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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Patchwork Butterfly Pillow Sewing Pattern (PDF)