Jenny demonstrates how to make a quick and easy homemade pillowcase using the tube pillowcase pattern. Only 2 yards of fabric and an hour at your sewing machine and youll be in reading pillow heaven. If youre using a patterned fabric, take care to cut it so that the pattern. For the bias binding version, i made bias binding from the offcuts of the pillow slip thank you clover bias binding maker and then pressed a 2cm bias binding tape in half and attached it to the bag with basting stitches.
Extra pillowcases can always come in handy, especially if you have house guests. May 30, 2014 make a pillowcase with this easy, beginner friendly tutorial. Sewing for beginners is made easy with these simple sewing ideas for adding custom touches to diy pillowcases. Crochet phone or tablet stand in gray with straps free pattern you can find here. Check out these free pillowcase dress patterns, or if youre looking for a more grownup look, we also have several adultsize sundress patterns for.
It is possible to make a book holder pillow at home, using a square throw pillow and cardboard. Tablet wedge or book pillow free crochet patterns your. This summer we did some sewing lessons at our house and we made new pillowcases for everyones beds plus a few more that we could give to the million pillowcase challenge for a great cause a lot of the boys pillowcases were nintendo fabricsbut we think that lots of kids will be able to. Listed below are the three fabric pieces and sizes youll need to make one pillowcase.
Nov 09, 2011 many thanks to those who left such sweet comments of encouragement about my pocket pillowcases that i blogged about earlier this week. Fold the top of the front and back of the pillowcase, first 14in then 58in to form a casing. It also includes instructions for adding a zipper to the back of your pillow. Free pillowcase pattern standard, queen and king sewing pattern. A reading pillow, sometimes called a book pillow or a pocket pillow, is a large pillow with a pocket sewn into it, intended to be used for wait for it snuggling and reading. Make use of your creative skills and choose one of these 20 ways to sew a pillowcase.
Simply click on the image of the pattern youd like to download. When you make them yourself, you can have fun with the colors and prints that you love. Make sure cuff edges are aligned, and that accent strips are matched, too. Please may i have the heart pattern in the background.
And although the pattern is so straightforward that even a sewing novice can feel confident taking it on, the french seam details and envelope fold cuff add a challenge and polish that more experienced sewists will appreciate. This pattern can be sewn on a sewing machine or a serger, and i include. Follow these techniques, and youll find theyre a cinch to sew. The other bonus of making these pillowcases is that each one will take you about 15 minutes. Create a pillow bed by stitching old pillowcases together march 23, 2016 by vanessa beaty leave a comment im not sure what it is that draws my kids toward the floor, but they would much rather drop a bunch of pillows and. Mar 23, 2016 create a pillow bed by stitching old pillowcases together march 23, 2016 by vanessa beaty leave a comment im not sure what it is that draws my kids toward the floor, but they would much rather drop a bunch of pillows and cushions on the floor than use a couch or a chair. Use a scissors or rotary cutter to carefully cut each piece of fabric to the right size. Use these awesome sewing ideas to make your own diy pillowcases. French seam pillowcase set in under 30 minutestutorial. Figure 9 tie a small knot at the ends of each ribbon.
If regular, queen or king, they get a pair of pillowcases. Easy pillowcase pattern free pattern pillowcase pattern. To make a standard pillowcase, cut the main piece of fabric to 26 x 44. An added elegant touch used here is a french seam that covers raw edges along the sides and bottom edge inside the pillowcase. At the sewing machine, start at the cuff side, give yourself a 12inch seam allowance, and sew down one side and then the other. You can also base your work on this wonderful patterns on etsy.
Tablet wedge book pillow free crochet pattern of red tablet wedge is here. How to make eco shopping bag from an old pillowcase sew in love. The tutorial for this on the go pocket reading pillow first appeared on this blog way back in 2011, way before many of you were readers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Dec 01, 2011 for years i have made matching pillowcases for all the quilts i make. Today im going to share with you one of my very favorite sewing tutorials of all time. Open up the fabric, fold in half longwise right sides together, and sew together along one short side and the long side. Have your young sewing buddy choose his or her fabric. Sewing a pillowcase is the perfect project for beginners or experienced sewers.
