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11-25-2010, 07:08 AM

#31

sherriequilts

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Originally Posted by catmcclure

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Originally Posted by quilterj

When cutting for pillow cases do you cut your selvages off?

Well, I'm sort of a skinflint when it comes to pillowcases. I don't make the entire pillowcase. I go to WalMart and buy a contrasting/coordinating color set of pillow cases (kingsize). Then I trim off the (?) hem section and replace that. I get a great pillowcase for less than the cost of 2 yards of fabric (what it takes for a set of pillowcases) that coordinates with my quilts. Only takes about half an hour too.

And I thought I was the original skinflint, but had never thought of that. What a great idea!

11-25-2010, 07:16 AM

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KLO

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Originally Posted by merrylouw

You might look at http://www.overallquilter.com/video14/ (I think) for making a tube pillowcase with french seams. Very easy and fun to make. The instructions are very clear. I've made a bunch using these instructions. After you make the tube and turn it right side out, you trim up the side.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for this tutorial! I have made several of these pillowcases and am making many more but now I will do the french seams on the sides and bottoms. Much easier and much neater that what I was doing. Thanks for this!

11-25-2010, 07:34 AM

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CarrieAnne

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I always cut them off too!

11-25-2010, 08:32 AM

#34

Kitsapquilter

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Originally Posted by 4L

I cut them off but not before I have the band and cuff sewn on and then I trim all parts to match bafore stitching the bottom and side( I use the French seam method for all seams in mine...

Same here..I do it just like this too.

11-25-2010, 10:35 AM

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steelecg

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Yes, the selvages will draw up and not lay flat

11-25-2010, 12:09 PM

#36

joann hussey

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Always cut them beforeyou use the fabric

11-25-2010, 01:54 PM

#37

inletjerry

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Also cut them off every time.

11-25-2010, 04:43 PM

#38

penski

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i never use the selvage on anything, that is the way i was taught

11-25-2010, 05:31 PM

#39

Silly Sewer Sandi

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Go to Missouri Quilt Co tutorial for pillow cases.
She really does a good job and they are really easy to follow.
I've made several and they come out great!
Silly Sewer Sandi

11-25-2010, 05:34 PM

#40

Crabby Patty

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Originally Posted by merrylouw

I love that tutorial. I do believe everyone will be getting pillowcases this year for Christmas along with their lap quilts. Thank you so much.patti :thumbup: