How to Make an Envelope Pillow Cover
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2010
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In this sewing tutorial I show you how to make a super easy envelope pillow cover. This is a great beginner project that any child or adult can make. If you have old throw pillows on your couch and want to revamp your home decor these would be great to make and you can whip up a bunch in no time!
In this tutorial I also walk you through the technique I use to make sure my pillows fit perfectly inside the cover and there is sagging. I show you what measurements you should use for cutting your fabric and how to make the fabric overlap on the back of your completed pillow cover.
This is a beginner sewing tutorial and does not require any additional notions like buttons, zipper, clasps, etc. All you need is the fabric you want to use and matching thread!
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Best video for this project. No screechy voice, straight to the point & no idiotic background music. Tysm!
At Last, someone who make videos that are uncomplicated, and easy to follow, thank you.
Wow, easy peasy! Thank you! I agree with Helen Leigh: Straight to the point. Nice voice to listen to. With no unnecessary chit chat. That is SO refreshing!
You are a good teacher! You deserve nothing but positive comments. I've been an elementary school teacher for 15+ years. I know what I'm talking about. A lot of tutorial's...although they mean well...they leave out very important details and don't explain things very thoroughly, but you do. Thank you for being so great and keep it up girl.
In my opinion you have the BEST sewing tutorials because they are easy to follow and leave no stone unturned. Keep up the spectacular work!♥️
Thanks so much! Glad they help!
Made a pillowcase from my husband's father's old clothes (He passed away from cancer almost 2 years ago.) in just a few hours. I REALLY took my time as I had only one shot with the material! One side was made from his iconic plaid shirt, the other...blue jeans with a pocket! It was a bit challenging, but that is because of the choice of the blue jeans and using the pocket where I did. Otherwise, this would have been a breeze. Thank you so much for posting this. The pillow will be the most perfect gift for my husband's brother on his 50th birthday in just a few weeks! :)
What a GREAT IDEA you had in using your deceased father-in-law’s plaid shirt and partial jeans with a pocket for your envelope pillow cover!!! I still have some of those same things my deceased husband wore but I couldn’t bring myself to discard. Your FANTASTIC IDEA has inspired me to make some pillow covers or even a small quilt to lay over the foot of my bed as an added decoration! So much better than discarding‼️ Thank you!!!!!
Hi Crafty Gemini! I was actually searching for a knitting tutorial for a pillow cover and clicked when I saw your name. My grandmother used your videos to bake bread. She died a couple of months ago from cancer and I miss her dearly. She loved your videos. I can see why. I'm learning to knit, sew and bake because she was good at those things and even though she is gone I want her to be proud. Thank you for your wonderful tutorials and for being a part of these memories.
Great tutorial! This is exactly what I was looking for and in less than an hour, I have a new pillow cover. I'm a pretty novice sewer, so this was perfect. Thank you for such clear instructions, great video, and a straightforward approach.
Exactly what I would say!! Excellent tutorial.
Thank you for your great tutorial! I am a complete beginner with using a sewing machine. I've just created your cover and added a crocheted granny square to the front of it too :) you made the tutorial really easy to follow and explained everything so even a complete beginner like myself would understand!
Thank you for this tutorial. I'm not crafty nor have any advanced knowledge and you explain it very simple.
Thank you so much! I'm over 50 and can't sew, but with your help, I'm learning! :)
At 61 years old I still have so much more to learn when it comes to sewing. Thank you for your easy to follow, sewing videos. I have enjoyed everyone I've used.
Straight to the point. Nice voice to listen to. With no unneccessary chit chat.
Right? It's the perfect balance between "It would be nice if this had some narration" and "Dear lord get to the POINT already!!" Plus she doesn't speed talk her way through it, and enunciates clearly so it's easy to understand what she's saying.
Wow. That was the easiest video ever. Thanks for that.
If you make the back 13 x 17, then cut it in half, you have two inches overlap on each side. After seam allowance and hemming, you have less than an inch overlap. It has to be at least 13x20 or 13x21 in order to get a 3" or 4" overlap. Thanks for the posting the video. I would have loved to have had this kind of stuff when I learned to sew years ago. It would have saved me so much trial and error. I love You Tube Videos! So nice of people like you to share!
