Pillow covers are easy to make and can be completed in an evening. Plain covers can be customized with just a few additional supplies. The measurements I used for my pillows:
- The pillows are 12.5″ x 12.5″, so the front panel of the pillowcase will be 13.5″ x 13.5″. You add one inch to your pillow size.
- The two back panels will be 13.5″ x (12.5 / 2 + 2.5) = 8.75″ each. The back panels will be 13.5″ on two sides. On the other two edges, you take the size of your pillow (12.5″), divide by two and then add 2.5. This gives me 8.75″.
- So the front panel is 13.5″x13.5″ and the two back panels are 13.5″x8.75″.
Gather all materials: thread, fabric, batting, and of course your pillow!
I marked a line 3/4″ from the edge on each of the back panels.
Fold over raw edge.
Then fold over again to hide the raw edge.
Stitch shut.
Here’s what the edge looks like when you’re done.
I rounded the corners a little bit for a better fit.
Overlap the two back panels and sew to the front panel.
Flip the cover inside out and voila! Pillow cover!
This is what the finished back looks like.
Stay tuned to see how I embellished the pillows!
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Comment by Gry online za darmo — March 10, 2011 @ 4:42 AM