Sewing a Pillowcase for Beginners - Learn to Sew

This how to sew a pillowcase for beginners uses the burrito method and non-directional fabric, making it the perfect first sewing project or quick and easy project for any level. If sewing a pillowcase with french seams seems overwhelming I promise you it is not! Anyone can make pillowcases and this video tutorial will get you on your way. Find a written tutorial with 5 pillowcase sizes in my Etsy shop 👉🏻 https://sewwithtarareed.etsy.com/listing/4441411596/pillowcase-pattern-in-5-sizes-digital Includes 2 travel sizes, standard, queen and king size pillows. 👩🏻‍💻 Website: https://TaraReed.com 🧵 ETSY for sewing: https://sewwithtarareed.etsy.com #sewingforbeginners #easysewingprojects DISCLAIMER: It is your responsibility to make sure that you familiarize yourself with the consumer product safety guidelines for your country before starting any project. Use products and materials mentioned at your own risk. Tara Reed Designs shall not be liable for any direct, incidental, consequential, indirect or punitive damages arising out of access to or use of any content available on this channel. © Tara Reed Designs Inc SHORTCUTS TO SPECIFIC TOPICS 00:00 Introduction 01:50 Supplies 02:52 Why to use non-directional fabric 03:29 What you need to know about pillow sizes 04:13 Why to pre-wash fabric for pillowcases 05:09 How to cut the fabric pieces 07:44 How to hold a quilting ruler 08:37 Fabric measurements 08:55 Press the cuff 09:40 Put body and cuff fabrics together 10:01 Burrito method for pillowcases 11:30 Sew cuff roll 11:43 How to use a Leader Fabric 12:42 Pull body fabric out of the cuff 14:38 Finishing the pillowcase 15:01 What is a French Seam? 16:34 How to know exactly when to turn when sewing 17:24 Sew the first seam line of the French seam 18:43 Clip corners, trim threads and press 20:21 How to use painter's tape for a seam guide 21:22 Finish the French Seam 22:13 Finish and add the pillow 24:02 Where to find more Beginner Sewing Projects