Loving That Unloved Couch/Chair

So you've got this new-to-you couch/loveseat/chair that just needs a little love. Its nice and broken in, but isn't all that pretty. An easy fix is throw pillows. Personally our couch has 6 throw pillows, ours is a sectional though (before you start thinking I have some pillow obsession... Alright, I do.) Anyway, throw pillows aren't cheap. Some can be as much as $29 at a retail discount store. And they don't always match the look you want. You could buy cheap ones, but rarely are they pretty. How do you fix this? You can easily go to the local craft store and get the plain pillows that are just the inserts that are still about $7 if not a little more (depending on brand and quality), and then get the fabric that'll match perfectly in the decor you want. $AVINGS TIP: Go to the local Goodwill or Salvation Army, buy those cheap well-loved pillows at a fraction of the price! (Especially if you cash in on those 1/2 off offers or other sales they have)

This is an easy project that practically anyone can do. Its an easy fix to revamp a pillow. Should you decide you don't have the time or energy you can easily buy these "envelopes" from companies such as these or online through eBay, but the whole point of visiting this blog was to do it out on your own! This video is from the Crafty Gemini, that shows you easy steps to creating an envelope.

Crafty Gemini has lots of easy sewing projects that you should also check out too! Everything from fabric labels, to drawstring bags, to clothing!

In this sewing tutorial I show you how to make a super easy envelope pillow cover. This is a great beginner project that any child or adult can make. If you have old throw pillows on your couch and want to revamp your home decor these would be great to make and you can whip up a bunch in no time!


In this tutorial I also walk you through the technique I use to make sure my pillows fit perfectly inside the cover and there is sagging. I show you what measurements you should use for cutting your fabric and how to make the fabric overlap on the back of your completed pillow cover.


This is a beginner sewing tutorial and does not require any additional notions like buttons, zipper, clasps, etc. All you need is the fabric you want to use and matching thread!