Envelope pillow covers

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Cut the pieces

   For each cover, cut 1 front at 19 x 19 in and 2 backs at 19 x 14 in.

2. 

   2

   Hem the backs

   On one long edge of each back, fold 1/2 in, press, fold 1/2 in again and press. Stitch it down.

3. 

   3

   Stack the layers

   Lay the front right side up. Lay one back on top, right side down, raw edges lined up. Lay the second back on the other side, overlapping the first.

4. 

   4

   Pin it

   Pin all the way around. The 2 hemmed edges overlap by about 7 in in the middle.

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   5

   Sew around

   Stitch all 4 sides with a 1/2 in seam. Backstitch where the backs overlap, since that spot takes strain.

6. 

   6

   Clip and turn

   Clip the corners close to the stitching. Turn it right side out and poke the corners square.

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   7

   Stuff it

   Press it flat and push the insert in through the back. Fluff and toss it on the couch.