Quilted Pillow Slipcover
May 27, 2009
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!
Topics: Homemaking, Make It, Give It or Sell It!, Sewing | 8 Comments »
Comments (8)
This is a GREAT tutorial for a lovely project. These would make great gifts too.
~Warm Cozy Wishes
Love this tutorial…You have a wonderful blog.
Great tutorial! I have a couple of throw pillows that don’t match our “new” comforter. This is a perfect solution!
Blessings–
Dana
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
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:)
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.
Thanks ladies…we’re all learning together!
~Kathy
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