Standard Pillowcase
Fabric requirements:
body requires 1 1/2 yard (54″ long)
band requires a good 1/2 yard (18″ to 18 3/4″)
border requires 1/8 to 1/4 yard
Directions for a set of pillowcases:
Preshrink fabric. Cut out body of pillowcase 27″ in length by 21 1/2″ in width. Cut out band 9 3/8″ in width by 21 1/2″ in length. For border cut a strip 1 1/2″ up to 4″ in width by 21 1/2″ in length, or use trims and cut 21 1/2″ in length. Repeat for second pillowcase.
Sew a 3/8″ seam on body and band together on one edge. Serge seam. Press seam towards body. Topstitch to seam edge. Beginning at the band edge, with right sides together, sew a 1/2″ seam at side edges. Backstitch at the beginning of the seam and 1/2″ or so at corner before rotating the seam. Backstitch 1/2″ or so also at the beginning of the rotated corner seam too and continue stitching a 1/2″. At end of seam, backstitch again. Serge pillowcase seams. Trim corners off at an angle.
(Next time I make these, I will take pictures and add to the post.)
Enjoy the cute creation you have made! Have any other pillow ideas you wish to share with me?
