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26 Mar

The 10 Minute Throw Pillow Cover

Let me show you my “go-to” pillow cover tutorial that’s a piece of cake to make! I can usually whip one of these up in 10 minutes!

How to make a pillow cover in only 10 minutes!

The first thing you’ll want to do is measure the size of the throw pillow you’re making a cover for.

Once you have your measurements you will want to add one inch to the length and the width. For example if I have a pillow that is 27″x27″ I will want to cut my FRONT piece 28″ x28″. If I have a pillow that is 6″ x 12″ I would cut my front piece 7″ x 13″.European-Pillow-Dimensions-UCreateFor your BACK pieces (depending on how much you want the flap in the back to overlap) you will want want the height to be the same measurement (so 28″ in example). For the width, both pieces need to add up to be more than 28″ (or height) when sewn together.

Once you have your three pieces of fabric ready, you are ready to sew!

European-Pillow-Sham-Tutorial

1. Grab one of the BACK pieces and fold & iron 1/2 inch down on one of the 28” sides.

2. Fold over another 1/2 inch and iron down.

3. Pin your iron fold to make it secure.

4. Sew a 1/4” inseam down the side.

Repeat steps 1-4 on the other back piece.

DIY-European-Pillow

Next you will lay your back piece right side or also called patterned side facing up on your table.

Then you will lay your back pieces right side facing down like the picture above.

Pin all 4 outer sides and sew a 1/4” inseam on all 4 outer sides.

European-Sham-Tutorial

Flip right side out and stuff with your pillow and you’re finished!!

European Pillow Sham Tutorial www.u-createcrafts.com

Ucreate Bedroom Makeover - lots of pillows!

Other pillows I’ve used this tutorial with…

Shine Bright Fabric Pillows

Bedroom Pillow and Sham Tutorials! www.u-createcrafts.com

Interested in making more throw pillows? Click here for the tutorials!

Post By: Kari Sweeten

Kari Sweeten U Create

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Comments

  1. Jill says

    January 27, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Where did you find that chevron fabric? Did you order it online or find it in a store!? I can’t find any chevron in the store and it’s driving me nuts!

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    • Kari Sweeten says

      February 12, 2013 at 2:29 AM

      I purchase lots of my fabric at Fabric.com…
      http://www.fabric.com/SearchResults2.aspx?Source=Header&SearchText=chevron&CategoryID=1d5f47dc-9991-4088-93f3-26a376046a5e&cm_mmc=Google-_-Campaign+%232-_-Chevron+Fabric-_-Chevron+Fabric&cm_guid=1-_-100000000000000024747-_-20035935962&gclid=CNexzbzcr7UCFYFxQgodayoA3A

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  2. susie says

    January 28, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    so cute! just pinned it… 🙂
    http://pinterest.com/pin/128493395588220209/

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    • Kari Sweeten says

      February 12, 2013 at 2:29 AM

      Thanks so much Susie!

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  3. Kristen Duke Photography says

    January 28, 2012 at 3:43 AM

    very very cute!!!

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    • Kari Sweeten says

      February 12, 2013 at 2:29 AM

      So glad you like it Kristen!

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  4. JodieT says

    January 28, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Precious pillow you made.

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    • Kari Sweeten says

      February 12, 2013 at 2:32 AM

      Thank you Jodie!

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  5. Staci says

    January 30, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Just made mine from a t-shirt! Check it out here…
    http://www.thepotters-place.com/2012/01/diy-pillow.html

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    • Kari Sweeten says

      February 12, 2013 at 2:34 AM

      Love your t-shirt pillow Staci! Awesome job!

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  6. Luanne Pang says

    December 20, 2013 at 4:24 AM

    perfect tutorial! I will use this to make gifts for friends. I have so little time to make projects, Will make pillows this holiday and will give to friends next year when we come back to work.

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  7. Patricia says

    December 28, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    I just made this for myself for Christmas; it was perfect, thank you! http://t-shirtsandtulle.blogspot.com/2013/12/love-pillow-cover.html

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  8. Amy Huntley@theidearoom.net says

    January 6, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Adorable pillow and such an easy tutorial!

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  9. Anne says

    January 28, 2015 at 3:34 PM

    Cute! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for this evening that links to your tutorial:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-10-minute-pillow-cover/2015/01/28/
    –Anne

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  10. Lisa says

    January 28, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    This is so cute! I wish I had more time to let out my inner craft diva. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

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