Here's how it looks:
or this: (excuse the sleeping Max :)
Here's how easy it is:
1) Here's how much fabric you'll need:
- 12" Pillow - Fabric 12" by 28"
- 14" Pillow - Fabric 14" by 32"
- 16" Pillow - Fabric 16" by 36"
- 18" Pillow - Fabric 18" by 40"
- For a 12" pillow mark your fabric 8" in on the longest edges.
- For a 14" pillow mark your fabric 9" in on the longest edges.
- For a 16" pillow mark your fabric 10" in on your longest edge
- For an 18 " pillow mark your fabric 11" in on your longest edge
3) Fold each end under 1/4 inch, IRON and sew a nice neat hem (see above diagram).
4) Fold your fabric, right sides together. There should be a 3 1/2" overlap for the back side of your pillow.
6) Turn the pillow case inside out, IRON and stuff your pillow inside! No need for Zippers, buttons or anything of the sort.
And that's how I make . . . . . All the pillows I've ever made! :) A pillow with only 4 lines to sew (and you could even get away with 3 lines of sewing if you only hem the side that shows, although one more line of sewing isn't going to kill you :)
I hope that helps all you other simple sewers like me!
Please excuse my crude drawings I tried to make it super simple, as my direction giving is sub-par (at best).
Sorry!!! I Forgot to hit the publish button this morning!!! Here's the How TO: I hope you enjoy it! and it didn't come too late :)
ReplyDeleteI have this fabric in my living room! I love it. And, it's made into a envelope pillow cover. The first I ever made.
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial!! The pillows look great.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial. Even though I am not much of a seamstress, I can sew straight lines, so this looks like a good project for me. :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is just the tutorial I have been looking for! Wonderful! Thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this. I've just started sewing and this is so helpful. I'm making some pillows this weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial! I am wanting a simple project to try for my first attempt at sewing. I'm actually sewing machine shopping this weekend. I look forward to trying your pillows! I love that fabric you used for yours.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this post, I never know/understand how you and folks like you do what you do. But now I feel I can at least try. I can't wait to get a place of my own. Looking forward to seeing your place come together.
ReplyDeleteI never knew this could be so simple! Thanks! Also, where is the paisley fabric from?
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you found it useful!
ReplyDeleteThe Fabric came from Jo Ann Fabrics, It's a Waverly print, so you might be able to find it online :)
Hope that helps
Lots of Love
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These are lovely. Where do you buy your pillow forms? And what would you consider a good price? Thanks!
DeleteBrilliant!!! My life has changed forever!
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ReplyDeleteI always buy my pillow forms from IKEA! I like to do the "chop" (when you chop the pillow at the top in the middle after your done fluffing them) and I think that Feather pillows work best! I don't like how poly fill pillows are too stiff,
Anyways,
Ikea makes great feather throw pillows for a great price i think the large ones were $16 and the small ones where like $8.
And if you don't mind poly fill pillows Ikea sells those for Even cheaper!!
Hope that helps
Ashli
Thanks for the info, Ashli! (sorry for the late reply) :)
DeleteTHANK YOU!!! For helping me to redeem some of my favorite fabric that I thought I couldn't use for a pillow cover! I had tried to use it before and cut it wrong, but when I saw your very simple method, I was able to just put two pieces together and finally make a pillow cover out of my wonderful fabric! AND, I made this in under 20 minutes! It was such an exciting day for this novice sewer! :-)
ReplyDeleteI made it!! I finally made these envelope pillows! Of course, I've blogged about it and sent a link to this tutorial because you rock! Come and have a look at them and tell me what you think! http://cathhasablog.blogspot.com/2012/03/spring-pillows.html
ReplyDelete:) Cath
Thank you for your effort
ReplyDeleteI am wondering if this method would work on some patio cushion covers?
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity and the fact I only have to sew three semi straight lines! Thanks!
Great tutorial!!
I'm sure it would definitely work on patio cushions!
DeleteI like them for the same reason you like them . . . only 3 semi straight lines needed!!
:)
Lots of Love
Ashli
LOVE your blog & love this tute! I used it to make a pillow for a friend, and linked back to your tutorial. At least I hope I did! You can see my "beginner" level attempt here:
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Rhubbard Neat on someone's pillow case huh Marlyn?
ReplyDeletesuch a great tutorial!! I made my first pillow cover and it was so easy!
ReplyDeleteAny recommendation on stuffing these with polyfill?
ReplyDeleteSorry We only use feather inserts.
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Your last sewing step says to do a 1/2" seam but the image shows you doing a 1/4" seam. Which one is it?
ReplyDeleteEither one, just adjust your measurements. If you want a 1/4 inch seam add a 1/4 inch to the pillow size or do the same if you want a 1/2 inch seam.
DeleteAnd sorry for the confusion. If you are following my diagrams then do a 1/4 inch seam.
Lots of Love
Ashli
Beautiful job! I'm new to sewing and by new I mean I've never done it, but have already bought fabric to try this project of yours. Your square pillow dimensions are perfect and easily understandable. I was wondering what the measurements would be for rectangle shaped pillows. Thank you so much!
ReplyDeleteThis was my first pillow cover - sewing novice. Some things I noticed: I used the instructions above for a 16" pillow. My forms actually measured 16.75", and apparently that makes a difference because my covers are just a tad small. I squeezed the forms in, but they are tight. I made a nice finished edge so the opening could be on the front if desired (like yours), but it's just too tight. The opening gapes open like a big round belly that keeps needing the shirt pulled over it. Because I measured the 10" stated above, I noticed my opening isn't centered like the one above, so I'll adjust that for halfway next time. HTH!
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