For day 9 of #12daysofchristmascrafts I'm sharing these no- sew pillow covers. I would love to learn how to use a sewing machine. But, since I don't know how, hot glue is my best friend! I've seen so many tutorials for throw pillows using table covers from Dollar Tree. But, I didn't want to make a bunch of pillows and then have to figure out where to store them after the holidays. So I made 2 different pillow covers to match my Christmas decorations. Check it out!
Supplies:
Supplies:
- Patterned throw blanket
- 2 white microfiber towels (Dollar Tree - in the auto section)
- Hot glue
- Scissors
Let's start with the microfiber towel cover. These will fit an 18x18 size pillow.
Step 1: Line up the 2 towels with the "right side" facing in. Use the hot glue to glue along the very edge of the towel. Glue the edges along 3 sides of the towels.
* These towels are rectangular. You will need to glue the two long sides and one short side, leaving the other short end open. *
Step 2: Flip the towels inside out to reveal a seam, and insert the pillow.
Step 3: Tuck the leftover flap in over the pillow.
* Optional Step 4: Add a ribbon around the pillow, secured with hot glue, for a decorative touch. This will help keep the open ended flap in place.
With the throw blanket I was able to make 2 pillow covers.
Step 1: Lay the blanket on a flat surface and place the pillow on top. Fold the blanket over the long way and cut along the length of the blanket.
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| The right side is where I cut the blanket |
Step 2: With the "wrong" side face up, fold over the narrow end of the blanket and glue it down. Then flip the blanket over.
Step 3: With the "right" side face up, fold the blanket onto itself leaving a long flap at one end. This will create a pocket where the pillow will sit.
* To measure for the flap, place the pillow in the blanket before gluing edges. The pillow should fit in the blanket with the flap overlapping it about half way. *
Step 4: Glue along the edge on each side of the blanket. Then flip the blanket inside out.
Step 5: Place the pillow inside and tuck the flap in
You would never know these are made from a throw blanket and microfiber cloths!
Now, after Christmas I can simply remove the covers and store in a closet without taking up too much space!