How to Make a Pillow Case
without a zipper, in 10 minutesAs I confessed in my "
Fresh Face for Spring" post, I like to replace my pillow cases in our living room every season. As you might imagine, this could get quite expensive. Yes, it could. But not for me. This Spring I made 2 cases for our living room out of 1/2 yard of fabric ($15) without any zippers or buttons. The entire project took me 20 minutes for two pillows. They completely transformed our living room from the dark days of Winter. I encourage you to try it! And so you actually do... Here's the DIY template I designed for you :
I made two versions - one with horizontal strips and one with vertical.
Measure the fabric so it 8 inches longer that twice the width.
And 1 inch longer than the length.
Fold back 2 inches on each side - fabric right side down.
Now, flip the fabric right side up. You'll sew the pillow inside out, then inverse it.
Be sure to press all of the seams- by the way, I love my Rowenta iron. They are the best.
Sew the two side seams.
How to Make a Pillow Case
Great tutorial. Looks great!
ReplyDeleteYES! This is exactly what I need because I hate sewing buttonholes and zippers. Thank you!
ReplyDeletesuch a great idea for a quick switcharoo!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tutorial! I can't wait to get busy. Love your site. You are my latest bookmark!
ReplyDeleteLove this pillow DIY! Cute idea! I used to make my own pillow covers back int he day when I thought I was Martha Stewart! Those were the days....I think you have inspired me to take another shot at it!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteYour tutorial is great! I am going to try it for the next pillows that I make. I just made some the other day and they are on my blog. I had to sow mine by hand b/c I don't have a sewing machine sadly. But if I keep these projects up I might need to invest in one. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeletexoxo
Magda
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