You got it! If the pillow is especially puffy add a little more but if you use a 1/4" seam allowance you should be good to go. Happy sewing!
What excellent teaching, great project--you're a natural teacher!! I'm going to see if my nearly 8-year-old grandson might like to try one. He likes to sew and does a pretty good job!
Judy Greenough
I really like all your videos they are very clear to follow and understand with good clear filming ... thank you for sharing them with us all ..... oh and keep them comming great just great
I must say that your tutorial is very effective, You go thru the steps quickly with no boring or cutsie comments, and at the beginning you get straight to the point. Thank you!
i've been reading tutorials and watching videos all night. none of them made as much sense as yours! this is definitely the best and the clearest. i'm going to buy fabric tomorrow! thank you so much!
Your tips are so many but I can't get enough... You are so awesome! I love sewing and cooking, so you have my attention from the beginning to the end of every video posted. You Rock!!
Thanks kevin morris! Glad you're enjoying my videos. :)
you just said it all xd
Do a search for my :"Sewing Lessons: Getting Started" and "Cutting Basics" videos for all the info for beginners. Thanks.
Your presentation was spot on. Informative,quick,not a lot of dialog,and you showed the finish product,very nicely done thank you.I will be watching you again. Thank you soooo much !!
EXCELLENT TUTORIAL!!! Perfectly and easily explained and clear! I can't wait to start! Thank you!!!
God bless your videos. :-)
Bought a sewing just before xmas with the intent of making cushion covers to sell on eBay and maybe my own website. Never used a sewing machine, had to watch a video to learn how to set one up then searching for a video to learn how to make a simple cushion cover, until I found yours, which has 100% helped me, It's so easy and simple to follow. I can't wait to get started!
This could not be MORE PERFECT! Just what I needed to do a case for my Great Daughter!!! Thank You!!!!!!!!!
You do a great job of explaining things clearly and not intimidating a sewing noob! Thanks, I can now make the pillow cover from an embroidered piece I did last summer.
Your step by step instructions were perfect. Tonight I was able to make two envelope pillow covers with no problems. Thank you.
I'm just learning how to sew - she explains everything so clearly and makes it look easy enough for a beginner like me to tackle.
So easy. Thank you. I love simple ways to avoid buying zippers.
How can anyone NOT like this tutorial! Great explanation and lovely to listen to
Thank you! I needed something really *really* simple to do on my new "to me" 1898 Singer 127 treadle machine. I made a cover for my husbands old, beat up favorite pillow he won't let me throw away. Now it looks half way decent again.
I have watched several of your videos and enjoyed them very much.
You did an excellent job demonstrating how to make an envelope pillow cover. You had a clear, easily understood voice and spoke clearly, loudly, and an excellent speaking pace - not too fast. Your video of the steps as you sewed was real time as you did it, which was wonderful and made it easy to follow. (When people record a fast forward video of their steps and their work, it is never helpful; thank you for not doing that.). You did excellent at explaining each step as you went. Your directions were specific, short, and easy to understand and to do. Thank you SO much! I successfully made an envelope pillow cover by following your directions. Thank you! Well done CraftyGemini! Well done.
I absolutely adore how clear you are with your directions. I am not a sewing beginner but I can get easily lost with some directions others have given. You do a fabulous job of getting straight to the point without talking down to people. Thank you so much for doing these tutorials!!
thank you ...I was looking for a video tutorial on zipless covers and yours was the first hit! I learn best by watching rather than reading a pattern. Very clear instructions and film. Fiona
not only you did a great job but you gave thanks to everyone who said you did a great job and i like that
I keep coming back and reviewing this tutorial every time I make a pillow cover. Comes out perfect every time.
Thank you! This is exactly what I was looking for. Your directions are clear and concise.
I am still making these pillow covers! I can change my sofa pillow covers by season, holiday or whatever I want whenever! Love this!!
