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How to Make a DIY Pink Heart Pillow No-Sew

Creating a beautiful DIY pink heart pillow is an easy and affordable way to add a charming touch to your home for Valentine's Day.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Cost$10-$20

Equipment

  • Scissors
  • Hot glue gun
  • Iron
  • Ruler
  • Pencil

Materials

  • Two linen pillow cover
  • 2 pillow inserts
  • Light pink velvet ribbon 3/8"
  • Medium pink velvet ribbon 3/8"
  • Dark pink velvet ribbon 3/8"
  • Paper bag to make your heart template

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preparing Your Supplies for a diy pink heart pillow no sew
  • First, remove your pillowcases from the packaging and use a small fine toothed comb to comb the fringe on the edges gently. 
  • Then gently iron the entire pillowcase to remove any wrinkles from the material. This will make it much easier to trace on your heart patterns and make the heart shape with your ribbons.
  • Cut the Ribbon
  • For the solid color heart, you will need 54- 3" pieces of ribbon

For the tri-colored heart, you will need the following:

  • Light pink- 20 pieces of ribbon that are 3" long
  • Medium pink- 16 pieces of ribbon that are 3" long
  • Dark pink- 18 pieces of ribbon that are 3" long
  • Step 2: Prepare Your Heart Template- Paper Pattern Cut the Paper
  • Start with a piece of paper measuring 9 inches tall by 7 inches wide.
  • Fold the Paper
  • Fold the paper in half vertically (so that the folded edge is on the left, making it 9 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide when folded).
  • Mark the Measurements
  • From the top edge, measure down 3 inches and make a small mark.
  • From the top edge again, measure down 8.25 inches and make another mark.
  • Draw the Half-Heart Shape
  • Starting at the top mark (3 inches down), draw a curved half-heart shape that extends outward to the right and then curves back in, ending at the bottom mark (8.25 inches down).
  • Cut and Unfold
  • Carefully cut along the drawn line while keeping the paper folded.
  • Unfold the paper to reveal a symmetrical heart shape.
  • Step 3: Trace the Center Heart onto the Pillowcases Insert Cardboard
  • Place a piece of cardboard inside the pillowcase to prevent any markings or paint from bleeding to the back.
  • Find the Center
  • Lay the pillowcase flat and locate the center of the front side.
  • Make a small dot in the center using a pencil or fabric marker.
  • Prepare the Heart Template
  • Fold your heart template in half vertically (along the middle).
  • Mark the midpoint of the folded edge with a small line—this will help with alignment.
  • Align the Template
  • Place the folded edge of the heart template on the dot you marked in the center of the pillowcase.
  • Make sure the heart is positioned evenly before proceeding.
  • Trace the Heart
  • Using a pencil or fabric marker, trace around the heart template onto the pillowcase for the center heart.
  • Step 5: Tracing the Side Hearts  Measure the Space for the Side Hearts
  • After tracing the center heart, measure the remaining space on both the left and right sides of it.
  • This space should be about 7 inches wide on each side.
  • Mark the Center of Each Space
  • Find the midpoint of each 7-inch section (which is 3.5 inches from the edge of the center heart).
  • Place a small dot at this midpoint on both the left and right sides.
  • Align the Heart Template
  • Just like before, fold your heart template in half and mark its midpoint.
  • Line up the midpoint of the heart template with the dot you just marked on one side.
  • Trace the Side Hearts
  • Position the heart evenly, ensuring it matches the center heart's placement.
  • Trace around the heart template with a pencil or fabric marker.
  • Repeat the same steps for the other side of the heart.
  • Step 6: Creating the Tri-Colored Pink Ribbon Heart for Your Valentine's PillowsAttaching the light pink ribbon

The top row (lightest pink) will require 11 ribbons:

  • 1 in the center
  • 5 on each side of the center
  • Form the Ribbon Loops
  • Start with the lightest pink ribbon for the top row.
  • Fold one ribbon in half so that both ends are flat and aligned.
  • Pinch the folded top end to create a slight curve.
  • Glue the Ribbon
  • Flip the ribbon over so the back is facing up.
  • Apply a small amount of hot glue to both ends on the backside of the ribbon.
  • Attach the First Ribbon
  • Place the first ribbon in the center top of the heart shape on your pillow.
  • Add More Ribbons to the First Row
  • Repeat the folding, gluing, and attaching process for each ribbon.
  • Place the next ribbons on the left and right sides of the center ribbon, following the outline of the heart shape.
  • Continue adding ribbons outward until you have 5 on each side, making a total of 11 ribbons for the top row.
  • Make sure the ribbons overlap slightly and cover the heart outline so it won’t be visible when finished.
  • Create the Second Row
  • Move to the second row and repeat the same process.
  • Start with the middle ribbon, then add 4 ribbons on each side, for a total of 9 ribbons in this row.
  • Follow the curve of the heart shape to maintain symmetry.
  • Adding the Medium Pink Ribbon Layer
  • Prepare Your Ribbons
  • For this layer, you will need 16 pieces of ribbon, each 3 inches long.
  • Attach the First Row
  • Start with one ribbon in the center.
  • Add four ribbons on each side, following the curve of the heart.
  • Attach the ribbons one at a time, starting with the center ribbon and then placing the others evenly on both sides.
  • Attach the Second Row
  • Begin with one ribbon in the center.
  • Add three ribbons on each side, keeping the shape of the heart.
  • Continue to follow the curve, making sure the ribbons overlap slightly to cover the outline.
  • Adding the Dark Pink Ribbon
  • First Row
  • Start with one ribbon in the center.
  • Add three ribbons on each side, following the curve of the heart.
  • Second Row
  • Place one ribbon in the center.
  • Add two ribbons on each side, keeping the shape of the heart.
  • Third Row
  • Place one ribbon in the center.
  • Add one ribbon on each side, following the heart outline.
  • Fourth Row
  • This row does not have a center ribbon.
  • Add one ribbon on each side only.
  • Attach the Final Row
  • Place one ribbon on the left side only to complete the design.