Both sizes fit in a standard sized pillowcase.
Standard pillowcase size sewing.
This is also the perfect width for a standard size pillow king size pillows will need a longer length of fabric.
1 1 4 yards cut 1 rectangle 40 x 40 queen size 20x30 inch.
Pillowcase size vs pillow size.
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.
The finished pillowcase is 1 wider than the pillow.
Use a scissors or rotary cutter to carefully cut each piece of fabric to the right size.
To make a pillowcase you will need.
Olfa 45mm rotary cutter rty 2 g 18 24 inch cutting mat 5pack blades buy now directions to make an easy pillowcase.
A standard pillowcase is 21 inches wide by 32 inches long.
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Cut the fabric to size.
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.
But the donated pillows for this project need to be standard size.
A case for a queen size pillow is 21 inches wide by 36 inches long.
Cut the second piece of fabric to 12 x 44.
1 1 4 yards cut 1 rectangle 40 x 44 king size 20x36 inch.
One yard of 44 45 cotton or flannel fabric for a standard size pillow.
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.
1 1 2 yards cut 1 rectangle 40 x 50 note.
For the length of the pillowcase i add 10 to the length of the pillow.
1 yard of cotton fabric note.
Without even knowing most of our pillows fit the queen size best.
To make a standard pillowcase cut the main piece of fabric to 26 x 44.
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Cut the last piece of fabric for the trim to 2 x 44.
A king size pillow is 20 inches by 36 inches and fits in a king size pillowcase.
I made a standard size pillowcase for a thin pillow.
A standard size pillow is 20 inches by 26 inches and a queen size pillow is 20 by 30 inches.
This gives a bit of room around the pillow allowing for easier insertion of the pillow into the pillowcase.
The pillowcase is generally about 4 inches longer than the pillow itself.
Thread to match fabric.
And remember to use the dimensions up above to decide what size pillow case to make.
