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

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:

www.sewing-pillows.web77.org/
http://www.sewneau.com/how. to/french.seam.html
are a couple I had bookmarked

I just measured one of my store bought cases and made mine that way.

Here's a real easy tute.
It has pictures so that makes it even better!

http://www.sewing-pillows.web77.org/index.html

I love this method and this tute has really good pictures!! I made a couple like that in a class -- wow, I sure was proud of myself when I got that thing turned right side and it looked like it should!!! But instead of doing the french seam -- if you have a serger, just serge them babies right up and you're DONE.

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.

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:

Yup, they sure do! Had to do the tweeking after making the first one.

i won't put my 2 cents worth in as my fav site has already been posted.... have fun :D

This is the way I make them also. Am making one right now in flannel for my little nephew. Pirate material.

I used the free pillowcase pattern directions from Quilt magazine and it made very small cases. Be sure you are going to have plenty of room before you cut your fabric!

Thank you all! I'll make them this weekend!

I use the same link and worked out the seam thing too.
Have no patience for trimming all those bits. And I also think the french seams look a bit better, than just over locked.

Hi there, I have made a few of the French Seam pillow cases & just love that pattern. I even taught my 12 year old grand daughter how to make them & she is so proud of herself. Good luck with your sewing.

Happy Holidays,
Cheryl

Pillowcases are so fun to make.

A couple of years ago I made theme pillowcases for my grandchildren for holidays such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, Valentines Day and Easter.

They loved them.

I just looked at this tutorial. She did a great job. I'm going to try the French seams instead of the serger on my next ones. Always learning something new. I love it!

Go to www.missouriquiltco.com and look at their pillowcase tutorial. It is the neatest pillowcase I've ever made and I am fixing to adapt to make a pillowcase dress for my grandaughter.

Oops, I see your link is the same pillowcase.

Also, I make my grandchildren travel pillowcases to fit the 16" x 20" pillow. I purchase fabric that is like their interests: baseball, music, etc.

I make them the same except the body is cut 18 1/2" long x 29" wide. I make my cuff 9" and the accent piece 2 1/2", but I make it the same way as the larger pillowcase.