How much fabric do I need to cover a throw pillow?
How much fabric do I need to cover a throw pillow?
Allow for a 1/2-inch seam allowance around the entire pillow. A 14-inch square pillow will need two 15-inch square pieces of fabric to cover it. The correct amount of material for this size pillow would be 1/2 yard of material. You will receive 1/2 yard in length and whatever the width of the bolt.
How much fabric do I need to cover a 18×18 pillow?
Sizing Up Fabric Needs for Pillow Covers
| Dimensions (Length by Width) | Amount of Fabric Needed for 1 Pillow Cover (Using 54-inch Wide Fabric with No Pattern Matching) |
|---|---|
| 14 x 14 inches | 1/2 yard |
| 16 x 16 inches | 1/2 yard |
| 18 x 18 inches | 5/8 yard |
| 20 x 20 inches | 3/4 yard |
How do you make an 18 inch envelope pillow cover?
To make an envelope pillow cover for an 18×18 pillow form:
- Wash and dry your fabric (if it’s a natural fibre fabric) so it doesn’t shrink later on.
- You’ll need to cut two pieces of fabric, cut piece A 18×18 inches.
- Cut piece B 18×26 inches.
- Then cut piece B in half.
- Hem one side of each B piece (the longest side).
What size fabric do I need for a 16 inch pillow?
In This Article
| Dimensions (Length by Width) | Amount of Fabric Needed for 1 Pillow Cover (Using 54-inch Wide Fabric with No Pattern Matching) |
|---|---|
| 14 x 14 inches | 1/2 yard |
| 16 x 16 inches | 1/2 yard |
| 18 x 18 inches | 5/8 yard |
| 20 x 20 inches | 3/4 yard |
How do you make an envelope pillow cover with one piece of fabric?
Instructions
- Wash the fabric.
- Cut the fabric to pillow size.
- Create a double-fold hem on smaller ends of cut fabric.
- Overlap the fabric to give you the size of the pillow form, pin, and sew a 1/2″ seam.
- Trim corners then turn fabric right side out. Then insert the pillow form into the pillow cover and enjoy!
How do you make a throw pillow cover?
How to Sew Throw Pillow Covers. Stitch around the square using a ½” seam allowance. Clip the corners and turn the cover right side out. Using an erasable marker, draw a 19″ square in the center of the pillow cover. Carefully pin the back of the cover closed, and stitch on the line. (It is always better to make the pillow cover a little smaller…
How to make a throw pillow?
Cut Fabric
What are the measurements of a throw pillow?
The most common throw pillow designs are square and range from 16 inches to 24 inches. In the UK, a throw pillow is more commonly referred to as a scatter cushion.
How do you make an envelope pillow cover?
To make an envelope pillow cover for an 18×18 pillow form: Wash and dry your fabric (if it’s a natural fibre fabric) so it doesn’t shrink later on. You’ll need to cut two pieces of fabric, cut piece A 18×18 inches. Cut piece B 18×26 inches. Then cut piece B in half. Hem one side of each B piece (the longest side).