Back when I made the indigo mud cloth pillow, I saw these black and white tribal pillows and also fell in love with them. I have been meaning to make this pillow for awhile now but I got busy doing a few room makeovers for friends and summer break has kind of kicked my trash. It is a super quick project and I am kind of kicking myself for not getting to it sooner.
I used white denim fabric but any thick fabric will do. I made sure to iron it before I started drawing. I figured it would be easier to draw on it if it were completely flat.
I used a special fabric marker (affiliate link) that is suppose to last forever through many, many washings. I am going to hold Sharpie to that since I live with 5 guys and well, the pillow is white.
Here is a video of how I did it. In 30 seconds you get to see the whole process!
Just have fun! Make up your design or look for mud cloth pillows online to get inspiration. Don’t worry if it isn’t perfect. Mine it terribly crooked and uneven. I pretend it adds charm :) I am a perfectionist so part of that whole speech was for me. I was actually balancing on top of a stool (so I could photograph it in stop motion style) while I was drawing. Some of it was even done left handed. I was being critical while looking at it up close, but once it was on my couch I didn’t even notice….as much.
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Would you ever draw on a pillow with a fabric marker? I think you should. The doodling is addictive!
Linda says
July 8, 2016 at 5:41 pmI really, really like this idea! I can see doing some drop cloth (cheap, lol) covers with even different coordinating colors! GREAT IDEA, thanks for sharing!
Stacy says
July 8, 2016 at 5:51 pmDrop cloths! That’s a great idea!
cmt says
July 8, 2016 at 6:49 pmCharming pillow. I think if you had used a ruler or stencil to make it perfect, it wouldn’t be as appealing. It would look factory made. The hand drawn quality gives it personality, and the design dances. Love the video. Well done on both. Alas, I don’t need, or have room for, pillows. But, I have my eye out for some super simple, super cheap decorating ideas for staging a house to sell. This fits the ticket, maybe on a bed.
Robin says
July 9, 2016 at 8:21 pmPermission to draw! Thanks!
I like muslin, I’d wrap my world in off white muslin and ivory lace if I could. But I only ever think to stitch on it – I could draw – or paint!
Washable is good – no boys just 4 dogs – one a huge slobbering, mud holding pawed, shedding, wonderful, lovable sweetheart of a Great Dane.
Ana from The Lost Apron says
July 18, 2016 at 9:41 amI have found you from The DIY Mommy link up. I love this idea of doodling on white denim. Your video was perfect because it was short and sweet. I have pinned this to my Embellishments board.
Charlene Asay says
July 21, 2016 at 9:05 pmThese are super cute. I love the tribal print on this fabric. Thanks for sharing with us all.
Emily @ The Benson Street says
July 22, 2016 at 9:46 pmI am in love with this pillow!! Thanks for sharing at the Monday Funday Party. – Emily
Shirley Wood says
July 24, 2016 at 6:37 pmIt would be fun to draw on a pillow. Love that idea. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday.