How do you make a standard size pillow case?
How do you make a standard size pillow case?
How to Make a Pillowcase
- Cutting your fabric. Start by cutting two identical size pieces of fabric, that are each 29.5 inches long and 21 inches wide.
- Fold fabric, iron, pin, and sew.
- Repeat step 2 with the second piece of fabric.
- Pin the pieces together and sew.
- Flip the pillowcase right side out and it’s ready to use.
How much fabric do I need for a standard pillowcase?
A finished standard pillowcase should measure about 22.5 inches by 31.5 inches, allowing for fill depth, seaming and an approximate 4-inch hem. One yard of 45-inch-wide fabric should be enough to make one standard case, if the material is preshrunk.
How many yards do you need for a pillowcase?
Sizing Up Fabric Needs for Pillow Covers
| Dimensions (Length by Width) | Amount of Fabric Needed for 1 Pillow Cover (Using 54-inch Wide Fabric with No Pattern Matching) |
|---|---|
| 16 x 16 inches | 1/2 yard |
| 18 x 18 inches | 5/8 yard |
| 20 x 20 inches | 3/4 yard |
| 30 x 30 inches | 1 yard |
How much fabric do I need to make a standard-sized pillowcase?
A finished standard pillowcase should measure about 22.5 inches by 31.5 inches, allowing for fill depth, seaming and an approximate 4-inch hem. One yard of 45-inch-wide fabric should be enough to make one standard case, if the material is preshrunk.
What you can do with pillowcase tips?
Use as a traveling laundry bag: Stick a pillowcase in your suitcase so you can toss in your dirty laundry as it accumulates. When you get home from traveling, just empty the pillowcase into the washer and throw in the pillowcase as well.
What is the standard size of a pillowcase?
The standard pillowcases, which also go by the name housewife pillowcases, fit any pillow with the standard size of 26 inches by 30 inches.
How do you make a pillowcase?
To make a standard pillowcase, use a scissors or a rotary cutter to cut out a piece that is 45″ x 36″. If you’re using a patterned fabric, take care to cut it so that the pattern is straight. Fold the fabric in half. Fold it length-wise with the finished sides, or “right” sides, of the fabric together.
