Table of Contents
How do you make an envelope pillow?
How do you make an 18 inch envelope pillow cover?
To make an envelope pillow cover for an 18×18 pillow form: Wash and dry your fabric (if it’s a natural fibre fabric) so it doesn’t shrink later on. You’ll need to cut two pieces of fabric, cut piece A 18×18 inches. Cut piece B 18×26 inches. Then cut piece B in half. Hem one side of each B piece (the longest side).
How do you make an envelope pillow cover with one piece of fabric?
Instructions Wash the fabric. Cut the fabric to pillow size. Create a double-fold hem on smaller ends of cut fabric. Overlap the fabric to give you the size of the pillow form, pin, and sew a 1/2″ seam. Trim corners then turn fabric right side out. Then insert the pillow form into the pillow cover and enjoy!.
How much should an envelope pillow overlap?
Basic Instructions: The ends will overlap approximately 3″ at the back when finished. This extra fabric is to ensure that the pillow form will be hidden when the pillow cover is in place. To calculate the fabric measurement you will need measure your pillow insert.
What size zipper do I need for a 20 inch pillow?
For example, I use a 18” zipper for a 20” pillow insert and a 22” zipper for a 24” pillow insert, etc. 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 do you measure fabric for envelope pillows?
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″.If your pillow is: 16″ x 16″ measure fabric 16″ x 38″ 17″ x 17″ measure fabric 17″ x 40″ 18″ x 18″ measure fabric 18″ x 42″ 19″ x 19″ measure fabric 19″ x 44″ 20″ x 20″ measure fabric 20″ x 46″.
How much fabric do I need for a 20×20 envelope pillow?
You will need 3 pieces of fabric for these pillow covers. Start by measuring your pillow to determine what sizes of fabric you’ll need. First panel: Add 1 in to the width and height of your pillow measurement. For example, if your pillow is 20×20, you will cut a piece of fabric 21×21.
How much fabric do I need for a no sew pillow?
To make your no-sew pillow covers, start by cutting the following from your fabric: 1 – 20×20 square for a front panel and 2 – 13×20 rectangles for left and right panels.
What is an envelope pillowcase?
What are Envelope Closure Pillowcases? Traditional pillowcases are open on the ends. An envelope pillowcase has a special envelope closure at the end of the case, so the pillow is tucked in and out of sight for a more finished look when making up the bed.
How much fabric do I need to make an envelope cushion?
To calculate for the width of fabric for one cover: Just take the width of your cushion pad and add the seam allowance. Again, putting that in to figures: 17 + 1 = 18″ (45 + 2.5 = 47.5 cm). There you go, for one cover we need a piece of fabric that is 48″ (125 cm) long and 18″ (47.5 cm) wide.
What size zip do I need for a cushion?
2. Zip – the zip should be the same length as the bottom edge of the cushion (as the zip goes into the bottom of the cushion). Example: If the “finished” cushion size is a square 45x45cm your zip should be 45cm. If your cushion was 45cm length x 35cm wide the zip would be 45cm.
What kind of zipper do you use for pillows?
Remember, zippers are measured along their teeth and not along the tape. Plastic (nylon coil) zippers are better for cushion covers than metal ones as they are smoother and easier to sew.
How much material do I need to cover a 16×16 pillow?
Sizing Up Fabric Needs for Pillow Covers Dimensions (Length by Width) Amount of Fabric Needed for 1 Pillow Cover (Using 54-inch Wide Fabric with No Pattern Matching) 14 x 14 inches 1/2 yard 16 x 16 inches 1/2 yard 18 x 18 inches 5/8 yard 20 x 20 inches 3/4 yard.
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.
How do you make an Oxford pillowcase stand up?
For Oxford pillows, starch the flange to make them stand upright—this is a trick used by hotels and department stores and gives your bed a professional look. Layer from the back with two European cushions, then add a row of Oxford pillows and lastly a row of housewife pillows.
What is the difference between a pillow case and a sham?
Aside from the opening location, a pillow sham often has flange or cording around the edges and a more decorative front, whereas a pillowcase is often plain and used to protect your pillow from body oils and dirt while you sleep.
How do you make a sheet metal flange?
Create flange along edge In the Design workspace, click the Sheet Metal tab to activate it. Use the sketch tools to create a closed 2D sketch profile. Select Create > Flange . Select the desired edge or edges. Use the grip to specify the height of the flange.
How are pillow covers measured?
Pillow covers are measured from seam to seam for the most accurate measurement. 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.
How much material do I need to cover a pillow?
A standard bed pillow measures 20-by-26 inches; it needs 5/8 yard of 54-inch fabric. A queen-size pillow is 20 by 30 inches; it needs 1 1/8 yards. A 20-by-36-inch king pillow needs 1 1/4 yards. More fabric may be needed to match patterns or stripes, but pillows usually are so small that’s not an issue.
How do you make a no sew Tshirt pillow?
Table of Contents Step 1: Lay Shirt Flat and Pin. Step 2: Cut Out Graphic Area. Step 3: Fold and Cut Small Square. Step 4: Unfold and Cut Small Strips. Step 5: Tie Strips. Step 6: Stuff Pillow and Tie Off. Step 7: Thanks for the Memories.
