How Do You Make Outdoor Pillow Covers From Vinyl Tablecloths?
Summer means outdoor living and plenty of relaxation on hammocks or patio furniture. But, cloth or canvas pillows have to be brought indoors each night or they will get damp and mildewed. Using a vinyl tablecloth to make pillow covers will help prevent this problem. Also consider making covers for seat cushions if they are already not waterproof. Look for thinner vinyl because it will be easier to sew. Measure the pillow. Place a measuring tape on the pillow itself and measure from one end to another. This will allow for any roundness that would not get measured if the tape were held straight across. Add a ½ inch seam allowance to each edge of the pillow measurements. For example, if the pillow measurement is 12 by 12 inches, the new measurement will be 13 by 13 inches. Mark the measurements for the front and back pieces on the vinyl tablecloth. Make the markings on the wrong side of the cloth and use a pencil. Cut the front and back pieces from the vinyl. With right sides together, se
