How much fabric do you need for a pillow?
Sizing Up Fabric Needs for Pillow Covers
| Dimensions (Length by Width) | Amount of Fabric Needed for 1 Pillow Cover (Using 54-inch Wide Fabric with No Pattern Matching) |
|---|---|
| 16 x 16 inches | 1/2 yard |
| 18 x 18 inches | 5/8 yard |
| 20 x 20 inches | 3/4 yard |
| 30 x 30 inches | 1 yard |
How much fabric do I need to make a 16×16 pillow?
fabric {1/2 yard is good for a 16 X 16 or smaller pillow}
How much fabric is needed for a 24 pillow?
Basic Square Pillow
| SIZE | Fabric Repeat: 0″ | TRIM |
|---|---|---|
| 20″ | 2/3 yd | 2 1/3 yds |
| 22″ | 2/3 yd | 2 1/2 yds |
| 24″ | 2/3 yd | 2 3/4 yds |
| 27″ | 3/4 yd | 3 1/4 yds |
How much fabric do I need to make an 18 inch pillow?
One 12- to 14-inch pillow requires a 36-inch square (1 yard). An 18- to 20-inch pillow needs 1 1/4 yards of 54-inch fabric.
How much bigger should a pillowcase be than the pillow?
Opt for a pillowcase measuring 1/2 to 1 inch longer than the pillow length and 2 1/2 to 4 inches wider than the pillow width, if you’re buying a ready-made pillowcase.
What is the best fabric to make pillowcases?
Here are the best pillowcase materials:
- Cotton. One of the most popular pillowcase materials is cotton. …
- Nylon. Another common pillowcase fabric, nylon is typically made to look like silk. …
- Linen. Linen is a high quality, natural flax product that is no longer produced in quantity. …
- Satin. …
- Silk.
How do you measure fabric for a pillow?
Measure the width of a pillow cover as from side seam to side seam, and the length as from the top seam to the bottom seam. Typically the bottom seam houses the zipper or hook-and-loop closure. Add seam allowances and cut the pillow fabric to the new measurements.
How much fabric do I need for a king size pillow sham?
Add the fabric amounts you require to make one king size pillow sham. You will need 1 1/4 yards for the pillowcase plus 1 yard for a tailored sham and 1 1/2 yards for a ruffled sham. For each complete pillow sham, you will need 2 1/4 yards for a tailored sham and 2 3/4 yards for a ruffled sham.
How much fabric do I need for a queen pillowcase?
Purchase 1 1/4 yards of 44-inch fabric for each queen-size pillowcase you want to make. Two pillowcases will require 2 1/2 yards of fabric. This pillowcase is made of one kind of fabric and is one-piece construction.