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How to Sew a Pillow Cover

Learn how to sew a pillow cover  with simple, clear instructions for a beginner.
Course Sewing
Cuisine American
Keyword DIY pillow cover, sew a pillow cover
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 1
Author Lisa Bass
Cost 5

Equipment

  • Sewing machine

Ingredients

  • 1 23″ x 23″ piece square fabric of your choice
  • 2 16″ x 23″ rectangle pieces of fabric the same as the square piece

Instructions

HEMMING THE RECTANGLE BACK PIECES

  • First, take the 23″ side, of one of the 23″ x 16″ pieces, and press it over 1/2″.
  • Next, press it over another 1/2″ so that the raw edge is hidden inside. Sew in place with a 3/8″ inch seam.
  • Repeat with the other 22 1/2″ x 16″ piece. These will be the back pieces for the pillow cover.

PINNING THE BACKS ON THE PILLOW COVER FABRIC CUT FRONT


  • Next, line up the 23″ x 16″ back fabric piece edges with the 23″ edges of the front square piece, with right sides together.

SEW A SEAM

  • Next, sew down the edge of the hem. I like to take this step slowly. I like to line up the stripes, and then sew a little ways, and then stop to check that they are still lined up, then sew a little more.After both the sides are sewn down, overlap the two sides, and then pin the top and bottom seam, being sure that you catch all the layers.
  • Around the middle there will be three layers overlapping, both back pieces and the front piece.Sew the top and bottom pieces in place with a 3/8″ seam.
  • Finish all the edges with a serger, or a zig zag stitch on you sewing machine.

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Notes

  • To make it easy, try and select a fabric with out a directional fabric.