Pillow or sham with contrast mitered flange border

[@w1270]

Thank You for this video. I just bought a vintage pillow case that I wanted to separate the pieces yo make two decorative pillow shams with the centre panel being this vintage pillow. I didn’t know how to do it. I’m really happy I found this video.

[@HollyPaddock]

I LOVE this video. I learned how to sew a flanged pillow cover with mitered corners from watching this video. It’s been my GO TO refresher every time I sew one of these…..so I’ve watched this particular video over a dozen times. You’re an excellent teacher. I like his you explain things. 😊

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

@@HollyPaddock Thank you! I needed a little cheering up today and you made it happen 😊

[@reginamurray1993]

This was awesome! I am not a sewer, but I'm going to attempt to turn a finished needlepoint piece into a pillow thanks to your wonderful instructions!!!

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Good luck!

[@joandurand8648]

Watching you makes me realize I've been pinning too much! Just goes to show you there's always something new to learn about sewing, even after doing it for decades.

[@JeanDow]

Excellent tutorial! And very professional!

[@joanneG75]

Excellent tutorial ♥️

[@jackieverville236]

That was so helpful- thank you. Very informative and clear.

[@bjsmith1575]

Love love love this tutorial… is there no need for lining? If I want a lining… when do I lay one in?

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

So, there was no need for lining with the fabrics I used as they were both quite heavy. If you want to line it, you would make the front, with the contrast flange applied so it's ready to go. Then put the lining on the back of the pillow front, basting the raw edges together within the seam allowance. Now treat the 2 layers as one and continue as shown. Hope this helps!

[@KVandendriessche]

This was excellent. Thank you!

[@jafallica]

Great instructions!

[@SherryCarrigan1]

Would you consider making a video that focuses on Zippers. eg: type and coil size used when. Have enjoyed your content thus far. Thanks for sharing.

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Thank you for your request! Yes, I will add it to the list :)

[@ashleyheath3767]

Why do the overlap edges appear to be sewn with the fabric folded wrong side out? I’m sure I’m misunderstanding something, but when she is sewing on the machine at 5:49 the fabric is folded wrong side out, yes? It seems like it needs to be folded the other way. Update… I think I was misunderstanding which is the right side of the fabric.

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

🙂

[@ashleyheath3767]

@@ASquarePillowIsntSquare 😊😊😊

[@ashleyheath3767]

I’m cutting out the fabric now! Making a few throw pillows for my couch. Thank you :)

[@marileemiller7144]

Thank you so much!

[@shelleybannister3004]

Brilliant instructions thank you 😊

[@susanmitrano1007]

I recovered my rattan couch. Turned out pretty good. The upper back pillows flop over when u get off the couch. Are they filled to much. I used the existing stuffing from old covers. I don't know if u answer question s like this. I would like your advice

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Can you send photos of the issue to [e-mail]

[@calikutie001]

I want to put cording where the flange meets the inner part. Would you just sew it in when putting on the flange?

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

You can sew it on the body first, then apply the flange. There is another method for this but it's too complicated to type. Maybe I'll make a video at some point!

[@sherriechapman6544]

Question: I have a customer who wants a half inch velvet flange and she wants it to stand (not flop). Is this mitering the only way to do the corners? She wants the velvet on the front and back (different upholstery fabric for the pillow front and back). I'm concerned about making the miters match on the front and back of each corner.

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

So, there is a way to make a two sided mitered flange but I haven’t made a tutorial on it. Would she consider a pleated corner? It’s a lovely look with a small flange and is far easier than two sided miters. I do have a video on that style.

[@sherriechapman6544]

I’ll check with her. I’ve seen that video. Thanks!

[@chrisandkevinniehus6618]

What does “stitching in the ditch” add to the piece?

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Stitching through all layers on the seam line where the flange meets the center body of the sham is what creates the flange border .

[@chrisandkevinniehus6618]

Thank you. After I thought about it for awhile I came to that conclusion but I’m so glad you answered because I wasn’t 100% certain. I’m sewing again after decades and I just love your channel. I’ve made some pillows off of other channels but the problems I encountered are problems you solve! I’m very happy I “found” you.

[@esmith6030]

Hi I am making euro shams want to have a flange (regular not mitered corners) like from your other video with fixing the floppy flange. Can I use batting just in the flange??

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Good question. I usually don't do it that way because I don't want the bulk of sewing the batting pieces together in the corners, and cutting and sewing the strips is more bothersome to me than just having a solid piece, but yes, I have seen it done that way :)

[@vegababes123]

Hi love its been awhile an great content as always!

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

Well hello vegetables123!! Glad you’re still watching :)

[@lindaharrison27]

Can I get written instructions?

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

I don't have them written out I'm afraid, but perhaps taking screen shots and printing them to make a little booklet would work?

[@noranaili6960]

Très bien expliqué ! Merci

[@ASquarePillowIsntSquare]

De rein!