How To Sew A Throw Pillow Cover In 10 Easy Steps
I admit, I tend to change my mind frequently. My husband would call it fickle. I just call it "ever evolving design tastes." Whatever you call it, it means that I really love decor that has built in flexibility such as pillow covers that can be removed, washed, or changed. The best thing about pillow covers is that they are so easy to make. Here's how I make a cottage-style throw pillow cover in 10 easy steps.
Supplies
You will need:
- A yard and a quarter (1 1/4) of 45" fabric, or a yard (1) of 55" fabric
- Two and a half (2 1/2) yards of trim
- A drinking glass and pencil
- A sewing machine, iron, ironing surface, pins, scissors and thread
- Optionally, you may want a rotary cutter and mat for cutting your fabric.
Step 1
Cut your fabric into three pieces. For the front of the pillow, you will need one square 21" x 21". For the back, you will need two rectangles, 13" x 21" each. Note: Measurements given are for a 20" square pillow. The formula for other sizes is at the end of the article.
Step 2
To ease sewing and turning, we will round the corners of our pillow cover slightly. Trace a glass with a pencil on the wrong side of your fabric. Mark all four corners of the square piece of fabric and two corners on one long edge for each rectangle (see the picture at Step 4).
Step 3
Cut along the pencil lines. To save time, I often double-up corners and cut two at once.
Step 4
To prevent fraying but also avoid bulk at the seams, we will finish our raw edges using a zig-zag stitch or an overlong stitch if you have one. Finish all edges except the straight edge on each rectangle.
Step 5
Since the straight edges of the rectangles will be exposed, we'll use a more polished hem. Fold about 1/4" - 3/8" of the edge over twice to completely encase the raw edge and stitch it down with a straight stitch.
Step 6
Next we will pin in our trim. On the right side of the square piece of fabric, start at the bottom of the pillow and carefully pin your trim, making sure the sewing band is to the outside and the trim to show is toward the inside of the square. Pin frequently, making sure not to stretch the trim. It should not have any tightness to it, or the pillow will pucker on the edges. Butt the ends together so the trim appears continuous, adjusting the length as necessary.
Step 7
Next, we'll pin the entire pillow cover together in preparation for sewing. Place one of the rectangular pieces face down, rounded corners to the outside as shown. Line the corners up and pin carefully, again, making sure not to stretch the fabric or trim.
Step 8
When the first rectangle is completely pinned, place the second rectangle, face down, on the other half of the project. The hemmed straight edges will overlap. Again, beginning with the corners, pin the rectangle down carefully, making sure to remove any pins that might hide under the overlapping fabric and cause problems when sewing.
Step 9
Sew all around the pillow, using a seam allowance that matches the sewing band on the trim. For example, the sewing strip on my pom-pom trim was 5/8" wide, so I used a 5/8" seam allowance. For very bulky trims or piping that are close to the seam, you may need to use a zipper foot, but for flat trims such as fringe, or trims that hang away from the edge, your regular presser foot might work fine. If in doubt, sew a test using scraps of trim and fabric until you are comfortable with how the material will run through your machine. Finally, make sure to remove pins before you sew any given section of fabric! Sewing over pins can break your needle or even damage your machine. I usually pull the pins out of the 1"-2" right before the presser foot and sew in small sections.
Step 10
You're almost done! Your project should now look like this. Next, turn the project inside out and press. Then, all you have to do is stuff the new cover with your pillow form.
Stuffing the pillow form into the cover is easy, just like you would put a pillow sham on a bed pillow. Smoosh it around and shake the corners until it looks right, and then, you're done!
Voila! One cute cottage style pillow cover. Now that you know this simple trick, you can change all the pillows in your house whenever the mood strikes. If you're like me, that will be often!
My very best,
P.S. If you want to make a pillow cover for a pillow form other than the 20" pillow I made here, you can figure your fabric sizes as follows:
Comments (102)
Thank you for this tutorial! I've been wanting to do pillowcovers for a splash of new decor but have no idea how. I am ready now! Great job!
