Lesson 7

Simple Sewing Construction

(Pillow Case)

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Learning Objectives

At the end of this lesson, learners are expected to:

List down the needed materials in sewing pillow case
Apply the tips to remember in preparing the fabric for pillow case
Construct a pillow case using the step by step procedure

Sewing a Pillowcase

Sewing a pillowcase is a great project for beginners. It provides the opportunity to get more comfortable with your sewing machine. In addition, you get to practice foundational sewing skills like squaring up fabric, measuring with a sewing gauge, pinning, and using the 8 basics of sewing.

Needed Materials

In constructing a pillowcase, you need the following materials:

1 yard of 100% cotton fabric at least 42″ wide (You may want to buy a little extra to account for shrinkage.)
Thread
Sewing gauge
Pins
Scissors
A way to measure and cut the fabric (cardboard pattern cutting board or rotary cutter, mat, and ruler)

Tips in preparing the Fabric

Before cutting the fabric, it needs to be prewashed and dried. The raw edges may unravel and tangle a bit but that’s okay. You can snip off any really bad tangles.
After washing and drying the fabric, press it to remove any large wrinkles.
Square it up. This will ensure it lays flat and doesn’t ripple as you make the pillowcase. Also, there won’t be a twist to it when it’s on the pillow.
Finally, cut the fabric into its desired size and length.

Construction Procedure

Step 1

Lay the fabric down with the wrong side facing up. On one of the long edges, use the sewing gauge to measure and turn 1″ to the wrong side of the fabric. Press in place.

Step 2

On the same edge, measure and turn 4″ to the wrong side. Press in place. (The 1″ you pressed in the first step will be between the two wrong sides making a narrow bit you’ll sew on in step 4.)

Step 3

Pin the hem in place to hold it securely while you sew.

Step 4

Using a straight stitch and the left edge of the presser foot as a guide, sew the hem down.

The left edge of the presser foot moves along the fold. The 1 inch narrow bit is secured under the seam.

Step 5

Now, fold the right sides of the fabric together. Line up the edges on the side and bottom. Make sure the corners match up as well as the hem. Pin in place.

Step 6

Use a 5/8″ seam allowance (find the measurement on the needle plate) and sew the pinned edges together from the pillowcase opening to the bottom. Make sure to backstitch a couple of stitches when you start sewing in order to reinforce the seam.

Step 7

Stop sewing about 5/8″ from the corner. You’ll need to pivot the fabric on the needle. Lift the presser foot and rotate the fabric so you’re ready to sew along the bottom edge. Don’t forget to backstitch when you get to the end of the seam to reinforce it

Step 8

Remove the pins if you stitched over them.

Step 9

Leave the pillowcase inside out. Look at the corner where you pivoted and clip the point off. Be careful not to cut any stitches. Clipping the corner removes extra fabric and helps the corners have a crisper point.

Step 10

Turn the pillowcase right side out.

Step 11

If the corner isn’t crisp enough for you, carefully use the closed pointy end of scissors to push out the corner.

Step 12

Put the pillowcase on a pillow and bask in the feeling of a wildly successful sewing experience!

Learn more!

Cutting.mp4

Tracing and Cutting the Fabric

Sewing.mp4

Sewing the Pillow Case

References

Content:

www.craftandfabriclinks.com/pillowcases/cases.html
https://theruffledpurse.com/how-to-sew-a-simple-pillowcase/?fbclid=IwAR0aNnK13Y65Kjyv1-8Cl_ZjqnwoyyGNBl2fHYHYteLU0VKrxcAWLOpDbv4
https://www.google.com/search q=pillow&rlz=1C1CHBF_enPH759PH759&sxsrf=AOaemvIRGLFAnqDbJKFEPH8hK-_b0HMXdg:1630556917226&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjA8djuud_yAhXYBIgKHa1rBNkQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1366&bih=625#imgrc=0v5dgQZ2CzqDMM

Learning Activity

Simple Pillow Case Construction

Direction: After learning the procedures in making a pillow case, it is time for you to make a pillow case following the standard size measurements. Once your done, you should take a photo of your output and paste it on a Microsoft Word. Do not forget to include the title of the Activity "Simple Pillow Case Construction", your name, year & section, subject and the name of your instructor. You should also include photos of yourself while doing the activity. Goodluck!

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