Pottery Barn Pillow Covers Knock Off

I love everything that Pottery Barn sells, except for their prices. Today I am sharing this amazing Pottery Barn Pillow Covers knock-off!

Call me crazy, but every time I see something I love but can’t justify the price, my mind starts asking an all too familiar question, “Can I make this for less?” I finally made this Pottery Barn pillow cover knockoff and love how it came out!

Pottery Barn Pillow Covers

One of my favorite stores, Pottery Barn, is known for their beautiful and high-quality home decor, including their luxurious pillows. However, their prices can be quite steep, leaving many people looking for a more budget-friendly option.

The good news is that it’s easier than you might think to knock off Pottery Barn pillows and make your own similar version at a fraction of the cost.

This lumbar pillow retails for $69.50 each. I made mine for about $15.00.

That works for me!

Today I am sharing how I made a knockoff of these Pottery Barn pillow covers and some tips and tricks for making Pottery Barn-inspired pillows that will add style and comfort to your home.

Tips to Make a Pottery Barn Pillow Cover Knockoff

Choose the Right Fabric

One of the key elements of Pottery Barn pillows is their luxurious fabrics. From soft velvets to textured linens, Pottery Barn pillows are made from high-quality materials that feel and look expensive.

To create a similar look, choose fabrics that mimic the texture and feel of Pottery Barn’s fabrics. For this pillow, I spent a lot of time evaluating the fabric they used. The key to the right fabric was finding one that had a looser grain because the way you make space for the yarn is to pull out rows of the threads of the fabric.

Fabric For This Pillow

Fortunately, I found that either Aida or Monks cloth looked the most similar and would work the best. I found this monks cloth on Amazon and made two pillows out of one piece (which was less than $10.00).

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Pay Attention to the Details

Pottery Barn pillow covers often have beautiful details that make them stand out, such as tassels, embroidery, or beading. To create a similar look, pay attention to the details on Pottery Barn pillows and try to replicate them on your DIY version. You can add tassels or fringe to the edges of your pillow or use embroidery thread to add a decorative pattern to the fabric. Be creative and have fun with the details!

For this pillow, all I needed was some thick yarn to replicate the rows of detail on the pillow. I actually already owned the Premiere Couture Jazz yarn, and I used the caramel color since it matched the beach house so well.

Consider the Size and Shape

Pottery Barn pillows come in a variety of sizes and shapes, from square to rectangular to round. Consider the size and shape of the pillows in your home and choose a similar size and shape for your DIY version. You can also mix and match sizes and shapes to create a layered and interesting look on your couch or bed.

The size of my pillow was determined by the size of the pillow insert! I used these 16″x26″ lumbar pillow inserts which also allowed me to make two out of the monk fabric, using plain cotton for the back.

I want to make a few more of these pillows and I was thinking about trying to dye the fabric first! Monk cloth only comes in neutral colors (white, cream, and tan) but it would be fun to dye some and then use cream-colored yarn. What do you think?

Steps to Making This Pottery Barn Pillow Cover Knockoff

Materials You Need

• monks cloth
• Premier Yarns Couture Jazz Yarn-Beige
• Super jumbo Tapestry Needle Set
• 16×26 Fluffy Pillow Insert
• sewing machine, pins, and thread

How to Make This Pillow Cover

• one – Cut the monks cloth for your pillow using the lines as your guide. I allowed for 1″ seams so I cut the front 18″ x 28″ to use a 16″ x 26″ cover. You can use the monks cloth for the back as well, or a lining fabric. Just allow for extra seams for a zipper if you use one.
• two – The edges in this monks cloth fray easily, so I sewed around the outside two times to make sure the fabric wouldn’t pull apart.
• three – To match the design of the Pottery Barn pillow, I measured 3″ from the top and bottom, and then market the threads to pull to make room for the yarn. I pulled four threads for the yarn and left two threads left in between each row.

• four – I pulled two rows on the top side and three rows on the bottom side.
• five – Here you can see what the pillow looks like with the rows pulled out.
• six – Cut the yarn pieces about five inches longer than the pillow, or 25″. Tread through the needle and work your way through the area where the threads were pulled, weaving two over and two under.

• seven – Gently pull the needle through the fabric so the yarn pulls through as well.
• eight – Continue weaving in the yarn, being sure to match the weaving of the other rows.
• nine – This is what the yarn should look like.

• ten – To make a zipper closure, follow the instructions here.
• eleven – Pin the back to the front, with the front sides on the inside. If you used a zipper, be sure to unzip the zipper before you sew together.
• twelve – Sew all the way around the outside edges, using a 1″ seam allowance.

• thirteen – Clip the four corners of the pillow, being sure to leave about 1/3 ” for the stitching.
• fourteen – Turn the pillow inside out and iron the edges.
• fifteen – Add the pillow insert and enjoy!

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