Posted by Anonymous | February 2, 2008 5:26 AM
Posted on February 2, 2008 05:26
Thank you for this tutorial! I have been wanting to mix things up a bit and make pillow covers but had no clue how. I'm going to get started this weekend!
Posted by Emily | February 2, 2008 5:27 AM
Posted on February 2, 2008 05:27
Angela
Yeah! Now I can make a pillow. So glad that you are feeling better. You were missed!
Andrea
Posted by Andrea | February 2, 2008 6:23 AM
Posted on February 2, 2008 06:23
Great directions, simple and straight forward and the photos really help. Thanks.
Posted by Crafty Gardener | February 2, 2008 6:32 AM
Posted on February 2, 2008 06:32
I've always wondered how to add trim to a pillow...thank you for sharing.
Posted by lucinda | February 2, 2008 6:33 AM
Posted on February 2, 2008 06:33
I'm so glad you're feeling better! Thank you for the tutorial - using the glass for the corners is such a great tip - love it!
Manuela
P.S. Did the mags arrive yet?
Posted by The Feathered Nest (Manuela's) | February 2, 2008 6:41 AM
Posted on February 2, 2008 06:41
Thanks for the tutorial!
Glad you are feeling better.
Posted by TinaTx | February 2, 2008 7:11 AM
Posted on February 2, 2008 07:11
This was a good demonstration! I certainly could have used this when I decided to try making pillow covers. I ended up getting out some library books.
Posted by kate | February 2, 2008 8:00 AM
Posted on February 2, 2008 08:00
Thanks for the easy directions. Can you tell me who makes that fabric and if it has a pattern name? I love it and it would go soooo well in my guest room.
Posted by estatez | February 2, 2008 9:00 AM
Posted on February 2, 2008 09:00
That will save me some money vs. buying covers from Pottery Barn. Love the ball fringe!
Glad you're feeling better!!!
Posted by Jennifer P. | February 2, 2008 9:29 AM
Posted on February 2, 2008 09:29
Hi Angela!
I´m so glad you are feeling better and are back! Great directions and photos...I use to make pillowcovers in the same way.
~ Annie
Posted by Annie | February 2, 2008 9:36 AM
Posted on February 2, 2008 09:36
That is a great tutorial!
Plus a pretty pillow cover.
Posted by Angelina | February 2, 2008 10:38 AM
Posted on February 2, 2008 10:38
Thanks so much for this tutorial! I just love your blog. I have 3 favorite blogs, and you are one of them! The other ones are "One Woman's Cottage Life" and "Jenny's Home and Harmony" (Swedish). I so enjoy what all three of you do--decorating and creating such warm homes with hard work, frugality, and ingenuity. I'm looking forward to seeing how you transform your little ranch into a pretty cottage. Keep the ideas coming!
Posted by midwestgal | February 2, 2008 12:19 PM
Posted on February 2, 2008 12:19
Angela,
So happy you are back and feeling better. And wow, I'm so excited you posted this. Ok, so I asked for a sewing maching for my birthday coming up really soon, and oooo I can't wait to make my first pillow. I think I can do it! Thank you for the post. I will have to follow it word..for...word :)
Hugs,
Rose
Posted by Rose@Classic Charm | February 2, 2008 1:08 PM
Posted on February 2, 2008 13:08
Glad you are feeling better, awesome tutorial, very clear. I know how long it can take, very generous of you to share it-thanks.
Posted by Jodie | February 2, 2008 2:06 PM
Posted on February 2, 2008 14:06
Well, for heaven's sake! You have made it so clear that even I can finally make a pillow cover. Thank you so much!!!!! Glad you are feeling well.
Posted by Miss Jean | February 2, 2008 2:23 PM
Posted on February 2, 2008 14:23
Pretty pillow and nice tutorial!
