Originally Posted by Nanamoms
Do yall use the "birthing" method to make the pillowcases. I saw the YouTube video on it but really would like the written instruction. Are they available anywhere?
PS: Not sure "birthing" is the right word that I'm looking for!! EASY AS PIE TUBE METHOD 3 different pieces of fabric as follows: (main body of case) 27" by width of fabric (WOF) (hem/border) 9" in WOF (contrasting trim) 2" by WOF this is to be folded & pressed in half lengthwise. Layer the fabric ALL RIGHT SIDE UP in the following order -- making sure all raw edges are even at the top. 9" hem 27" main body 2" trim Sew a 1/4" seam along this edge (WOF) Now, pick up the bottom edge of the main fabric & roll it up nearly to the top edge -- you should now be able to see the bottom edge of the hem/border fabric., Take the bottom edge of the hem/border fabric and bring it up over the rolled-up fabric, putting right sides together and matching to the other raw edges, pin all fabric together along the top edge. Sew a 1/4" seam along the pinned edge, making a tube. Now reach into the tube and pull it inside out. You will have nicely finished edge where the hem/border & trim fabric meet (with all raw edges enclosed). To finish, put the WRONG sides together and trim the sides if needed so that all fabrics are same width -- sew a scant 1/8" seam down the side and across the top. Trim Turn the pillowcase inside out (RIGHT sides together) and stitch a 1/4" seam down the side and across the top. Finally, turn the case right side out and you have a case WITH NO RAW EDGES OR SEAMS SHOWING. Honestly, if you follow those directions exactly, you'll faint with excitement the first time you see what happens. Good Luck@ |
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also called the HOTDOG method...the only thing I do not like about this method is that the little flange end up upside down! bug me!
http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/forums/t/7462.aspx |
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
also called the HOTDOG method...the only thing I do not like about this method is that the little flange end up upside down! bug me!
http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/forums/t/7462.aspx Also -- don't make them from inexpensive fabric as you'll have to iron the darn things. Good quality fabric usually doesn't need ironing. Speaking of ironing -- sure wish I had my Mother's old mangle!! That thing would come in handy when ironing yards of fabric. |
Originally Posted by Quiltinvaca
Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
also called the HOTDOG method...the only thing I do not like about this method is that the little flange end up upside down! bug me!
http://www.quiltersclubofamerica.com/forums/t/7462.aspx Also -- don't make them from inexpensive fabric as you'll have to iron the darn things. Good quality fabric usually doesn't need ironing. Speaking of ironing -- sure wish I had my Mother's old mangle!! That thing would come in handy when ironing yards of fabric. |
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Very pretty :D:D:D
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I make them all the time, we are participating in APQ challenge. It didn't occur to me that the flange was upside down.
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[quote=Quiltinvaca]
Originally Posted by Nanamoms
Do yall use the "birthing" method to make the pillowcases. I saw the YouTube video on it but really would like the written instruction. Are they available anywhere?
PS: Not sure "birthing" is the right word that I'm looking for!! Thanks so much. Finally getting back to checking my posts and responses. I just found the YouTube (haha) video and watched it again. All the pieces are falling together...just takes a while with an "old" brain. I copied and pasted your "tute" to print out. Yeah, think I'm going to try one tonite. The only thing I see that I might not like about this method is the unfinished edge showing where you finish the sewing. I know it can be serged but I'm so used to doing a wide hem which hides this. Anyone have any other suggestion? |
Originally Posted by KwiltyKahy
I make them all the time, we are participating in APQ challenge. It didn't occur to me that the flange was upside down.
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