Discover a collection of creative and inspiring pillow cover design ideas to transform your living space.
There’s nothing quite like spicing up an otherwise dreary sofa with a selection of homemade pillow covers, each with a unique design to express your personality. Over time, I’ve cultivated various designs that bring a refreshing dash of charm to any living space. The best part? Many creations are born from upcycled fabrics like wool sweaters and jeans, breathing new life into them.
These delightful accessories aren’t just a budget-friendly way to add character to your home. Many of the pillow cover designs would make lovely homemade gifts. The luggage tag pillow covers are particularly appealing, given their ease of personalisation.
The post also discusses how to repurpose and upcycle your old materials into DIY-shaped pillow covers. Each idea has a free pattern and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process. The beauty of it all? These projects can be completed by hand, sewing machine, or even a combination of both.
Think twice before discarding old clothes. With creative magic, these can be transformed into distinctive pillow covers, adding an eccentric touch to your home. Felted wool sweaters, in particular, are prime candidates for these projects. Therefore, they don’t fray and can be sewn without worrying about seams or hems.
In this fabulous collection are various shaped pillows to celebrate different seasons – from mountain cushions for winter, adorned trees for Christmas, to playful bunnies for Easter.
Unleash Your Creativity with These Pillow Cover Design Ideas
Explore our compilation of pillow cover design ideas, ideal for revamping your home. From upcycling to crafting, we've got ideas to inspire everyone.
Upcycled Sweater Mountain Cushion (Pillow)
These mountain pillows have been featured in many places; the tutorial was even published in a Peruvian Bus Magazine. This a great-shaped pillow cover idea for those who love mountain crafts. They would look great in a ski lodge or cabin.
Made from upcycled wool sweaters.
Luggage Tag Burlap Map Pillows (Hessian Pillows)
Here's a pillow design idea for those with a penchant for travel-themed decor. Our luggage tag-shaped pillows are a whimsical touch, making for delightful gifts, with options to personalise the tag with a name and a beloved destination.
Make a Festive Giant Candy Cane Pillow for Christmas
This DIY oversized candy cane pillow could take the crown as my top pick! Imagine the sheer delight of snuggling up with this vibrant cushion on your sofa whilst indulging in festive films.
Given its design, it resembles a body pillow but with the added luxury of built-in neck support. Simply put, it's a marvel!
How To Make A Fun DIY Knot Pillow
Experience the fun of a snake-inspired pillow twisted into a playful monkey knot. The cushion's main body is crafted from the repurposed sleeves of old wool sweaters. Why not inject some excitement into the process by experimenting with different types of knots? The possibilities are as endless as they are enjoyable.
DIY Velvet Lips Pillow
Bestow a touch of glamour upon your sofa with this playful velvet craft project — a large cushion shaped like luscious pink lips.
Fun Denim Fish Pillow
Crafted from two upcycled materials - wool sweaters and denim - our fish-shaped pillow covers present a stylish option for your decor. Utilising bleach to stencil the fish scales onto the denim fabric adds an artistic touch. These upcycled pillows/cushions are the perfect addition to any beach hut or coastal residence.
Rainbow pillow pattern
Inject colour into any room with a vibrant rainbow decor pillow. This lively accessory can liven up a couch, bed, or even a kid's room. Its striking hues enhance your decor and create a joyful and imaginative atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for comfort and good looks.
Christmas Tree Pillow
This is a cute seasonal repurposed pillow for Christmas. The Christmas tree is decorated with colourful pom poms instead of baubles.
DIY Giant Christmas Ornament Pillows
Another fun Christmas sewing idea is making giant bauble pillows for a fun, festive sofa decoration.
Marimekko Poppy Flower Pillows
DIY flower pillows inspired by the Marimekko Unikko poppy design. These cushions are in a fun, squashed poppy shape. Like the iconic Marimekko print, the flower-shaped pillow covers can be made in a colourway to suit your home decor.
How to Make Star Pillows (for Christmas and Beyond)
These Christmas star pillows are a perfect match for those with a fondness for metallic hues, holiday themes, or simply an admiration for star shapes.
