Have you guys thought of doing a video on how to use a sewing machine for beginners? I've used one a few times in my life, but frankly, I'm scared of messing everything up, so I'd love a video with tips for using a sewing machine!
I have been looking into buying a couple $100 floor pillows EXACTLY like this one. So thank you for this tutorial! Found my Thanksgiving weekend project :)
oh my god. i've been wanting to buy these floor pillows from urban outfitters and they still are up to this day, ridiculously expensive. who would've thought it was that easy to make!? UMMMMMM THANKS A MILLION!
I've been sewing for years, have a business where I sell handmade sewn products, and I was still too intimidated to make a floor pillow until this video. THANK YOU from a fellow Canadian 🇨🇦
Alya Khairani Rhadiyya I have seen it 😊 the mirror I have is huge though is 6' x 4' I plan to hang it above my couch once finished. With like a wide wooden frame or frame it some other way. Thank you though.
I also think filming on set feels less personal, but the DIY was awesome. Most DIY's just look good, this one actually makes me wanna do it. Maybe the pink one as a bed for my cat. 🤔
SisterCookie if they were to do this DIY I'm sure they would let us know how we can change it to suit not only out significant others, but our friends or family as well. also, if you were actually a fan of TheSorryGirls this type of video wouldn't be considered a "useless video" to you anyways.
You're so talented at diys, you've literally just saved my life with this video because I'm making a floor cushion for my GCSE textiles and I was really looking for pattern ideas and dimensions. God bless you ❤️❤️❤️
Watching this 4 years later, because TSG will always be where I go when I need help building something. Off to make outdoor cushions for my pallet couch!
I LOVE THESE.. Here in the UK we have what we call Duvets which are bed sized stuffed blankets. I've decided as it would be more cost effective to use a king or double bed sized one as my source of stuffing as 1 king size duvet costs around £17 and would firmly stuff atleast 2 36"- 40" floor pillows or about 3 poufes. For the fabrics I reperposed old jeans .
i just saw something similar to the floor pillows on urban outfitters for $250 or something and i fell in love!! knew i could try my hand at making them so let's give this a shot!!!!
Thanks for making this video I've been wanting to see how to make floor pillows because they are so fun and I'm a gypsy style girl so these will be perfect for my life.And they can be so pricey so being able to make them custom and save money is bonus points for life.
Could you let us know how much the materials cost and how much time it took yo uguys to make? These factors are important to consider for some of us when deciding on a DIY project :)
Oh, oh oh!! I've been wanting to make a version of this for a foot pillow under my desk!!! So glad you guys did this. I'm going to make my own size for a foot stool pouf!! Thanks xoxoxox
Thank God you guys.. I honestly wanted to make that tufted pillow thing from urban outfitters so bad, and I was thinking I could try and do it myself, I'm really glad to find out you guys did, saves me a lot of time!
I think it would change a bit. They've probably done some math and measurements to make sure the top ends up a circle. I presume they took 360 degrees (the degrees in a circle) and divided by 10 to get 36 degrees for each piece. It's been a long time since I've done math and geometry was never my strongest subject, so I'm not sure if that changes anything you need to do to figure out the measurements. My instinct at first was that you can lengthen and widen the pattern piece in the "rectangle" section of the piece as much as you want, but to still use the patter piece as a guide to what you need to taper the edges too... but now I'm not sure. Maybe someone else can jump in with some actual math knowledge.
Karis Cains hmm, I think you're right. after you posted that I thought if they expanded it, it might end up as a wonky shape, but maybe they could create a circle by doing the rectangle things by x2 because that would create a more bigger one, and a circle? correct me if I'm wrong xD
I'm not sure about that... just cause I haven't thought about it very hard. But I did walk away and continue thinking about this and I think I have an answer. So, if you want the poof to be taller or shorter it's not too complicated. Add or subtract the length from the middle of the pattern piece. So if you were adding length I would cut the piece in half, and then put a piece of paper behind it and tape the pattern pieces to it. If I wanted it to be 3 inches taller then I would just tape the pattern pieces 3 inches apart from each other. Use a ruler to continue the straight line from pattern piece to pattern piece, and then cut away the extra width of the scrap paper. Same if you want to shorten it, just take the length from the middle. If you wanted to make the poof wider- make it so there's more butt space at the top, it will take a little more work. I would probably decide how big I wanted the top to be. I would draw a circle with that diameter. Then you could pull out your protractor and measure the angles, but I might be tempted to just free hand it, like cutting a pie. First cut in half and so on. You can make it however many pieces you want. It doesn't have to be ten. I do think that stylistically the 10 pieces creates interesting lines, but it could work with as few as 3. Once you have that done just cut out one piece of your pie (curved edge and all). Then you can decide how tall you want your poof to be. Let's say I wanted to make a 2ft tall poof, I would need a line coming done from the outer edge of my pie piece 2 ft on each side. You're going to need the pie piece on the other side too though. So, in order to make sure it's symmetrical I might first just draw half of it and then fold it over and copy to make sure my lines really are the same. Like draw a foot down (make a line across if helpful, this is the middle line of your piece), cut that all out, then trace it twice with your middle lines butt up against each other so you have one long piece with the exact same point on both ends. The only other thing you need to think about is seam allowance. Some of this fabric is going to disappear to the inside when you sew it up. I would recommend adding a 1/2 inch seam allowance. Basically just means add a line around your your new pattern piece following all the angles, but do it a half inch away all the way around. And there you go. Different sized poof. I know I wrote a lot of words, but I really don't think it is that complicated. Just wanted to be clear for people who may not have much experience with sewing. It's totally doable.
