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Double-Cuffed

Pillowcase
~
Featuring French Seams
And an Elegant Reverse Double Cuff.

Supplies:
(For Two Pillowcases ~ 31” x 21” each)

Main Case: 1 3/4 Yards (Medium Print)


Trim: 1/4 Yard (Small Print)
Cuff: 3/4 Yard (Medium Print)
Coordinating Thread
Basic Sewing Supplies & Equipment
Optional:
Rotary cutter, ruler, & mat

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Notes: Cutting Instructions:
(For Two Pillowcases)

Main Case Cut 2 - 57” x 22”


Trim Cut 2 - 42” x 4”
Cuff Cut 2 - 42” x 10”

French
Seam

Seam Allowances:
The seam allowances for this pattern are listed in each section. Please read carefully and follow the seam allow-
ances given. Where we’ve used the term “Scant 1/4” seam allowance…,” we mean, “Slightly less than 1/4” seam
allowance…”
Trim Each Seam as Sewn:
Check your work after each piece is cut and seam is sewn, and trim raw edges to be exactly even. Trim stray or
frayed threads from the fabric to ensure none poke out through the French seams.
Fabric Choices
Use quilter’s cottons, poplins, stretch poplins, percale, sateen, or flannel. This case would also be stunning as an
accent using silks.

Why use a French Seam on a Pillowcase?


French seams are used in applications where it is undesirable to see stitched edges of fabric from the outside of
the project. They also add an element of stiffness to the seams. We’ve used French seams on the cuffs of the pil-
lowcases so that there are no visible seams, even when the cuff is open at the end of the pillow. In addition, the
French seams keep the cuff from being floppy, adding an elegant, stylish finish to the case. After all, why add an
artistic cuff to a pillowcase if it won’t stand up and be noticed?

When sewing French seams, you’ll be sewing through more layers of fabric than you would with a traditional
seam finish. It’s helpful to use a new, sharp needle, a slightly elongated stitch, and if available, a walking foot
(commonly used in quilting to assist the fabric through the feed dogs). Sew slowly to prevent skipped stitches,

Press often during the construction process, and if necessary, tame bulkiness using a rubber mallet.

Never done a French seam before? It’s easy—we guide you through the process, step-by-step!

You’ll love the way your pillowcase looks and feels using French seam construction!

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Assembly:
(One Case)

Main Case:
1. With wrong-sides-together, fold the fabric
for the main case in half, align raw edges,
and press to a sharp crease. Fabric is right-
sides-together.
2. Unfold and turn the fabric so that right-
sides are together. Using a 1/2” seam al- Fold
lowance, stitch the two long sides.
3. Finish the seams with a serger or zig-zag
Stitch the two
stitch. long sides.

4. Turn the case so that right-sides are out,


carefully working out the corners.
5. Press the seams flat. Set aside.
Wrong-sides-together; press to a crease.
Trim:
6. With wrong-sides-together and raw edges
aligned, fold the trim in half lengthwise and
press to a sharp crease.
7. Unfold and with right-sides-together, us-
ing a 1/4” seam allowance, stitch the short
edges together, creating a loop. Finish the
seam with a serger or zig-zag.
8. Press the seam to one side.
9. Re-fold the trim along the crease line with
Raw Edges
wrong sides together. Re-press the crease Aligned
if necessary.
10. Carefully aligning raw edges and seams, pin
the circular trim piece to the right side of the
pillowcase.
11. Using a scant 1/4” seam allowance, stitch
the trim to the case. If necessary, trim the
resulting seam so the raw edges are even and
trim any stray fibers from the raw edge.

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Cuff (French Seam):
12. With wrong-sides-together and aligning
raw edges, fold the cuff in half lengthwise
and press to a sharp crease.
13. Unfold and turn so the fabric is right-sides-
together. Using a 1/4” seam allowance,
stitch the short edges together, forming a
loop. Finish the seam with a serger or zig-
zag.
14. Press the seam to one side.
15. Re-fold the cuff on the crease line with Cuff
wrong-sides-together.
Trim
16. Aligning seams and raw edges, pin the cuff
to the wrong side (inside) of the case. Case
17. Using a scant 1/4” seam allowance, stitch
the cuff to the case and trim piece.
18. Trim edges even and trim any stray fibers
from the raw edge.
19. Unfold the cuff. The raw, seamed edge After unfolding the
will be on the right side of the pillow- cuff, the raw, seamed
case. Press the seam toward the trim edge will be on the
piece, flattening it as much as possible. outside of the case.

20. Fold the cuff back to the right side of the


case, using your fingers to roll the seam
flat, and press.
21. To encase the raw seam, use a 3/8” seam
allowance from the folded (seamed) edge.
22. Turn back the cuff and inspect the seam to
ensure the raw edges are enclosed into the
seam. Press the seam allowance towards
the case.
Folded
(seamed)
Edge

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Finishing:

Topstitching:
 Topstitch the cuff and the trim, close to
the folded edges.
 Topstitch the trim over the turned-
under French seam allowance. Tip:
When stitching over a bulky seam, it’s
best to put the seam directly between Topstitching
the presser foot and the feed dogs., not
off to the side of the presser foot. Stitch
very slowly to prevent skipped stitches.

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Want pre-cut kits for these pillow cases?
Our friends at Over the Rainbow can pro-
vide you with pre-assembled kits and can
also tell you how to donate finished pillow
cases to Children’s Hospital!

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