20 minute Envelope Pillow Cover

 

I love to make things myself. Especially when it can save me money and give me options I wouldn't have when buying it. Even more, I love projects that are quick and easy!

 

For those of you who would like to sew but need a beginner project, this seriously is perfect for you! I spent around $5 for a yard of fabric (using a coupon at Joann) and it made 2 pillow covers. You can buy pillow inserts at a craft store, basic throw pillows at Wal-Mart, or do what I did... I bought mine for $1 at goodwill. Seriously, just wash them in hot water and bleach and you're good to go! 

 

Here are the super simple steps!

 

 

Lay your fabric right-side-up on the floor or table.

 

Put your pillow or insert on the fabric. Leave about an inch of fabric along the side of the pillow for a seam allowance. Flip the edge over the top of the pillow, as shown. You should cover about 3/4 of the top of the pillow with fabric.

 

Now, flip the other side of the fabric over the top of the pillow and cut the fabric so a little over half the pillow is covered with that side. (be careful not to cut the fabric underneath if you didn't flip the other side of fabric back onto the floor or table)

 

Cut along the top, leaving an inch for a seem allowance, just as you did the bottom.

 

Flip the left side over the pillow and fold the fabric out about an inch.

 

Leaving the left side over the pillow, flip the right side and fold out the edge of the fabric just as you did the left.

 

Now, pin the top fabric layers together on each side (be careful not to pin the pillow) Try to keep the fabric in place while pinning so your finished pillow cover will fit properly.

 

Carefully slip your hand into the pillow cover and, without shifting the fabric, pin the layers together in the center. Your hand should lift the fabric layers so you will not pin the pillow.

 

Make sure your pillow cover is fitting properly over the pillow so that it will not be too loose when it is sewn.

 

 

Now, with your right hand, pinch the bottom and top layers of the pillow cover together and hold it taut as you slowly remove the pillow.

Sew along both unfinished sides of the pillow cover. Trim the excess fabric.





 

Turn the pillow cover right side out.

 

Here is what the back should look like.



 

Now insert your pillow and toss it onto your favorite chair and admire your hard work... or at least that's what people will think! ;)