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Free Directions to Sew a Pillow Cover with a Zipper Back

By Debbie Colgrove, About.com

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Materials & Cutting

A Pillow Cover with a Zipper Closure

A Pillow Cover with a Zipper Closure

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

Materials & Cutting
*Find additional yardage requirements for a ruffle edge here
  • 10" Pillow
    • 10" Pillow form
    • 1/3 yard of 45" wide fabric
      • Cut one 11" by 11" square
      • Cut two 11" by 7" rectangles
    • 10" zipper
    • thread

  • 12" Pillow
    • 12" Pillow form
    • 1/2 yard of 45" wide fabric
      • Cut one 13" by 13" square
      • Cut two 13" by 8" rectangles
    • 12" zipper
    • thread

  • 14" Pillow
    • 14" Pillow form
    • 1/2 yard of 45" wide fabric
      • Cut one 14" by 14" square
      • Cut two 14" by 9" rectangles
    • 14" zipper
    • thread

  • 16" Pillow
    • 16" Pillow form
    • 1/2 yard of 45" wide fabric
      • Cut one 17" by 17" square
      • Cut two 17" by 10" rectangles
    • 16" zipper
    • thread

  • 18" Pillow
    • 18" Pillow form
    • 1 yard of 45" wide fabric
      • Cut one 18" by 18" square
      • Cut two 18" by 11" rectangles
    • 18" zipper
    • thread

  • 20" Pillow
    • 20" Pillow form
    • 1 1/3 yard of 45" wide fabric
      • Cut one 21" by 21" square
      • Cut two 21" by 12" rectangles
    • 20" zipper
    • thread

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