Today, I am sharing how to make a super duper easy pillowcase, as shown in my Color Me Fabric post from Friday. These pillowcases are so easy to whip up that you will want to make a bunch for friends, family and even charity!
The border print fabrics from my fabric line run from selvedge to selvedge, as shown in this photo. The best part about this is that you can cut that fabric in half and use the main picture as the front of the pillowcase and then the upper part of the fabric for the back of the pillowcase! Then, the allover print can be used for the contrasting pillow case cuff.
You will cut:
-2 cuff pieces: 13 inches tall by 21 inches wide
-2 main pieces: 27 inches tall by 21 inches wide
For the main piece, be sure to pay attention to which way the picture is running. You will want the picture to run side to side of the finished pillow case.
With right sides together and a 1/2 inch seam allowance, sew the cuff pieces together along the 2 short edges, as shown by the blue lines. Finish the seams by using a zig zag stitch or serger. Turn right sides out and press seams.
With right sides together and a 1/2 inch seam allowance, sew the main pieces together along the 3 sides, as shown by the blue lines. Be sure to leave 1 short end open. Finish the seams by using a zig zag stitch or serger. Turn right sides out and press seams.
Once the cuff pieces have been sewn together, fold it in half with wrong sides together. The cuff piece will now be 6.5 inches tall. Press seams.
Slide the cuff piece onto the open end of the main pillow case. Make sure to line up the raw edges of the pillow case and the cuff. Sew together with 1/2 inch seam allowance. Finish seam with a zig zag stitch or serger.
Flip the cuff up. Press seam towards the main pillowcase. Topstitch the seam.
Close up of the topstitched area.
You are all finished! As always, let me know if you are confused or have any questions. I am always happy to help!
Here is what the backs look like.
Time to get started on coloring! Prewashing and drying the fabric is recommended to shrink to size and to remove anything on the fabric. Once the fabric has been colored on with fabric markers, simply wash on cold/gently and hang dry to retain the vibrancy of the colors!
Before coloring, cut some cardboard to size and slide into the pillowcase. This will not only prevent bleeding of the markers, but also give a sturdy surface for coloring.
Let the kids go wild!
Thanks again for everyone’s support! I never imagined it would be so popular…. I promise to return all emails/messages this week. Thanks!!
Hayley
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LOVE these Hayley! I am pinning this for later, my boys are going to love these!
What is the return on the print?
The pillowcases are the perfect way to show off these prints. I bet your kiddos are so proud of you and this fabric!! 🙂
What is it about kids and pillowcases? My kids love them, and this project would make them squeal and go crazy with excitement! Congratulations on the fabric line, too!
Hayley, I love these too! Great tutorial. I can’t wait until my grandkids are a little older, they would love to do this activity!
I live in BC, Canada. Where can I order this material?
Where can this material be purchased
Brilliant! Will make ideal gifts, so hard to buy pressies for kiddie winks these days. ✂️
Hi,
Where can I order the fabric?
Hayley, these are beyond amazing! Super exciting and fun! Gift ideas are filling my head.
They are just beautiful, love them:)
Cool
Hi Hayley,
This is brilliant and thanks for the tutorial. Do you think 1m. of the main fabric would be enough for the pillow?
Thanks, Alejandra
This is the CUTEST thing I have seen in a very long time…and I’m a serious pinterest addict. Yea! I so hope I win your giveaway, but these look easy enough for me to make too. Great work! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Love, Love, Love this fabric! Can you direct me where to buy online? I used the store locater search on Michael Miller’s site but the stores that came up didn’t carry it. With 4 children at home and a deployed husband, going into a fabric store is a daunting task:) Can’t wait to have your beautiful creation!
Jen
Hi Jennifer. Try Fabric.com or Fatquartershop.com.
Love, love your fabrics & this tutorial!! Can’t wait to surprise the kids at Christmas!
I’m wondering how well the color has lasted on your kids pillowcases after washing? These particular markers that you have in the pictures are the ones I’m referring too? Or which brand would you recommend?
Thanks!
Hugs,
Gina
Thank you Gina. You can find the markers that I recommend for the Color Me Fabric in my shop here: https://www.welcometothemousehouse.com/shop/page/3
Please include prewash/washing instructions. Also, should the ink be heat set with an iron once completed?
Hi Mary. I don’t recommend fabric softener when washing. I would follow the recommendation on the fabric marker packaging because it may vary.
So it looks like I will need (at least) a 27″ cut or 3/4 yard of the border print fabric, as well as (at least) a 13″ cut of the allover fabric? Love this. Please let me know if my “math understanding” is correct.
1.How much of each fabric do I need to buy?
2. Is it a good idea to wash and iron the fabric before making the pillowcase?
What . Would you back it with for a tablecloth??
Maybe a waterproof nylon?
Well this is timely. I am making pillowcases for my daughters for Christmas and I am familiar with french seams so now I don’t have to think at all!
Great work each & every tips of your post are awesome.