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DIRECTIONS:(one pillow)
Cut one square 18”X18” for the front of the pillow.
Cut 2 pieces 13”X18” for the back of the pillow.
On the two back pieces, finish one 18” edge by folding the edge 1/2" twice, pressing the fold and top stitching along the fold.
On your worksurface, lay the 18”X18” square front with the right side facing up.
Take one of the back pieces and place it face down on top of the front, so that the right sides of the fabric are touching. The unfinished 18” edge should line up with the side edge of the front piece, and the finished edge should be in the middle of the fabric.
Take the second back piece and place it face down on top of the other back and front, so that unfinished 18” edge lines up with the opposite side edge of the front piece, and the finished edge overlaps the other back piece in the center by several inches.
Pin and sew around all 4 sides using 1/2" seam allowance.
Trim the corners by clipping diagonally across the seam allowance in each corner. Do not cut through any stitching.
Turn the pillow cover right side out through the back flap.
Use a dull, pointed object or point turner to poke out each corner.
Insert an 18” pillow form.
- 5/8yd fabric
- 18" pillow form
- Thread
- Sewing supplies
- Sewing machine
- Iron & ironing board
DIRECTIONS:(one pillow)
Cut one square 18”X18” for the front of the pillow.
Cut 2 pieces 13”X18” for the back of the pillow.
On the two back pieces, finish one 18” edge by folding the edge 1/2" twice, pressing the fold and top stitching along the fold.
On your worksurface, lay the 18”X18” square front with the right side facing up.
Take one of the back pieces and place it face down on top of the front, so that the right sides of the fabric are touching. The unfinished 18” edge should line up with the side edge of the front piece, and the finished edge should be in the middle of the fabric.
Take the second back piece and place it face down on top of the other back and front, so that unfinished 18” edge lines up with the opposite side edge of the front piece, and the finished edge overlaps the other back piece in the center by several inches.
Pin and sew around all 4 sides using 1/2" seam allowance.
Trim the corners by clipping diagonally across the seam allowance in each corner. Do not cut through any stitching.
Turn the pillow cover right side out through the back flap.
Use a dull, pointed object or point turner to poke out each corner.
Insert an 18” pillow form.
Rated 4 out of
5
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Sandy47 from
Clear instructions
I've made several using these easy instructions. Before turning right side out, I zig zag stitch around the edges to prevent fraying of fabric.
Date published: 2021-10-22
Rated 1 out of
5
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DiLynn from
Poor instructions which is usual for Joann’s.
I have made several of these in all sizes using pillow forms. I finish both edges of the back pieces. Why leave an unfinished edge to ravel, stretch or tear???
Date published: 2021-03-31
Rated 1 out of
5
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Bobbie from
Incomprehensible
I make lots of envelope pillow cases for friends. No one would be able to follow or understand these directions. Waste of time. YouTube has excellent directions.
Date published: 2021-01-03
Rated 5 out of
5
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Hubster from
Like
Easy thought instructions were just fine. Just have to read them. Couldn’t be any simpler.
Date published: 2020-10-06
Rated 1 out of
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AzaleaP from
You have to already know ....
I came here to see if there was a more interesting instruction for a pillow w/o zipper, but this is pretty much something that one can figure out w/o any instruction. But if one can't figure it out on their own, then, this instruction is insufficient, as many other's have noted.
Date published: 2020-10-03
Rated 2 out of
5
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FLchick from
If You Don’t Own A Sewing Machine
I think you could fuse the pieces or even use hoy glue for this project. The brief directions, imo, not be enough for someone who has never sewn.
Date published: 2020-08-23
Rated 3 out of
5
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julie88 from
Needs better instructions
I agree that it needs better instructions. I had no problem because I've made similar items so I understood them.
Date published: 2020-08-16
Rated 1 out of
5
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Bobby from
Pillow
Terrible directions......a new sewer could never figure it out
Date published: 2020-07-14