Yay! You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for making this SO easy. I have some experience at sewing but have not done any sewing in YEARS...this is a nice little refresher. Now off to find some fabric! Thanks again!
best tutorial for envelope cushion cover. The simpler, the better. You are best teacher.
you are the clearest instructor on pillow covers Ive found on youtube thx
These directions were fantastic. Just put the finishing touches on my wedding ring display pillow. Can't wait to sew other projects with you. Thanks a MILLION!!
You have the best video for this simple project. Your instructions are clear, concise, and easy to follow. Thanks.
Randomly found your video and I’m so thankful I did! My daughter wanted to make a pillowcase out of a cross stitch piece she completed. She’s 17 and this video was super-easy to follow and she had great success!
Great to hear! Thanks for stopping by! :o)
I really appreciated having such an easy straightforward tutorial. Watched it once and a bit and got my cushion cover sewn beautifully.. thank you so much ❤
This is such a great , easy to follow video. I would love for you to make a tutorial video on adding piping to an envelope pillow cover. There are other videos on it, but I think you are the best at explaining and showing things. Thanks!
I just love you! I use this concept to make fun fabric covers for small ice packs for an early learning school for adorable special needs kids. You're the best!
Great video, much easier to follow than still pictures. Just made a cover for a huge floor cushion for my husband's anniversary gift - thank you!
Wow. Someone asked me if I could make covers for her pillows. This was so fast and easy. I guess I’ll tell her yes. Thank you for this video.
No problem. Hope you get one soon.. sewing is so much fun!
She doesn't leave you guessing about steps or measurements and gives you all the information from start to finish.
Love you, Vanessa. Your tutorials are definitely the best. Your instructions are very clear, you list everything that you will need to complete the project. Thanks so much. I can sew but I still find your videos to be better than some "professionals".
i did make the pillow cover (two years ago). thank you for your wonderful tutorial. just checked out your sewing machine cover tutorial. another great one and easy to follow
I have already watched 7 videos on this and you are the best. Very clearly & easily explained . Thank you so much.
Great tutorial. Looked at 3 before this, and they were either boring voices or too complicated. This was spot on. Made my first cover today. Very pleased with it. Thank you. 👍
Vanessa, you never cease to amaze me and educate me. No matter what I need or want to make/sew, you’re always there with the greatest tutorials. Thank you for sharing your God-given talent.
Just made 3 pillow covers in about a couple of hours. 2 14x14 and 1 18x 25. They look nice. Thanks for the great directions.
Great to hear it! Thanks for stopping by. :o)
Hooray! I just made one using upholstery fabric, using your video! Thank you so much, Vanessa! Hope you all are well!
Thanks SOOOO much for this video. Until this day, I have never sewed in my life, but I had bought this very cute fabric and I wanted to make some pillows out of it. Your video was awesome! I made 4 pillow covers tonight, and they all fit perfectly. I made it out of one piece of fabric, and folded it over, so I did it a bit differently. Your video made me sew like a pro. Thanks!
I found your channel by one of those happy accidents that occurs when you push a button on one blog, it takes you to another button choice, then another, etc. I've watched a few of your videos and have to say you are a great teacher!!! Your instructions are easy to follow. I'm a seasoned seamstress, but have some new projects to try. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Thanks so much! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I have a ton of other videos so I hope you find some more you like. :o)
the best tutorial on UA-cam!!!!!!! plz don't ever take this video down, it was so we'll explained and so easy to follow along. My pillow covers came out awesome !!!!! Thank you :-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-)
really helpful and "understandable" for novice sewers like myself. Thank you!
After watching your tutorial I thought I would give this a try. I don't sew and this is definitely a great beginner project. Your step by step instructions made it easy to follow and understand. My pillow cover turned out great and has received lots of compliments! Thank you for making this video!
Seven years later and this video tutorial is still working just made a pillow and added a wooden button to the front. this tutorial was very easy to understand thank you. 😃
Really good clear tuturial with no flipping and flapping.
thank you so much! instructions were very well explained no need for me to pause and go back to hear anything again!
I love your tutorials. I like the fact that you get right to the project and no unnecessary chit chat! Thank you.
