Making new pillowcases for our king sized pillows has been on my mental to do list for ages. So, when I came across this wonderfully detailed tutorial for envelope style pillow cases in different sizes the other day, I decided it was finally time I gave it a try.
I first made a set of pillowcases carefully following the directions (pillow on the bottom is one of them). Yes, I actually read all the steps a few times to make sure there will be as little seam ripping as possible :).
I first made a set of pillowcases carefully following the directions (pillow on the bottom is one of them). Yes, I actually read all the steps a few times to make sure there will be as little seam ripping as possible :).
Once I made the first set, I decided to add more fabrics to my pillowcases as well as add a thin contrasting strip to the cuff. I did my own math for this second design, but pretty much followed the original directions. I love that there are absolutely no raw edges in these pillowcases - french seams definitely make for such professional looking results.
And then, just because pillowcases seem to be quite addictive, I made this Pokemon one for my daughter. This time, however, I used magic pillowcase tutorial. What a fun way to make a pillowcase. And, once again, no raw edges here either, ♥ ♥ ♥.
I highly recommend you give both of these tutorials a try if you ever want to make your own pillowcases. You won't be disappointed, I promise :).
Svetlana
They look great :) What is the plus/x fabric?
ReplyDeleteKrasne, Svetlanko! Zase mas jednu polozku ze seznamu hotovou :) Mej se krasne! Pa, Jola
ReplyDeleteMy husband would love the Pokemon one, he's a kid at heart. ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the links to the pillowcase tutorials! I'd really like to make my own one day! Love the neutral ones, especially with the stripes and contrasting piece!
ReplyDeleteI keep meaning to do this!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely! I'd love to make some for our bed. Did you just use quilting cotton? How does that feel to sleep on?
ReplyDeleteThis envelope closure method is the only way I make pillowcases anymore. Pillowcases are everyone's favorite gift, right?!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the pokemon fabric?? My daughter is obsessed with them lately and she'd love something like this!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous.Love them all!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I made a couple of pillowcases using patriotic fabric for my father-in-law since he is a vet and in a nursing home. Not too many gifts he can really use and appreciate now a days.
ReplyDeleteI love french seams! Your pillowcases are absolutely gorgeous. I love that they coordinated but don't match, and the fabrics are very sophisticated. Great job! And if my son sees that Pokemon one, he'll be begging for one too!
ReplyDeleteThese are so lovely! I am a big fan of crisp bed linens. Do you pre-wash your cotton fabric? I am thinking about how the pillowcases will look after a wash or two or three...
ReplyDeleteI've been making pillowcases for years, always with French seams, and I definitely need to give that magic pillowcase a try! Gray isn't my favorite, but I love the fabrics/combinations, lovey work Svetlana :)
ReplyDeleteTrès jolies ces taies d'oreillers !
ReplyDeleteReally great idea. Thanks for sharing your creativity with us. I just love to stitch my very own pillow cases for comfort level basically.
ReplyDeleteThanks for explaining the features and benefits of a pillow case. Much appreciated.
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gray body pillow cover