A pear has always symbolized abundance and sweetness, and when turned into fabric form, it becomes more than fruit, it becomes a story of comfort.
Imagine leaning against a soft pear pillow, stitched with a patchwork leaf, resting as if you were under a fruit tree in summer.
Moreover, each one feels like a little harvest of fabric and love, bringing orchard calmness into your home.
Materials Needed
- ½ yard of fabric per pillow (linen, cotton, or corduroy work beautifully)
- Fabric scraps in green for leaves and brown
- Polyester or cotton stuffing (300-500 g depending on size)
- Thread in matching and contrasting colors
- Sewing machine and fabric scissors
- Paper and pencil
- Needle
Step-by-step Guide
Step 1: Sketch a large pear shape on paper and cut it out as your template. Then cut two pieces of fabric for the front and back.
Step 2: For the leaf, cut out two small leaf shapes and sew them together, leaving the bottom open. Lightly stuff if you want a puffed look.
Step 3: For the stem, cut a small rectangle of brown fabric, fold, and stitch into a tube. Then turn right side out.
Step 4: Place the stem and leaf at the top of the pear, facing inward, between the two main body pieces. Pin everything in place.
Step 5: Sew around the pear body, leaving a 3-inch gap at the side or bottom. You continue to turn it right side out.
Step 6: Stuff firmly, shaping the curves so the pillow looks plump and rounded. Then close the gap with a hidden stitch.
Tips:
When I made mine, I added visible stitching on the leaf veins, and it gave the pillow a life-like detail that felt straight out of the orchard.