Give Kids the World pillowcases
08-23-2011, 06:16 AM
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Here are the directions for Give Kids the World Pillowcases. I've had several requests for this.
One yard of flannel will make 4 pillows. Novelty prints in cotton/flannel is used for the pocket. I yd. will make 12 pockets.
1. Cut the plain pillow fabric into 36 inch lengths. The pockets are cut into 12 inch lengths.
2.On the pillow fabric make a hem on BOTH raw edges. (do not sew selvages). Turn down fabric about 1/4 to 1/2": taking up about an inch to 1 1/2" Accuracy is not critical. On the pocket material, hem on raw end only.
3. Match the hemmed edge of pocket & pillow. Sew the pocket material strip to the pillow fabric, right sides together along the length that is not hemmed.
4. Take the fabric back to the cutting board and fold the pocket material toward the center(wrong side of pocket material to right side of pillow material). Lay a ruler at the pocket where it is sewn and measure 15 inches.
5. Fold the pillow fabric over the ruler with the fabric right side together. Then fold the other end on top of the end you just folded(where the pocket is sewn).
6. Now cut the flannel lengthwise into 4 pieces approx. 10 1/2 to 11" wide. Flannel comes in different widths, so just divide the flannel into fourths and don't worry about the selvages, they will be sewn or serged over.
7. Make sure the pocket in the font and opening in the back are opposite. The overlap on the back needs to be at least 2 inches.
8. Use your serger or a straight and then zigzag stitch to finish the seam. Clip corner and turn the pillow to right side.
9. The FINISHED size of the pillow/pocket will be (depending on your he widths, as well as the width of the flannel...as follows: Pillow 9 3/4 " to 10" wide X 15" long. Pocket is 9 3/4" to 10" wide X 11 1/2 inches long.
These are the directions I was sent from the organization. I think they are fairly confusing. I usually cut the flannel and pillow separately and then sew them one pillow at a time...just my way to handle it. After you make a few of these, you'll find the easiest way for you.
Here are pics I have of 2 different cases in the construction phase. I hope this helps
When you have completed these...go to the Give Kids the World website to find the address for sending the cases.
One yard of flannel will make 4 pillows. Novelty prints in cotton/flannel is used for the pocket. I yd. will make 12 pockets.
1. Cut the plain pillow fabric into 36 inch lengths. The pockets are cut into 12 inch lengths.
2.On the pillow fabric make a hem on BOTH raw edges. (do not sew selvages). Turn down fabric about 1/4 to 1/2": taking up about an inch to 1 1/2" Accuracy is not critical. On the pocket material, hem on raw end only.
3. Match the hemmed edge of pocket & pillow. Sew the pocket material strip to the pillow fabric, right sides together along the length that is not hemmed.
4. Take the fabric back to the cutting board and fold the pocket material toward the center(wrong side of pocket material to right side of pillow material). Lay a ruler at the pocket where it is sewn and measure 15 inches.
5. Fold the pillow fabric over the ruler with the fabric right side together. Then fold the other end on top of the end you just folded(where the pocket is sewn).
6. Now cut the flannel lengthwise into 4 pieces approx. 10 1/2 to 11" wide. Flannel comes in different widths, so just divide the flannel into fourths and don't worry about the selvages, they will be sewn or serged over.
7. Make sure the pocket in the font and opening in the back are opposite. The overlap on the back needs to be at least 2 inches.
8. Use your serger or a straight and then zigzag stitch to finish the seam. Clip corner and turn the pillow to right side.
9. The FINISHED size of the pillow/pocket will be (depending on your he widths, as well as the width of the flannel...as follows: Pillow 9 3/4 " to 10" wide X 15" long. Pocket is 9 3/4" to 10" wide X 11 1/2 inches long.
These are the directions I was sent from the organization. I think they are fairly confusing. I usually cut the flannel and pillow separately and then sew them one pillow at a time...just my way to handle it. After you make a few of these, you'll find the easiest way for you.
Here are pics I have of 2 different cases in the construction phase. I hope this helps
When you have completed these...go to the Give Kids the World website to find the address for sending the cases.
sewing pillow to pocket
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right side of pillow to wrong side of pocket
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folded RST to sew/serge the pillowcase
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back side of pillowcase
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front of completed pillowcase
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08-23-2011, 03:33 PM
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Well, I got confused reading the directions but the pillowcases make sense!! I'm sure once I've done a couple, it will be much simpler. I'm going to try a couple before I commit. Right now, I'm making new pillowcases for 2 of my DGC!
08-24-2011, 04:28 AM
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I think I have to read this a little slower and maybe try as I go - not sure I understand.
But, I think this is exactly what I have been trying to formulate in my head. Actually I wanted to make something like this for my dog. We bought a dog bed that looks like this (different material) and Milo loves it. He actually climbs inside, we call it his sleeping bag. As I looked at yours, I think it could also be a nice bed for my DGD dolls. Hope I can figure it out.
But, I think this is exactly what I have been trying to formulate in my head. Actually I wanted to make something like this for my dog. We bought a dog bed that looks like this (different material) and Milo loves it. He actually climbs inside, we call it his sleeping bag. As I looked at yours, I think it could also be a nice bed for my DGD dolls. Hope I can figure it out.
08-24-2011, 04:41 AM
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I think I have a box of fannel someplace in my closet (girl prints). If I find it, I'll give one a shot and let you knowhow it went because I would love to do this and maybe get a friend of mine to help. (We talked about doing something like this, but haven't as of yet.) Good place to start! :thumbup:
So cotton can be used too?
So cotton can be used too?
08-24-2011, 05:56 AM
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Yes, cotton is fine for the novelty print. They want flannel for the pillowcase part...softer, I guess.
I really had a hard time with the directions until I started making it step by step and then it made sense. Whoever wrote the original directions...must not be someone that actually sews!
I really had a hard time with the directions until I started making it step by step and then it made sense. Whoever wrote the original directions...must not be someone that actually sews!
08-24-2011, 06:11 AM
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I do it an easier way, at least for me. I cut the pillow flannel pieces first(just cut the yd. of flannel in 4 equal pieces). I cut out the 12 pillows from novelty fabric...sometimes I just have scraps of novelty and cut one pocket at a time. Then I sew one pillow/pocket at a time...look at the pictures I posted.
I just copied their directions as given to me because a couple of girls wanted them asap and I'm so busy making a log cabin quilt for a wedding so I didn't have time to rewrite the directions. I hope the pics can help you out.
I just copied their directions as given to me because a couple of girls wanted them asap and I'm so busy making a log cabin quilt for a wedding so I didn't have time to rewrite the directions. I hope the pics can help you out.
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