With fall upon us, I am getting excited for deeper tones and hues. I’ve been wanting to use this gold/mustard floral print for a while now, but the right project just hadn’t come up. Until now. I started pairing fabrics and colors, and when I got to the teal taffeta, I knew it would be perfect for a high-end ruffle pillow (that didn’t cost me anything).
Now teal and gold/mustard is not a color combination I’m accustomed to use a lot. But something about it struck me. Perhaps I liked that it was a little outside my color comfort zone.
Perhaps it was the juxtaposition–the contrast between the shabby muslin and party-appropriate taffeta–that I loved so much. Whatever it was, I’m so over the moon about my ruffle pillow.
So layering them into a single ruffle just felt right. And they lend a depth to the pillow that wouldn’t be the same with another cotton.
But I think what really makes these pillows look posh is the taffeta piping. I love how it defines the shape and makes the pillow stand out against the couch or chair its sitting on. It can’t be ignored, and it looks so finished and high-end.
Would you like to make your own 20″ envelope-style pillow sham? Let’s get started!
You’ll Need:
For one pillow, cut:
Tip: If you don’t want your taffeta ruffles to shed, make sure to cut them on the bias. I didn’t and I had to spend some time de-shedding mine. 🙂
You’ve successfully created your own ruffle pillow!
What do you think of the ruffle pillow? Do you like the color combination?
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i LOVE these pillows and am "happi" to share them today! Great color/design choices too. :):)
Thank you, Jillene! They're one of my favorite decor pieces because they make my otherwise dumpy couch look all dressed up. :)
Great project! I always wondered how ot properly put piping on a pillow :)
Thank you, Jennifer! Now you know! :) I love what it adds to pillows.
Great project
Thanks, Lindsay!
FABulous pillows! The rows of ruffled look so fancy! Pinning to our Party Board!
Thanks so much for sharing your creativity at Show-Licious Craft & Recipe Party! Can't wait to see what fun projects you link up next Saturday!
~ Ashley
Thanks, Ashley! They're some of my favorites!
How do you clean them with the taffeta? Can you put them in the wash? Lovely cases.
Hi Andi, I've just tossed them in the wash, and they still look great!