How much fabric do I need for a 20×20 envelope pillow?
If your pillow is 20 x 20, measure a piece of fabric that is 19.5 inches wide by 46 inches long. The 19.5-inch width is for a 19-inch final cover size plus . 5 inch seam allowance.
How do you make a frayed edge pillow?
With small, sharp scissors, snip all along the outside edges of the pillow approximately every ¼”. These little cuts “distress” the edge of the fabric and are what will allow it to fray or rag. Along the sewn sides, you are cutting through both layers.
How much fabric do you need for an envelope pillow?
How much fabric do I need to make envelope pillow covers?
- 16″ x 16″ – cut 17″ x 38″ – 1/2 yard of fabric.
- 18″ x 18″ – cut 19″ x 42″ – 2/3 yards of fabric.
- 20″ x 20″ – cut 21″ x 46″ -3/4 yards of fabric.
How do you measure envelope pillows?
Look on the pillow tag or use a fabric tape measure to measure the size. My pillow is 18″ x 18″. The formula for your fabric cut is your pillow size times 2 plus 6. So for example my pillow is 18″x18″— 18″ x 2 + 6″=42″.
What size zipper do I need for a 20 inch pillow?
and I always sew my covers 1 inch smaller than the insert (the seams for a 20” pillow insert are actually 19” for the pillow cover) so a zipper that is two inches smaller than the size of the insert works best.
How to make an envelope pillow cover?
To make an envelope pillow cover you will need: a pillow insert or old pillow that you want to cover up fabric (how much will depend on the size of your pillow) scissors or a rotary cutter (which is the most awesome cutting too ever, btw) a cutting mat if you are using a rotary cutter sewing machine and thread (optional) iron
What is the difference between an envelope pillow and a pillowcase?
While most pillowcases are open on the ends, an envelope pillowcase has a particular envelope closure at the back of the case that resembles an actual envelope. So the pillow is tucked in and out of sight for a more finished look when decorating your couch or bed. What is the sewing level needed to make envelope pillow covers?
How do you cut a pillow form to size?
Cut out two pieces for the back side of the pillow. The width will be the same size as your pillow form, and the length will be the size of pillow form plus 6″ divided by 2. (example – if using an 18″x18″ pillow form, fabric width will be 18″ and fabric length will be 18″ plus 6″ divided by 2)
How do you make a pillow out of fabric?
Cut out front fabric piece the same size as your pillow form. (example – if using an 18″x18″ pillow form, fabric would be cut at 18″x18″) Cut out two pieces for the back side of the pillow.