Where can I find cheap kids pillow cases

There is nothing simpler to make than a pillowcase. It is a wonderful "first project" for you to do with your child. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making your cases uniquely your own. You can applique onto them, add lace, ribbon, paint on them.

I used to buy plain white pillow cases and we would decorate them, makes bedtime more fun.
With the cooler weather coming you can buy Flannel material so they are warm.

Measure your pillow to be sure of the size needed. Many fabrics now come 43" to 44" wide. Finished standard pillow cases are usually 19" to 20" wide. If your fabric is not wide enough, use double the length of fabric (4 yards for a standard pair of cases, rather than 2 yards) and stitch two sides together, rather than folding over one piece of fabric.

Supplies Required:

2 yards of 44" fabric (for 1 pair of Standard Cases)
2.25 yards of 44" fabric (for one pair of Queen Cases)
2.5 yards of 44" fabric (for 1 pair of King Cases)


Thread (to match background)

First, cut out your pattern pieces. I use butcher paper, bought on a roll at Costco.

Standard Case: Cut 2 pieces 44" x 36".
Queen Case: Cut 2 pieces 44" x 40".
King Case: Cut 2 pieces 44" x 46"

Now, lay out pattern pieces as shown below. Cut out fabric pieces. Remember that your fabric, after shrinking, may no longer be the full 44" wide. That is ok as long as it is still 1" larger than the circumference of your pillow (measures 1" more than twice the width of your pillow).

lay out


1.   Fold fabric for case lengthwise, right sides together. Stitch across one end and along one long side.
* If your fabric was not wide enough, stitch two pieces right sides together. Instead of one folded edge and one seamed edge, both side edges will be seamed.

fold

2.   Serge or zig-zag around the top (open end) of the case. This finishes the edges so they do not fray. Do NOT sew the top shut.

3.   Fold hem on top open end and iron under 1/2".

4.   Fold hem and iron under 4". Pin into place. Stitch hem in place using a straight stitch (this is called top stitching).

Pillow cases are so much fun to coordinate your bedding with.  There are lots of choices but of course we all want to save money as much as we can.  There is a good selection of some pillowcases at good prices on Amazon.  Here is the direct link: http://www.amazon.com

They cost about $5.00 and up.  They have different styles like:

• Star Wars
• My little pony
• Spongebob
• Sleeping beauty
• Tinkerbell
• Mickey Mouse
• Train
• Or you can buy just a standard plain pillow case and more!

Ih ope you enjoy the selection above.  They are at a great deal.  You can also try a store like Annas Linens.  They have a great selection of kids beddings at a very competitive price.  http://www.annaslinens.com