Easy Peasey Custom Pillowcase-in downloads
Making your own pillowcase is super easy.
I find the "standard" pillowcases sold in stores often too small for fluffy pillows. So i measured my own and came up with my own standard size of approx. 21" x 30" finished size.
Yardage requirements - minimum of 3/4 yd main fabric and 1/2 yd coordinate.
For this pillow I cut 2 pieces of the main fabric print 21" x 21".
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/SarahBethGraham/Pillowcase1.jpg)
Then I cut 2 contrast bands 21" x 18".
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/SarahBethGraham/pillowcase3.jpg)
Next you fold over and iron, the contrast band so it is 21" by 9" wide.
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/SarahBethGraham/pillowcase4.jpg)
Then placing the raw edge of the contrast band to the right side of one end of the main fabric, serge or sew in place (I like the look of a serged edge, but this could easily be done all on a sewing machine).
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/SarahBethGraham/pillowcase5.jpg)
Iron the seam flat, in this case i ironed toward the coordinate, but it actually doesn't really matter.
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/SarahBethGraham/pillowcase6.jpg)
Line up, right sides together the 2 pieces. If it helps you keep it straight you can pin (being sure to line up the two contrast bands at the seam).
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/SarahBethGraham/pillowcase7.jpg)
Serge/Sew the three remaining sides (i serge both long sides first, then the bottom seam).
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/SarahBethGraham/pillowcase8.jpg)
I didn't photograph but i do place some fray check at the edges where the serging ends, to help keep it from coming unraveled.
At this point you can be finished.
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/SarahBethGraham/pillowcase9.jpg)
However, i like to do a bit of contrast sewing, either with a straight line along the band seam or with a decorative stitch at the top or band seam.
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/SarahBethGraham/pillowcase10.jpg)
Here is the finished product with my fluffy pillow inside.
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/SarahBethGraham/pillowcase11.jpg)
One final note, if you have an odd shaped, or extra large pillow you need to make a case for you can easily measure length & width, add a bit for seam allowance to make your own custom sized cases.
Here's the pillow i used for this tutorial -
26" long - i add 4" to the length because i like extra at the end of the case so the pillow isn't peaking out.
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/SarahBethGraham/measurepillow1.jpg)
19" wide (38" around) - i add 2" to the width for ease of stuffing the pillow in, and a bit of seam allowance.
![](http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y109/SarahBethGraham/measurepillow2.jpg)
One more note - You can adjust the size of the contrast band according to how you like your case to look. I've done them most often with a 5" wide final band. However I really liked the way a wider band looked with my fabric choice this time. Just divide out the final size you are looking for to adjust the size of the band - for example if i'm wanting a 5" wide final band I'd cut 2 main pieces 21" x 25" and 2 contrast bands 21" x 10". To get my final size of approx. 21" x 30" (minus seam allowance).
***ENJOY sewing your own pillowcases, it's so much fun to pick your favorite fabric combination. I've been making my own cases for a while and I find them much more luxurious to sleep on than anything bought from the store. I think because I know i did it myself. :theclap:
Sarah
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