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How to Sew Pillow Case Material Together

Pillowcases are an easy sewing project with simple, straight seams. To make a case for a standard or queen size pillow, you’ll need 1 yard of fabric. For a king size pillow, you’ll need 1 1/4 yards of fabric. To figure out how much fabric you’ll need for a custom size pillow, measure the pillow from top to bottom and side to side. Make sure to measure from the center of the pillow’s edges, so that the pillow’s thickness is included in the measurement as well. Buy enough fabric to cover both sides of the pillow with at least 6 inches to spare.

Things You'll Need

Pillow
Measuring tape
Fabric
Matching thread
Sewing machine
Scissors
Iron

Instructions

Cut the Fabric
- 1
  Wash and iron the fabric if needed.
- 2
  For a standard size bed pillow, fold the fabric in half to cut two pieces of fabric, each 21 inches high by 32 inches wide.
- 3
  For a queen size bed pillow, fold the fabric in half to cut two pieces of fabric, each 21 inches high by 36 inches wide.
- 4
  For a king size bed pillow, fold the fabric in half to cut two pieces of fabric, each 21 inches high by 42 inches wide.
- 5
  For a custom size pillow, cut a piece of fabric that’s as tall as the pillow plus 1 inch and as wide as the pillow plus 6 inches. Cut a second piece of fabric the same size as the first.
Sew the Pillow Case
- 6
  Place the two pieces of fabric right sides together.
- 7
  Stitch the fabric together along both long edges and one short edge using 1/4 inch seam allowance. Leave the other short edge open.
- 8
  Fold the open edge of the pillowcase over about 1 inch. Press the fold flat.
- 9
  Fold the end of the pillowcase over 1 inch again. Press the fold flat.
- 10
  Stitch along the edge of the folded section.
- 11
  Turn the pillowcase right side out.

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