My latest sewing addiction is Pillow Cases! They are a quick, easy project. I *love* creating them just the way I like them! The possibilities are absolutely endless!
Take a look!
Do you already have some ideas about what would look nice in YOUR bedroom? 😉
Here’s how you do it!
If you are using fabric with a 45 inch width, don’t get worried about the width when cutting.
Cut the main body fabric 27 inches by 45 inches.
For the band, cut the fabric 12 inches by 45 inches.
Roll up the fabric for the body of the pillow case so that the roll is less than six inches round, but still 45 inches wide. Lay it on top of the band fabric. The band should be right side up.
Wrap the band around the body fabric aligning both edges of the band with one edge of the body. Pin in place and sew. Remember to keep the roll out of you way and only sew the edge.
Gently tug the body from the center of the band. Press the band seam flat.
Here’s why it’s OK to not worry if you are using fabric that is 45 inches wide. Line up the edges and clean up any selvages or rough spots. I have to fold mine in half, just because that’s the space I have to work with.
Here’s where we begin the French Seam Tutorial from yesterday! 😉 Complete French Seams down the long side of the pillow case, then complete French seams across the bottom. Press.
We are finished!
Whether you prefer Spiderman
or vintage calico, 
you can now have pillow cases just the way you like them!
What fabric would you choose?
😉 -Marci
