Let me show you my “go-to” pillow cover tutorial that’s a piece of cake to make! I can usually whip one of these up in 10 minutes!
The first thing you’ll want to do is measure the size of the throw pillow you’re making a cover for.
Once you have your measurements you will want to add one inch to the length and the width. For example if I have a pillow that is 27″x27″ I will want to cut my FRONT piece 28″ x28″. If I have a pillow that is 6″ x 12″ I would cut my front piece 7″ x 13″.
For your BACK pieces (depending on how much you want the flap in the back to overlap) you will want want the height to be the same measurement (so 28″ in example). For the width, both pieces need to add up to be more than 28″ (or height) when sewn together.
Once you have your three pieces of fabric ready, you are ready to sew!
1. Grab one of the BACK pieces and fold & iron 1/2 inch down on one of the 28” sides.
2. Fold over another 1/2 inch and iron down.
3. Pin your iron fold to make it secure.
4. Sew a 1/4” inseam down the side.
Repeat steps 1-4 on the other back piece.
Next you will lay your back piece right side or also called patterned side facing up on your table.
Then you will lay your back pieces right side facing down like the picture above.
Pin all 4 outer sides and sew a 1/4” inseam on all 4 outer sides.
Flip right side out and stuff with your pillow and you’re finished!!
Other pillows I’ve used this tutorial with…
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Post By: Kari Sweeten
Where did you find that chevron fabric? Did you order it online or find it in a store!? I can’t find any chevron in the store and it’s driving me nuts!
I purchase lots of my fabric at Fabric.com…
http://www.fabric.com/SearchResults2.aspx?Source=Header&SearchText=chevron&CategoryID=1d5f47dc-9991-4088-93f3-26a376046a5e&cm_mmc=Google-_-Campaign+%232-_-Chevron+Fabric-_-Chevron+Fabric&cm_guid=1-_-100000000000000024747-_-20035935962&gclid=CNexzbzcr7UCFYFxQgodayoA3A
so cute! just pinned it… 🙂
http://pinterest.com/pin/128493395588220209/
Thanks so much Susie!
very very cute!!!
So glad you like it Kristen!
Precious pillow you made.
Thank you Jodie!
Just made mine from a t-shirt! Check it out here…
http://www.thepotters-place.com/2012/01/diy-pillow.html
Love your t-shirt pillow Staci! Awesome job!
perfect tutorial! I will use this to make gifts for friends. I have so little time to make projects, Will make pillows this holiday and will give to friends next year when we come back to work.
I just made this for myself for Christmas; it was perfect, thank you! http://t-shirtsandtulle.blogspot.com/2013/12/love-pillow-cover.html
Adorable pillow and such an easy tutorial!
Cute! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for this evening that links to your tutorial:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-10-minute-pillow-cover/2015/01/28/
–Anne
This is so cute! I wish I had more time to let out my inner craft diva. Thanks for sharing your ideas.