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• Method 2 of 2: Method 2 of 2: Decorative pillowcases
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

1 Choose a fabric. Pillowcases are usually made from fabrics that are pleasing to the skin, such as soft cotton, satin, flannel, or knitted fabrics. Choose a fabric that matches your bedroom color scheme, especially the bedspread and sheets. To make a standard set of pillowcases, you will need 2 meters of fabric.

• If you are going to sleep on these pillowcases, be sure to choose a fabric that is washable.
• If you're making pillowcases for more decorative purposes, the fabric you choose doesn't have to be soft or washable. Choose any type of fabric that you would like to complement the color scheme of your bedroom.

2 Cut the fabric to size. To make a standard pillowcase, use scissors or a cutter to cut a 115 x 90 centimeter piece of fabric.If you are using a patterned fabric, pay attention to what you need to cut so that the pattern is even.

3 Fold the fabric in half. Fold it along the finished side so that the edges of the “right” side are together. The unfinished side or “wrong” edges should be facing out.

4 Sew the long side and one short side. Use a sewing machine or a needle and thread to sew an even seam around the long edge of the fabric. Turn the fabric over and continue sewing on one of the shorter sides. When finished, turn the fabric right side out.

• Use thread that matches the fabric or contrasting thread to add some freshness.
• If you are sewing by hand, take your time and make sure the seam is perfectly straight. You can secure the fabric with pins in the direction of the seam if necessary.

5 Make an edge on the open side. First fold 2-5 centimeters of fabric inward for a hem. Iron the fabric to create a crease. Fold the fabric again, this time creating a 7-8 cm hem. Iron the fabric again and use a sewing machine or needle and thread to sew the base of the hem to secure it.

6 Decorate your pillowcase. You can add ribbon, decorative lace, or other embellishments to your finished pillowcase. You can also sew a colored tape in a contrasting color to the hem to hide the seam.

Method 2 of 2: Method 2 of 2: Decorative pillowcases

1. 1 Choose a fabric. For this method, you need three different fabrics in matching colors. Choose one of these fabrics for the body of the pillowcase, a second for the hemming, and a third for the accent.
   • Choose three plain fabrics or three patterned fabrics in similar colors. The fabrics don't have to match completely, but it would be nice if they had one or two colors in common.
   • Try making a festive pillowcase with fabrics in festive colors or patterns. Holiday pillowcases are a great gift.
2. 2 Cut the fabric to size. Use scissors or a cutter to carefully cut each piece of fabric to the correct size. To make a standard pillowcase, cut out a 65 x 112 centimeters piece of base fabric. Cut a piece of the second fabric to measure 30 x 112 centimeters. And cut a piece of the last fabric for finishing to the size of 5 x 112 centimeters.
3. 3 Iron the fabric. To prepare the fabric for sewing, iron it to remove wrinkles. Iron the large and medium fabric. Fold the trim in half and press.
4. 4 Lay out the fabric. Place the middle piece of fabric right side up on a work surface. Attach the trimming fabric to the edge of the middle fabric with the raw edges on the outside and the folded edges on the inside. Finally, line the large fabric over the middle and trim, face down.
   • Make sure all layers of fabric are perfectly aligned along the top edge.
   • Add some safety pins along the edge of the fabric layers to secure them.
5. 5 Twist the fabric. Use your fingers to twist the top layer of fabric (the largest piece) to the pinned edge. Roll up to a few centimeters from the secured edge. Now take the middle fabric and fold it over the top of the roll, connecting to the secured edge. Secure the middle fabric with pins with the edge already secured.
6. 6 Sew the edge. Using a sewing machine or needle and thread, sew a straight stitch along the secured edge of the fabric. The stitching should be 2-5 centimeters from the edge of the fabric. After you have sewn the edge, remove the pins from it.
   • Make sure to sew through all layers of fabric.
   • Try to make the seam as straight and neat as possible. If you need to start over, use a seam ripper to remove the seam, straighten the edges of the fabric, and start over.
7. 7 Turn the roll of fabric right side out. Pull back the middle fabric to expose the main fabric roll. Gently pull out the roll and turn the fabric inside out, then straighten it on your work surface. Iron the pillowcase so that all the components are perfectly smooth.
8. 8 Sew the edges. Turn the pillowcase right side in. Use a sewing machine or a needle and thread to sew the remaining raw edges of the pillowcase with an even stitch. Leave the finishing part of the pillowcase open.
9. 9 Turn the pillowcase right side out. Lay it flat and iron it before placing it on the pillow.
10. 10 Ready.

Tips

• Choose 100% cotton, linen or silk fabrics. Recyclable fabrics.
• The seam allowance is the amount of fabric that comes out above the stitching.

Warnings

• Be careful with hot or sharp tools such as iron, scissors or needles.

What do you need

• Textile
• Scissors
• Needle
• Suitable threads
• Safety pins
• Sewing machine
• Iron