No-Sew Pillow Covers
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Those of you who shy away from sewing will find solace in this no-sew project that makes your bedroom look exquisite in minimum time and, of course, at a pocket-friendly price, unless you are going for expensive fabric. Just follow the simple steps below and relax your head in homemade comfort.
How to Make a No-Sew Pillow Cover
Materials
- A pillow
- Fabric in pattern and color of your choice
- Fabric glue
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Rubber bands
DIY Instructions
Step 1: Measure and cut the fabric 3 times the width and 2 times the length (height) of the pillow.
Step 2: Place the pillow in the middle of the fabric. Fold it over in half to cover the pillow from the sides.
Step 3: Fold the remaining ends into triangles on both sides.
Step 4: Bring the triangles to the center and tie near their tips with rubber bands.
Step 5: Join the ends by applying fabric glue.
Step 6: Cut out an 8” X 5” piece from the fabric.
Step 7: Wrap it around the junction and seal it off with fabric glue. The center of the bow is made.
Step 8: Allow sufficient drying time. You can put something heavy on top to aid the gluing.
Video Tutorial for Making Bow Pillow Covers without Sewing
More DIY No-Sew Pillow Cover Ideas
Just a simple hand tied knot looks beautiful at the center of your homemade pillow cover. You can try the technique with round cushions, bolsters as well as lumbar pillows.
No-Sew Bow Pillow Cover by Tying a Knot
If you are not much of a fan of bow pillow cases, you can design them traditionally by applying hot glue to the appropriate places. It works well for throw pillows.
No-Sew Decorative Throw Pillow Covers
This pillow cover looks charming with the fringes. If you do not want to cut up an old T-shirt for this, you may use fleece fabric. If you can manage large sizes of fabric, try this on body pillows.
No-Sew T- Shirt Pillow Cover with Fringe
Just a few cloth napkins create this adorable no-sew project. The pillows suit your couch, sofa, bed and also look cute when placed on a chair outdoors.
Easy No-Sew Envelope Pillow Covers
You can insert and remove your pillow easily due to the presence of Velcro at the bottom seam of this no-sew pillowcase.
No-Sew Napkin Pillow Covers with Velcro
Breathe a new life to your outdated toss pillows by covering them with sweaters that no longer fit you. No sewing is required.
Simple No-Sew Pillow Covers with Sweaters
Putting hem tape along the edges of the pillow case gives it a neat finish. If you are comfortable with the sewing machine, you can also give a contrasting piping along the borders for a classy look. Step out of the conventional and use burlap and drop cloth as your material. Bright red and green Christmas motifs on the white covers lend a decorative look to your home during the holiday season.
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