How to Make Your Own Pillowcases

Things You Need:

• Sewing machine
• Fabric
• Thread
• Iron
• Ironing board

• Embellishments
• Ribbon
• Lace
• Fabric paints

If you are looking for a fun project and a way to add spice to your home decor, then you might consider making your own pillowcases. Sewing your own pillowcases will let you have the exact design and style you want, rather than settling for plain white or blah pastels. You can even embellish homemade pillowcases with decorative elements and make them truly unique. With just a few supplies and one of many easy-to-use sewing machines, you can start putting your personal stamp on every bed and pillow in the house.

Making Pillow Cases:

1. Choosing your fabric and other supplies is your first opportunity to get creative. When you start shopping for fabric, thread and embellishments, you have endless options and can have a lot of fun with the process. From bright fabric with contrasting stitching to pretty decorative touches, you can truly have any style of pillowcase you want when you make them yourself. You might even consider sewing pillowcases for holidays or teaching your children or grandchildren to sew their own pillowcases.

2. The process of making a pillowcase is simple as long as you follow a few rules.When you are ready to make your pillowcases, measure your pillows or use existing pillowcases as a guide for how much fabric to cut and to what dimensions. Remember to leave enough room for the seam and always carefully pin your fabric together before you sew to avoid making mistakes. Pin the fabric with the wrong sides facing out so that after you have sewn the pieces together on the sewing machine, you can turn them right side out and have a nice, clean edge. Also, be sure to leave space at the top to hem the pillowcase. Hemming with a nice rolled seam will keep your pillowcases looking professional wash after wash.

3. Once you have mastered the skill of making basic pillowcases, you can try more difficult styles and add decorative embellishments. The nice thing about making your own pillowcases is that they can be as simple or as advanced as you like. Add decorative ribbon trim or lace for a professional-looking pillowcase or have your children decorate your homemade pillowcases with fabric paints. You can even add your own original artwork to your pillowcases for a unique way to show off your creative side and talents!

Tip:

1. Ironing your fabric before you start sewing can help you to create perfect pillowcases. Additionally, ironing your seams flat after sewing will help the pillowcases lie flat and give them a professional look.