DIY ORNAMENT PILLOWS!!!! Can you tell how excited I am!?!!? A bazillion years ago we made these ornament balloons and they were (and still are!) a huge hit and today we’ve got a more permanent variety, for your home!!!
These pillows can be made with basic sewing skills, and we used a variety of materials to show you that you could really use anything!!! They’re a great “keep it forever” kinda DIY that you can pull out each holiday season. And that makes my heart super happy!!!!
DIY Ornament Pillows
Total Time: 2-3 Hours Per Pillow (Depending on skill level!)
Supplies
1/2 Yard Fabric of Choice for Ornament (We used velvet, fleece and lamé. All the fabrics had stretch to them.)
1/4 Yard (or less) Silver or Gold Fabric for Ornament Top (We used lamé)
Ornament Template
Fabric Scissors
Pins
Sewing Machine
Needle + Thread
Stuffing
Silver or Gold Trim (Optional, to finish off the top of the ornament)
Silver or Gold Cord
Clear Nail Polish
Hot Glue Gun
Directions
1. Cut out six of the ornament sections using the pattern out of your fabric (pink in my case). Cut out one circle and one rectangle out of your metallic fabric (silver in my case).
2. With right sides together, stitch together two ornament sections along one curved side.
3. With right sides together again, stitch a third ornament section onto the other edge of the one you just sewed and stitch together.
4. Repeat this, so you'll have two pieces with three sections each.
5. With right sides together, pin the two halves together. Make sure the "points" where all three pieces meet on each are matched up and pin all the way around the circle, leaving about 3-4" open (for turning). Stitch together.
6. Turn right side out and stuff. Make sure it is super full so the ornament is nice and round.
7. Use a needle and thread to hand-stitch the opening together using a slip stitch.
8. With right sides together, sew the two short ends of the rectangle together, forming a ring.
9. With right sides together again, pin and sew the ring around the circle.
10. Turn right side out and stuff with stuffing.
11. Pin to the top of the ornament. Hand stitch the top onto the ornament using a slip stitch.
12. Cut a piece of cord about 4-5" long. Immediately dip the ends into clear nail polish to prevent fraying. Let dry.
13. Hot glue or stitch the cord on top of the ornament topper.
14. If finishing with trim, hot glue the trim around the base of the topper.
Photos by Jeff Mindell
I think our pillow projects are the most made DIYs we share (I knew you guys were secret sewing-lovers!!!) and I can’t wait to see your versions of these!! Be sure to tag me + share with #troopstudiodiy so I can check ’em out!!!!
p.s. Ornament donut holes!
79 comments
Élodie December 6, 2016
These are so cute! I love the pink and green shiny version. They all look so nice on your sofa – great colour match! 🙂
Kelly December 6, 2016
Thanks so much! I had a blast making these, and I’m pretty much in LOVE with them!
Chelsey December 6, 2016
Obsessed!!! I’m buying fabric today! Thanks for the great tutorial!
Chelsey December 6, 2016
Do you have the pattern link?
Kelly December 6, 2016
So sorry! Little bit of an issue on the back-end of the blog, will totally be up ASAP!
TEMPLATE UPDATED!
Deb December 16, 2016
Where are the templates for these? I love them and would like to make them 😄
Jessica December 6, 2016
I can’t wait to see the step shots! These are amazing x
Jessica — NinetyCo
Kelly December 6, 2016
Step shots coming soon!!!
Kathleen December 6, 2016
So this is why you were looking at such fun fabrics! GENIUS idea.
Kelly December 6, 2016
Thanks!
Michelle December 6, 2016
They are so cute, wonderful idea!
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Kelly December 6, 2016
Thank you!
Leigh December 6, 2016
Precious!!! And can we talk about the heart pockets on your jeans too? Had to pin that image b/c of the hearts! <3 haha Merry Christmas!
Kelly December 6, 2016
Pretty much my FAVORITE part of the jeans! 😘
Kristina B December 6, 2016
I cannot even deal with how cute and PERFECT these are!!! The possibilities for fabric are just ENDLESS. Bravo!!!
Kelly December 6, 2016
Thank you! So glad that you like them!
Julia December 6, 2016
I can’t wait until the pattern is up! I really need to make these for my sofa… just really. They are perfection!
Julia – http://bunnybaubles.com
Chelsey G December 6, 2016
I cannot WAIT to make these!!! They are seriously FANTASTIC. xoxo
Kelly December 6, 2016
YAY! So glad you like them! Share them on Instagram with #troopstudiodiy when you finish so I can see!!!
