Making a Stitchless Pillow Case with an Envelope Flap Fastening

In this article, we will guide you through the process of sewing a charming envelope pillow cover, a perfect project for beginners or those looking to upgrade from a basic sewing machine.

Gather Your Supplies

To start, gather the following supplies:

Sewing machine (such as the Sewing Fashion Mate, recommended for beginners)
Fabric (flannel, cotton, fleece, linen, or most poly-cotton blends)
Pom-pom trim (optional)
Matching thread
Pins
Scissors or rotary cutter
Sewing gauge ruler
Hand iron
Pillow insert
Self-healing mat
Quilting ruler

Preparing Your Fabric

Fold your fabric in half length-wise, maintaining a width of 43 inches and a reduced length of 15 inches.
Line up the quilting ruler on the 13-inch line and cut the fabric using a rotary cutter. Unfold the piece that has been cut, and then cut it again at the 27-inch mark. This will give you three pieces: 2 pieces that are 13x15, and 1 piece that is 13 x 27.
If the fabric won't fit on the cutting mat width-wise, it can be folded width-wise instead.
Remember to trim off the stringy edge of the flannel fabric before starting.

Creating the Pattern Pieces

Pin the 13-inch width of each panel piece ½-inch in for your seam allowance, and pin it into place.
A quilting ruler is recommended for creating accurate and square pattern pieces.

Sewing the Pillow Cover

Front Panel

Line up the fabric on the ¼-inch guide on your sewing machine and a straight line the width of the 13-inch pane. Stitch along the original hemline to fold the hem over 2 inches. Repeat for the second panel.

Back Panels

Pin the back panel section right side facing down over the front panel and line the pieces up. Stitch the pieces together along the ¼-inch line on the sewing machine.
To create the envelope back, start with the two back flaps, overlap them about 2-3 inches, and then pin them into place.

Assembling the Pillow Cover

Once you have stitched all the way around the pillow cover, remove all of the pins.
Turn the cover inside out.
Stuff your pillow into the cover using the envelope back you created.

Optional: Adding Pom-Pom Trim

If you'd like to add a touch of whimsy to your pillow cover, pin the pom-pom trim around the edge of the front panel, with the ball of the pin on the outside of the panel.

Tutorial Features Variety of Designs

The tutorial features 18 different pillow cover designs, including an Envelope Closure Pillow by the website. With such a diverse selection, you're sure to find a design that suits your style and decor.

Happy sewing!