Home/No Sew Projects/No-Sew Pillow Covers

No-Sew Pillow Covers

By Admin Wednesday November 30, 2016

Those of you who shy away from sewing will find solace in this no-sew project that makes your bedroom look exquisite in minimum time and, of course, at a pocket-friendly price, unless you are going for expensive fabric. Just follow the simple steps below and relax your head in homemade comfort.

No-Sew Pillow Covers
No-Sew Pillow Covers

How to Make a No-Sew Pillow Cover

Materials

  • A pillow
  • Fabric in pattern and color of your choice
  • Fabric glue
  • Measuring tape
  • Scissors
  • Rubber bands

DIY Instructions

Step 1: Measure and cut the fabric 3 times the width and 2 times the length (height) of the pillow.

Step 2: Place the pillow in the middle of the fabric. Fold it over in half to cover the pillow from the sides.

No-Sew Pillow Covers Picture 1

Step 3: Fold the remaining ends into triangles on both sides.

Step 4: Bring the triangles to the center and tie near their tips with rubber bands.

No-Sew Pillow Covers Picture 2

Step 5: Join the ends by applying fabric glue.

No-Sew Pillow Covers Picture 3

Step 6: Cut out an 8” X 5” piece from the fabric.

Step 7: Wrap it around the junction and seal it off with fabric glue. The center of the bow is made.

No-Sew Pillow Covers Picture 4

Step 8: Allow sufficient drying time. You can put something heavy on top to aid the gluing.

No-Sew Pillow Covers Picture 5

Video Tutorial for Making Bow Pillow Covers without Sewing

More DIY No-Sew Pillow Cover Ideas

Just a simple hand tied knot looks beautiful at the center of your homemade pillow cover. You can try the technique with round cushions, bolsters as well as lumbar pillows.

No-Sew Pillow Covers Knot Photo

No-Sew Bow Pillow Cover by Tying a Knot

If you are not much of a fan of bow pillow cases, you can design them traditionally by applying hot glue to the appropriate places. It works well for throw pillows.

DIY No-Sew Throw Pillow Covers Image

No-Sew Decorative Throw Pillow Covers

This pillow cover looks charming with the fringes. If you do not want to cut up an old T-shirt for this, you may use fleece fabric. If you can manage large sizes of fabric, try this on body pillows.

No-Sew Pillow Covers with Fringe Picture

No-Sew T- Shirt Pillow Cover with Fringe

Just a few cloth napkins create this adorable no-sew project. The pillows suit your couch, sofa, bed and also look cute when placed on a chair outdoors.

No-Sew Pillow Covers from Napkins Pictures

Easy No-Sew Envelope Pillow Covers

You can insert and remove your pillow easily due to the presence of Velcro at the bottom seam of this no-sew pillowcase.

No-Sew Pillow Covers Velcro Photos

No-Sew Napkin Pillow Covers with Velcro

Breathe a new life to your outdated toss pillows by covering them with sweaters that no longer fit you. No sewing is required.

No-Sew Sweater Pillow Cover Images

Simple No-Sew Pillow Covers with Sweaters

Putting hem tape along the edges of the pillow case gives it a neat finish. If you are comfortable with the sewing machine, you can also give a contrasting piping along the borders for a classy look. Step out of the conventional and use burlap and drop cloth as your material. Bright red and green Christmas motifs on the white covers lend a decorative look to your home during the holiday season.

Related Articles

Join Our Mailing List
Sign up to get the latest updates, along with fresh patterns and tutorials, right to your inbox

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

74 ÷ = 37