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Throw pillows are a cute bunch. They spruce up bland or battered couches, sofas or beds, and are cuddly to boot. They can also be made fresh from scratch or recycled from some other discarded fabric. And whatever your skill level, they are easy to sew. All you need are basic sewing tools, creativity and lots of passion. Go ahead and try your hand at making one or a dozen with these design ideas.

Sewing a zipper into the back of a pillow cushion cover has several benefits. Firstly, it secures the pillow inside the cushion which is ideal for people who toss about a lot in their sleep. Zippered cushions are also easy to remove during a machine wash and can be made to blend with the overall design of the fabric. Zippers can be sewed on slipcovers, couch cushions, duvet covers and decorative pillow fabrics. Here are some simple sewing tips.