I just love too many fabrics to be restricted to only one!
I think I have several different covers for every pillow in my house. LOL
Kimberly :)
Posted by Niesz Vintage Home | February 2, 2008 5:06 PM
Posted on February 2, 2008 17:06
What a wonderfully detailed tutorial! Thank you for all the hard work.
~Elaine~
Posted by Elaine | February 2, 2008 6:00 PM
Posted on February 2, 2008 18:00
Thank you so much for the tutorial. I am glad you ar feeling better. I've said it before and I'll say it again...love your blog. Your style is so pretty and practical.
Posted by Jill | February 2, 2008 6:34 PM
Posted on February 2, 2008 18:34
Angela-So glad to see you are up and about! I love the tutorial--I know I'll keep coming back to read it--your ideas are super! Thanks!
:0)
Tara
Posted by Anonymous | February 3, 2008 7:36 AM
Posted on February 3, 2008 07:36
What a wonderful tutorial ,thank you!
The idea of using a glass to round the corners is a great one indeed. I am sewing slipcovers for my dining room chairs and I have had some problems so this tip is quite timely. :-)
Hopefully if I can the chairs to turn out okay I will tackle the living room furniture.I (impulsively) bought 20 meters of white fabric the other day. I wish I had read your post about the arbor before going shopping!
:-) Barbara
Posted by Barbara Hache | February 3, 2008 10:33 AM
Posted on February 3, 2008 10:33
what a great tutorial.......you make me think that even I can do this.
Posted by kim in Camas - ScrapToMyLu | February 3, 2008 10:42 AM
Posted on February 3, 2008 10:42
Glad to know that you're feeling better. I love making pillow covers as well. In fact, you've inspired me to make some more! A good Sunday afternoon project while the rest of the world watches the Superbowl (in which I have NO interest.)
Lorrie
Posted by Lorrie | February 3, 2008 1:05 PM
Posted on February 3, 2008 13:05
I had to laugh when I read the beginning of your post. My hubby calls me "fickle" as well... in fact, we've had more than our fair share of disagreements about my "fickle-ness"! :)
I'm glad you're feeling better! Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by Erin | February 3, 2008 1:52 PM
Posted on February 3, 2008 13:52
Thanks for the tutoring, but could you just mail the pillow and save me the pain? Heehehee...
Posted by Kim | February 3, 2008 3:40 PM
Posted on February 3, 2008 15:40
Hi Angela. Glad you're feeling better. I've made lots of pillow covers but never rounded the corners like that. I think that is a great idea! Hope you had a good weekend.
Rhondi xo
Posted by rhondi | February 3, 2008 3:47 PM
Posted on February 3, 2008 15:47
Welcome back from your little hiatus. I love this project. Great tutorial too. I love to see step-by-steps.
Posted by Lisa | February 3, 2008 6:53 PM
Posted on February 3, 2008 18:53
Thanks for the tutorial. I have made throw pillows before but with one continuous rectangle of fabric and rigged it shut with a safety pin. This will be much nicer!! Love your blog...
Elise
Posted by Elise | February 3, 2008 7:36 PM
Posted on February 3, 2008 19:36
So glad you are feeling better! We are STILL under the weather over here. Thanks for this post! I am still enjoying the pillow you send me- it's the most comfy that I have! :)
Posted by Kaylyn | February 4, 2008 11:24 AM
Posted on February 4, 2008 11:24
Lovely cushion Angela, I love the fabric!
Excellent tutorial too. I've made many cushion covers that way but I also made them with a zipper hidden in the seam. That way the cushion has two best sides. ;-)
Glad to see that you're feeling much better!
Posted by yolanda elizabet | February 6, 2008 12:39 AM
Posted on February 6, 2008 00:39
Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing! I am going to try and sew one!
This is the first time that I visit your blog, and I think it is wonderful! I will be back daily!
