Tutorial: Easy Pillowcase with Fabric Scraps
If you have a bunch of medium-sized fabric scraps and remnants available, this scrap pillowcase project is perfect for you. It’s a simple way to use up those scraps by making something that you can actually use every day. I recommend choosing some softer fabrics for this so that it will be more comfortable to sleep on, but if you plan to use it for more decorative purposes, that’s less important. Follow along with my step-by-step instructions to make your own unique scrappy pillowcase.
Supplies Needed:
(all of my patterns include 1/2″ seam allowance)
Step 1
Arrange the scraps for your pillow
Lay out your fabric scraps and start organizing them into a collage. Make sure the scrap collage is big enough for your pillow pattern to fit. Remember to overlap the fabric pieces to account for seam allowance.
Note: This is significantly easier with straight edges, so I recommend cutting straight lines and right corners on your scraps.
Step 2
sew the scraps together
One by one sew your scrap pieces together. I usually start by sewing smaller pieces into chunks, and then add on the bigger pieces.
Step 3
cut out your pattern from the scraps
Place your pillow pattern on top of your scrap layout and cut it out. Now you have a one side of your pillow.
Step 4
repeat the process for the second side of the pillow
Repeat steps 1-3 for the other side of the pillow.
Step 5
sew the front and back of the pillow together
With right sides together, sew your two pillow faces around the edge. Leave one side open.
Step 6
fold over the side of the pillow according to the dotted line
Fold over the open side of the pillow along the dotted line on the pattern (or 4 inches from the end). Sew this flap down to hem the side of the pillow. Then turn the pillow to the right side.
Finished!
