How much fabric do I need for a European pillowcase?
How much fabric do I need for a European pillowcase?
Buy around 1 yard (0.91 m) of fabric for each pillowcase you’re making.
What is the size of a European pillowcase?
26″ x 26″
| Pillow Sizes Chart | |
|---|---|
| Standard Queen Pillow Size | 20″ x 28″ |
| Queen Pillow Size | 20″ x 30″ |
| King Pillow Size | 20″ x 36″ |
| Euro Pillow Size | 26″ x 26″ 24″ x 24″ 22″ x 22″ 20″ x 20″ 18″ x 18″ 16″ x 16″ |
What is a European style closure pillowcase?
Instead of being exposed at the end (like most pillowcases in the US), European pillowcases cover the end of the pillow. An approximately 9-inch flap wraps into the case, holding the pillow in place and neatly covering the end.
How much fabric do I need to make a king size pillowcase?
2.5 yards (2.3 meters) of fabric for king size pillowcases (20″ x 40″).
What do you call pillowcases that open in the middle?
The term “pillow sham” means a pillow with a “false front”, stemming from the notion of “a trick”. Unlike the typical pillowcase, the pillow sham is often open in the middle of the back, with slightly overlapped fabric (or sometimes is closed with a hidden zipper).
How do you fold a 26×26 European pillow?
*TIP* These dimensions are for a 26×26 European pillow, if you are using a 28×28 size you would just add two inches to the above dimensions. 1. Grab one of the back pieces and fold & iron 1/2 inch down on one of the 28” sides. 2. Fold over another 1/2 inch and iron down. 3. Pin your iron fold to make it secure.
How do you make a European pillow sham?
European Pillow Sham Tutorial 1 Grab one of the back pieces and fold & iron 1/2 inch down on one of the 28” sides. 2 Fold over another 1/2 inch and iron down. 3 Pin your iron fold to make it secure. 4 Sew a 1/4” inseam down the side. Repeat steps 1-4 on the other back piece.
Who is the author of the pillowcase pattern tutorial?
Stacy is a freelancer writer and crafter with more than 18 years of experience. She has published more than 850 articles and co-authored a book. This pillowcase pattern tutorial will take you through each step of sewing a pillowcase for a standard, queen, or king-sized pillow.
Can I change the pattern of my pillowcase?
The pillowcase pattern can easily be changed to fit a standard, queen, or king-sized pillow; you just cut the pillow’s main pieces differently. The cuff and trim use the same amount of fabric in all sizes. You’ll need different amounts of the main fabric depending on your pillowcase size. You have a few options here if you want to change it up.
