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For those of you that know me, know that I have a serious addiction to pillows and if you have been hanging out for any amount of time over here you will find a handful of pillow tutorials. I am not afraid to turn anything into a pillow cover. I have used placemats, napkins, fabric (the obvious choice) and now a table runner. This pillow cover was so easy to make. Yes, I say that about all of them but that is because they are. I have limited patience. I like my crafts to be quick and fun. I like changing up my pillows per the season so making quick and budget friendly pillow covers is perfect for me. I keep a few old faithfuls on my couch year round and then throw in the napkin/placemat/table runner pillows in for added color. With kids and a dog, spending a ton of money on pillows isn’t going to happen right now. And the pretty pillows I have purchased that cost more than $4.99 are hiding in my closet until the kids go to college. #truestory
I have had this table runner for almost a year now and for one day only I actually had it on our kitchen island…and then the kids had lunch…and I washed it to remove the ketchup stains and put it back on the island for one more day. I then quickly realized it wasn’t destined to be a table runner. I made this pillow cover almost exactly how I made my no sew pillow cover but this one was actually easier. And with all of my pillows I use fabric glue. Yes, you can use a sewing machine but glue is so much easier and faster. If I knew these pillows would last on my couch for longer than a season I might have used a machine instead. I had a pillow insert already (since I have a pillow addiction) but you will first want to determine what size pillow you want depending on your table runner. My pillow is about a 12X27.
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I didn’t cut my runner at all. I just left it as is and started gluing. You will want to place your runner down face UP and fold one end over about half way.
And then do the same to the other side…
You will want to fold the runner to the same size as your pillow. And then start gluing. You will ONLY need to glue the long sides of the runner with fabric glue.
Leave the middle part open as this will be your envelope enclosure and how you will get your pillow insert in the cover you just made.
Let the fabric glue dry completely and turn your pillow outside in and voila you made a new pillow cover.
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What a clever idea! Its a great idea to give a second life to unused tablerunners.
Thank you! It was a fun project to do!
Love the runner idea!
I have used 3M Scotchguard spray for years on everything from husband’s $$$ silk ties to dining placemats and runners. Even an occasional front of white tee shirt that I try to keep fresh.
If you spray the mats and runners you may find that a spot or two can be rinsed off quickly leaving it clean and not needing entire washing. Enjoy
Great tip! Thanks so much for sharing and stopping by!
Hi, I’m Renee from http://totalhomemakeover.com. I’m visiting from Tip Me Tuesday (again). Your project is so simple -it’s amazing! I’m getting ready for a Room-by-Room Redesign, so I’m excited for the idea. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by!