Envelope Back Pillow Covers

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Mid-Weight Woven to Heavy Home Decor Fabric
• About varies based on number of& size of pillows made
• 1 yd is enough for two 18" pillow covers
• Sewing Machine
• Matching Thread
• Fabric Scissors
• Ruler
• Basic Sewing Supplies

DIRECTIONS:

• W = Width of pillow insert
• H = Height of pillow insert


• Determine the size of pillow insert the cover is being made for.
• The finished cover should be at least 1" smaller than the insert so that the insert fills out the cover.
• The following dimensions will result in a cover 1" smaller than the insert.
• For feather pillow forms, a 2" difference may be desirable, in which case, reduce each measurement by an additional 1".

1. Cutting Directions:

• Front Panel: Cut 1 rectangle/square W"x H".
• Back Panels: Cut 2 rectangles (W minus 1/3)"x H".



2. Sew the Back Panel:

• Finish one H" length side on each rectangle by folding the edge toward the wrong side of the fabric once by 1/2" and pressing.
• Fold again by 1/2" and press.
• Stitch close to the edge to secure the folds, hemming the edge.
• Lay the two back panels right sides up on the work surface.
• Overlap the hemmed edges until the two panels together measure the same size as the front panel.
• Pin the edges where the two panels overlap.
• Sew close to the edge (1/4") to secure the overlap.



3. Sew the Pillow Cover:

• Lay the back panel right side down on the front panel so that the right sides are together and all sides line up.
• Pin around all sides.
• Sew around all four sides using 1/2" seam allowance.
• For better looking corners, turn the corner with a small curve, rather than a sharp pivot.
• Trim seam allowances back to 1/4".
• To help covers hold up better in the wash, finish the raw edges of the seam allowance with a zig zag stitch or serger.
• Turn pillow cover right side out through the overlapped panels on the back.
• Insert the pillow insert into the pillow cover.