How to Make an Envelope Pillow
Image credit: Jann Newton on Youtube
Pillows are one of the most underrated luxuries. When in fact, pillows are like a hug after a long, tiring day. This is why we should care for them and dress them in our own style. Personalize your pillowcases with this super easy to make envelope pillowcase that doesn’t require sewing in a zipper! Let’s all thank Jann Newton on YouTube for sharing this budget-friendly DIY project with us.
Materials:
- Fabric
- Pins
- Small scissors
- Large scissors
- Tape measure
- Ruler or any measuring tool
- Fabric marker
- A thread that matches the fabric
- Sewing machine
- Pillow form
Directions:
Prepare all the needed materials.
Measure the pillow form from one side of the seam to the other side to get the exact measurements for the pillowcase. Multiply the measurement by two and add in a 5-inch allowance for the width measurement. For the length measurement, it is the pillow form measurement.
Sew along the long edge of the fabric with a zigzag stitch. This will keep the fabric from fraying. Fold and press a double half-inch hem on the two short sides of the fabric. Pin the folds in place and topstitch in place. Repeat the process with the other side of the fabric.
Next, lay your fabric right side up and mark the center of the long end of the fabric. Then, fold one side over while overlapping 1 ½ inch. Fold the other end over the same. Pin the top and bottom ends of the fabric in place and sew. Make sure to leave a ½ inch seam allowance.
Turn the pillowcase right side out and neatly poke the corners out.
Fold your pillow, hold both center edges of the pillow form, and insert it into the pillow cover. Make sure to push out the corner edges of your pillow through the pillow covers.
