$2 Ikea Pillow Covers

I like to make different pillow covers for the different seasons and holidays.  It's an easy way to switch things up.  It can also be really cheap.  As in $2 per pillow...

Do you remember when I brought home these Ikea dishtowels?

They were about $0.79 each.  I bought them with the intention of making Christmas pillow covers out of them, and they worked wonderfully!  To make your own pillow covers, you'll need 2 towels for each pillow. I forgot to take pictures, so I've made a little diagram for you.

After cutting the pieces, flip around the pieces from towel #2 so your finished edges overlap in the middle.  Lay your square from towel #1 over the towel #2 pieces (right sides together), and sew around the edge with a 1/4 inch seam.  So easy!

They also look very similar to Pottery Barn's Grain Sack Stripe Pillow Cover ($29.50 each), but for a fraction of the price.

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