Description
Add a cheerful touch to any room with this patchwork butterfly pillow. The big rounded wings are pieced from red, blue and white polka dots, gingham and stripes, with a soft gathered gingham ruffle around the edge. A stuffed gingham body and two curved antennae sit in the centre.
It is a fun scrap-busting project and a sweet decoration for a kids’ room, nursery, porch or summer sofa.
What You Will Make
- A butterfly-shaped pillow with two large upper wings and two lower wings
- Patchwork wing panels in mixed prints
- A gathered gingham ruffle around each wing
- A stuffed, 3D gingham body
- Two stuffed antennae
What Is Included
- Beginner sewing pattern (20 pages): materials, graph-style template diagrams with measurements, cutting list, patchwork layout, step-by-step sewing, stuffing, finishing and care.
- Illustrated photo tutorial (10 pages): visual steps from cutting and piecing the wings to the ruffle, body and antennae.
Size
The basic template gives a compact butterfly about 17.8 cm (7 in) across the upper wings. The guide shows you how to enlarge all templates by the same amount for a bigger cushion.
Skill Level
Beginner friendly. Simple writing and a roomy layout make each step easy to follow.
Materials You Need
- Cotton scraps in polka dot, gingham, plaid and stripe prints
- Red gingham for the ruffle, body and antennae
- Backing fabric
- Polyester fiberfill
- Thread, pins, scissors, ruler, iron and sewing machine
Please Note
- This is a digital PDF pattern. No physical item will be shipped.
- Download links appear right after checkout and in your order email.
- For personal use. You may sell small batches of finished pillows. Please do not share or resell the pattern file.
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