I am so excited to share this tutorial with you!
I love it so much! It was inspired by old comic books, like the ones I used for Aubrey's Name HERE. I wanted to separate the different fabrics in the style of comic book blocks. To do this I added red piping in between the fabric pieces. I pieced this together like a quilt (which I still plan to make) and just put the piping between the pieces. I LOVE LOVE LOVE how it turned out.
So does Aubrey : )
The different fabrics I used were Captain America, The Avengers, Star Wars, and Batman. All of which I bought at Joann's Fabric. Use those coupons!
The hardest part about this pillow was sketching out the sizes of each piece. SO to help make it easier for you, I have a diagram. YAY!
This diagram is based on a pillow case for a 12 x 16 pillow
Please note: this diagram includes all seam allowances and is what I drew up to accommodate my fabric choices.... feel free to use whatever sizes you want!
Now let's start the tutorial for the
Comic Book Superhero Pillow
What you need:
- Fabric for the top part of the pillow
- Fabric for the back of the pillow
- 1 Package of piping (unless you are making a bigger pillow, you might need more)
- I used a zipper foot for attaching the piping
First cut out all your fabrics according to the chart above. For the entire top portion of this pillow we will be using ¼" seam allowances.
Next I cut the pieces of piping to go in between each of the fabric pieces. I did one long piece down the center horizontally, just fyi. To attach the piping, I sewed mine on to onto the right side of the fabric following the thread on the piping as a guide. Then I placed the adjacent piece of fabric right sides together, sandwiching the piping between the two pieces. Then I used my first stitch (that attached the piping) as a guide when sewing. See picture
Then just continue the process until you have piping between all your pieces.
Then I pressed the top and top stitched next to all the piping just to help it "pop" a little.
and here is the finished top
Now to finish the rest of the pillow I used an envelop closure on the back and inserted my pillow!
Don't you just love it? I can't wait to finish Aubrey's Superhero Room when we move!
Carol
SO so so cool. My "baby" may be 20 but he's an avid comic collector. Pinning this for his dorm room next year!
Stephanie
I love Avengers! I would certainly have sweet dreams with this pillow... hmmm Robert 🙂
eva scott
Very cute! I have that Avenger fabric that I've used for several projects for my son. 🙂
Crystal
This is "Super" cute!! I couldn't resist. lol!!
Stef
This little pillow is just fantastic - I would think most little boys would go crazy for it. I love how you used the piping to give the pillow some character and that comic book feel!
katie goldsworthy
I love how you created a pillow for all the super heros!
Turned out great!
Thanks for linking it up at Monday Funday!
Niki
So cool...what little guy (or girl) wouldn't love this!!!
Erin S.
You did a great job! Both my son and daughter would love to have this pillow!
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon
Absolutely adorable! What a dream for your little guy!
Sarah @ Alderberry Hill
My little guy would love this, it's fantastic!
Emily
My big kid would love a pillow like this. He is the only boy I know who loves throw pillows on his bed, and he loves comic book superheros right now!
Thanks for the inspiration!
T'onna
Cool pillow!!!
judy
This is so cool. I've been collecting 'army' type fabric for my son, and now i finally know how to put them together. Fantastic!
Gaurisha
Hi! Loved the Superhero pillow.. 😀
Could you tell me what fabric have you used?
A.Black
Serious super hero comic book collectors in this family. Making this for the big boys.
Carolyn
Really cute.I love it.
Bonnie murray
Want to use nice fabric.Not good at selecting.Please suggest fabric.Love this pillow for Austin,my greatgrand son
Oriellet
Cool
Markus
You are so creative! I always like your diy projects.