One day driving around somewhere {I think it was Independence, IA} I saw someone had a pillow on their andirondack chair. I thought that looked really cool and wanted one.
I had some pillows in my guest room that I didn't want anymore so I could use them for this project. I originally was going to do one pillow but I couldn't decide which fabric I liked better so I decided to make two.
I made these envelope style {I feel like there is a different name for these but for the life of me I cannot think of it. So I'm calling them envelope style.} There are plenty of instructions on the internet to help you make these but I went from my memory. This style pillow case was one of my first 4-H projects {a long time ago.}
Here's how I did it for my 17" pillows:
From a 1/2 yard of fabric {I used outdoor canvas} cut the following:
- 18" x 18" (piece A)
- 13" x 18" (piece B)
- 11 1/4 x 18" (piece C)
Piece B - On one long edge fold under 1/4". Press. Fold under another 1/4". Press. Sew close to edge.
Piece C - On one long edge fold under 1/4". Press. Fold under another 1". Press. Sew close to edge.
With right sides together, match raw edges of piece A and piece C. Pin.
On the opposite end, with right sides together, match raw edges of piece A and piece B. Pin.
Sew together with a 1/2" seam. Clip corners. Turn inside out.
Insert pillow form and enjoy your new pillow! {Please let me know if something doesn't make sense in these instructions. I'm not the best at explaining things. Just ask the new employee I'm training at work.}
Take a look at these other projects I made for my patio:
Wooden Floor Mat
Painted Tiered Planter
I will be sharing this tutorial at these great parties.
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