Karis Cains thank you for writing such detailed instructions. hopefully as I go though it again, I can figure it out. I will give u a shout if I find myself up against challenges
I've been sewing for years but I always come across new sewing project ideas, I definitely need to try these! Thanks for the easy to follow visuals too!
You are so awesome for this! I've been toying with the idea of purchasing four of these types of floor pillows from UO for when fam comes to visit but the reviews were horrible. Now, I'm dead set on making them myself. Thank you soooo much! 😚
Omg. Thanks a million. About to buy a new house and was looking online for an alternate to a vanity chair. I saw a pouf and I was about to spend more than a one hundred on it. AND I SEW!!! just saved me girls!!! Kisses
This was so great! Such an original diy :) recently i commented that I thought you guys were rushing it all a bit and speaking fast, this time I could follow all the steps and I'm so happy about the more peaceful atmosphere you conveyed :) thanks!
I love how original your DIYs are! I absolutely loved the end look of the floor pillow with the detailing around the edge. I'm so excited to see what you come up with for the holiday period
I'm so excited! I wanted an excuse to make these the minute I saw this video the first time but I definitely don't have the space in my home right now. But now my sister is moving to a new apartment and she asked if I could make her a floor pillow for her new living room. I can't wait to do this now!!
I've seen a pouf tutorial floating around the blogosphere before and I've been wanting to make it for a long time. Love your floor pillow as well - that fabric you chose is spot on. Awesome! 👏🏻
Aha! I have just discovered "Reema Floor Pillows" so the fact that I can DIY them now is AMAZING! I'll just have to figure out how to do the back triangle piece.
I request Christmas decor that won't take up much (if any) floor space! I have a very, very small apartment lol I don't have any room at all for a tree and I don't know what to do instead! I've seen pictures on Pinterest of washi tape on the wall in the shape of a tree which is kind of cool. Do you guys have any more ideas to share?
Thank you♡ my daughter and I loved the Urbandale outfitter ones and was like these are cute but can we make them? I need several to cover small flooring for her top side of her playhouse ♡ this is perfect thank you♡
Thank you girls , this will be very helpful ... I think m gonna make two or three for my new house 😊, btw you r right , those things are expansive even in my country (morocco) 🙄
Have you guys thought of doing a video on how to use a sewing machine for beginners? I've used one a few times in my life, but frankly, I'm scared of messing everything up, so I'd love a video with tips for using a sewing machine!
Lexi M. Check out withwendy. She is all sewing and has a beginner series. Love her.
Thanks Karis!
Annica Victoria has an amazing sewing channel, check it out!
Awesome, thanks!
Lexi Lou Who mrHqn
I have been looking into buying a couple $100 floor pillows EXACTLY like this one. So thank you for this tutorial! Found my Thanksgiving weekend project :)
yaya! glad we saved your bank account!
I think other shop sell exactly like this for 10 dollars
oh my god. i've been wanting to buy these floor pillows from urban outfitters and they still are up to this day, ridiculously expensive. who would've thought it was that easy to make!? UMMMMMM THANKS A MILLION!
I seriously have been looking for a DIY like this every since I went on urban outfitters & i found some that were way too much money 😂💖
& it would be so awesome if you guys could do some christmas themed room decor or present ideas!
Ariel Alena I literally see you EVERYWHERE😂
I've been sewing for years, have a business where I sell handmade sewn products, and I was still too intimidated to make a floor pillow until this video. THANK YOU from a fellow Canadian 🇨🇦
I wanna see like a diy vanity mirror with like lights. That's would be so cool!❤️
Yes please @TheSorryGirls I have a huge mirror I rescued from the trash that is dying for some DIY.