Once the holiday season concludes and the shimmer of Christmas and New Year's festivities subsides, consider using stonewashed linen or an intriguing patterned fabric to keep the star pillow design relevant all year round.
World Map Denim Floor Cushion
Another pillow cover idea for those with wanderlust and fans of denim. This cushion can be personalized by stitching the red felt heart onto a special place on the denim world map.
How To Make Upcycled Acorn DIY Sweater Pillows
Consider acorn and oak leaf-themed plush cushions if you're hunting for autumnal pillow cover designs. They make a perfectly cosy and thematic addition to your couch during the fall season.
Sew It - Monstera Leaf Pillows
Monstera-shaped leaf pillows add a summer Boho vibe to your living room decor.
Upcycled Gucci Inspired Tiger Pillow
This pillow design is a Gucci knock-off for a tenth of the price. It's made with an upcycled tartan skirt and some fierce embroidery patches.
Cute DIY Halloween Throw Pillows
The bat and ghost may look more cute than scary, but they still are fun Halloween decor for the sofa.
Dresden Plate Pillow
Dresden plate pillow designs offer a fabulous way to showcase many fabrics. They embody the very essence of scrappy chic! Rest assured; an accompanying video will guide you through attaching your Dresden plate to a pillow.
Boho Jeans Pillows With Sari Trim
Make gorgeous Boho-style DIY denim pillows with sari trim and pom-poms. Vintage sari trim is straightforward to buy online from eBay or Amazon, and almost everyone has an old pair of jeans. The pom-poms are made from leftover wool scraps.
DIY Cactus Pillow
This is one cactus that won't prick you, a fun cactus craft for your living room.
Free Pattern For A Fabulous Easy Frida Kahlo Cushion
This pillow cover idea is great for a teenager or Frida Kahlo fan. The cushion is made from an old blanket, and the fabric flowers are from felt scraps. Even the denim tassels in the corner are made from old jeans.
Shape Up: How to Make Velvet, Geometric Color Blocked Pillows
Should you find yourself short on fabric for a single pillow, why not embrace the art of colour blocking? Meld together different hues to create visually striking, multicoloured cushions in various shapes.
How to Make a Heart Pillow
Why not embrace the spirit of Valentine's Day and give your couch a romantic revamp? Adding some delightful heart-shaped fabric pillows could do just the trick.
How to Doily Stencil a Cushion / Pillow
Use a paper doily as a stencil to bring life and personality to plain old pillow covers.
Upcycled Sweater Bunny Pillows /Cushion
Another seasonal themed upcycled pillow cover idea. These old sweaters are made into bunny pillows for spring decor.
Supersized cross stitch cushion
This pillow cover idea is one for those that have a bit of time on their hands. The supersized cross stitch is quicker than usual, but it's still a slow craft. The pun on the pillow is fun!
How To Make An Upcycled Woven Denim Pillow
This pillow is a great use of strips of leftover denim. Using denim in different shades gives the pillow a unique chequered board effect.
How to make a handy iPhone Denim Pocket Pillow
This fun pillow combines three different types of fabric, denim, sweater and cotton. It also has a very handy pocket feature, and would make a great gift for a teen.
How about some homemade denim rug ideas for your home?
Cecilia
Monday 30th of September 2019
I love the creativity! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
Claire Armstrong
Monday 30th of September 2019
Thank you so much for hosting ?
Anita Holland
Tuesday 24th of September 2019
Some really cute ideas, thanks for sharing
Claire Armstrong
Wednesday 25th of September 2019
Thank you so much ?
Julie
Monday 23rd of September 2019
So many fun ideas, I'm trying to pick a favourite but I just can't!!
Claire Armstrong
Monday 23rd of September 2019
Thank you, the mountain cushions I think are my favourite as I do love the mountains.
Michelle
Friday 20th of September 2019
So many truly unique and wonderful pillows here. This post is very inspiring. Pinning!
Claire Armstrong
Saturday 21st of September 2019
Thank you, I’m glad you found some you like.
Kristi Dominguez
Friday 20th of September 2019
I love all of these!! They are all so fun and creative! I love the different colors and patterns! <3
Claire Armstrong
Saturday 21st of September 2019
Thank you, I’m a big fan of colour and pattern.