Envelope Pillow Cover Tutorial done 3 WAYS! / Beginner Sewing Tutorial

[@tessiejewel]

Great tutorial! It took me a long time to find a video that allowed for any size pillow so I could figure out the dimensions for my pillow top! Great tips at the end , too!

[@leonardmassey876]

Perfect video for a beginner; I made the envelope pillowcase and fits perfect...Thank You!

[@nwdrip]

Thank you!! I'm so grateful for people who make tutorials ❤

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Happy to help!

[@DixieDevil78]

I am completely new to sewing, so as my 4th project, I challenged myself to make a pillow cover. Thanks to your wonderful tutorial, I was able to complete a pillow cover that fits perfectly! Thank you for taking time to explain and show each step in detail. 😊

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

That must feel great! It's sad that the public school took home economics out of their classes. When I was in 8th grade I made a beautiful skirt and in 9th grade a double sided vest to match the skirt. When I was 12, I went to a girl's religious camp that summer, the whole bunk made jumpers. I remembering being scared that I would sit down and the stiches would all come out, LOL. Between a good sewing machine and talented counsellors, each girl had a beautiful jumper. Today pillow covers...tomorrow...a new wardrobe!

[@RitaDiaz-ud2rc]

thank you for this video. still learning and this video has greatly helped .

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

So glad to hear that!

[@denisegilliano7837]

Thank you so much for this video! You are a wonderful teacher and because you made it so simple for me, I was able to make three pillows for my sons in memory of their grandfather who passed this year. Definitely hitting the subscribe button - thanks again!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

That is so wonderful to hear Denise, thank you for your kind words😊And what a thoughtful gift you could give your boys!!! Those pillows will be loved forever 💗

[@sophiemom1714]

Thank you. This is probably the most comprehensive tutorial I’ve ever watched. So well described. Without any confusion. Congrats and well done. I can’t wait to view more of your tutorials.

[@sherrygiambalvo2288]

Thank you for this tutorial. I just made two square and two rectangle Christmas pillow covers using your method. What I like is that the the envelope covers the whole back without gaping. Now I need to check out more of your videos!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Hi Sherry! So glad you found this tutorial helpful!

[@maryjokruer6127]

Thank you so much! I never could figure out a formula that could be used for all sized pillows. 🙃 Such useful info and tips!

[@user-pd7il3xz5j]

Thank you. Explained very clearly and I appreciate that you gave a visual for the math the formulas.

[@mariabarroso1085]

Thank you this was the most easiest tutorial I see I am going to do it for my winter pillows 🥰❤️

[@lindaneedleman4581]

This was just the tutorial I was looking for! Thank you so much

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

You're so welcome!

[@patriciaberne613]

The best that I have seen! I have looked at so many instructions, but yours are clear, organized, and professional! Thanks. Pat

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thank you so much for sharing that with me Patricia! It means a lot to know my videos are helpful. Happy sewing!

[@pastda3]

Thank you so much for these clear and concise instructions for the various pillowcase options. Exactly what I was looking for. :)

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

So glad I could help Rebecca! Happy sewing 🧵

[@sarahboynton1614]

Wow thank you so much for such great information and instructions, I am new to sewing and I have made the envelope cushion cover!!! It's a miracle lol thank you

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

So Glad to hear that Sarah!

[@tabbcreates]

Thank you for this tutorial. This is by far the most professional looking thing that I’ve sewn so far!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Wow Tabitha! Thank you for sharing that, and I am so glad I could help!

[@Tarazil]

Awesome video!!! I'm day 1 of sewing and just rocked this pillow case!!!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

That's amazing!!!!! Congratulations!

[@Ash-vd9ko]

Did the 2nd and was perfect. Thank you so much!!

[@kshav62]

Did you add an inch for the width of the pillow form? She did for the length but not the width.. 🤔

[@Ash-vd9ko]

@@kshav62 I'm sorry I don't remember but that sounds right

[@chhayapanchal7591]

I was looking for this envelope type cover pillow case video...and found the perfect one with so much extra tips and tricks... thank you

[@Vrenny]

This is great. I really liked the tips, the different methods, and explaining how you did your math. My father passed away recently and I wanted to use some of his shirts to make pillow covers but was pretty sure I wouldn't have enough fabric to make a whole cover. Especially your first way, with a different color back, and not worrying about adding a zipper seems like something I can do. Definitely going to practice on some other fabric first though as I haven't done much sewing. This seems doable.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

I am so glad this tutorial has encouraged you to sew something so special. Gods Blessing to you.

