Choose a pillow front.If you are going to quilt a top you will need to layer it,
top, batting and backing,
(note that the batting and backing are slightly larger than the top)
then stitch as desired.
Here I am doing what is called stitch in the ditch (sewing the same place as the seam).You do not need to quilt a top, you can use just a fabric you like as one piece.
After quilting, square up your sides, which means to trim the excess, into a square.
Here is my top quilted and squared up.
Cut fabric for the back of the slipcover, 2 for each pillow.Cut it to the same width, but the length needs to be about
2/3 of the length of your top,
plus 2".
On both pieces of fabric press a 1" seam under.
Sew that down.
Lay right sides together.
Then lay the other backing down.
Pin and sew with at least a 3/4 inch seam allowance ALL of the way around,you’ll be sewing a complete square.
After sewing, turn slipcover right side out.
Insert a pillow through the flap in the back.
There ya go!
Kathy
writer, video producer, wife and mother at Teaching Good Things
Titus 2:3 says that we are to be
"...teachers of good things...".
We believe that part of these good things are practical skills that we all need in every day life to care for our family and neighbors.
One of our primary responsibilities as parents is equip our children with the skills and tools to one day be productive, well rounded adults. Children need to be exposed to many different areas of work. Not only should they know how to work, but they should want to work.
May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us;
establish the work of our hands for us-
yes, establish the work of our hands.
Psalm 90:17
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Evening Shade Morning Latte says:
This is a GREAT tutorial for a lovely project. These would make great gifts too.
~Warm Cozy Wishes
Judy says:
Love this tutorial…You have a wonderful blog.
Dana says:
Great tutorial! I have a couple of throw pillows that don’t match our “new” comforter. This is a perfect solution!
Blessings–
Dana
Angie says:
Thanks for the tute. I love the quilted look on the pillow. I’ll have to do this for our bedroom. I’m making the quilt for it and should have some leftover material to do this. I was already thinking about making regular pillow cases for it. :0)
Hugs,
Angie
Sharon says:
Hey there. Thanks for these tutorials. I have been wanting to try them but I need to find the time.:) Thanks for sharing these.:) Have an awesome day.:)
Sharon:)
Amy says:
I love these tutorials. My mother never taught me how to do these neat things. I am 34 and crave knowledge like this. THANK YOU so much.
Kathy says:
Thanks ladies…we’re all learning together!
~Kathy
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