How to Sew a Pillowcase

I will show you how to quickly and inexpensively make a pillowcase out of muslin. Once you have mastered sewing a muslin pillowcase, you can move on to making matching cases out of whatever fabric you please.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 yard 45" muslin
• sewing machine
• serger (optional - not required)
• thread
• iron & ironing board

1. 

   Keep your muslin folded in half lengthwise. Measure 20 inches from the fold and cut parallel to the fold.

2. Open up your fabric and finish one 40" end. You can finish this edge with a serger or by sewing a narrow hem with a sewing machine.

3. Fold the fabric lengthwise and sew along the two unfinished edges. I use a half-inch seam allowance. I also use a serger but a sewing machine would work fine --- just be sure to finish your edges.

4. 

   Fold up your open end (the end that you finished in step 2) to give a 4" hem.

5. 

   Sew your hem in place. If using a straight stitch, it doesn't matter which side you sew your hem from. I used a decorative stitch so I had to turn my pillowcase right-side out.

6. 

   Snip threads and give your pillowcase a final ironing and you are done!

Tips & Warnings

• Always prewash your fabric before sewing.