Instructions on sewing a pillow case
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#1
NewsletterBot , 07-25-2007 06:41 AM
Senior Member
Can any of you please show me complete instruction for a very easy pillowcase, I am trying to learn how to sew and I can not seem to find any help, I have a new sewing machine but I dont know where to start.
Thank you,
Rita
Thank you,
Rita
#3
Are you wanting a bed pillow case or one that is decorative?
For a bed case, I find that usually 1/2 yard does it. I use a ratty pillowcase for a pattern, too. Be sure to allow for seam allowances and hems.
For a bed case, I find that usually 1/2 yard does it. I use a ratty pillowcase for a pattern, too. Be sure to allow for seam allowances and hems.
#4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrYWCma9wgM
Try to watch this. It gives nice instructions for a neat pillowcase. I made these for my great grandkids for Christmas one year. They loved them. Happy sewing!
Try to watch this. It gives nice instructions for a neat pillowcase. I made these for my great grandkids for Christmas one year. They loved them. Happy sewing!
#5
bearisgray , 10-14-2021 03:50 AM
Power Poster
For very specific instructions, it is helpful to know the size of the pillow that the pillowcase would be covering.
Here is a link to some bed pillow sizes: https://casper.com/blog/pillow-sizes/
The ones illustrated in that link are all 20 inches (51 cm) by various lengths. The "regular" size one is 20 x 26 inches.
Generally speaking, if using fabric that is at least 42 inches wide, I would use the length of the pillow plus at least 5 inches more for a hem and seam allowances.
Here is a link to some bed pillow sizes: https://casper.com/blog/pillow-sizes/
The ones illustrated in that link are all 20 inches (51 cm) by various lengths. The "regular" size one is 20 x 26 inches.
Generally speaking, if using fabric that is at least 42 inches wide, I would use the length of the pillow plus at least 5 inches more for a hem and seam allowances.
#9
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It got revived by a spammer.Originally Posted by Quiltwoman44
Ha! I hope this poster got an answer since it was asked back in 2007! funny , I actually had to look up my directions on one the other day!