What is an envelope style pillow?
An envelope pillowcase has a special envelope closure at the end of the case, so the pillow is tucked in and out of sight for a more finished look when making up the bed. Recently, these cases have picked up in popularity.
How do you measure fabric for envelope pillows?
The formula for your fabric cut is your pillow size times 2 plus 6. So for example my pillow is 18″x18″— 18″ x 2 + 6″=42″….If your pillow is:
- 16″ x 16″ measure fabric 16″ x 38″
- 17″ x 17″ measure fabric 17″ x 40″
- 18″ x 18″ measure fabric 18″ x 42″
- 19″ x 19″ measure fabric 19″ x 44″
- 20″ x 20″ measure fabric 20″ x 46″
What is a European closure pillowcase?
Instead of being exposed at the end (like most pillowcases in the US), European pillowcases cover the end of the pillow. An approximately 9-inch flap wraps into the case, holding the pillow in place and neatly covering the end.
How do you make an envelope pillow with one piece of fabric?
Instructions
- Wash the fabric.
- Cut the fabric to pillow size.
- Create a double-fold hem on smaller ends of cut fabric.
- Overlap the fabric to give you the size of the pillow form, pin, and sew a 1/2″ seam.
- Trim corners then turn fabric right side out. Then insert the pillow form into the pillow cover and enjoy!
What is an Oxford pillowcase?
What is an Oxford Pillowcase? An Oxford Pillowcase often has an opening at the back where the pillow is inserted and it’s famous for having a decorative border of various shapes and sizes. It’s usually mistaken to be larger in size because of its wide-stitched flat hem.
How much fabric do I need to make an envelope cushion?
To calculate for the width of fabric for one cover: Just take the width of your cushion pad and add the seam allowance. Again, putting that in to figures: 17 + 1 = 18″ (45 + 2.5 = 47.5 cm). There you go, for one cover we need a piece of fabric that is 48″ (125 cm) long and 18″ (47.5 cm) wide.