This is a super easy pillow to make and I think it’s really pretty too.
To make these pillows, I measured my pillow inserts first. They are 20 inches x 20 inches. So I knew that I needed 20 inches across and 20 inches top to bottom for each. I use a 1/2 inch seam allowance so that means I am sewing a pillowcase 1 inch smaller than the pillow insert in each direction. That is what you want.
But since this pillowcase has an envelope enclosure, there is an overlap in the fabric.
I measured a piece of fabric that was 20 inches wide and 46 inches long. Well that is what I should have done. I forgot the extra 6 inches I needed for the overlap. Since I forgot it, I added a bit of fabric to one end. Cut the correct size and you can avoid that.
I hemmed both ends of the fabric.
On one end, I sewed a piece of lace all the way across the end.
Next I folded the fabric right sides together. I made sure the lace side was folded first, then the other
I measured the fabric to be sure that from top to bottom the pillowcase was going to be 19 inches. It was. I pinned it in place.
I sewed each side.
Then I turned the pillowcase right side out.
Finally, I inserted the pillow form into the pillowcase. The beauty of this design is that both sides look great. This is the back.
The other side has this lovely lace on it. So yes this side has the opening, but the lace makes it pretty.
The lace was provided by HERITAGE LACE. To see my full disclosure policy, CLICK HERE.
I really love the way these turned out. This is not a great angle for taking photos in my house. But I wanted you to see what the pillows looked like.
They are very comfy. Below is what the room looks like when looking from the kitchen toward the fireplace.
Anyway, I’m enjoying my new pillows.
I love the touch of lace. Plus I like how it hides the opening so you can use both sides of the pillow.
Such a pretty way to hide an enclosure.?
OMG, a mistake that turned out absolutely gorgeous.
I love your pillows and how great they look on your couch and in your room. The lace is a great touch.
Bev
I love the pillows. I really like the fabric. Could you please tell where you can get it.
I would love to the the source of your fabric also! Simply beautiful!
Okay, I need to make that available!
the lace is such a lovely accent. hugs
Love the pillows! Where can I find the fabric that you used?
Gloria, I will try to have it available in my shop soon.
The lace gives pillow cover that extra touch to make cover extra special. Don’t have any grain sacks (do you have source you’d like to share?) but find ways to make something similar. Still have quite a bit of lace gotten at decorator place outside Bowling Green, KY when we lived there. Got some nice trims also. Am quite careful using them.
Looks like will be busy sewing a few projects soon. Have wonderful weekend
Yes I have a grainsack source JaneEllen, I hand pick only the best ones at wholesale, and then add them to my shop. http://shop.cedarhillfarmhouse.com/collections/all/grainsack
Thanks for getting back to me re:grain sack source. Will check back to your store when am ready to purchase. Happy daze
Love the lace accent! I am going to sew lace around some of my existing pillows this weekend!!