Standard Pillowcase Size Sewing

Cut the last piece of fabric for the trim to 2 x 44.

Standard pillowcase size sewing.

I made a standard size pillowcase for a thin pillow. To make a standard pillowcase cut the main piece of fabric to 26 x 44. A standard size pillow is 20 inches by 26 inches and a queen size pillow is 20 by 30 inches. To make a queen or king size pillowcase or even one for a fatter fluffier down pillow that s standard size you will need 1 1 4 yard 1 1 2 yard and you will need to adjust the measurements accordingly.

But the donated pillows for this project need to be standard size. 1 yard of cotton fabric note. One yard of 44 45 cotton or flannel fabric for a standard size pillow. Bedsure white pillowcase set standard size 20x26 inches bed pillow cover brushed microfiber wrinkle fade stain resistant envelop closure pillow case set of 2 4 6 out of 5 stars 3 121 8 99 8.

Cut the second piece of fabric to 12 x 44. A king size pillow is 20 inches by 36 inches and fits in a king size pillowcase. This allows for a nice 3 5 hem. 1 1 4 yards cut 1 rectangle 40 x 40 queen size 20x30 inch.

For the length of the pillowcase i add 10 to the length of the pillow. The 40 cut will be across the width of the fabric and the 50 cut will run parallel to the selvage so if you are using a one way design you. 1 1 2 yards cut 1 rectangle 40 x 50 note. Now cut your fabric as follows.

The open end of the pillowcase extends about 6 inches beyond the end of the pillow to keep the pillow covered when it s fluffed and when you re sleeping on it. Cut the fabric to size. The pillowcase is generally about 4 inches longer than the pillow itself. A king size pillowcase is 21 inches wide by 42 inches long.

Olfa 45mm rotary cutter rty 2 g 18 24 inch cutting mat 5pack blades buy now directions to make an easy pillowcase. Without even knowing most of our pillows fit the queen size best. This is also the perfect width for a standard size pillow king size pillows will need a longer length of fabric. And remember to use the dimensions up above to decide what size pillow case to make.

Thread to match fabric. To make a pillowcase you will need. Pillowcase size vs pillow size. A standard pillowcase is 21 inches wide by 32 inches long.

Begin by folding your trim piece in half lengthwise with wrong sides together. This gives a bit of room around the pillow allowing for easier insertion of the pillow into the pillowcase. The finished pillowcase is 1 wider than the pillow. 1 1 4 yards cut 1 rectangle 40 x 44 king size 20x36 inch.

A case for a queen size pillow is 21 inches wide by 36 inches long.