Pillow case pattern
#1
I was wondering if anyone had pillow case instructions. I am going to a family get together and we have to bring an inexpensive gift. I have already bought the fabric (University of Kentucky material) I'm from Kentucky!
Thanks,
Bugsmom
Thanks,
Bugsmom
#2
Here are instructions for a very simple "basic" pillowcase:
Cutting: Cut fabric 38" x 42" for a standard pillow -- for pillows other than standard size, cut this piece 42" by the length of the pillow plus 12"
Construction: All seams are 1/2" unless otherwise specified
1. Press under 1/4" hem on one 42" side -- can use Wonder Tape to get an exact 1/4".
2. Press under a 6" hem allowance for band. Fold the pillowcase in half lengthwise and choose your seam finish: French seam, 1/2" machine stitched with raw edges finished or 4 thread serger.
3. Once you have stitched the side and bottom of the folded fabric, your pillowcase is complete.
If you have any questions, please just ask :wink:
Cutting: Cut fabric 38" x 42" for a standard pillow -- for pillows other than standard size, cut this piece 42" by the length of the pillow plus 12"
Construction: All seams are 1/2" unless otherwise specified
1. Press under 1/4" hem on one 42" side -- can use Wonder Tape to get an exact 1/4".
2. Press under a 6" hem allowance for band. Fold the pillowcase in half lengthwise and choose your seam finish: French seam, 1/2" machine stitched with raw edges finished or 4 thread serger.
3. Once you have stitched the side and bottom of the folded fabric, your pillowcase is complete.
If you have any questions, please just ask :wink:
#3
www.sewing-pillows.web77.org/
http://www.sewneau.com/how. to/french.seam.html
are a couple I had bookmarked
http://www.sewneau.com/how. to/french.seam.html
are a couple I had bookmarked
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Here's a real easy tute.
It has pictures so that makes it even better!
http://www.sewing-pillows.web77.org/index.html
It has pictures so that makes it even better!
http://www.sewing-pillows.web77.org/index.html
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Originally Posted by tlrnhi
Here's a real easy tute.
It has pictures so that makes it even better!
http://www.sewing-pillows.web77.org/index.html
It has pictures so that makes it even better!
http://www.sewing-pillows.web77.org/index.html
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I just kinda tweeked the directions a bit. On the first seam going down the side, I stitched at 1/4 inch. Then, when it's turned inside out to do the last seam, I did that one at 1/2 inch. Worked much better for me because if I didn't, I had threads/fabric showing
Plus, I think doing it this way, makes it look better. A serger is nice, but I think the seams look a bit more finished the way this is.
Plus, I think doing it this way, makes it look better. A serger is nice, but I think the seams look a bit more finished the way this is.
#8
Originally Posted by tlrnhi
Here's a real easy tute.
It has pictures so that makes it even better!
http://www.sewing-pillows.web77.org/index.html
It has pictures so that makes it even better!
http://www.sewing-pillows.web77.org/index.html
That is the same one I use..and like Terri I tweeked mine the same way she does.........AHHH great mines think alike right Terri :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Originally Posted by PamH
Originally Posted by tlrnhi
Here's a real easy tute.
It has pictures so that makes it even better!
http://www.sewing-pillows.web77.org/index.html
It has pictures so that makes it even better!
http://www.sewing-pillows.web77.org/index.html
That is the same one I use..and like Terri I tweeked mine the same way she does.........AHHH great mines think alike right Terri :lol: :lol: :lol:
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