How to Make a Pillowcase

Step 1

1 Piece 11″ x 40″ for the pillowcase band

Step 2

1 Piece 28″ x 40″ for the pillowcase

Step 3

Ribbon 40″ long

Step 4

Begin by folding the 11″ wide pillowcase band in half lengthwise. Press. Pin the 40″ side to the right side of the 40″ side of the pillowcase.

Step 5

Finish this seam. I like to use a serger. If you don't have a serger just use a wide zig zag stitch on your sewing machine.

Step 6

Press the seam to one side. Using the seam tape, iron the ribbon onto the pillowcase centered over the seam between the pillowcase and the band.

Step 7

Topstitch Stitch ribbon very close to the edge to secure.

Step 8

Fold the pillowcase in half and serge the bottom and sides.

Step 9

Clip the strings and you’re done!!