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Materials
Fabric according to the size of your
pillow/cushion insert - see
measuring instructions on the
following two pages
Before cutting make sure your fabrics are washed pressed nice and flat
Please read through all of the instructions before starting your project
Notes
Tools
Pencil/fabric pen/chalk
Standard sewing scissors
Pins
Sewing thread
Sewing machine
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Envelope Cushion
An envelope cushion or pillow cover is a simple sewing
project. Perfect for when you are short of time, or are new to
sewing. All you need is four straight lines of stitching and best
of all there is no zipper to insert
Take the measurements of your pillow/cushion insert:
Measurements for a Housewife Pillow Case:
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The fabric requirement calculations below use the measurements of a pillow
insert that measures 18”x18”
The fabric requirement calculation is as follows:
(A x 2) + 6" by B + 1/2"
Using the above example the measurements are:
(18x2)+6" = 42" by 18 1/2"
Measurements for an Oxford Pillow Case:
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These calculations will result in a pillow case/cushion cover with a 2” border all the
way around the cover
Take the measurements of your pillow/cushion insert:
The fabric requirement calculation is as follows:
(A x 2) + 14" by B + 4 1/2"
Using the above example the measurements are:
(18 x 2)+14" = 42" by 22 1/2"
The fabric requirement calculations below use the measurements of a pillow
insert that measures 18”x18”
Sewing the Cover:
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At one of the short ends, turn under a 1/2” hem and then turn it over on itself
again. Repeat this with the other short end
From the right side of the fabric top stitch the hem in place about 3/4" from the
folded edge. Press over your line of stitching.
Follow these instructions for both styles of cover. There is one additional step at the
end for an Oxford style cover
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Lay the fabric with the right side facing upwards. Fold over one side of the fabric
so that the edge of the hem is half way across the finished width of the pillow.
Using the example pillow the measurements are as follows:
Plain cover = 9”
Oxford cover = 11”
Fold over one side of the cover half the
finished width of your pillow
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Next overlap the other side of the fabric. Ensure that the width of your pillow case
cover matches your pillow insert measurement
Fold over the other side of the cover so
that the finished width is achieved
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Finally give the pillow case a press, before turning through to the right side and
pressing again
Next sew along the raw edges of the pillow case 1/4" from the edge
If you are making an Oxford cover follow the next step....
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Envelope Cushion
If you are sewing an Oxford style pillow case, first of all ensure that you have
followed the measurement guidelines for an Oxford pillow or you will not have
enough fabric to work with
Next top stitch a line of sewing along your marked line
Additional Step for Oxford Pillow Case/Cushion Cover:
Using a fabric marker pen or chalk, on the right side of the fabric mark a
rectangle (or square) 2” in from each finished edge
Finally give the cushion a press and you are done!
This pattern is for personal use only & should not be re-distributed or reproduced in
any form.
Thank you for downloading this simple pillow case tutorial. I hope you enjoy making
many a cushion and pillow.
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