4 Cozy Reading Nooks You’ll Want in Your Home Right Now Constructing a reading nook doesn’t have to be hard. Sometimes all you need is lots of pillows and a little unused space. Reading nooks are also a great way to use dead, unused, or awkward space within a home. Nooks can help maximize living space and provide additional seating, along with providing a personal sanctuary. With these four easy DIY reading nook projects, it won’t be long before you find yourself dreaming of getting lost in a good book. 1. Make Use of Dead Space with a Corner Bench Do you have a dead corner in your house that’s just…there? A great remedy for that empty space is a corner bench. Creating an L-shaped bench will maximize your space. Not only will it provide additional seating, but it can also become storage. Create this bench with bookshelves, cushions, and pillows for the ultimate reading nook space. When the bookshelves are placed together, you can then determine what size cushion you will need to go on ...
DIY PILLOWCASE IN 3 EASY STEPS!
SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THE PILLOWCASES:
1-yard fabric for pillowcase body – note: this is assuming that the pattern runs parallel to the selvage. If your pattern runs perpendicular to the selvage, you’ll need 1 1/4 yards. (for example, my Santa’s are running sideways across the pillow vs. standing straight up and down)
1/2 yard fabric for pillowcase band
1 1/2 yards 1″ wide ribbon for trim
Seam Tape
Thread
PILLOWCASE PATTERN CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Cut:
- 1 Piece 11″ x 40″ for the pillowcase band
- 1 Piece 28″ x 40″ for the pillowcase
- Ribbon 40″ long
CONSTRUCTION STEPS:
STEP ONE:
Begin by folding the 11″ wide pillowcase band in half lengthwise. Press. Pin the 40″ side to the right side of the 40″ side of the pillowcase.
Serge this seam.
STEP TWO:
Press the seam to one side. Using the seam tape, iron the ribbon onto the pillowcase centered over the seam between the pillowcase and the band.
Topstitch Stitch ribbon very close to the edge to secure.
STEP THREE:
Fold the pillowcase in half and serge the bottom and sides.
Clip the strings and you’re done!!
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