Best wishes from Italy!
Monica
Posted by Monica | February 6, 2008 4:40 AM
Posted on February 6, 2008 04:40
Just found your site...Thanks for these great instructions. I don't really know how to sew but your instructions are easy to follow so I've saved this page for when I get a sewing machine in a couple of weeks! This & curtains for my small apartment will be the first projects I'll take on!
Posted by Patricia | February 6, 2008 8:30 PM
Posted on February 6, 2008 20:30
Angela:
You have completely inspired me to make some pillow covers. I have all the supplies, but I keep putting it off because it all seems much more difficult in my own head, LOL! I may even get brave and make some much needed matelasse euro shams.
Hmmm....now the hard part...which fabric to choose:
Click on the link below to see just SOME of my stash! (click on next to see even more)
My Stash
I hope the link works...I really stink at this stuff!
Posted by Sheila | February 7, 2008 1:14 PM
Posted on February 7, 2008 13:14
Angela you are a blessing, fabulous tutorial even we can (maybe!) attempt! Jenn and Jacqui
Posted by Jenn and Jacqui | February 10, 2008 6:52 PM
Posted on February 10, 2008 18:52
Angela, I have been sitting for two of my grandkids, Zach and Emily, in the snow and sleet while Sam and Sheri are in Mexico. I ran out of things to do and decided to check out our blob. Im enjoying everthing!! The problem is, I have curtains and pillows enough, I'll have to start something else! Looking forward to seeing you all this summer! Aunt Carolyn (your painter!!)
Posted by Carolyn Krause | February 25, 2008 12:24 PM
Posted on February 25, 2008 12:24
Thanks so much for this! I was toying around with the idea of a zipper to close my pillow cover but this is so much better! Thank you for sharing, it is a great tutorial, and I love the pics at every step!
Posted by Leslie | March 9, 2008 7:53 AM
Posted on March 9, 2008 07:53
Thank you so much for this easy pillow cover pattern. I love doing things like this.
Posted by Linda Arcaro | March 17, 2008 5:26 PM
Posted on March 17, 2008 17:26
What a awesome tutorial!!! I now have my sister's sewing machine on a long-term loan. I can't wait to make some pillows using your directions. I'll send you a picture when I get around to making one.
Michele
luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com
Posted by Michele | May 31, 2008 3:42 AM
Posted on May 31, 2008 03:42
Hi Angela! Thanks so much for posting this tutorial. I did a web search for instructions and yours were perfect! I even posted about my new slip covers on my blog...linking to you of course! I'm so impressed with how well you laid each step out and how easy it was to follow. My pillows look beautiful! Thanks again.
-Hayley
Posted by Hayley | July 17, 2008 6:28 PM
Posted on July 17, 2008 18:28
Thanks Angela for a clear tutorial.
Now i really need to know how to sew ric rac
onto a pillow face....say...onto a pocket on
the pillow face...do you tuck the ends under
the attached pocket edges? Seems if i did this
that the 2 corners of the pocket on the bottom
would be too thick for needle to penetrate...
Help...if you can.....kim
Posted by kim janson | August 3, 2008 10:55 AM
Posted on August 3, 2008 10:55
My pillows turned out very nice. Your directions were so easy to follow. Thanks.
Posted by Danielle | August 6, 2008 6:13 AM
Posted on August 6, 2008 06:13
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. This is twice as helpful as the many, many youtube videos I've serached through. Thanks again!
Posted by Leslie Esparza | September 11, 2008 2:56 PM
Posted on September 11, 2008 14:56
thanks for the directions. I have been sewing for most of my life, but have not actually made a pillow cover! I wanted to do a few for gifts.
I'm glad you included the formula for other size pillow forms. I am using 16 inch ones.