[@conqueringmountscrapmorewi2509]

After another busy but fun filled day, I get to sit, hand sew on a quilt border and watch this video. Thank you so much for sharing this and I hope you have a wonderful week ahead!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thank you Brenda! So far I have only done quilt binding by machine. But I love how beautiful hand binding looks when finished. Happy sewing!

[@orah12185]

Nice, inclusive set of instructions. Thanks.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@juliariley3017]

So happy I watched this! I'm putting together a long pillow this very day. I would NOT have been happy with my results! Thank you for your clear tutorial!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Julia I am so happy to hear that! Glad I could help, and enjoy that sewing!

[@thefettisquad8750]

I like the way you did the three methods thank you for sharing❤️❤️

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

You’re welcome 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@ginaoberste6367]

New subscriber here. Love your tips!! Thank you so much!!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

So glad to hear that! Happy Sewing :)

[@grandp_a]

this is absolutely amazing this video gave me a lot of tips that i needed it for my assignment

[@emosier1984]

Thank you! This is so helpful!

[@marlene6024]

I love this tutorial - thank you so much - it's just what I was looking for!!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

I am so glad to hear that Marlene! Enjoy sewing!

[@bonita1228]

Thanks!!! I am making Christmas covers and was going to do the one piece envelope. I did not measure my pillows correctly. But I think with the 3 piece method I can make the fabric work. Thanks again!

[@ivankagren2746]

Wow this is so very helpful. Thank you so much.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@traceyregnold6398]

Best envelope tutorial I’ve seen ❤

[@jyes23.]

Well said

[@lesleyrodgers3872]

Hi Tamara i have just watched your tutorial and it has helped me a great deal your method is much easier the maths part is the best now to have a go I need to make 5 pillows so wish me luck I have liked and subscribed to your channel .Thanks for taking the time to make and stream your video

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Hi Lesley, I am so glad to hear that I could help! I hope all 5 pillows went smoothly. And welcome!

[@TheNanaweaver]

Very good I love this

[@giselaa6111]

Wonderful tutorial as always Thank You Tamara always a joy to watch, i get happy to watch them sometimes several times 😜👍🏻♥️

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thanks so much 😊 Gisela! I smile everytime I read your comments :) They are always appreciated!

[@giselaa6111]

@@TamarasJoyDIY can i contact You by email?

[@sharonlalli1414]

Great information!! Never knew how to measure the pcs that are for the back.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Glad I could help Sharon! Happy Sewing :)

[@JG-yh8wz]

Loved this! Followed to make covers for my sofa pillows and they turned out terrific! Thanks for the easy instructions!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Yay!!!! So glad to hear that🥳

[@filomenasimas6781]

Fantastic work ❤️

[@tailorsbox]

Thank you for the tutorial!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@loosewheel5159]

So easy, thank you!!! ❤

[@librariall]

thank you, great video!

[@giselaa6111]

Have a great weekend with your family 😃

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thank you! You too!

[@giselaa6111]

@@TamarasJoyDIY i will be working helping old people with their economy so They dont miss any bills 👍🏻♥️

[@barbaralazier8352]

Very clear thank you

[@bethhoogland1823]

SO we’ll done! Thank. You!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thank you Beth! Glad I could be helpful. Happy Sewing!

[@sharonsailer4084]

Could a person use a surger machine? Thank you for the tutorials

[@DRubes-ik8sq]

Love all of these ❤

[@tammy1190]

great tutorial, thank you Tamara! I am guessing if you want a bigger flange edge you have to add on the size ? Im a lil rusty at my sewing skills but your video is inspiring indeed!

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

You are right Tammy :) You would have to make those measurements larger.

[@Alexandra-ks7cb]

Question about the long pillow: why did you add 2" to the short side and 5" to the long side? Thanks.

[@loosewheel5159]

Great tips too!

[@RANISINGAM]

Great tips!!!

[@joywarner4738]

I love this easy this tutorial.

[@jade2033]

what do you mean by "decide if you want to account for your seam allowance?" thank you! great tutorial!

[@mcquaidbros]

I am currently making a 14x14 pillow slipcover. Where did you get the 4 inches from at 1:17? Since my pillow is slightly smaller should I make this number smaller?

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Fair point! Yes you can make the 4” smaller. The main thing is you don’t want the pillow once inserted to spread both flaps apart and show the inside pillow. I hope that makes sense. Happy sewing!

[@runko1000]

For the rectangle pillow cover, is there a specific reason you didn’t add an inch for seam allowance? Is it so the pillow is tighter within the cover?

[@sewsed]

Brilliant video- thank you! X

[@singmysong1167]

thanks! So cute!

