Theresa Gonzalez is a content creator based in San Francisco and the author of Sunday Sews. She's a lover of all things design and spends most of her days momming her little one Matilda.
There’s always been a sort of DIY element to the IKEA brand, from building the furniture yourself to IKEA hacks to their bolts of Scandinavian-inspired fabrics to make everything from pillows to accessories. Now IKEA stores are blowing it up with Tyg, a new collection of home textiles that inspires us to get creative with fabric. Evening Clutch Bags
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The pre-cut fabrics come in 3-meter cuts, or a little more than 3 yards each – just enough to get creative with canvas covers, bags, fashion and accessories. Choose from 20 cheerful, vibrant, and nature-inspired patterns that reflect Scandinavian modern design to transform and personalize your space. Look out for the collection in stores this July 2024!
In the meantime, here’s some inspiration for turning them into something you love! Make sure to bookmark it!
Pencil Skirt IKEA "Our collections are a homage to the rich Scandinavian design identity that we cherish and aim to preserve," says a rep from IKEA Sweden. There are also some vintage prints in the mix. Try our easy pencil skirt pattern for a fun summer skirt. No Sew Belted Tote IKEA Storage hack: Use these bold prints to cover boring cardboard boxes and add a leather handle for a chic and practical use.Low-Sew Ottoman Cover IKEA Learn how to reupholster an ottoman and pick fun IKEA fabrics to create a statement piece.Tote Bag IKEA You can never have too many tote bags, right? This floral pattern would make for a cute and colorful market tote!Hugs + Kisses Pillows IKEA Try this animal print in our most adorable hugs and kisses pillows. New to sewing? Try our sewing class!Overall Dress IKEA Practice your sewing skills by making a simple overalls dress! This fabric would be perfect.Box Covers IKEA Wrap them like gift wrap around shoe boxes using a staple gun for another easy storage hack.No Sew Pencil Pouch IKEA A small print like this black and white check is great for small projects like a pencil pouch. Pillowcases IKEA Colorful stripes are perfect for a pillowcase pattern (via PurlSoho), where you just stitch two rectangles of fabric together (standard size is 20 by 26 inches) right sides together. Then hem the opening!Wall Organizer IKEA This wall organizer is another easy DIY, where you can sew the rectangle around the dowel, or iron the edges with no-sew hem tape. Hand-sew or machine stitch the pockets, making sure to fold under the edges for a cleaner look!Planter IKEA This drawstring planter cover is a cute idea for covering ho-hum planters or vases.Kids Travel Pillow IKEA Traveling with a kiddo? Keep them comfy with this sweet travel pillow pattern from Joann's.Summer Crop Top IKEA A great first sewing project is this crop top in this fun purple check!No Sew Covered Canvas IKEA Probably the easiest way to use this fabric is by staple-gunning it around a canvas for an easy and creative art piece!Laptop Case IKEA Protect your laptops with a fabric case in a bold striped pattern. This fabric would also make a great curtain!Pet Bed IKEA OMG, how cute! Make your pet a bed (via Joann's) in a playful print you'll both love.Seat Cushion IKEA Learning the straight stitch on your sewing machine will get you very far. New seat cushions in every room!Tasseled Pillows IKEA I never met a tassel I didn't love. Add bright colored tassels to this B&W print.Travel Bag IKEA Toss your toiletries in something handmade with thistravel bag pattern.Pocket Patch IKEA Pocket patterns are great for adding to furniture and clothes. This top-stitched one is handy for holding the remote, emergency snack bag, or a small book.
"Our collections are a homage to the rich Scandinavian design identity that we cherish and aim to preserve," says a rep from IKEA Sweden. There are also some vintage prints in the mix. Try our easy pencil skirt pattern for a fun summer skirt.
Storage hack: Use these bold prints to cover boring cardboard boxes and add a leather handle for a chic and practical use.
Learn how to reupholster an ottoman and pick fun IKEA fabrics to create a statement piece.
You can never have too many tote bags, right? This floral pattern would make for a cute and colorful market tote!
Try this animal print in our most adorable hugs and kisses pillows. New to sewing? Try our sewing class!
Practice your sewing skills by making a simple overalls dress! This fabric would be perfect.
Wrap them like gift wrap around shoe boxes using a staple gun for another easy storage hack.
A small print like this black and white check is great for small projects like a pencil pouch.
Colorful stripes are perfect for a pillowcase pattern (via PurlSoho), where you just stitch two rectangles of fabric together (standard size is 20 by 26 inches) right sides together. Then hem the opening!
This wall organizer is another easy DIY, where you can sew the rectangle around the dowel, or iron the edges with no-sew hem tape. Hand-sew or machine stitch the pockets, making sure to fold under the edges for a cleaner look!
This drawstring planter cover is a cute idea for covering ho-hum planters or vases.
Traveling with a kiddo? Keep them comfy with this sweet travel pillow pattern from Joann's.
A great first sewing project is this crop top in this fun purple check!
Probably the easiest way to use this fabric is by staple-gunning it around a canvas for an easy and creative art piece!
Protect your laptops with a fabric case in a bold striped pattern. This fabric would also make a great curtain!
OMG, how cute! Make your pet a bed (via Joann's) in a playful print you'll both love.
Learning the straight stitch on your sewing machine will get you very far. New seat cushions in every room!
I never met a tassel I didn't love. Add bright colored tassels to this B&W print.
Toss your toiletries in something handmade with thistravel bag pattern.
Pocket patterns are great for adding to furniture and clothes. This top-stitched one is handy for holding the remote, emergency snack bag, or a small book.
Look out for the IKEA Tyg collection in stores this July 2024!
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Theresa Gonzalez is a content creator based in San Francisco and the author of Sunday Sews. She's a lover of all things design and spends most of her days momming her little one Matilda.
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Expandable Pencil Case Theresa Gonzalez is a content creator based in San Francisco and the author of Sunday Sews. She's a lover of all things design and spends most of her days momming her little one Matilda.