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Coast2Coast December 6, 2016
Oh my gosh! These are soooo cute – Definitely making these when I have free time <3
Kelly December 6, 2016
You totally should! 😍😍
Antonella | White House Crafts December 7, 2016
I am so in love!
Jalee December 7, 2016
Oh em geeee, they’re all PERFECT!
Joyce December 8, 2016
Went crazy when I saw these. Definitely going to drop everything else and sew! Thanks.
moderndaygf December 9, 2016
Can we talk about how cute this is def sharing this on my socials! Thank you for sharing! http://www.themoderndaygirlfriend.com
Regina December 9, 2016
Holy Hannah! These are absolutely adorable!!! LOOOVE.
Natalie December 12, 2016
How cute!! And where is your sofa from? I’ve been on a hunt for the perfect blush sofa. 😉
sammie December 14, 2016
Oh wouw! These are so cool! Love them!
Stephani December 14, 2016
Can you sell them please for people like me who love to decorate with adorable DIY items, but can’t make anything
Heather December 19, 2016
Omg.. Can i tell you I’m dying right now and WHY didn’t i find these earlier!! LOL…. ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE.. And, girl, pink is my world!
Olivia December 21, 2016
Oh-my-God! I simply love them! I can’t find the right words to say how much joy this post has brought me. Happy holidays, Kelly!
Sandy December 21, 2016
how important is it for the fabric to have stretch? The lame I have in my stash does not stretch, so I may use some satin I have, it has a little stretch. Also, did you enlarge the pattern, if so, by how much? I’m going to try making a couple for last minute Christmas gifts.
Thank You! These are so adorable, my DIL’s will LOVE them!
Kelly December 22, 2016
Hi Sandy! You can totally use fabric that doesn’t have stretch, I don’t see a problem with that at all! And I did not enlarge the pattern, though you certainly could if you wanted to. There is a “large” and “small” size in there for you to use. Let me know how it turns out!!
cat December 23, 2016
where did you get the pink couch
Camille December 28, 2016
Love love love. Wish I would of saw this before but still thinking I should make at least one. Quick question , is that a rug or a blanket on your couch. Super cute. Thanks for the adorable DIY
Kim December 30, 2016
Do you sell on etsy?
deborah depiano January 1, 2017
the PILLOWS ARE SO FAB YOU MUST SELL THEM NEXT SEASONS…..COULD NOT BE ANY BETTER…OXOXOXOXO
Lillian Puritz January 4, 2017
Please can you let me know how to get the pattern for the xmas pillows ? Can I buy it? Please let me know.
Thank you ,
Lillian
Kelly January 4, 2017
It’s linked in the supply list above!
Linda January 4, 2017
Would love the template. Where can I find them?
Kelly January 4, 2017
It’s linked in the supply list within the post! You can download it from there!
Camille January 5, 2017
Is that a throw or a rug on the couch. It’s very pretty
Cindy January 8, 2017
When I saw these I got happy at the thought of how cool these would be. I also thoughthow cool they’d be as a pillow fight, if the cord was secured right. Then I thought— How Would I ever store them!?!? Ding…. light bulb moment….
Adjust the finished size to fit a blow up beach ball in. Sure I’d have to do a simple invisible zipper zip closure at the top so it’s be fun to “bop” with. Only having to stuff the top thing with batting or plastic bags when they weren’t stored leaving a slot hidden under the hanging round thing.
Thanks for the overall idea
Asa kid I used to hate not having a green tree
Who knew how popular the aluminum trees were
Now it’s kind of pop culture to have one and quite expensive now.
Danielle June 5, 2017
The link for pattern in the link does not conn3ct. Can you send it to me please.
Thank you.
Joe Reid September 2, 2018
So the directions are great,but having the actual pattern would be more helpful to people.
CAROLYN MILLER September 8, 2017
How much stuffing do you use per pillow? I really want to make these but defiently don’t want to run out of supplies in the middle of it. Thanks in advance!
Cindy November 11, 2017
Could you give some advice please. I made one of these pillows but i am having trouble stuffing it to make it look like a ball. Any tips?
KendinYapAtölyesi January 3, 2018
I love those! Definitely I’ll do it!
Daisy March 28, 2018
These are going to be my first sewing project! I’m already excited to get started, and at least I know I’ll be done by Christmas 🙂 What kind of cord did you use? I don’t know what would be stiff enough to stay upright.
Noodle April 15, 2019
A bit late to this party, but think how early I will be for next christmas!
I’m a novice sewer, so not sure which is correct… Do I add an additional seam allowance around the template when I cut it out, or rather just sew a centimeter inside the cut edge?
Estefania Tapia November 8, 2019
Excelent idea, thaks