Have you wondered how to make an envelope pillow cover? Fantastic!
You’re in luck, this tutorial, I will happily share with you step by step on how to make an envelope pillow cover with clean and crisp lines.
Envelope Pillow covers are a simple and quick way to update your space and to change the look of any room. And, making and customizing your own pillow is so budget-friendly, and easy to make!
There are several different ways to make an envelope pillow, but today I’m going to show you how I made this one. I’ve kept the fabric very simple for this project so there are no distracting prints to confuse you when you are following along.
Honestly, though, I love the fabric I’m using for this tutorial. I love it so much that I have many tutorials coming up using this fabric. This fabric is a painter’s drop cloth.
I know, I can’t believe it either!
Painters drop cloth is so inexpensive, durable, and quite beautiful. It’s made out of cotton and is completely natural.
Using this fabric allows me to leave it as is, add embellishments, or I can paint it using stencils to customize it to any look I want. The possibilities are endless! 🙂
Anyways, friend, go gather your supplies and let’s get started!
SUPPLIES
This pillow cover fits one 16 X 16-inch to an 18 X 18-inch pillow. You can also change up the measurements to customize for any size, as well.
- A = Front Cover, one 18 X 18-inch piece of fabric
- B = Back Cover, one 18 X 26-inch piece of fabric
- Matching Thread
- Sewing pins
- Measuring tape
- Sewing Machine
- Iron
- Ironing Board
HOW TO MAKE AN ENVELOPE PILLOW COVER
FRONT 
BACK 
SIDE
First things, first! Wash your fabric before sewing your envelope pillow cover. This is to ensure all of the shrinkages of your material is out of the way.
Trust me, I did that years ago when I was a beginner! I sewed the cutest outfit for myself and then washed it. Needless to say, it shrunk. It ended up being a cute outfit for my daughter! It wasn’t a complete waste, but you get the idea.
Now that the fabric is washed and dried, cut out one 18 X 18-inch piece of fabric. This piece is the front of the pillow cover and is labeled, “A“.
Now, Cut out one 18 X 26-inch piece of fabric. This piece is the back of the envelope pillow cover and is labeled, “B“.
Cut piece “B” [18 X 26 ] in half, in the center. You will now have two pieces. Which is now labeled B1 and B2.
If you have a print to your fabric, ensure that the print-side is facing down. For B1 and B2, fold the top edge of the seam down a 1/2 inch, then press with a warm iron.
Repeat this step, fold over again and press.
After B1 and B2 seams are folded over and pressed, sew along the bottom of the fold, shown above.
At this point, it’s time to assemble the envelope pillow cover pieces together.
Position the front cover “A” piece of fabric onto your surface.
If you are using a printed fabric for “A“, place the fabric with the print-side up.
Position the back cover B1 piece on top of the “A” piece with the raw seam edges together.
If you are using a printed fabric, B1 print is face down.
The Piece “A” will over lap B1 by several inches. That’s OK. You’re on the right track!
Now, Position the back cover B2 over “A” and B1, shown above matching the raw seam edges of “A” and B2.
The B2 piece of fabric is print side down.
In the photo above, this is what it should look like after you’ve assembled the pieces correctly.
Great job, you’re almost done!
Pin the layers of fabric together to ensure they stay in place while you sew them together.
Sew around the edge of the whole pillow, about 5/8 inch from the edge. Then, clip each pointed corner being careful not to clip the stitches just sewn. Clipping each corner will give your pillow cover a nice point once you turn it inside out.
Last but not least, turn your envelope pillow cover inside out. Poke your index finger into each corner of the pillow to straighten out the fabric to make your corners sharp-looking and professional.
Press your DIY envelope pillow cover, fill it with a pillow, and you’re done! Easy peasy, wasn’t it?
You did it! I knew you could do it!
FRONT BACK SIDE
TAKEAWAY
To sum it up, a simple envelope pillow cover can freshen up any space and change the look of any room. If you are a beginner, with this step by step tutorial, you can sew your own envelope pillow cover in no time at all!
They are simple, quick, and budget friendly to make. You can customize them however you like!
Although this pillow cover is very basic, I love how it turned out. It’s simple with clean lines throughout!
What are your thoughts on this easy tutorial?
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