shibli completed her project with a sewing machine, if you don’t have a machine or can’t sew, there are alternative ways to attach your doilies to rugs. Hand sewing is a great option, especially for doilies with more intricate patterns. Alternatively, fabric adhesive can help fix your material together Transform vintage doilies into the sweetest home decor.
Depending on the size of your doilies, try using a few per pillow, cut them in half, or layer them to cover the entire pillow. There are tons of ways to customize the look of your throw pillows, so get creative with your doilies. Shibli used the fabric to make a brand new pillow in her video, but this DIY will work wonderfully for a dressing you already have. This is a great way to recreate doilies while still enjoying their intricate artwork. Plus, upcycling doilies and throw pillows you already own will keep this project cost-effective.
How to attach a doily to the fabric
In her YouTube video, Shibli pinned a large doily to a square of linen fabric. To make sure the doily lay flat and the design didn’t shift, he used a ton of pins to hold the fabric in place. If you’re making a pillow with a symmetrical pattern, it’s crucial that the center of the doily lines up exactly with the center of your fabric. You can also play around with what beautiful arrangements look best for your decor. After pinning, Shibli sewed around the outer edge of the round doily to attach it to the fabric. She repeated this around the center of the design, so that the center of the dolly didn’t move away from the pillow.
If you already have a throw pillow, remove the cover if possible before sewing to make the job easier. Be sure to use thread that matches the color of your doily. If you are working with a doily with many pointed edges, it may be easier to hand sew around the design. With this pattern, it is important that the top of each point is securely attached to the pillow. Alternatively, iron-on adhesive is an easy and quick option. Cut an adhesive sheet that matches the shape of your doily, iron it onto your doily, and then iron the doily onto the pillow. Follow the directions on your adhesive to make sure the doily stays in place.
Make your own throw pillow for the prettiest living room decor
If you’ve glued your doily to a throw pillow cover, you can place it back on the pillow and set it on your bed for a pop of vintage decoration. Otherwise, to make your own pillow like Beth Shibley’s, you’ll need stuffing and another fabric square with the same dimensions as the first. Shibli lined these pieces together so that the front of the new fabric square was facing inward. Depending on your style and the size and shape of your doilies, you can make a rectangular, round or uniquely shaped pillow out of your fabric instead.
After pinning, she sewed around the edge of the project, leaving one side open. This allows you to flip your project right side out after sewing, creating a neat seam. Once the throw was filled with fiberfill, Shibli sewed the final section by hand, folding and pinning the edges of the material inward to create a seam. This is a great DIY for making decor Farmhouse living room with charming country style. Doilies also add texture to your decor, enhancing the look of your living room and making it cozy and comfortable.
