Mini flange with corner pleats pillow cover tutorial

[@lauragabriel5526]

Thanks so much for this video! I diy'd a square pillow form from an old bed pillow. Took a little doing learning the pleats. However, I was quite surprised when i turned it right side out. I love it! I also watched another one of your videos for a zipper with a flap and used that for my closure with an upcycled old zipper. I'm new to your channel and glad I happened upon it🙃🪡🧵

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Welcome! Glad your projects turned out well :)

[@zahrahayati4779]

Excellent work You deserve millions of likes 👍

[@BooBel949]

Just perfection. Watched this numerous times and always so impressed. I love that joining technique ❤ thank you so much

[@MrImog65]

I don't know how I did this but I accidentally made corners like this trying to fold them in and make it roughly looking and it turned out like this and they were pulling towards the front I thought something was wrong with it lol. Needless to say I made it work I actually put corners over framed picture because I had made a patchwork house on the front of my pillow.;)

[@kristieb1148]

I thouroughly enjoyed this tutorial!! Thank you!

[@marionoz9980]

Thank you so much, this will save me lots of money by not using expensive pre made piping and will give me a beautiful and professional look.

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

It is indeed a lovely look that costs very little!!

[@M.mutt.18]

I’ve made this pillow twice now. Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@victoriapetersen5969]

Best sewing videos I’ve seen so far on tube!!! Thanks so much!!!

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

That means so much to me! Thank you 😊

[@corrinemoore4804]

This is adorable!

[@nicolepoluch3060]

thank you for this great video!!! Your videos have helped me so much!!

[@lynnetteronkowitz2938]

Sooo happy with how my quilted baby pillow turned out. That pleat really gives the binding something special.

[@karensmith1317]

Great video. I had to do 16 of this style last year and it to me forever to get it right, wish I would have had this video. Thank you!

[@emikoUK]

I’m glad to discover your video, I love this decor on the pillow and searching for how to do it! Thank you 🙏

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

Thanks for sharing your technique. Love the look of this trim!

[@vegababes123]

Good morning my dear an happy holidays to u an ur family we really appreciate u always love u loads !

[@kathrynnewillhoite4342]

I can’t tell you how long I’ve been looking for a tutorial on how to make these! Thank you! If you’re taking suggestions for new videos, one showing how to attach more than on type of trim on a pillow would be wonderful. For instance, if you wanted a welt in front on the flange. Thank you again, I can’t wait to make one of these! Right now, I’m working on a bolster from one of your other videos. It’s turning out so well! Thank you so much!

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

So glad the videos are helping you!! As far as you question goes, it’s as easy as first applying your welt to the front of the pillow as you normally would, then apply the flange on top of that as a second layer exactly as you would if there wasn’t welt. But I’ll add it to the growing list of ideas for new videos!

[@kathrynnewillhoite4342]

Thank you so much! Novice here 🙈😂

[@ashleydawn8821]

@@ASquarePillowIsntSquare I would also like a video on welt plus second layer, particularly where to put the invisible zipper.

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

It’s super easy! Apply the welt first, just as you normally would, then apply the flange on top of the welt, just as if it was a single layer.

[@sonjasssggg4575]

Great channel!

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Thank you!

[@MrImog65]

Could you also make these pillows with a fold in the back to insert the pillow insert in instead of a zipper or instead of sewing it closed I guess they call them envelope pillows.

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Yes, you can make an overlap closure, however zippers do provide the best result.

[@CaySnow-j6k]

I LOVE your videos! I've watched this one twice now. Can you please tell me where/what the bottom solid fabric is? I've been looking for something similar but most of the linen samples I have are super thin and this looks much more substantial. Thank you! Cay

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

@@CaySnow-j6k I’m so sorry, I have no idea! This pillow was one I made quite a while ago for a designer who provided the yardage. But I’m glad you like my videos 😊

[@vickilawson4098]

Love your tutorials, is the flange cut on the bias?

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Nope. You can cut this lengthwise or crosswise.

[@rachelbrown3499]

I love your directions!!! Can you make a boxed throw pillow with flat flange trim. I really want to do that.

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Hi there, thanks for your comment! To do this particular style on a boxed pillow would be quite unusual. In all my decades of sewing I’ve never had a request to make one! I’m not sure it would work very well, but I will be making a video soon on boxed pillows and cushions, so once you can make those you can put in any trim you want :)

[@CarolWalker-c6h]

Hi! I have a question: if I want to make a pillow flange as well as cording, how is this done? Should I see cording and flange pieces together then add to pillow fabric? Thank you! Love your tutorials!!

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Hi! The easiest way is to apply the cord first, then apply the flange on top of that, lining up your 1/2 seam allowances. Just baste the flange onto the corded side. Then put the back on :)

[@kelleygarfield737]

Love this,,

[@sherriechapman6544]

My customer is good with using corner pleats so I’m going to go by this video. I’m using a stretchy velvet fabric for the flange. My question is should I use a flat cording to help stiffen up the flange? And if I do, do you think the pleats will work out okay? Thanks for any tips!

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

With such a small flange you should not need a stiffener. It should work fine although I’ve never used a stretch fabric myself.

[@celiahall9236]

Hi Nancy! Thankyou so much for your video on how to sew a flange with corner pleats! Soooo helpful! I did have one question if you have time to give your advice…..in the video, the pillow you made is 25” square. The ones I’m making will be 18” square. Do you suggest still making the same size flange and corner pleats….Like the 3” wide strips with the 4” sections for pleats? Or do you think I should go smaller for smaller pillows? I’m so scared I’m gunna mess up my beautiful fabric haha!

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

That's a good question! You can make the flange a little smaller, which can look nice on smaller pillows. I have found if you go too small though, the pleats won't stand up...they tend to fold toward the front or back and not stand up right. I'd say don't make them any smaller than 3/4" finished (2" cut or a little more if it's a thicker fabric) and you'll be fine :)

[@celiahall9236]

Thankyou!! Can’t wait to get started on it this afternoon!!

[@lauraallen4738]

Thank you for making this tutorial! I'm so glad I found your Chanel. I really like both fabrics you used to make this pillow. Could you tell me the names of the fabrics? Also, what kind of pillow did you use? It looks like down, but seems more luxurious than others I have seen.

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Glad you’re enjoying my channel! The inserts were a feather/down blend. They look so full primarily because the covers were made nice and snug. I made a video you can check out about how to measure for a pillow cover :) Not sure about the fabrics because my client provided them.

[@stephaniecovington8263]

Awesome!!!!

[@kellygarrard320]

I actually have a question. Did you cut the flange on the bias?

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Nope. Flanges lie better when cut on the straight or cross grain :)

[@shailacrooks]

Omg so amazing Chanel

[@suzannerheault9122]

Do you cut the flange on the bias?

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Nope! The corner pleat allows for the turn without having to cut in the bias.

[@tracysmith7272]

Did you finish/secure the ends of zipper?

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

I never do. You can watch my tutorial on zipper installation, however if a zipper is cut to the right length and installed currently there is no need to do anything to the ends of the zipper tape.

[@sheilamyddelton2622]

Where do you order/buy your pillow forms?

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

I have a wholesale account with a distributor, and until recently I had a great local home dec fabric outlet store that stocked several sizes. I will admit it's getting a lot harder as my local sources are closing one by one!

[@Sewgood58mp]

When I use a solid sometimes I can’t find the difference between the front and the back

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Sometimes there isn’t one! If you really can’t tell then it doesn’t matter, but I’d still pick a side and be consistent with what you’ve chosen as the “right” side :)

[@ewarogowska6780]

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