How To Make a Pillowcase

How To Make a Pillowcase

You might want to use the child's favorite characters or something to match their room.  I used white because I wanted to applique their names on the case.  I used a print for the edge that will match a quilt that I am making for Christmas.  I cut out a large rectangle (22 x 54) and fold it in half so that I only have 2 side seams.  I use a serger for the seams so that I don't have so much fraying.  You can cut this out with pinking shears to limit the frayed edges.  

I cut out a strip (8 x 44) for the edge.  I fold it in half lengthwise and iron.  Then I open it back up and sew the ends together.  If your fabric isn't wide enough you can cut 2 pieces (8 x 22) and sew the ends together and accomplish the same thing.

 Now fold the piece in half along the ironed edge.  With right sides together pin the edge to the case and sew or serge them together.

And there you have a pillowcase.