How to Make a Pillow Cover for a Square Pillow
A decorative pillow adds a personal touch to any room. You can design throw pillows to match the fabrics of your curtains or furniture. Use any cloth, from elegant silk to basic muslin. Often two coordinating fabric colors work best. The easiest pillows to sew are squares. All that is required are a square pillow form or an old square pillow that needs a makeover, rudimentary sewing knowledge, material, and a creative mind. Making a pillow cover for a square pillow is a budget-friendly project that should take less than an hour to complete. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measure your pillow form by length and width.
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Cut two squares of fabric. Cut the squares 1/2 inch larger than the pillow form on all sides to allow for seams.
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Place the two squares on top of each other, wrong side out.
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Sew around three sides of the fabric, leaving one side open to insert the pillow form. Your seam allowance should be 1/2 inch. A seam allowance is the measurement from the edge of the fabric to the stitch. You can hand sew, using a simple straight stitch, or use a sewing machine.
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Turn the square so the right side is out. Poke the corners with you finger so they are not folded inward.
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Insert the pillow form through the open side.
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Hand stitch the remaining side shut.
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Tips & Warnings
You can leave the pillow as is or further decorate it with trim or adornments, such as flowers.
