How To Make An Envelope Pillow

This how to make an envelope pillow sewing tutorial will help you sew a pillow cover quickly and easily. No need to worry about having to insert a dreaded zipper. The back flap opening makes it easy to switch out or clean your pillow covers!

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0:00 Intro
0:38 Supplies needed
0:55 Fabric calculations
2:12 Iron hems
3:10 Stitch hems
3:47 Pin front to back pieces
4:49 Sew around all four sides of pillow cover
5:15 Clip corners
5:35 Turn pillow cover right side out
6:36 Insert pillow form
7:10 Outro

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𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 - Hi, I'm Jann Newton, and I created this channel to help you decorate your home on a budget! I do this by sharing detailed home decor tutorials for those of you who want a beautiful home, but don't have the budget for an interior designer. You'll find interior design tips, home decor sewing tutorials, painting furniture and cabinets tutorials, upholstery tutorials and organization tips.

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[leeannroberts]

I understand this was seven years ago. I watched it today. Just made my first pillow this way. Thank you so much you give great instructions. Thank you thank you thank you!

[ladonnawoodley]

I wanted to let you know that I watched your video; followed every step, and made two envelope pillow covers. Thanks for very easy to follow instructions.

[DaniLouise]

Thanks!

My eight year old niece got a kid’s sewing machine for Christmas and I’ve been looking for ideas to get her started. I needed something with just some straight lines, and that didn’t take too long to get her first 🎉🎉🎉COMPLETE🎉🎉 piece of work before we get into anything more in-depth. This the perfect project to build her confidence and skills.

Just a heads up for anyone teaching an eight year old to sew, don’t spend lots on a machine unless you’re sure the confidence is there… I only spent about $40 for this machine, and it’s the most basic one I could find. It only goes forward (sigh), I can’t change presser feet, stitch width or even cut the thread with the little knife cutter thing… BUT it has a finger-guard, high/low speeds, and a regular but teensy foot pedal or press button start/stop. It seems like fear was her biggest roadblock. Once she saw I literally couldn’t get my finger under there no matter how hard I tried, she’s really started to fly!!

[quailqueen]

Thank you so much, you are a wonderful teacher! I just made my first pillowcase and it turned out perfectly, you explained everything really well ❤

[merleskaya]

Thank you for this clear tutorial! I want to make team logo pillow covers for my son’s dorm room and now I can do so with confidence.

[lorivanderpool]

I have made a few quilts but sewing intimidates me. I love this doable project. Thank you for the amazing instruction!

[Jacwesty]

I know this video is from a few years ago now but it has to be one of the best tutorials I have seen on how to make and envelope pillow - your instructions are so clear and easy to follow, thank you.

[fabulisa]

Thank you Jann for this very easy tutorial. I was able to make 2 throw pillows in under an hour to match curtains in a spare bedroom. So easy, measurements turned out perfect.

[cadetmisty]

coming back a week later, using what I learned from this video I made a 50x30cm pillow using old pyjamas, I used the elasticated waist from the pyjama shorts as the 'hems' and it turned out amazing!!

[cadetmisty]

thank you, I made a 30cm pillow from an old t-shirt! I was worried it was going to look terrible because the edges weren't straight but it turned out perfect!

[laveniathursch]

I just did it with a rectangular pillow. It worked great! Thanks!

[faithisaacson]

Im way late to the game but this is a fantastic tutorial! I was searching for a way to make my extra quilt blocks into pillows and this is perfect! Thanks so much!

[neethamanthriratne]

Very quick and easy to understand video. No unnecessary talking . Well done

[Santee]

Fantastic video! I probably wouldn’t have thought to center my design front and back had I not noticed yours was so perfect. Thank you very much.

[MyKim]

I watched your tutorial and made a perfect pillow tonight for my Daughter. Thank you for the easy to follow instructions. Kim from Indiana!

[PHRCH]

Thank you for the precise instructions. Bought a lumbar pillow insert 14”x 36”. Finally made the envelope pillow cover for it. Thank you for helping me in this endeavor. 🙂 New Subscriber here.

[deborahsnyder]

Thanks. I’ve checked several videos on this topic. YOURS gets top place for clarity and simplicity. 👏

[bluenirvana]

I've just started making cushion covers and your video is so straightforward and easy to follow. Thanks so much!

[lynetterene]

Hi Jann, I really really enjoyed this. Not sure if I enjoyed the ease of making it or your detailed instructions. I look forward to trying this particular make. I noticed you haven't posted in some months, I hope you continue your posts. Thank you so much. Have a great day!