Alya Khairani Rhadiyya I have seen it 😊 the mirror I have is huge though is 6' x 4' I plan to hang it above my couch once finished. With like a wide wooden frame or frame it some other way. Thank you though.
I also think filming on set feels less personal, but the DIY was awesome. Most DIY's just look good, this one actually makes me wanna do it. Maybe the pink one as a bed for my cat. 🤔
This actually doesn't look as hard as I thought it would!
they really aren'! it's a couple of steps - but EASY steps!
aren't* lol
How do you make the square piece?!
If only I had a sewing machine ... and knew how to use it 😂
christmas gift ideas for boyfriends!
charmaiine m yes!!
charmaiine m
You know not everyone has a boyfriend😕
yet, some of us do.
N'Dia Porter
Yeah,but what would the others benefit from it?(im a kid:meaning its just another useless video)
SisterCookie if they were to do this DIY I'm sure they would let us know how we can change it to suit not only out significant others, but our friends or family as well. also, if you were actually a fan of TheSorryGirls this type of video wouldn't be considered a "useless video" to you anyways.
This is awesome because these are super expensive!! Thank you!
I know right?! So glad we could help out!
You're so talented at diys, you've literally just saved my life with this video because I'm making a floor cushion for my GCSE textiles and I was really looking for pattern ideas and dimensions. God bless you ❤️❤️❤️
Would LOVE some easy cheap and cute Holiday gift DIYs
we'll bring it!
Watching this 4 years later, because TSG will always be where I go when I need help building something. Off to make outdoor cushions for my pallet couch!
The poufs look so good!!
How about some decorative throw pillow for your dorm bed :D?
Spirited Gal if you wanted to do that you could just change the dimensions, make a circle with one strip going all the way around.
Love the floor pillow. Perfect for movie nights!
I really liked the all white background, it felt fresh and different to me. The DIYs are great, as always!
Becky, you're always gorgeous; but I really love your hair that color! So flattering!
Thanks girl!!
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Chelsea Takemoto do you love it so much that you'd call her...Becky with the good hair?
Lovely! Both are so easy, but look great!
wow these are so nice and easy to make, all straight stitching and easy techniques. thanks I didn't know it was that easy to make something tufted.
I LOVE THESE..
Here in the UK we have what we call Duvets which are bed sized stuffed blankets. I've decided as it would be more cost effective to use a king or double bed sized one as my source of stuffing as 1 king size duvet costs around £17 and would firmly stuff atleast 2 36"- 40" floor pillows or about 3 poufes. For the fabrics I reperposed old jeans .
I love how y'all do DIY people can actually do... coming from someone who is NOT crafty, I feel like this is actually possible for me to do!
I love these!! They are perfect for the holidays with so much family coming over and house parties
Please please please girls, make a DIY video on how to create a vertical garden at home! Love all your videos!! xoxo
Such great and easy diys to do!!!!!!! I didn’t realize how simple yet looking gorgeous these are to make
i just saw something similar to the floor pillows on urban outfitters for $250 or something and i fell in love!! knew i could try my hand at making them so let's give this a shot!!!!
My daughter needs a cushion for the floor in her tent. I’m going to give this a try. It looks so simple and so pretty.
Ill definitely try the floor pillow its honestly super cool looking just hope it feels better then it looks
Thanks for making this video I've been wanting to see how to make floor pillows because they are so fun and I'm a gypsy style girl so these will be perfect for my life.And they can be so pricey so being able to make them custom and save money is bonus points for life.
For the holidays, could you guys give some recommendations for DIY gifts for the guys. My brothers and Dad are so hard to chop stuff for
If you don’t have stuffing, you can use scrap yarn, scrap fabrics, or even dryer lint💞
Could you let us know how much the materials cost and how much time it took yo uguys to make? These factors are important to consider for some of us when deciding on a DIY project :)
all of that info is usually in the corresponding blog post :)
what kind of sewing machine do you guys have? (I'm a beginner lol)
Oh, oh oh!! I've been wanting to make a version of this for a foot pillow under my desk!!! So glad you guys did this. I'm going to make my own size for a foot stool pouf!! Thanks xoxoxox
This was so creative, the details that were made for the pillow was so cool. DIY Queens :)
I wanted to make something like this months ago and could not find a clear tutorial ANYWHERE, thank you soooo much! Perfect level of difficulty too :)
Thank God you guys.. I honestly wanted to make that tufted pillow thing from urban outfitters so bad, and I was thinking I could try and do it myself, I'm really glad to find out you guys did, saves me a lot of time!
