Different shapes, beautiful fabrics, bright decorations: such decorative pillows will not only create a good mood, but also add style and comfort to the interior of your home.
Three pillowcase covers with lap closure for decorative pillows
It is very easy to sew a pillowcase with an overlap clasp, even beginners can handle it. One edge of such a cover overlaps the other, while a zipper or some other fastener is not required.
Our pillowcases are suitable for pillows measuring 40 x 40 cm and 30 x 30 cm. We will also show different ways to decorate our decorative pillows.
All sizes on the pattern diagram are given in centimeters.
You will need:
✽ canvas in large peas;
✽ canvas fabric apricot color (consumption, see the drawing);
✽ brushes and pompons of neon flowers;
✽ ironed gasket in golden color;
✽ thread for sewing;
✽ tailor pins;
✽ ruler for patchwork;
✽ chalk carnival;
✽ scissors for cutting;
✽ device for the production of edging;
✽ centimeter tape;
✽ ruler;
✽ manual needle for sewing.
Step 1
The allowances on both short sides of the cover part are double-turned on the wrong side by 1.5 cm and ironed.
Sew the hem of the sections.
Step 2
Unscrew the short sides of the part face-down along the fold lines and overlap them one on the other.
Lay a stitch on each side at a distance of 1.5 cm.
Overlock seam allowances on the overlock.
Step 3
Turn the finished cover, straighten the corners, iron.
Sew the pompons manually around the perimeter of the case at regular intervals.
If you prefer brushes as decoration, sew them to the corners of the cover manually.
The third decoration option is a thermal application.
Place the appliqué motif on the pillowcase and iron it through a piece of cotton.
Case with a fitted zipper
The combination of canvas and artificial metallic fabric will create a spectacular contrast.
Instead of faux leather, you can use both plain and fabrics with various prints.
The suitcase zipper is suitable for a pillowcase with a middle seam.
All sizes on the pattern diagram are given in centimeters.
You will need:
✽ faux leather metallic golden color;
✽ canvas fabric apricot color (consumption, see the drawing);
✽ thread for sewing;
✽ zipper 40 cm long;
✽ scissors for cutting;
✽ centimeter tape;
✽ ruler for patchwork;
✽ clothespins;
✽ tailor pins;
✽ scale ruler;
✽ cotton flap for ironing
Cutting:
a) a part made of artificial fabric;
b) a piece of canvas.
Step 1
On part "a", allowance 1 cm wide on one of the short sides iron on the wrong side.
Under the ironed edge, stitch the zipper into the edge.
Step 2
On part "b", an allowance of 3 cm wide on one of the short sides is ironed on the wrong side.
Pin this edge and sew it to the other tape of the zipper so that you can close the zipper.
Step 3
Fold the details of the cover with the front sides and grind parallel sections at a distance of 1.5 cm.
Overlock and iron the seam allowances.
Step 4
Align the zipper with the seam with the front side to the front side (the zipper is open at the same time) and sew the other sides at a distance of 1.5 cm from the edge.
Overlock seams of each seam.
Turn the pillowcase cover out.
Cover with zipper for round cushion
The combination of fabrics with different prints creates a mood. These fabrics are ideally suited bright zippers.
Our round pillow has a pillowcase with different sides - one motley, the other is made of fabric into large peas.
All sizes on the pattern diagram are given in centimeters.
You will need:
✽ cotton fabric with a papaya print;
✽ canvas in peas (consumption, see the drawing);
✽ thread for sewing;
✽ zipper 30 cm long;
✽ chalk pencil;
✽ tailor pins;
✽ compass;
✽ needle for sewing;
✽ scissors;
✽ centimeter tape;
✽ scale ruler.
Cutting:
Cut out two pieces of the same size - one circle made of cotton fabric with a papaya print, the other - from canvas to peas.
Step 1
First, circle each circle on the overlock and iron 1.5 cm wide allowances on the wrong side.
Step 2
Stitch the zipper to one of the circles along the edge with an ironed stock (using the foot of the sewing machine to sew the zippers and hem) so that the spiral of the zipper is visible along the edge.
Step 3
Pin and stitch another zipper tape to the second circle and iron it well.
Step 4
Open the zipper a little, fold the circles with the front sides and grind at a distance of 1.5 cm.
Sew the ends of the zipper manually.
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Source and photo: Burda 7/2019