Posted by Sandee | September 29, 2008 2:41 PM
Posted on September 29, 2008 14:41
Thank you for this tutorial. I was searching for Euro Shams that I liked the look and the price was right....no luck. I have very limited sewing experience, but do own a sewing machine. I was able to whip out two lovely shams within a couple of hours and they are perfect. Your direction was spot on and the illustrations very helpful. Thank you again,
Susan Thompson
Montgomery, AL
Posted by Susan Thompson | October 5, 2008 8:40 AM
Posted on October 5, 2008 08:40
GREAT tutorial, instructions were very clear, photos very helpful!!! thank you SO MUCH!
Posted by Carolyn | December 11, 2008 7:26 AM
Posted on December 11, 2008 07:26
Thank you so much for the tutorial, exactly what I was looking for and so well done.
Posted by Sandra L. Chavez | December 17, 2008 1:12 PM
Posted on December 17, 2008 13:12
Thank you so much Angela ! I just finished my first cushion following your very clear instructions !!
Posted by flipperdelph | January 3, 2009 6:59 PM
Posted on January 3, 2009 18:59
Hi, I'm sort of new at sewing and I can't find what an overlong stitch is. Can you help?
Posted by Christine | January 24, 2009 10:21 AM
Posted on January 24, 2009 10:21
Your information is really helpful for me. I am making a pillow cover with the little ball fringe and have just finished sewing the fringe around the sides. I never thought to round out the corners before sewing but will on the next pillow. Thank you for the info.
Posted by J. Olsen | January 25, 2009 2:50 PM
Posted on January 25, 2009 14:50
Very easy to follow. Thanks for the clear directions. The pillow turned out great in a very short amount of time.
Thanks.
Posted by patti | February 15, 2009 4:51 PM
Posted on February 15, 2009 16:51
Thanks so much! I used your P.S. tip to make a number of different covers in varried sizes. They all turnd out wonderfully! A nice springy update to the living room.
Posted by Heather | February 17, 2009 9:32 AM
Posted on February 17, 2009 09:32
Great, thank you for the other sizes at the end of the tutorial...can't wait to start! =)
Posted by STACEY | February 23, 2009 8:55 AM
Posted on February 23, 2009 08:55
As a beginner at sewing, what great instructions! My pillow turned out beautifully and this was only my second time at the sewing machine. Thanks!
Posted by Ann | April 17, 2009 7:45 AM
Posted on April 17, 2009 07:45
Wow, thanks. You made it so understandable. I usually have a hard time understanding patterns, but after reading yours, I GET IT!
thanks again. Your pillow cover tutorial is lovely, as is your pillow.
Kimmie
mama to 7
one homemade and 6 adopted
Posted by Kimmie | May 16, 2009 6:58 PM
Posted on May 16, 2009 18:58
Hello Angela,
Thank you for the lovely photographs and step by step pictures! I am ready to jump in and try this out! I am a stay at home mom of three and I LOVE to craft, but I never follow instructions. I decided to slow down, get some ideas, and make these really look nice. I LOVE the rounded corner edge idea!! And its really handy to know I can use a zipper foot for tough edging, I hadn't thought of that either. See, and I thought I could easily figure this out...it pays to learn from others! Thank you! Also I now don't need to experiment w/ how much to add for the seams, or just eye ball it, thanks for that! Maybe I will post on my blog once I finish! Emily
Posted by emily | May 22, 2009 6:25 AM
Posted on May 22, 2009 06:25
thank you so much for these great instructions! i love the cover that i was able to make for my son's room, and so quickly too!
Posted by beth | May 23, 2009 12:57 PM
Posted on May 23, 2009 12:57
This was a wonderful intructional on making a pillow/cover. It's easy and best of all, the covers are washable (on gentle ro delicate cycle of course!) so pet hair and other little accidents are not a problem! Thank you!
Posted by Ashley | June 3, 2009 1:41 PM
Posted on June 3, 2009 13:41
Awesome instructions. I love how simple it looks. I can't wait to try it.