[@bettybaum4238]

How would I cut front.....if it's a memory shirt. I understand the back.

[@marthahanks2597]

Thank you for sharing

[@farhanaalam2149]

Too Kool....amazing

[@carolynnielsen4731]

I just looked up envelope pillow case. I’m not sure if I’m sending you the link.

[@valeriehofmann2615]

Where did you buy your pillow forms? They are fuller and softer then the ones i got at WM and Joanns

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

I find that if you buy pillow forms that are one or two sizes larger then your pillow cover you can get a nice full pillow. Hope that helps! My pillow forms used in this tutorial were old so I have no idea where to send you for a good pillow form. So sorry!

[@chrissyhilton6957]

Hello! I am going to attempt the first 2 ways of making these covers. I want to understand the math.. can you tell me what/how the plus 4” is on the first cover and on the long pillow what/how is the plus 2” on the small piece and the plus 5” is on the long piece? What are those additions for? Thanks son,I h.. very much a newbie here

[@ramnallasamy2972]

மிகவும் அழகாக இருக்கிறது. நன்றி.

[@reginapetite1513]

how are you measuring your fabric? Fabric comes in 45" and 60" bolts. If you want 1 or 2 colors of fabric, how much should you purchase? Thanks

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Hi Regina, Fabric comes is lots of different widths. Often quilters cotton comes at around 42" (in my area anyways, and I tend to use quilters cotton for my projects). If you want to make a pillow cover often a half of a yard will give you plenty to work with (depending on the size of the pillow you want to cover of course). Just make sure you buy enough off the bolt, that it is larger than the width (plus seams) of your pillow that you are covering. Hope that helps :)

[@leideliz415]

Thank you so much!!

[@RNKoriginalss]

Too many commercials but great info to help me with me shams :). Thanks!

[@Rebecca-zr3lu]

God, thank you for help. Thank you for sewing skills and everything that you helped me make. I pray for a new sewing machine. Thank you for the time, supplies and material and patience in Jesus name. Amen 🙏I pray for all women to enjoy sewing in Jesus name. Amen 🙏

[@TheAureliac]

For Tip #8, I have a genius tip. To avoid noticing the back seam on your square pillow, turn it in the other direction. Voila! So much less effort than sweating whether it's the top or the side of the square. Because it's square. Jeez, Louise.

[@maryjokruer6127]

Very important info if the pillow front is directional, however!

[@kshav62]

Why didn't you add 1/2 inch on the width of the pillow form for the seem allowance?

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Because I like my pillows to fit snuggly into their cases. If I allowed for the seam allowance I find my pillow cases float around in the case. Hope that helps, and happy sewing 🧵

[@kshav62]

@@TamarasJoyDIY I thought you did for the length but not the width.. my mistake

[@jcmorales1448]

Can I still do this without an iron? My first project. Making a pillow for my newborn son.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Hi Ashlee, congrats on your baby boy! I am a boy mom and they sure will keep you busy. As for the pillow, yes you can do this without an iron. Just finger press the edge and that will work too. Or pin the folds down. Or even some Elmer’s glue will hold it down temporarily. Just make sure it is a wash away glue. Happy sewing!!

[@maryannsantos5500]

When pressing the 1/2” seams, do we sew over to secure?

[@dPachArt8]

What's the type of fabric?

[@bpereztab]

Recommendation from someone who followed this wonderful tutorial and made several pillow covers….any fabric really. I prefer to use a sturdier fabric.

[@habibsofatutorial1886]

Very nice

[@jyes23.]

I apologize just read tutorial description and seems to I plagiarized it oh well. Great tutorial. Gonna subscribe and watch more

[@margaretsmith1727]

I found this video helpful. However, I found the background music a bit distracting.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

Thank you for sharing that Margaret. My new tutorials no longer have the music as I was feeling the same way. Glad to hear I made the right choice! Happy Sewing :)

[@barbarabarbkunde7997]

can you do the math for me for a king-size pillow? I don't trust myself

[@mcoguyaj]

I think it's funny I use a chopstick too. If anyone wants to use a chopstick for your corners do not use the ones they give your with your food. Go to an Asian grocery store and buy a nice set for 4 to 8 people you can put two in the sewing room and put the rest in your silverware drawer I put mine with the knives and you will never have to use those nasty wooden ones ever again.

[@TamarasJoyDIY]

That is a great suggestion!

[@darcisavelli546]

I use a crochet hook to push my corners out. It works very well.

[@lifehappens587]

🙄

[@edieworonicz246]

You talk (and work) way too fast. Especially with your measurements. Not helpful at all.