LOVE THIS! These are popular for every age! I am going to use use used plastic bags instead of those air born foam balls!
if i wanted the poof a little larger, do i simply enlarge the pattern? thank you for the wonderful diys
Cozied Up Meena Artisan
Of course! ;D
I think it would change a bit. They've probably done some math and measurements to make sure the top ends up a circle. I presume they took 360 degrees (the degrees in a circle) and divided by 10 to get 36 degrees for each piece. It's been a long time since I've done math and geometry was never my strongest subject, so I'm not sure if that changes anything you need to do to figure out the measurements. My instinct at first was that you can lengthen and widen the pattern piece in the "rectangle" section of the piece as much as you want, but to still use the patter piece as a guide to what you need to taper the edges too... but now I'm not sure. Maybe someone else can jump in with some actual math knowledge.
Karis Cains hmm, I think you're right. after you posted that I thought if they expanded it, it might end up as a wonky shape, but maybe they could create a circle by doing the rectangle things by x2 because that would create a more bigger one, and a circle? correct me if I'm wrong xD
I'm not sure about that... just cause I haven't thought about it very hard. But I did walk away and continue thinking about this and I think I have an answer.
So, if you want the poof to be taller or shorter it's not too complicated. Add or subtract the length from the middle of the pattern piece. So if you were adding length I would cut the piece in half, and then put a piece of paper behind it and tape the pattern pieces to it. If I wanted it to be 3 inches taller then I would just tape the pattern pieces 3 inches apart from each other. Use a ruler to continue the straight line from pattern piece to pattern piece, and then cut away the extra width of the scrap paper. Same if you want to shorten it, just take the length from the middle.
If you wanted to make the poof wider- make it so there's more butt space at the top, it will take a little more work.
I would probably decide how big I wanted the top to be. I would draw a circle with that diameter. Then you could pull out your protractor and measure the angles, but I might be tempted to just free hand it, like cutting a pie. First cut in half and so on. You can make it however many pieces you want. It doesn't have to be ten. I do think that stylistically the 10 pieces creates interesting lines, but it could work with as few as 3.
Once you have that done just cut out one piece of your pie (curved edge and all). Then you can decide how tall you want your poof to be. Let's say I wanted to make a 2ft tall poof, I would need a line coming done from the outer edge of my pie piece 2 ft on each side.
You're going to need the pie piece on the other side too though. So, in order to make sure it's symmetrical I might first just draw half of it and then fold it over and copy to make sure my lines really are the same. Like draw a foot down (make a line across if helpful, this is the middle line of your piece), cut that all out, then trace it twice with your middle lines butt up against each other so you have one long piece with the exact same point on both ends.
The only other thing you need to think about is seam allowance. Some of this fabric is going to disappear to the inside when you sew it up. I would recommend adding a 1/2 inch seam allowance. Basically just means add a line around your your new pattern piece following all the angles, but do it a half inch away all the way around.
And there you go. Different sized poof. I know I wrote a lot of words, but I really don't think it is that complicated. Just wanted to be clear for people who may not have much experience with sewing. It's totally doable.
Karis Cains thank you for writing such detailed instructions. hopefully as I go though it again, I can figure it out. I will give u a shout if I find myself up against challenges
I've been sewing for years but I always come across new sewing project ideas, I definitely need to try these! Thanks for the easy to follow visuals too!
You are so awesome for this! I've been toying with the idea of purchasing four of these types of floor pillows from UO for when fam comes to visit but the reviews were horrible. Now, I'm dead set on making them myself. Thank you soooo much! 😚
Any chance you could do a how-to video on how to sew? I love your videos but a lot of them have to do with using a sewing machine!
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Making this for my aunts spoiled dog. she wont sleep on it though but i love her
CHRISTMAS DIY PROJECTS/DECORATIONS.🌲🌨⛄️ It's never to early to start decorating 😄
mahn, you guys make everything seem sooo easy....loved the pillows...
Love from India...
this is really super...one of the most chic DIY you have ever done
I've made two French mattresses from your tutorial now , You did a great job explaining everything. Thank you
Your diy's always look so professional yet simple to recreate, never stop please!
once again, you ladies do not disappoint! keeping me busy and saving me money.
Omg. Thanks a million. About to buy a new house and was looking online for an alternate to a vanity chair. I saw a pouf and I was about to spend more than a one hundred on it. AND I SEW!!! just saved me girls!!! Kisses
First video I see of you since I met you a Buffer and I'm impress ! This is so cool ! I wish I had more time to do more DIY. :/
so amazing meeting you at Buffer Festival
Where did Becky get her pants?! Love them!!
you totally deserve more subs omgg
This was so great! Such an original diy :) recently i commented that I thought you guys were rushing it all a bit and speaking fast, this time I could follow all the steps and I'm so happy about the more peaceful atmosphere you conveyed :) thanks!