No problem. Glad to help. Have fun!
Oh, I don't see how anyone could dislikes this tutorial its pretty awesome and now I can sew my very own pillow cases- THANK U SO MUCH!!!!
Fabulous video. I just watched this and finished off 4 cushions for the Christmas season. This is my first attempt at any stitching on a sewing machine. Felt a bit confident and also stirched the satin pillow case I've been hoping to finish.
Thanks for a simple video tutorial.
I search and search for easy instructions and I always find them with crafty Gemini.. I'm soo novice but it's explained so I can understand easily. I'm a slow learner and started sewing at 30!
Still watching the pillow video 😊😍. Been a while since I sewed a pillow cover so I needed a refresher 😁
Easiest pattern ever! My kid is getting into sewing in a Fashion and Design class at school, which means I am as well. Haven't sewn since Home Ec a loooong time ago. This will be a great project to practice on. Thanks so much!
this has been the easiest tutorial to follow from all the other ones. thank you!
Just sewed pillow covers following this tutorial. Turned out great! Thank you!
Very clear instructions. My favorite pillow cover that allows removal for cleaning. Good voice, too!
Thanks for doing this video, most of the other videos I looked at where to complicated and this one was so easy and simple I'm not so scared any more to put new covers on my couch throw pillows. Thank you so much.
You are AMAZING! You show exactly how to do it. It's like having a one on one with a teacher. I just stumbled on this site today. I guess it's true, when the student is ready the teacher will appear. I can't wait to see the other things you've done.
Just used your pillow "recipe" and the two pillow covers I used turned out great! I found that erring on the small side, rather than too large, worked better. I also didn't have enough material for a 2-inch overlap, so what I did was overlap only about 1 inch, and then but a button hole in and put a decorative button on the back to hold the material closed. It looks cute as the front now, too :). Thanks again!!!
My dog ate most of a favorite tee shirt but fortunately left the pretty sparkly front. I bought fabric to go with the front and made a pillow. Your video was the easiest to follow. Thank you.
This was such a big help! I have made quite a few pillow covers for projects but they have never been neat and they always usually go wrong somewhere. I wrote down the steps for this and I have a pillow cover that is neat at all of the corners and is usable, thanks so much!
i LOVE how easy your tutorial was to follow along with .. I made 2 of these , back to back .. thanks for explaining things so well!
Have viewd many tutorials for a basic cushion cover and this was so clear, simple and easy to follow for a complete beginner like me. Wish me luck. Thank you. 🤗
very nice and perfect explanation!! no extra unwanted talks. very informative. Thanks.
I've been needing to make several of these but I've put it off because I had no instructions. Well no longer!! I'm making 4 of these tomorrow morning!! Thank you so much for your uber easy instructions!!
Hello, I just had to thank you so much for this tutorial. Being a guy who is VERY new to sewing, I was nervous to even try an envelope pillow cover. You took away the fears. :) I truly appreciate your explaining this while not "talking down" to us beginners. :) Thanks much!
You are a great instructor! Love your tutorials. Just made a Raiders pillowcase for my hubby. Now for a pillow cover.
Excellent video. As a guy I was thinking this task would be daunting but I am ready to construct my first envelope pillow. Thanks
I made a perfect and beautiful pillow cover today using this video!! Thanks so much!!
Your videos are so easy to follow step by step. When ever I need help with some sewing tips I always go to your videos. Thank you!
I did the front of my pillow a little different. I printed out 4 photos (iron on) and sewed fabric around to make the 13x13 size I needed. : )
@tedology No problem!! Glad you enjoyed it and are considering trying your hand at it. It's not as hard as people think it is! GO FOR IT! Let me know how they turn out.
Thank you for this clear and simple tutorial without a lengthy preamble! Can't wait to try this.
Thank you very much for such a brilliant tutorial, I made a lovely cushion cover to match my bunting which I will sell at local craft fairs and Christmas fairs if we ever get out of lock down. Many thanks again Crafty Gemini!
Thank you! Your instructions are so much clearer than the other youtube videos I just watched!