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Pillowcases are an easy sew for beginners. Here's how to sew a pillowcase with a contrast band and how to sew a pillowcase with French seams.

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You'll need 1 yard of fabric to sew a pillowcase plus 1/4 yard extra for a band. Use soft cottons like cotton voile, cotton percale or even linen.

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Cut pieces for the pillowcase and band. Check the link for specific dimensions that'll show you how to sew a standard pillowcase.

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Fold up 1/2" on one side of the band and press.

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Sew the short ends of the band.

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Put the pillowcase piece right sides together. Sew down one long side and one short side of the pillowcase.

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Finish the seams with a serger or a zigzag stitch.

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Sew the band to the top of the pillowcase.

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Fold the band so it covers the seam. Use a glue stick to hold the band in place over the seam line you just sewed.

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Sew close to the edge of the band to finish!

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So that's how to sew a pillowcase with a band. Let's look at how to make a pillowcase with French seams.

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Place the WRONG sides of your pillowcase together and sew one long and one short side together.

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Trim the seam allowance to just over 1/8" from the stitch line.

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Stitch again with right sides together 1/4" from the pressed edges.

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Sew on a band to finish off your DIY French seam pillowcase.

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See how easy it is to sew a pillowcase?! You can totally make your own pillowcases even if you're brand new to sewing. This is a great project for kids who want to sew too.

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Make a stack of fresh DIY pillowcases to change up your bedroom look or make some for charity.

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Read the full step by step DIY pillowcase tutorial when you click the link below.

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How to sew a pillowcase(Great 1st sewing project!)

How to sew a pillowcase(Great 1st sewing project!)

Pillowcases are an easy sew for beginners. Here's how to sew a pillowcase with a contrast band and how to sew a pillowcase with French seams.

Pillowcases are an easy sew for beginners. Here's how to sew a pillowcase with a contrast band and how to sew a pillowcase with French seams.

You'll need 1 yard of fabric to sew a pillowcase plus 1/4 yard extra for a band. Use soft cottons like cotton voile, cotton percale or even linen.

You'll need 1 yard of fabric to sew a pillowcase plus 1/4 yard extra for a band. Use soft cottons like cotton voile, cotton percale or even linen.

Cut pieces for the pillowcase and band. Check the link for specific dimensions that'll show you how to sew a standard pillowcase.

Cut pieces for the pillowcase and band. Check the link for specific dimensions that'll show you how to sew a standard pillowcase.

Fold up 1/2" on one side of the band and press.

Fold up 1/2" on one side of the band and press.

Sew the short ends of the band.

Sew the short ends of the band.

Put the pillowcase piece right sides together. Sew down one long side and one short side of the pillowcase.

Put the pillowcase piece right sides together. Sew down one long side and one short side of the pillowcase.

Finish the seams with a serger or a zigzag stitch.

Finish the seams with a serger or a zigzag stitch.

Sew the band to the top of the pillowcase.

Sew the band to the top of the pillowcase.

Fold the band so it covers the seam. Use a glue stick to hold the band in place over the seam line you just sewed.

Fold the band so it covers the seam. Use a glue stick to hold the band in place over the seam line you just sewed.

Sew close to the edge of the band to finish!

Sew close to the edge of the band to finish!

So that's how to sew a pillowcase with a band. Let's look at how to make a pillowcase with French seams.

So that's how to sew a pillowcase with a band. Let's look at how to make a pillowcase with French seams.

Place the WRONG sides of your pillowcase together and sew one long and one short side together.

Place the WRONG sides of your pillowcase together and sew one long and one short side together.

Trim the seam allowance to just over 1/8" from the stitch line.

Trim the seam allowance to just over 1/8" from the stitch line.

Stitch again with right sides together 1/4" from the pressed edges.

Stitch again with right sides together 1/4" from the pressed edges.

Sew on a band to finish off your DIY French seam pillowcase.

Sew on a band to finish off your DIY French seam pillowcase.

See how easy it is to sew a pillowcase?! You can totally make your own pillowcases even if you're brand new to sewing. This is a great project for kids who want to sew too.

See how easy it is to sew a pillowcase?! You can totally make your own pillowcases even if you're brand new to sewing. This is a great project for kids who want to sew too.

Make a stack of fresh DIY pillowcases to change up your bedroom look or make some for charity.

Make a stack of fresh DIY pillowcases to change up your bedroom look or make some for charity.

Read the full step by step DIY pillowcase tutorial when you click the link below.

Read the full step by step DIY pillowcase tutorial when you click the link below.