I just got a new desk and now I’m loving all these diys
I love how original your DIYs are! I absolutely loved the end look of the floor pillow with the detailing around the edge. I'm so excited to see what you come up with for the holiday period
I am impressed and shocked at the same time.
I'm so excited! I wanted an excuse to make these the minute I saw this video the first time but I definitely don't have the space in my home right now. But now my sister is moving to a new apartment and she asked if I could make her a floor pillow for her new living room. I can't wait to do this now!!
I made the flat one in one night. I did a rectangle and it's now a doggie bed! Thanks for this tutorial, it was really helpful.
Oh man, I really want to make that mauve colored floor pillow but in a giant body size!! Thanks for this tutorial!
Omg yes! I just scored a huge amount of fabric for only 5 bucks so I know what diy project I'm gonna do next
I've seen a pouf tutorial floating around the blogosphere before and I've been wanting to make it for a long time. Love your floor pillow as well - that fabric you chose is spot on. Awesome! 👏🏻
Wow before I watched the video I thought this would be impossible to diy but now it seems doable and easy!! Thank you guys😙😙 cant wait to get started
loved the leather pouf!!!
I just finished making my square pillow. It turned out great and it's super cute and comfy! Thanks for the easy tutorial!
Look at these babies. This should be remade for that series that remakes old TSG diys
So incredible 😱❤ decor diys are mh realy favorits 😏💓
Aha! I have just discovered "Reema Floor Pillows" so the fact that I can DIY them now is AMAZING! I'll just have to figure out how to do the back triangle piece.
These are great! Perfect for entertaining and ideal for a college dorm room.
This is the most easy tutorial that I have found now, and step by step!
I honestly just LOVE watching these! I don't think I could ever make it look as good as they do though :(
Looooooooved the pink one !
I request Christmas decor that won't take up much (if any) floor space!
I have a very, very small apartment lol I don't have any room at all for a tree and I don't know what to do instead!
I've seen pictures on Pinterest of washi tape on the wall in the shape of a tree which is kind of cool. Do you guys have any more ideas to share?
I just got a cricket and Ive been looking for a good leather project! I'm totally trying this!
You guys should do holiday room decor videos! I love Christmas, and I need to find a cheaper way to get the decorations
how good you both on making this really cool tho:)
becky's new hair looks amazing!
I am getting married soon and would LOVE to see more wedding DIYs! I've already watched all the others!😄
becky, your hair looks SO good!!!
YAY I'VE ALWAYS WANTED TO MAKE THESE!!! They're so expensive in stores ☹️️
they make it look so easy
IKEA HACKS PLEASE!!! Loooove your video :D
ok these are actually adorable!!! brb while spend too many hours attempting the floor pillow
Can you guys maybe do some more industrial type DIYS?
Just what I needed as I'm starting to change up my bedroom! You girls are always on point with these DIYs!
Thank you♡ my daughter and I loved the Urbandale outfitter ones and was like these are cute but can we make them? I need several to cover small flooring for her top side of her playhouse ♡ this is perfect thank you♡
I have been watching your videos for forever and I absolutely loveee you two😍
You two really make me feel sorry about myself for not being able to sew😂
OMG, I HAVEN'T EVEN WATCHED IT AND I'M OBSESSED!
yes, im gettin a sewing machine for Christmas, really want to do one of these for my dog as my first project, thanks for the idea 😊
Becky your hair looks great!
decorative pillows for a bedroom!
I need a million of those floor pillows, they'd be perfect for parties where you don't have enough chairs!
Thanks girls!! I need to make some of these 4 my zen rm I'm doing !! Just didn't want to buy since I have tons fabric !!! Gonna mix it up to be funzie
Thank you girls , this will be very helpful ... I think m gonna make two or three for my new house 😊, btw you r right , those things are expansive even in my country (morocco) 🙄
I was seriously tempting to buy the Urban Outfitter ones last night but this will be so much better! Thank you!
Thanks so much for this!!! I was looking for some floor pillows but they were so expensive and hard to find, this DIY is amazing!
This is really awesome. At urban outfitters those floor pillows are crazy expensive
Great tutorial! I would love for you to mention the final cost of your materials.
you guys NEVER fail to amaze me wowww!!
I LOVE the floor cushion! Great tutorial- I added it to my list of DIY
BECKY GURL, LOVE THE HAIR , YOU PULLED IT OFF VERY WELL💇💇