Thanks
Posted by Kenia | June 5, 2009 8:43 AM
Posted on June 5, 2009 08:43
You must be a real nice person Angela. What a darling thing to do. I am going to start on this after I make some brownies :-). Want some? I am so happy with my new sewing machine! I want to make all kinds of things GW. Hug, Ev
Posted by Evie | June 7, 2009 6:20 PM
Posted on June 7, 2009 18:20
Thanks for the post, I used it and my pillows came out wonderful. You can see them here:
http://sippycupsandfingerprints.blogspot.com/2009/07/sew-easy-throw-pillows.html
Posted by Miranda | July 4, 2009 8:54 PM
Posted on July 4, 2009 20:54
I decided to Google how to make a pillow cover instead of using a pattern. Your instructions were very clear, very easy, and the pillows are beautiful. Thank you so much. (I love your name)
Posted by Angela | July 29, 2009 9:20 PM
Posted on July 29, 2009 21:20
Thank you so much. We got a couch and love seat off Craigslist and I needed to recover the pillows. Your tutorial was great and I have finished the pillows for the love seat and posted pictures on my blog.
Posted by Robin | August 25, 2009 10:22 AM
Posted on August 25, 2009 10:22
thanks for the instructions! I want to decorate my new room with some original pillows, but didn't know how to do it.
Posted by Alberto | August 25, 2009 12:08 PM
Posted on August 25, 2009 12:08
I thoroughly enjoyed reading these beautifully written instructions. The photo illustrations are wonderful. Thank you for this fabulous lesson. I can't wait to start designing!
Posted by Kathleen | August 30, 2009 5:44 PM
Posted on August 30, 2009 17:44
Can't wait to try this. I'm fickle about pillows and colors too. I'm gonna try to use some of my fabrics to do this for myself. Thanks for taking the time to post the steps.
DeniseMarie-Bloomin
Posted by Anonymous | August 31, 2009 8:33 AM
Posted on August 31, 2009 08:33
This is the perfect tutorial ... just what I needed! I'm just curious, will the rounded corners give you a rounded edge to your pillow? They don't look rounded, but I want to make sure they are squared correctly, so I'm thinking I may need to skip this step? Thanks!
Posted by Jessica | September 3, 2009 9:56 AM
Posted on September 3, 2009 09:56
These are great instructions!!!! I just finished making my first cover and it looks great!!
Posted by FeFe | September 5, 2009 6:09 PM
Posted on September 5, 2009 18:09
Thanks so much for this tutorial! It was exactly what I was looking for!
Martha
Posted by Martha | September 7, 2009 6:37 AM
Posted on September 7, 2009 06:37
This is exactly what I was looking for- thank you so much!
Posted by featherstitcher | September 7, 2009 11:00 AM
Posted on September 7, 2009 11:00
Thanks. You help me a lot. I'm waiting for your another nice ideas.
Posted by tahmin | September 11, 2009 8:13 AM
Posted on September 11, 2009 08:13
I agree! in such a lovely manner you have taught, thank you, I'm ready to play with all the pillows in our home...
Posted by Anonymous | September 18, 2009 6:21 AM
Posted on September 18, 2009 06:21
Pillow covers seem very intimidating to some of us and you have certainly made it seem within reach for someone like me. Thank you for sharing your talents.
Posted by Charlie | September 20, 2009 12:21 PM
Posted on September 20, 2009 12:21
I found your site and instructions via a Google search and put them to good use recycling an old linen tea towel into matching pillows:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/larkstudio/3951553812/
Thanks for the great, easy to follow instructions.
~Dawn
Posted by Dawn | September 24, 2009 1:04 PM
Posted on September 24, 2009 13:04
Thank you for such lovely instructions. I have made pillows but not finished with the opening the rectangles provide.
you have a new fan!
Caroline
Posted by Caroline Risser | September 25, 2009 12:44 PM
Posted on September 25, 2009 12:44
Thank you for these wonderful instructions. I have searched the internet over but this one beats them all!
