Common pillow cover sizes
| Pillow size: | Metric Measurements (cm) | Imperial Measurements (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 48 x 73 cm | 18.9″ x 28.7″ |
| European Pillowcase | 65 x 65 cm | 25.6″ x 25.6″ |
Feb 19, 2007
Just so, How do you make a Euro sham pillow?
European Pillow Sham Tutorial
- Grab one of the back pieces and fold & iron 1/2 inch down on one of the 28” sides.
- Fold over another 1/2 inch and iron down.
- Pin your iron fold to make it secure.
- Sew a 1/4” inseam down the side. Repeat steps 1-4 on the other back piece.
How do you make a Euro sham look good?
Similarly, How many yards of fabric do I need for a Euro sham?
Pillow Shams by Pillow Type
| SHAM TYPE | YARDAGE |
|---|---|
| Corded | 1 1/2 yds for body, 1/2 yd for cord |
| Ruffled | 1 1/2 yds for body, 1 1/2 yds for ruffle |
| Flanged (Tailored) | 2 yards |
| Euro | 2 yards |
How do you make a continental pillowcase?
Do you need Shams?
Putting pillows in shams helps keep pillows clean and safe from kids, pets, and makes a bed look good. A set of shams paired with a duvet help tie-together a bed’s overall look for aesthetic value. A sham can be easily put on or removed from a pillow and placed in the wash if needed.
What can I use instead of a pillow sham?
Pillow cases are designed to be slept on, and they serve a more practical, functional purpose than shams. Pillow cases are also simpler in style. Crafted from the same fabric as their matching bed sheets, pillow cases are (typically) open at one end and placed as the frontmost layer of double pillows on a made bed.
Should Shams match duvet or quilt?
The rule of thumb is to match your standard pillowcases to the sheets and your shams to the quilt or duvet cover. One common way to arrange them is to lay your sleeping pillows flat, place the shams flat on top of those, and prop the Euro shams upright in front.
How much fabric do I need to make a European pillow case?
Buy around 1 yard (0.91 m) of fabric for each pillowcase you’re making.
How do you figure yardage for a pillow?
Pattern runs in the pillow’s width direction.
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| Unit of Measurement | Inches | mm |
|---|---|---|
| Quantity (?) Total number of pillows needed with these dimensions. Close | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 | |
| Fabric Width (?) Actual width of fabric (often 46, 54, or 60 inches — 1168, 1372, and 1524 mm). Close * * | inches |
How many yards do you need for a pillow sham?
Pillow Shams
| Standard Pillow Sizes | 1.5 Yards per sham Add 1.25 yards per ruffle |
|---|---|
| Full | 20″ x 26″ |
| Queen | 20″ x 30″ |
| King | 20″ x 36″ |
What color should euro shams be?
The first should be a large euro sham to help create a cozy headboard feel. We recommend using a neutral colored euro sham, or one that matches your bedding.
How do you style a bed with a Euro sham?
- Use the 2 euro shams and place them side by side, using them as your first layer, closest to the headboard.
- Then place the 2 standard pillows, centered in front of each euro sham.
- Next, place the 2 standard shams, centered in front of each pillow.
- Place 1 decorative pillow in the center of the 2 shams.
Do you need euro shams?
Euro Shams:
While these shams are optional, I have found that most beds have them. They are a good way to incorporate the pattern of your duvet cover. They can also be made reversible or one pattern on the front, another on the back. They can either be placed against the headboard or in front of the pillows.
What is the point of pillow shams?
Although they can definitely be slept on like normal pillowcases, pillow shams are usually used as support when sitting in bed and as decoration during the day. Sham pillows can be placed behind normal pillows when sleeping or just removed from the bed completely.
Can you mix and match euro shams?
It is not necessary for your pillow shams to match your comforter. In fact, matching is sometimes not the desired look. When planning for your perfect bedding set, remember that matching your pillow shams to your comforter is only one of the ways to coordinate your bedding.
How much fabric do I need for a 20×20 envelope pillow?
How much fabric do I need to make envelope pillow covers?
- 16″ x 16″ – cut 17″ x 38″ – 1/2 yard of fabric.
- 18″ x 18″ – cut 19″ x 42″ – 2/3 yards of fabric.
- 20″ x 20″ – cut 21″ x 46″ -3/4 yards of fabric.
How much fabric do I need to make 2 pillowcases?
To make 2 pillowcases, you need:
- 2 yards (1.9 meters) of fabric for standard & queen size pillowcases (20″ x 30″).
- 2.5 yards (2.3 meters) of fabric for king size pillowcases (20″ x 40″).
How much fabric do I need to make a queen size pillow case?
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.
How much fabric do I need for a 12×12 pillow?
The correct amount of material for this size pillow would be 1/2 yard of material. You will receive 1/2 yard in length and whatever the width of the bolt. Depending on the pillow size and the bolt width, you may at times be able to make two pillows from one fabric purchase.
How do I figure out how many yards of fabric I need?
Dimensions that fit into the width of the fabric
Take the total length you need and divide by 36 to calculate how many yards you need. Most of our fabric is sold in full yard increments, so round up to the nearest yard.