These reading pocket pillows are one of the most popular tutorials on the site and i hope you enjoy the updates to the original pattern. Free pillowcase pattern standard, queen and king sewing. Figure 10 take the ribbon from the front and back, and tie bows on. For years i have made matching pillowcases for all the quilts i make. Fold your pillowcase in half, right sides together, making sure the selvage edges match up as well as the cuff and trim seams. Teach kids to sew pillowcases nancy zieman productions, llc. It contains the pattern for the reading pocket pillow in two sizes, these pillows and a few other fun ones too. Please may i have the heart quilt pattern in the back of the diy ottoman. Create a pillow bed by stitching old pillowcases together.
Cut the last piece of fabric for the trim to 2 x 44. How to make a handibag from a pillowcase in 5 easy steps. Use your rotary equipment to square up the sides just a bit if necessary. I decided to whip up a bunch of christmas pillowcases for all of our house guests using my 15minute pillowcase tutorial. How to make a book pillow today im excited to be sharing with you more diy book pillow patterns and tutorials.
This summer we did some sewing lessons at our house and we made new pillowcases for everyones beds plus a few more that we could give to the million pillowcase challenge for a great cause. Sew a 38inchwide seam along the side of the pillowcase, stopping 38 inch from the bottom edge. How to make sew 3 unique styles of pillowcases 3 ways. Pin the template to the fabric with the long side on the fold. Use contrasting fabrics, add trims, add piping or eyelet. A few years actually i checked it was 6 years ago, where does the time go. I gifted it to him with a few of my favorite books and a flashlight so that he could sneak in a bit of reading after the lights were out. Get dreamy, designer inspired pillowcases that will look amazing in your bedroom. If your pillows are not the size of those we listed above, simply do the following to create your pattern. Sew together long edges and one pair of short edges to make.
This pattern was designed by a bluprint independent design partner. Fold line written on the pattern piece refers to the fold you will make when stitching the pillowcase together. Forming the pyramid using the cardboard, draw four equilateral triangles measuring 11 inches wide at the base and 9 inches tall at the apex. Pin trim piece long raw edge along top long raw edge. That means you can make a pair in less than 30 minutes. To make a standard pillowcase, use a scissors or a rotary cutter to cut out a piece that is 45 x 36.
Youll purchase through paypal and all profits go to the designer. Conkerr has succeeded in delivering 225,000 bright and cheery pillowcases up to this date. Lots of free sewing patterns and tutorials for making bags, zipper pouches, quilts, miniquilts, easy clothing items, and other crafty little things to sew. Start by laying out your sheet on a flat surface right side. Craft hope is teaming up with conkerr caner this month to make pillowcases for terminally ill children. Pillowcases are fast and fun, and they make a great beginner project. Jun 28, 2017 pillowcases are fast and fun, and they make a great beginner project. Make an easy tube pillow case with jenny doan of missouri. If placing a pattern piece that is meant to be placed on the fold, fold your fabric lengthwise, then lay the pattern pieces long side along the fold of the fabric. Fold trim fabric in half lengthwise wrong sides together and press.
This diy sewing tutorial takes just a yard and a half of fabric per pillowcase and works great with cotton. It was then stitched on to the raw edges of the bag with a sewing machine. Pillowcases are one of the easiest things to sew and one that kids love to learn how to make. Fabric from ann kelles urban zoologie line, how to make a pillow the country chic cottage diy, cricut, crafts, recipes, decor crafts and more.
