Quick Answer: How Much Fabric Do I Need For A Throw Pillow

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Sign up for early access to Dummies Drops Dimensions (Length by Width) Amount of Fabric Needed for 1 Pillow Cover (Using 54-inch Wide Fabric with No Pattern Matching) 16 x 16 inches 1/2 yard 18 x 18 inches 5/8 yard 20 x 20 inches 3/4 yard 30 x 30 inches 1 yard.

How much fabric do I need for a 12×12 pillow?

If you just want 2 pillows, 0.9 yards (0.9 meters) is enough. If your fabric is 58″ wide (1.47 meters), you’ll need 0.9 yards (0.9 meters) to make 4 12×12″ pillows. If you only want 2 pillows, 0.5 yards (0.5 meters) is enough.

What is the average size of a throw pillow?

The most common throw pillow sizes for sofas are 18″ x 18″ and 20″ x 20″. However, larger sofas and sectionals, especially those with deep seats or high backs, may be better off with 22″ x 22″, or even 24″ x 24″ pillows. For kids’ spaces, smaller pillows are often used.

How much fabric do I need for 2 18 pillows?

Basic Square Pillow SIZE Fabric Repeat: 0″ TRIM 12″ 1/3 yd 1 1/2 yds 14″ 1/2 yd 1 2/3 yds 16″ 1/2 yd 2 yds 18″ 1/2 yd 2 1/4 yds.

How many yards of fabric do I need for a 18×18 pillow?

What size pillow goes in a 16×16 cover?

We recommend an 18″ x 18″ insert for our 16″ x 16″ inch throw pillow covers to get a plump pillow.

Should throw pillows be taller than couch?

Small, modest, tucked away… never taller than the back of the sofa or chair in which they nestled. Those days are over: throw pillows are GIGANTIC now! Two 22″ pillows, two 20″ pillows, and one long lumbar.

What is the best size for a lumbar pillow?

Standard lumbar pillow sizes are 14”x22”. Larger lumbar pillows can be used for back cushions or support with other large floor cushions or pillows.

How much fabric do I need for a 20×20 envelope pillow?

With the size of your insert in mind, you’ll want to sew your cover to be 1 inch smaller in order to get a snug fit. 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 I know my pillow size?

Rather than using a soft, tailor’s measuring tape, use a firm, carpenter’s tape measure. Hold two corners of the pillow to the ground and measure from one end to the other. When measuring, make sure not to do so diagonally or from the center to any side of the pillow.

How are pillow inserts measured?

To measure, remove the pillow cover from insert / filler, turn the cover inside out, lay the cover on a flat surface and measure from the inside seam to seam. If the measurement is taken from the front of the pillow cover side to side, the sizing will be smaller than the actual pillow cover size.

How do you calculate yards of fabric?

Total number of pieces divided by number of pieces that fit into width equals number of rows you need. Number of needed rows multiplied by length of one piece equals total project in inches. Total project inches divided by 36 inches equals total yardage needed (rounded up to the whole number).

What is the length of the 3 foot piece of fabric in inches?

Fabrics come in various widths, so a yard of the fabric refers to the length of material only. The material is unrolled from the bolt, and you should measure 36 inches or 3 feet. That’s precisely how much a yard of fabric is.

How much fabric do I need to make 2 pillowcases?

To make 2 pillowcases, you need: 2 yards (1.9 meters) of fabric for standard & queen size pillowcases (20″ x 30″). 2.5 yards (2.3 meters) of fabric for king size pillowcases (20″ x 40″).

How big do I cut fabric for a 16 pillow?

If you are using a square pillow, here are some quick measurements for you to cut your fabric: 16″ pillow: Cut the fabric 16″ x 36″; 17″ pillow: Cut the fabric 17″ x 38″; 18″ pillow: Cut the fabric 18″ x 40″.

How big do I cut fabric for an 18 inch pillow form?

For an 18″ wide pillow, cut two squares of fabric measuring 18 x 18 inches. I don’t cut them larger for a seam allowance. I find making the pillow covers slightly smaller than the pillow forms makes the pillows nice and full looking. Lay one piece over the other piece, right sides together & pin.

What size pillow goes in 17×17 cover?

Small Square (17”x17” and smaller): Size up 1” for your insert size. For a 17″x17″ size cover, use an 18″x18″ insert.

How big is a 16×16 pillow?

► For example: If you are using a 18×18 insert, order “Fits 18×18 insert (17×17 cover)” and we will make your pillow cover to fit appropriately. IF YOU SELECT THIS INSERT SIZE: THE FINISHED COVER WILL MEASURE APPROXIMATELY (at arrows, in inches): Fits 16×16 insert 15.5 x 15.5 15.25 x 15.25.

How much bigger should a pillowcase be than the pillow?

Pillowcases are generally one to two inches larger than the actual pillow. Most standard size pillowcases are built to cover the four extra inches of a queen pillow.