Use kraft paper to create a pattern the size of the pillow form. Mark the top center of the pattern. With one back fabric piece right side down on your work surface, use a sewing gauge and iron to fold up and press 1 inch of one 18-inch edge. Fold the raw edge into the pressed fold to create a 1/2-inch fold. Pin in place. Editor’s Tip: Many sewing projects are constructed with “right sides together,” which means the wrong side, or back, of the fabric is facing out. Once complete, you turn the item right side out and the raw edges of your seams are hidden inside the finished project. Cut the corners at an angle, careful not to cut the stitching. Turn the cover to right sides out and iron, avoiding any decals or designs that might melt. Stuff with a pillow insert (look for one that’s 2 inches larger than your pillowcase) and display your handmade throw pillow!
