Pillowcase is an easy sewing project for all. Easy to make, fun to personalize, and helps to let your brain think about something besides the big quilting project that has been occupying your time.

Pillowcase style

The nice thing about pillowcases is they are generally one size fits all and can be easily customized. You can pick two pieces of fabric for some style and even put them in a binding strip. Have a little one with a fascination for all things unicorn? I bet you can find some unicorns in your stash or at the local fabric store. If you wish, you could monogram their initials on an edge or maybe embroider a favorite character from a book or movie to make it special.

Or maybe even add a favorite quote or saying for their very own pillowcase?

If you don’t watch out others will start asking for THEIR pillowcase.

Pillowcase for Children’s Hospitals

If you don’t think others would want your pillowcase, there is a nationwide foundation Ryan’s Cases for Smiles that works with local children’s hospitals to bring some cheer to little ones facing long stays in a boring, sterile hospital. If you go this route, be sure and note they have specific requirements to ensure they can be used by your local hospitals.

Pillowcase Tutorials

Now that your heading to make a pillowcase let’s talk tutorials.

Of course, Jenny Doan from Missouri Star Quilt Company has a great tutorial. It must be good since it has over 2.7 million views. She makes it from a sewed tube which is quite ingenious. It may sound difficult but once you do one you won’t quit. We highly recommend it! Shannon Fabrics just released a tutorial and video on how to make one with their super soft Cuddle fabric.

So grab some fabric and get sewing!