Sew a Simple Envelope Back Pillow Cover

Here's How:

1. Materials needed:
   • Fabric needed for standard sizes
     • 12" Pillow - Fabric 12" by 28"
     • 14" Pillow - Fabric 14" by 32"
     • 16" Pillow - Fabric 16" by 36"
     • 18" Pillow - Fabric 18" by 40"
   • Thread
   Note: The cutting directions do not add a seam allowance so that the finished pillow cover is a little smaller than the form and creates a "plump" pillow instead of any empty space.

2. Marking:
   • For a 12" pillow mark your fabric 8" in on the longest edges.
   • For a 14" pillow mark your fabric 9" in on the longest edges.
   • For a 16" pillow mark your fabric 10" in on your longest edge
   • For an 18 " pillow mark your fabric 11" in on your longest edge
   
   
3. Fold each end under 1/4" and then turn under 1/4" again, to form a neat baby hem.
4. Neatly top stitch the hem into place.

5. Fold your fabric, right sides together at the markings you made on the long edge. There should be a 3 1/2" overlap for the back side of your pillow.

6. Sew the sides with the raw edges, using 1/2" seams and finish the seam on the raw edges.

7. Press and turn right side out.

Tips:

1. Make these covers in holiday themed fabric to have a collection for all the holidays. This is an inexpensive way to change your throw pillows for every holiday.