Simple Pillowcase Tutorial

These pillowcases are designed for small children but you can

make them any size you would like.

Cut the front and back, these are

12 1/2 x 18.

Fold the shorter sides over 1/4 inch to the wrong side and press. This is the first fold for the hem in the opening. Or, sometimes I just serge this end.

Lay right sides together. This would be with the little hem to the outside and printed fabric, if it is, to the inside.

Sew at least 1/4 inch seam around remaining sides.


Opening will look like this.

Progress so far.


If you own a serger, serge around the three sides you have sewn, leaving tails at the ends. If you do not have a Serger you can zig zag all around and back stitch at the ends.

Fold back the opening one more time, I use about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inch, being careful to tuck in the tails of the serging thread so they do on ravel out. It is important to make the pillowcase sturdy, since we do not know how it will be maintained.

Sew all around.

I applique my small signature heart in the corner.

FINISHED!!

If you are making these for the Pillow Project you can make them any size

and I will make the pillow form to fit. Or....you can also make the form if you would like.