How to Sew Quilted Velveteen Pillow Shams
While my favorite thing to sew is clothing, I do often like to dip my toes into other sewing adventures. My most recent exploration? Home decor!
I had been eyeing quilted velvet pillows for a while and like most of crafty folks, thought to myself, “I bet I can make that!” And that’s exactly what I did. Yet rather than sew more ruffle throw pillows I decided to make removable quilted velveteen pillow shams for my bed. I skipped using dry-clean only velvet for a washable (and breathable) cotton velveteen. I absolutely love the way they came out and now want to add pillow shams to my let’s do a workshop list!
Supplies
Cotton velveteen, 1 yard
Cotton batting, 1 yard
Solid backing fabric, 1 yard
Pillow backing fabric, 1 yard (I used Liberty Midnight Garden in Flower Show)
Quilting thread (I like Mara 50 for thicker quilting thread that will hold up well in the wash)
Tools
Baby Lock Compact Digital Dual Feed Foot or walking foot
Sewing machine, I'm using the Baby Lock Ballad
Ruler
Fabric scissors or a rotary mat and rotary cutter
Basting spray or basting safety pins
Water soluble fabric marker or hera marker
Pins or clips
Iron and ironing board
Pillow Sizes to Consider
Ready to Sew?
This project was so easy and totally beginner friendly yet it yields such professional results! Want to make your own velveteen quilted pillow shams? Follow Sarah's step by step tutorial here.
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