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Sewseamless |
How to Sew A Pillowcase, Cont'd |
If you have a serger, it's even easier and faster to make a pillowcase. Fold the fabric lengthwise and serge the seams. When I sew pillowcases this way, I don't bother with seam allowances at all. I serge the bottom edge first and sew off of one side completely and then serge down the other side of the pillowcase. This prevents having to turn the corner on the serger. With this method, you don't have to cut the corners diagonally; the serged corners make very nice corners when pushed out with the point turner. |
Serge off of one side of pillowcase |
Corner where both sides have been serged |
It doesn't matter whether you have sewn the pillowcase and pressed the seams open, or whether you have serged the seams. Hemming the pillowcase is the same for both sewing methods. The raw edge of the top of the pillowcase should be finished by serging, zigzagging, or turning the raw edge under 1/4 inch. Use the seam gauge to measure down four inches and sew the hem close to the finished edge. |
Pull serger thread through stitches on pillowcase edge |
Serger thread pulled through serged stitches |
If serging the seams, instead of backstitching at the beginning and ends of the seams, pull the serged chain through the serged stitches on the pillowcase. |