Width of Pillow + 1″(for 1/2 seam allowance) = Fabric Width.You can always add more to the length if you want more of an overlap. You need this amount because you want to double the size of the pillow (24″ + 24″) plus 6″ for the overlap to create the envelope style so the total comes out to be 54″. In order to make an easy envelope style pillowcase, the length needs to be 54″. I got 24″ X 24″ pillow forms which mean I would need the width to be 24″ plus 1″ (for a 1/2 inch seam allowance) totaling 25″. Walking Foot for Sewing Machine (optional).Fabric (any style that appeals to you) yardage varies on size pillows you get – I used 6 yards of 45″ wide fabric to make 4 pillows).Pillow Forms (any size and amount you desire) – I got four 24″ X 24″.I wanted to go simple with making the pillowcases for the pillow forms so I am going to make easy envelope style pillowcases with velcro (optional). The pillow forms were on sale for 50% off President’s Day weekend! Yay! I went straight to the store and bought four of the pillows right after I got off work Friday. They were 30% off but I like saving more and President’s Day weekend was coming up so I know Joann’s Fabric was going to have some great deals. I bought the fabric since it was 50% off but I wanted to wait to buy the pillow forms when they go on sale for 50% off or when I can use a coupon. Hubby loved the Soft n Crafty Elite 24″ X 24″ pillow forms and a bright/bold pattern fabric. He can be a little picky so I didn’t want to pick out something and find out later he hates it. Last week I dragged him to Joann’s Fabrics to help me pick out the fabric to make the pillowcases out of and the pillow forms. Ever since hubby and I got a new couch a few weeks ago he has been begging me to make some pillows to decorate it.

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