Just wanted to say thank you for this video. I watched it right before I cut my fabric for my 16x16 pillows. They look so much better with no extra seam allowance! Thanks for the tip!❤
Thanks for this video! I've been cutting out my fabric inefficiently but you totally helped me solve that with the mark-then-connect method. Thank you!
I really appreciate how you keep instructions simple and clear. I will go back and check, because I'm wondering if you ever gave a rule of thumb on how big a zipper should be if using for a pillow cover.
Great video. My question is how do I calculate how much material I will need for a 24 x24 pillow cover? I'm making your zipper pillow cover. Thank you.
The yardage you'll need depends on the size of pillow, and how wide your fabric is. I prefer using decorator fabrics that are 54" wide. So, if you're using a solid fabric, you would need at least 3/4 yards. That's if the fabric is cut exactly right at the store. To be safe, I would buy 1 yard of fabric if it is 54" wide. If your fabric is only 45" wide, you'll need at least 1 1/2 yards. You'll need more fabric if the fabric has a print that you want a certain part of on each side of the fabric. This might need to be an upcoming video. Good question, but depends on a lot on your fabric.
Yes, I did leave an opening on the bottom edge. I only sewed the first two inches and the last two inches of that side. The opening was then hand-sewed closed. This video might be helpful to refer to - my how to hand-sew a pillow closed ua-cam.com/video/1PGtaQjFP7E/v-deo.html
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Just wanted to say thank you for this video. I watched it right before I cut my fabric for my 16x16 pillows. They look so much better with no extra seam allowance! Thanks for the tip!❤
You are so welcome!
Thanks for this video! I've been cutting out my fabric inefficiently but you totally helped me solve that with the mark-then-connect method. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
Agree
I really appreciate how you keep instructions simple and clear. I will go back and check, because I'm wondering if you ever gave a rule of thumb on how big a zipper should be if using for a pillow cover.
Here you go - ua-cam.com/video/teoK1ooITsM/v-deo.html. Thanks for watching!
@@JannNewtonSewOften Oh WOW - thank you so much. Your channel is awesome.
Great tutorial - thank you!! ❤
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Good morning! Thanks again for watching! I appreciate it!
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Great video. My question is how do I calculate how much material I will need for a 24 x24 pillow cover? I'm making your zipper pillow cover. Thank you.
The yardage you'll need depends on the size of pillow, and how wide your fabric is. I prefer using decorator fabrics that are 54" wide. So, if you're using a solid fabric, you would need at least 3/4 yards. That's if the fabric is cut exactly right at the store. To be safe, I would buy 1 yard of fabric if it is 54" wide. If your fabric is only 45" wide, you'll need at least 1 1/2 yards. You'll need more fabric if the fabric has a print that you want a certain part of on each side of the fabric. This might need to be an upcoming video. Good question, but depends on a lot on your fabric.
Great instructions as usual! What sewing machine are you using?
Thanks Kathleen! I purchased a new sewing machine in July. It is a Brother PQ1500SL Sewing Machine. Thanks for watching!
You ended with sewing the fabric all around. Did you leave an opening to put the pillow in? And how big before closing it up
Yes, I did leave an opening on the bottom edge. I only sewed the first two inches and the last two inches of that side. The opening was then hand-sewed closed. This video might be helpful to refer to - my how to hand-sew a pillow closed ua-cam.com/video/1PGtaQjFP7E/v-deo.html
Great!!
Thanks for watching!
What is your seam allowance?
1/2”
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Thanks for watching!