Only finished 7 today. However I did topstitch the accent piece on about 50. So next time I’m ready, they will be ready to go.
Recapping how to make a pillowcase.
2″ accent piece width of fabric (wof)
9″ piece for the band – wof
27″ piece for the case. wof If you find are buying a new print, try finding one where the pattern will go around the pillow. Because I was using what I had on hand for these (and they are for kids) I used whatever I thought they might like, even if it went lengthwise.
This is a bit different than the first time I gave instructions because that was before I was topstitching the accent down.
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I prewash the fabrics before cutting so I know how it will behave when in use.
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Press accent piece in half = raw edges even
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Top stitch accent piece to case, raw edges even (know which side you want next to the band)
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Lay the band down right side up (again check if you want it to go a certain way)
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Put accent piece with case on it, right side down.
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Roll up case inside the band and pull band over like a burrito
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PIN away from the edge is you are serging, otherwise you can pin the normal way.
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Sew/serge the band on
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Pull insides out and press.
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Sew/serge up side and top
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Take a large needle and pull starting thread up through the thread on side