{"id":301,"date":"2013-07-10T17:18:53","date_gmt":"2013-07-10T21:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/?p=301"},"modified":"2013-08-01T13:30:38","modified_gmt":"2013-08-01T17:30:38","slug":"pretty-pillows-on-the-porch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homejoyblog.com\/pretty-pillows-on-the-porch\/","title":{"rendered":"Pretty Pillows on the Porch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pillows add so much to a space! \u00a0They are a quick way to achieve a new look with minimal investment! \u00a0Here are two easy methods for envelope back pillows you can whip up in a snap even if it’s your first try!<\/p>\n

For this tutorial I am using a 20″ square pillow and a 16″ x 24″ pillow. \u00a0All \u00a0measurements for cutting are based on these sizes. \u00a0Seam allowances are 1\/2″.
\nNow you’re ready to choose your fabric…other than the end result, this is my favorite part!<\/p>\n

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For a 20″ pillow cut one 20″x20″ square from your fabric. \u00a0If you are using a pattern with detail you especially like take it into consideration when cutting your pillow front. \u00a0(We are cutting the fabric the same size as the pillow form so when finished it will be nice and full.) \u00a0Now cut two 20″x14″ pieces for the envelope back.<\/p>\n

\"Front<\/a>

Front and back pieces<\/p><\/div>\n

Press under 1\/2″ on one long edge of a 20″x14″ piece and press. \u00a0Turn under 1\/2″ again and press. \u00a0Now stitch in place. \u00a0On the other 20″ x14″ piece turn under 1\/2″; \u00a0press. \u00a0Turn under again 1″ this time and press. \u00a0Stitch close to edge using your presser foot as a guide (see photo). \u00a0Now it’s time to put it all together!<\/p>\n

\"1\/2"<\/a>

1\/2″ hem<\/p><\/div>\n

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1″ hem<\/p><\/div>\n

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Stitch close to edge<\/p><\/div>\n

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Lay front piece right side up; \u00a0place the back piece with 1″ hem onto the front piece, right sides facing. \u00a0Now put the remaining back piece with 1\/2″ hem face down. \u00a0The two back pieces will overlap. \u00a0Pin all four sides in place and sew all around the pillow, reinforcing where the two back pieces overlap by back stitching. \u00a0Clip corners; \u00a0turn right side out; using a dowel, turn out corners. \u00a0Press. \u00a0Insert pillow form.<\/p>\n

\"Place<\/a>

Place 1″ hem down first<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Pin<\/a>

Pin backs to front<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Stitch<\/a>

Stitch and clip corners<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Finished<\/a>

Finished back<\/p><\/div>\n

We will use another method for the 16″ x24″ pillow! \u00a0Cut fabric 16″ x54″ ( approx. width of decorator fabric). \u00a0Hem each of the 16″ ends. You will hem one end with a 1\/2″ hem and the other with a 1″ hem, just like the back of the 20″ x20″ pillow above. \u00a0Press.<\/p>\n

\"Hem<\/a>

Hem both ends<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Wrap<\/a>

Wrap fabric around pillow<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Pin<\/a>

Pin overlap<\/p><\/div>\n

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Lay fabric out with right side facing you. \u00a0Mark center of fabric with a pin. Place pillow form on fabric , centering it …approximate is fine. \u00a0Bring ends of fabric up over the pillow, placing the wider hemmed edge down first and the narrow hem on top of it. \u00a0Pin overlap in place, matching \u00a0top and bottom edges of fabric.<\/p>\n

Pull pillow out carefully; smooth fabric, using the center mark to help you keep everything lined up. \u00a0Pin the open edges in place. \u00a0Sew both edges with 1\/2″ seam allowance. \u00a0Turn right side out and press. \u00a0Insert pillow form.<\/p>\n

\"Mark<\/a>

Mark center front with pin<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Pin<\/a>

Pin top and bottom edges and stitch<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Finished<\/a>

Finished products<\/p><\/div>\n

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You are ready to find a home for your new pillows! \u00a0yay! \u00a0Mine made it to the screen porch, and they look quite happy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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