DIY, DIY Textiles and Sewing · October 12, 2015

How to Make a Pillow from a Placemat

Hello friends! Accent pillows are an incredibly good way to update a space and add to your holiday/seasonal decor. But sometimes you cannot find just what you are looking for OR you find something you love that costs a fortune. Am I right? Well, I have a solution for you! Today I am going to teach you how to make a pillow from a placemat. This is a 5 minute project with minimal sewing required and the result is so fantastic! I used this method to make some pillows to add to my fall decor, but the possibilities are endless. Placemats are SO inexpensive and are plentiful. Most importantly, many of them are absolutely STUNNING. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.

Supplies Needed to Make a Pillow from a Placemat

A placemat of your choice! I used this gorgeous “Thankful” placemat from Target. I purchased two at $4.99 each. always browse the placemats at Target and snap up any placemats with pillow potential :)
Polyester fiber fill
Seam ripper
Needle and thread

How to Make a Pillow from a Placemat

The basic steps are as follows:

Use your seam ripper to remove about 5 inches of stitching along one edge of your placemat. You need to create an opening large enough for your hand to fit in.
Fill your placemat with polyester fiber fill.
Stitch your placemat closed again.

YEP. It's that easy! I am super excited to share with you my first video tutorial! You can learn to make this simple project in under 2 minutes. Enjoy :)

Now check out how pretty these inexpensive pillows turned out. It took me about only 5 minutes to complete this project!

GENIUS! Come learn how to make a pillow from a placemat. It's inexpensive, easy and super chic! Full tutorial by Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body.

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Comments

Jana Queen says
November 5, 2015 at 6:22 pm
I just finished making this pillow and I love it! Thanks for sharing. I will never look at placemats the same again. ?
- Tasha A. says
  November 9, 2015 at 7:48 pm
  Yay! So glad to hear it Jana!
Kathy Walsh says
November 3, 2015 at 9:20 pm
omg, I made this one…. looking for more to make…. going to give them to the woman in my family !
- Tasha A. says
  November 7, 2015 at 3:50 pm
  YAY! So happy to hear it, Kathy! Target has some AWESOME Christmas and winter placemats right now :)
Theresa @DearCreatives says
October 26, 2015 at 3:16 am
I need to make a few of these. Hope I can find some pretty placemats. Thanks for joining the Inspiration Spotlight party to share your lovely DIY. Pinned & shared. Hope to see you again soon.
Monica Valdovinos says
October 18, 2015 at 10:56 pm
Omg pined this a week or so. Walking through Target and I freaked when I saw the Thankful placemat. Bought it and went straight home to make my pillow. I love it !thank you for such a wonderful insperation.
- Tasha A. says
  October 22, 2015 at 9:37 am
  Yay! Thanks so much, Monica!
Krista says
October 17, 2015 at 10:40 am
Such a great idea when you find a placemat with such a beautiful design! It’s like crying out for more!!
Denise/DIY Crush says
October 15, 2015 at 6:32 pm
Tres chic! It has something French lol….it’s just beautiful! I didn’t know they had such pretty placemats!! I would like to invite you to my DIY Crush Craft Party which starts at 7pm EST. and is new every Thursday. I’ll pin every post!! ;)
http://www.diy-crush.com/blog/category/link-party/
Alexis says
October 15, 2015 at 12:21 am
What a great placemat! It makes a gorgeous pillow – So good, Tasha!
- Tasha A. says
  October 22, 2015 at 9:45 am
  Thanks so much, Alexis!
Cyndi says
October 13, 2015 at 11:13 am
What a great idea! And I agree with Amy, why haven’t I though of this? I’m sharing…
- Tasha A. says
  October 13, 2015 at 5:29 pm
  Thanks so much, Cyndi!
Amy W says
October 12, 2015 at 10:34 pm
So fun and SO EASY, Tasha!! Why haven’t I thought of this before!
Gilly @ Colour Saturated Life says
October 12, 2015 at 9:00 am
Love, love, love this pillow! Such a simple diy that you wouldn’t even know was a placemat in a previous life! Love how your brain works!
- Tasha A. says
  October 12, 2015 at 8:36 pm
  Thanks Gilly! That is a HUGE compliment coming from you because I am in awe of your work!