pillow cases
#1
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I haven't made any of the french seam pillow cases yet. But is this the only pillow cases that everyone makes? My friend who passed on last year made me some a couple years ago. They weren't the french ones. I will have to post a picture later. Hers has a wide trim or what ever you call it on the end with some lace. Anyway just wondering what you make? I want to get started for this years gifts already.
Jeanette
Jeanette
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I make them with or without the french seam. You can do them any way you like. I just measured a store bought one for the size.
I have the fabric to make some for us this time, and I don't plan to make the french seam on these.
I have the fabric to make some for us this time, and I don't plan to make the french seam on these.
#3
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i've done the french and the other. i really like the 'neatness' of the french seam cases. when i make the others, i zig-zag the seams to keep the fraying under control.
i have instructions for both if you need them. let me know
i have instructions for both if you need them. let me know
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Originally Posted by fabricluvr
i've done the french and the other. i really like the 'neatness' of the french seam cases. when i make the others, i zig-zag the seams to keep the fraying under control.
i have instructions for both if you need them. let me know
i have instructions for both if you need them. let me know
Yes, could I please have them? Thank You
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Originally Posted by sewnsewer2
I make them with or without the french seam. You can do them any way you like. I just measured a store bought one for the size.
I have the fabric to make some for us this time, and I don't plan to make the french seam on these.
I have the fabric to make some for us this time, and I don't plan to make the french seam on these.
Do you make yours just like the stores or do you do yours different?
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http://extension.usu.edu/files/publi...2006-102pr.pdf
I have this pattern in the magazine. I love it and it is very easy to make and no seams show. I made these for all the Ladies in My mothers Hospital room who were all having open heart surgery and I used heart fabric there were a big hit and everyone wanted the pattern.
Dawn
I have this pattern in the magazine. I love it and it is very easy to make and no seams show. I made these for all the Ladies in My mothers Hospital room who were all having open heart surgery and I used heart fabric there were a big hit and everyone wanted the pattern.
Dawn
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Heres the link I posted awhile back. Its a step by step WITH pictures
Have fun.....
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/9378.page
Have fun.....
http://www.quiltingboard.com/posts/list/9378.page
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Yes quilterj, I make mine like the store bought. I just measure it and add the seam allowance. Be sure to measure for the fold of the hem too.
I generally put a 4" hem on mine which I cut 8-1/2" to allow for the fold and seam allowance.
I generally put a 4" hem on mine which I cut 8-1/2" to allow for the fold and seam allowance.
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