Pillow Case Pattern
Cutting:
Cuff 10 1/2 Inches x 45 inches (or width of fabric)
Body 26 inches x 45 inches (or width of fabric)
Trim 3 inches x 45 inches (or width of fabric)
Press trim fabric, wrong sides together, in half lengthwise to make a piece
1 1/2 inches by 45 inches.
Assembly:
Layer the three components as follows:
Cuff Fabric - right side up
Trim fabric - with raw edges even with one of the long edges
Body fabric - right side down along same edge
Pin these fabrics together along that edge and sew.
Roll the body fabric up from the bottom (like a tube) until the remaining cuff fabric is revealed. Bring that end of the cuff fabric OVER the rolled up body wrong side up, and the raw edges of the other components. Sew all layers together with a strong 1/4 inch seam. When sewn, you will have a long tube.
Pull the body fabric out of the tube and press the seam well.
Fold the pillowcase in half lengthwise, WRONG sides together and trim off any excess fabric and selvages along the side, making sure the cut edge is perpendicular to the cuff seam. Sew 1/4 inch along the side and bottom. Trim seam if necessary to eliminate stray threads. Turn pillow case inside out and press. Stitch the seam again, enclosing the raw edges of the first seam. Backstitich at the beginning and end of the seam. It is best to make a 1/2 inch seam to be sure you enclosed all the raw edges. Turn and press!!
Cutting:
Cuff 10 1/2 Inches x 45 inches (or width of fabric)
Body 26 inches x 45 inches (or width of fabric)
Trim 3 inches x 45 inches (or width of fabric)
Press trim fabric, wrong sides together, in half lengthwise to make a piece
1 1/2 inches by 45 inches.
Assembly:
Layer the three components as follows:
Cuff Fabric - right side up
Trim fabric - with raw edges even with one of the long edges
Body fabric - right side down along same edge
Pin these fabrics together along that edge and sew.
Roll the body fabric up from the bottom (like a tube) until the remaining cuff fabric is revealed. Bring that end of the cuff fabric OVER the rolled up body wrong side up, and the raw edges of the other components. Sew all layers together with a strong 1/4 inch seam. When sewn, you will have a long tube.
Pull the body fabric out of the tube and press the seam well.
Fold the pillowcase in half lengthwise, WRONG sides together and trim off any excess fabric and selvages along the side, making sure the cut edge is perpendicular to the cuff seam. Sew 1/4 inch along the side and bottom. Trim seam if necessary to eliminate stray threads. Turn pillow case inside out and press. Stitch the seam again, enclosing the raw edges of the first seam. Backstitich at the beginning and end of the seam. It is best to make a 1/2 inch seam to be sure you enclosed all the raw edges. Turn and press!!
