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Learning to make a pillowcase is a simple, beginner-friendly project which will open a world full of creative possibilities with your fabric & trim choices! Our tutorial provides information for three pillow sizes: Standard (Twin), Queen & King.
Difficulty Level: Easy
Lightweight to medium weight woven fabrics such as:
Note: These recommendations are for a queen size pillow. Before buying fabric check the measurement chart.
If you want to adjust the pillowcase you are creating to meet your pillow needs, follow this measurement guide to determine your cutting sizes.
Measurement Chart | |
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Finished Pillowcase Measurements | |
Standard (Twin) Queen King |
20.5”L x 27.5”W (52cm x 70cm) 20.5”L x 31.5”W (52cm x 80cm) 20.5”L x 38.5”W (52cm x 98cm) |
Fabric Requirements | |
Standard (Twin) Main Fabric Cuff |
23.5” x 43.2” (59.5cm x 110cm) 11.2” x 43.2” (28.5cm x 110cm) |
Queen Main Fabric Cuff |
27.5” x 43.2” (70cm x 110cm) 11.2” x 43.2” (28.5cm x 110cm) |
King Main Fabric Cuff |
34.5” x 43.2” (87.5cm x 110cm) 11.2” x 43.2” (28.5cm x 110cm) |
Fabric Strip for all sizes | 2.2” x 43.2” (5.5cm x 110cm) |
Ribbon for all sizes | 43.2” (110cm) |
Cut out the main fabric, cuff and fabric strip (or ribbon) by following the measurement chart. Use a ruler and a rotary cutter or scissors.
Fold the width of the cuff and fabric strip in half and press with a hot iron.
Tip: If you are using ribbon as an alternative for the fabric strip, you can skip this step.
Lay the cuff out flat & right side up. (a)
Place the main fabric right side up on top of the cuff. (b)
Then, place the folded fabric strip on top. (c)
Note: The raw edges should be lined up together.
On the opposite end of the main fabric, away from the layered raw edges, roll the edge toward the layered raw edges.
Fold the cuff around the rolled main fabric. You will be placing the cuff edge on top of the folded fabric strip which is placed on the raw edges of the layered fabric. Pin along the raw edge.
Sew 5/8" along the raw edge, through the layers, to make a tube shape. Backstitch at the beginning and end. Make sure you don’t sew the main fabric roll inside. Sew only the pinned edge.
Now that a tube has been created, reach inside and pull out the main fabric. This will turn the tube inside out. Unroll the main fabric to lay all fabric flat.
Now that the fabric is laying flat, fold the fabric wrong sides together (a) so that the cuff is lined up perfectly. (b)
Pin (c) (d) and sew across the raw edges 3/8". (e)
Trim the seam allowance in half. (f)
Turn inside out so that right sides are together and fold along the seam. Finger press and pin along the seam. (g)
Stitch again, using a 1/4" seam allowance. This will encase the raw edge. (h)
Turn the fabric inside out and the pillowcase is complete! (i)
Enjoy your new pillowcase! Pillowcases can be customized for any aesthetic! Have fun and be creative!
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