This is also the perfect width for a standard size pillow king size pillows will need a longer length of fabric.
Standard pillowcase size sewing.
The 40 cut will be across the width of the fabric and the 50 cut will run parallel to the selvage so if you are using a one way design you.
One yard of 44 45 cotton or flannel fabric for a standard size pillow.
Cut the fabric to size.
I made a standard size pillowcase for a thin pillow.
A standard pillowcase is 21 inches wide by 32 inches long.
For the length of the pillowcase i add 10 to the length of the pillow.
1 1 4 yards cut 1 rectangle 40 x 40 queen size 20x30 inch.
To make a pillowcase you will need.
Cut the last piece of fabric for the trim to 2 x 44.
Thread to match fabric.
The finished pillowcase is 1 wider than the pillow.
This gives a bit of room around the pillow allowing for easier insertion of the pillow into the pillowcase.
Both sizes fit in a standard sized pillowcase.
1 1 4 yards cut 1 rectangle 40 x 44 king size 20x36 inch.
Begin by folding your trim piece in half lengthwise with wrong sides together.
To make a queen or king size pillowcase or even one for a fatter fluffier down pillow that s standard size you will need 1 1 4 yard 1 1 2 yard and you will need to adjust the measurements accordingly.
Now cut your fabric as follows.
The pillowcase is generally about 4 inches longer than the pillow itself.
The open end of the pillowcase extends about 6 inches beyond the end of the pillow to keep the pillow covered when it s fluffed and when you re sleeping on it.
1 yard of cotton fabric note.
But the donated pillows for this project need to be standard size.
Olfa 45mm rotary cutter rty 2 g 18 24 inch cutting mat 5pack blades buy now directions to make an easy pillowcase.
1 1 2 yards cut 1 rectangle 40 x 50 note.
A standard size pillow is 20 inches by 26 inches and a queen size pillow is 20 by 30 inches.
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A case for a queen size pillow is 21 inches wide by 36 inches long.
And remember to use the dimensions up above to decide what size pillow case to make.
To make a standard pillowcase cut the main piece of fabric to 26 x 44.
This allows for a nice 3 5 hem.
Use a scissors or rotary cutter to carefully cut each piece of fabric to the right size.
Pillowcase size vs pillow size.
A king size pillowcase is 21 inches wide by 42 inches long.