Posted by Rachel Boyett | October 6, 2009 2:54 PM
Posted on October 6, 2009 14:54
I second all the emotions above -- great, great tutorial. Just finished my first pillow and it came out perfectly! Thank you so much!
Posted by Becky | October 24, 2009 12:01 PM
Posted on October 24, 2009 12:01
Thank you so much for posting this tutorial. I googled "how to sew a pillow cover" and your blog came up. I started this afternoon and am happy to say that I now have a beautiful pillow cover. I can't wait to get started on the other three... and possibly more! Your directions are so EASY to follow. Thank you so much for taking the time to post this. God Bless!!!
Posted by Chrystal R. Jones | October 26, 2009 6:13 PM
Posted on October 26, 2009 18:13
I am sooooo not good at sewing but I can't find pillows to match my curtains, so I bought an extra panel to cover some pillows. Great they'll match, but now I have to sew, ahhhhh! I googled "how to make a pillow cover" and voila your blog showed up! Your steps look so easy to follow so here I go, wish me luck!
Posted by Carrie Stratton | October 27, 2009 8:38 AM
Posted on October 27, 2009 08:38
Oh Gosh! I am so happy that you posted this. I just got my sewing machine back from the repair shop, so now I can fill my bobbins! And I just scored 12 yds x 50 inches (swag from Sears) at the thrift store for $10! I plan to make curtains and maybe a pillow or two. It's beautiful fabric, sort of khaki colored a rayon/poly blend and sort of built in wrinkles. Thanks for the beautiful instructions! I love your finished pillow!
Posted by Marie | October 27, 2009 5:22 PM
Posted on October 27, 2009 17:22
Hi Angela,
I've been trying to use your instructions for a much smaller pillow, only 10" square, but the rectangular pieces seem to be coming out awfully large, so would overlap a lot. Should I make the rectangular pieces narrower for a 10" pillow, rather than using the formula which would have them 8" wide?
Many thanks,
Kerilyn
Posted by Kerilyn Cole | October 28, 2009 5:29 AM
Posted on October 28, 2009 05:29
Thank you for explaining in layman's terms! I get it! I got my built in fireplace seats reupholstered and bought some extra fabric to make pillows for our sofa. Can't wait to see the end result. God bless you. Marie
Posted by Marie | October 29, 2009 8:05 PM
Posted on October 29, 2009 20:05
I thank you so much for this info, is there anyway I can make a throw pillow without a sewing machine? I do not own one, I also can not find the throw pillows that I want, can I do this with velcro? do they make double stick velcro? thank you again so happy I have found your page....
Kindly, ~janice
Posted by janice | November 3, 2009 7:01 AM
Posted on November 3, 2009 07:01
Hi Angela!
I loved your tutorial. I'm a complete newbie to sewing and was looking for a tutorial to help me create a pillow cover for my daughter for Christmas. By using your tutorial, I was able to be successful in my endeavors. I posted about it and linked back to your blog too. It will post on 12/7 at http://gonnawantthis-handmade.blogspot.com
THANKS!
Holly
Posted by Holly | December 6, 2009 11:05 PM
Posted on December 6, 2009 23:05
I have been wanting to make pillow covers..I have pets and need something that can be washed easily and this works. I didn't even know where to begin! Thanks so much.. pictures and description were very clear and easy to follow!
Angela
Posted by Angela Ballard | December 24, 2009 5:33 PM
Posted on December 24, 2009 17:33
thanks the instructions were very helpful making throw pillows a breeze now.
Posted by jane | December 29, 2009 9:27 AM
Posted on December 29, 2009 09:27
Angela: thanks the instructions were very helpful making throw pillows a breeze now. jane
Posted by jane | December 29, 2009 9:30 AM
Posted on December 29, 2009 09:30
Your posted directions and illustrations saved my pillow project. Yours was the first url I went to and I never checked further. Great information and I had my pillow completed within 1 hour. Note I had been working on it since the day before without success.
