Make Your Own Pillow Covers

A yard of fabric a thicker upholstery type fabric is best.

Make your own pillow covers.

Follow these steps to machine sew your own throw pillow cover like a pro. Chenyun design customize personalized pillowcase design your own photo two sides printed love photo wedding keep throw pillow covers gift peach skin 59in x 20in pillowcase 49 68 49. Change your pillow covers often. Especially for the different seasons and holidays.

Tired of dealing with zips completely. Knowing how to make removable throw pillow covers lets you customize your home throughout the year. Cut your fabric to the above dimensions. Design your own personalized pillow case for your household.

Or store them in a linen closet. Customized pillow cases make perfect gifts. Add 2 inches to the sides. They make a great addition to you and your child s bedroom.

1 yard of fabric was enough for me to make 2 pillow covers for standard 16 square pillows a sewing machine and standard sewing supplies thread scissors etc pillows you want to cover. These super easy diy throw pillow covers are one of the few things i actually can make with a sewing machine. So if your insert is 16 inches square you ll cut a piece of fabric that is 16 inches on all 4 sides. Cut 2 pieces for the back side be sure that your fabric is going in the same direction as the front unless you don t want it to.

Try zipperless sewn shut so every side of your pillow will be the right side. Can t find the perfect pillow then create your own. Choose from multiple sizes and fabrics to suit your every need. Cut your pillow fabric squares in a straight line using a rotary cutter or fabric scissors.

Create stylish and snazzy pillow cases to cover your pillows with. I love that i can grab a pricy piece of material and bring it into my home on a budget. This will be the dimensions of the fabric for the pillow cover. It probably never crossed your mind but a personalized pillow case makes a perfect wacky gift for any occasion.

Measure the dimensions of your pillow insert then add 5 8 on all the sides to create an allowance. They are fully customizable on front and back so that they are sure to match with the décor of any room. Multiply the width of pillow times 2 and then add 7 inches. Cut the front side of your pillow cover the size of your pillow insert.

You only need a couple things to make your own envelope pillow covers. Add images and text to make it truly personal or add your own photo to add a bit of a twist to the gift. If you can sew a straight line like me then you can make your own pillows. Choose from polyester or cotton both have a hidden zipper enclosure.

You can keep a box in a closet or under your bed full of removable throw pillow covers that you ve made.