Teach kids to sew pillowcases nancy zieman productions. Learn how to make a book pillow with this free pattern. The pattern includes the instructions to make a toddler sized pillowcase and toddler sized pillow. Diy ruffled pillowcases get this designer look for less. A sewing pattern for a sewing pillow from the book, project teen. The pattern is simple to learn, so these are great projects for sewing novices, too. Sew a set of pillowcases for your bed, or make a set to give away as gifts with this easy sewing tutorial. Book holder pillows are popular gifts for book lovers and for those who are bedridden. This pillowcase tutorial is so quick and easy that youll be finding yourself making pillowcases for everyone. With this simple pillowcase pattern youll learn how to sew a basic pillowcase pattern for beginners. Mar 12, 2010 jenny demonstrates how to make a quick and easy homemade pillowcase using the tube pillowcase pattern. These pocket pillowcases would make a fabulous gift for a child or teenager.
Try adding your own custom touches to the bedroom with. How to sew a reading pocket pillow reading pillow, easy. The free standard size pillowcase pattern uses the fun burrito method, which kids will especially love. How to sew a reading pocket pillow the polka dot chair. How to make a standard pillowcase using dilly dally. I whipped up another pillowcase today and am publishing the pattern and tutorial for all to use.
Sep 15, 2014 i made these pillowcases using french seams so that there are no exposed seams inside the pillowcaseahhh the insides are now just as pretty as the outsides. Dec 19, 2012 diy christmas pillowcases as ive mentioned before, this year we are having quite a few visitors during the holiday season. Pillowcase tutorial easy sew for the absolute beginner. This type of pillowcase is also called a burrito pillowcase, a sausage pillowcase, or a. They are cute, fun to customize, useful and make perfect gifts.
Soft napkins out of pillowcases easy sewing patterns using a pillowcase to make soft napkins. Id never heard of a reading pillow until a few months ago when a friend asked if i could make one for her preschooler. These easy sewing projects make a great addition to your diy home decor or add some pockets to make an awesome sleepover pillow. Shepherds headdress how to make a shepherd costume for your live nativity for christmas. Figure 8 thread 1 yd of ribbon through each casing by using a small bobby pin. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Pillowcases are fun to make and a great project for the absolute beginner. Jan 27, 2014 if youd like to add lace to these pillowcases you can look at at home on the bay her pillowcases are also all one color but she adds a lace trim on the end. I made a reading pillow for my nephew for christmas. If the quilt is a lap throw or twin size, it gets one pillowcase. The most loved projects of 2017 according to you paper and stitch. Place the pillowcase in front of you and fold it in half, wrong sides together.
Make a paper template for the handle that is 12 x 2. Feb 02, 2018 how to make a book pillow today im excited to be sharing with you more diy book pillow patterns and tutorials. This pattern shows you how to make a pillowcase from any fabric to coordinate with your quilts or otherwise match your decor. Sized for standard, queen, and king pillows, these really are pillowcases for every bed. Wake in cloud pack of 2 pillow cases, 100% cotton pillowcases, black tree branches leaves pattern printed on white standard size, 20x26 inches 4. Sleepwish mandala pillowcases, bohemian flower boho geometric floral mandala pattern pillowcase, black and white decorative pillow case, 20 x 30 inch, queen, set of 2 4. Jul 27, 2016 pillowcase dresses are stylish and easy dress patterns to make. Make a pillowcase with this easy, beginner friendly tutorial. Pillowcase jumper pattern how to sew a darling jumper out of a pillowcase with this free pattern with pictured instructions. Jul 06, 2008 making pillowcases are fun, fast, and very easy to do.
How to make a pillow case in 5 easy steps sew very crafty. I like that, too, but for the kids flannel pillowcases, i dont think its necessary and if its not necessary and not going to make an appreciable difference, its not going to happen. Making pillowcases are fun, fast, and very easy to do. Its so simple and so clever, youll wonder why you ever bought a plain pillowcase. This type of pillowcase is also called a burrito pillowcase, a sausage pillowcase, or a roll.
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