Thank you!
Posted by Tracey | January 1, 2010 8:57 AM
Posted on January 1, 2010 08:57
Great instructions .. your simplicity is so appreciated.
Posted by Dinah | January 3, 2010 6:29 PM
Posted on January 3, 2010 18:29
Thanks so much for your great directions! I just finished my first pillow cover and your directions made it so easy!
Posted by Natalia | January 9, 2010 6:13 PM
Posted on January 9, 2010 18:13
HI! Thanks or outlining the steps but would still love to find someone who could do this for me if I provide the fabric. I have searched teh web tonight but may be searching the wrong way as I haven't really found places that do customized covers. any tips on who and how to find these folks
Posted by jennifer Cooney | January 14, 2010 6:35 PM
Posted on January 14, 2010 18:35
Thank you for these excellent instructions! I am a seamstress myself, but sew clothing/prom dresses/wedding dresses more than anything else. My daughter asked me to cover pillows for their new baby's room, so this was very helpful! God bless! Colette
Posted by Colette | January 20, 2010 5:45 AM
Posted on January 20, 2010 05:45
Wow! I did it! Thanks to you. I had material from a loved one who recently passed away. Wanted to make decorative pillow covers for family members. Never attempted this before. Used your step by step instructions and I did it! The photo instructions were very helpful. I'm so pleased with my project results!
Posted by Julie | January 20, 2010 11:14 AM
Posted on January 20, 2010 11:14
Thanks for a wonderful, clear tutorial. I'm going to give it a try this weekend!
Posted by Nate @ LaurelStreet | January 22, 2010 9:24 AM
Posted on January 22, 2010 09:24
Thank you so much for these easy-to-use and perfectly illustrated guide!!
Any chance you can do the same for arm-rest covers?? Would reeeeally appreciate it. Thanx!! :-D
Posted by Mari | January 24, 2010 3:16 AM
Posted on January 24, 2010 03:16
Thanks for the great tutorial! Also, thanks for the measurement formula. This is so helpful!!
Posted by Kathy | February 7, 2010 3:27 PM
Posted on February 7, 2010 15:27
Thanks for the beautifully clear tutorial. Made one, three more to go out of thrifted fake fur cheetah! A very different look but still easy to do thanks to you! :)
Gillie
Posted by Gillie | February 26, 2010 12:44 PM
Posted on February 26, 2010 12:44
The action taken to local and national disasters is great but it's a real shame that so many citizens take advantage of the sad situations.
I mean everytime there is an earthquake, a flood, an oil spill - there's always a group of heartless people who rip off tax payers.
This is in response to reading that 4 of Oprah Winfreys "angels" got busted ripping off the system. Shame on them!
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/08/19/crimesider/entry5251471.shtml
Posted by GraisaZoors | March 5, 2010 3:54 PM
Posted on March 5, 2010 15:54
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Posted by watch tv and movies | March 8, 2010 4:30 PM
Posted on March 8, 2010 16:30
Very informative, thank you for taking the time to share this with us.
Posted by Katie | March 8, 2010 11:40 PM
Posted on March 8, 2010 23:40
Greetings...
Discussions on global warming are most often disregarded as too scientific - however, an earthquake shaking an entire country into disaster should not be another disregarded statistic. Hundreds of thousads are dead and homeless
[b]Please offer financial or volunteer assistance to Haiti[/b]
http://www.google.com/relief/chileearthquake/
Posted by Boideppef | March 10, 2010 8:03 PM
Posted on March 10, 2010 20:03
Interesting reading
Posted by watch tv and movies | March 11, 2010 8:02 AM
Posted on March 11, 2010 08:02
great instructions especially the measurements for throw pillow
Posted by sam | March 11, 2010 8:52 AM
Posted on March 11, 2010 08:52