How to Make a Travel Pillowcase | a Shabby Fabrics Sewing Tutorial
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- Опубликовано: 24 июл 2024
- It’s the perfect size for a child’s travel companion in the car, on camping trips and sleepovers! For adults, it’s just the right size for neck and back support in bed. Each kit makes 1 pillowcase - add additional kits for multiple pillowcases - makes a great gift!
Travel Size Pillowcase finishes to approximately 12½" x 18½".
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MAKE YOUR OWN TRAVEL SIZE MAGIC PILLOWCASE
- Magic Pillowcase Kits - Travel Size: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Search....
- Magic Pillowcase Pattern (full color, step-by-step): www.shabbyfabrics.com/Magic-P...
- Find the free download here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Free-Do...
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- Olfa Splash Rotary Cutter: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Rotary-...
- Kai Embroidery Scissors: www.shabbyfabrics.com/kai-emb...
- Clover Magnetic Pin Caddy: www.shabbyfabrics.com/clover-...
- Clover Patchwork Pins: www.shabbyfabrics.com/clover-...
- Panasonic 360° Freestyle Cordless Iron: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Irons-C...
- Wool Pressing Mat: www.shabbyfabrics.com/wool-pr...
- We're sewing on a BERNINA 770 QE and we love it!
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I WAS LOOKING FOR A PILLOWCASE TO MAKE AND HERE YOU ARE , SO I AM A COUPLE OF YEARS LATE, BUT THIS WAS SO WONDERFUL. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
We're very glad you enjoyed this tutorial! Thanks so much for commenting! -Michelle
Hi Jen! Thanks for taking your time to explain each step. I’ve watched other tutorials for pillows, but cutting the first seam allowance down to 1/8” makes sense. That way we don’t have to worry about having it show when we sew the 1/4” final hem. Absolutely love that you used a print fabric for the accent piece as well, it’s gorgeous.
Thank you for watching! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
I love this & will be making these covers for sure! The hidden seams are great. I used them the first time with your reusable grocery bags video. I’m still making them as gifts! I also purchased the point 2 point turner and it’s a wonderful tool. As you can see I enjoy your ideas & videos. They are always so thorough. Thank you!
Thank you for watching! Stay safe and happy sewing! ~Leah
Great video!! I find that if I’m doing a lot of french seams, if I keep a small sponge dampened in a little cup (I use pampered chef prep cups) I dampen my fingers and it helps to roll that seam. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching and sharing your tips and tricks! Stay safe! ~Leah
Thanks a lot! I just love those magic pillowcases! For my own home and for gifts! 🌸🌸
The magic pillowcases make such great gifts! Thank you for sharing! - Sophie
Thank you you are a great demonstrator. I love French seams and have been sewing them for years. I really enjoyed your enthusiasm. Shirley Campion
Thank you for watching Shirley! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
I loved this magic pillowcase for a travel pillow. Very popular with the toddlers in my family! So many fun fabrics to make these with. Thank you so much for covering travel size.
We're very glad you enjoy this fun project. Thank you for watching! 💜 -Michelle
You have answered EXACTLY what I needed to know! I am finding that if I come to your website first I can always find answers I need to know! I also love the fact that you lay everything out in full view and don't edit steps out assuming everyone knows what you're doing. To someone who is somewhat new to sewing it makes a world of difference in someone's confidence to try something 'more' than they've ever done before. Thank you, Jen, for being so thorough. I just bought the new February 2022 pint size table topper as well as the Log Cabin Wall Hanging in Repro Reds. Because of your demonstrating it so completely I now feel like I can branch out and try new things. Thank you again!!!
Kaye. :-)
We're glad you enjoy these fun tutorials!! Thank you for your very kind words. We do enjoy seeing your project photos, so you can share those with us via email, FB or IG message. Thanks for watching!! 💖 -Michelle
Thanks, Jen, for taking the time to carefully explain how to construct this pillow. It’s an adorable project and I have made four pillows so far! Pat
Woohoo! We're glad you found this tutorial successful. Thanks for watching!! 💖 -Michelle
Making a couple last minute travel pillowcases for my granddaughter for Christmas 2021--this will be be used for her daycare pillow. I have picked up a couple forms from Joann Fabrics and I will also be embroidering her name. Thanks Jen!
How fun!! That is a very sweet and useful gift!! 💖 -Michelle
Read the pattern correction if the comments. The pattern for the travel is wrong.
Just finished the travel pillow thank you so much. I absolutely love it. It was your Snow Place Like Home Kit. It fit my pillow perfectly. I definitely will be making more for gifts. 🤗😊
Wonderful! So glad you enjoy this project! Thanks for watching!! -Michelle
Another great project from Shabby Fabrics. I love how you demonstrate one to be precise in their sewing. I’m waiting for my new Bernina 770 QE to arrive. I have watched some many of your videos using the machine and when my other machine went out I purchased the Bernina 770 QE.
Thank you for watching! We love our Bernina! Happy sewing! ~Leah
The pin cushions are adorable. I like the peache and brown with the lavender.❤
Glad you like them!! -Michelle
Bone folder is the tool. I made thirty six pairs last year for Christmas gifts. Everyone loved them. I used your tutorial.
Thank you! These pillowcases are so easy and fun to make! Stay safe and happy sewing! ~Leah
Love a French seam :-) Great tutorial
Thanks so much 😊The French seam really makes all the difference! - Morgan
Love making these pillowcases! The travel size I felt was a bit snug, so I made mine 14 1/2" wide instead of 13 1/2". Great tutorial!!
Than you for watching! We love these pillowcases and they are so easy to make! ~Leah
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Great detailed video, will make one asap! When I do french seams, I'll press the seam and no pinning required.
Hi Cynthia - Once you've made one magic pillowcase you'll want to make more. They are so much fun to make! I make mine with the French seams as well. It is a little extra work but the results are definitely worth it. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment :) Jen
Hi Jen, I just finished a blanket following your tutorial and it is just cute and beautiful! My daughter will be so happy to get this for her baby boy! Awesome tutorial!
Thank you for watching! I'm sure she will love it! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
I actually made my own travel size but referred to your video! I’m having surgery and taking it to the hospital w me! Love you soooooo much!
Thank you! Hope your surgery went well!! 😍 😎 -Michelle
That is so nice. You are a great teacher.
Thank you for watching! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
LOL I'm one of those 1 million people watching the Magic Pillowcase tutorial. My quilt shop makes pillowcase for a community project, so I might make 10 pillowcases a week, so before I start I watch the tutorial on them so I make sure I'm doing them right, and told my mini group about you tutorial because some of them have never made a pillowcase and told them it was a easy project. Love the french seam the most, plus pulling the case out of the tube. Glad you will be having a new tutorial on the reg size and king, but I will order the pattern too. My granddaughter will be go to a pre-school hopefully this fall so will make her a pillowcase for her nap time there. Love watching you tutorials keep them coming, Stay safe .
Thank you for watching and sharing our video with your friends! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
Thank you Jennifer 💚
Thank you for watching! - Morgan
Hi again! I have now the pattern and I’m impressed by the quality of it : each step is photographed in colors ! I’m making my second one and it’s a great help! I will make many more, these will be great gifts! 🌸🌸
That's so great to hear, Mariette! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
@@ShabbyFabrics hi ! I have received the kit I ordered for a travel size pillowcase. The cut is very well done and I feel I can prewash it. I’m wondering if I should sew the burrito on each end and then wash it before sewing the rest of the pillow OR if I should wash the three pieces of fabric at a delicate cycle first and then , start sewing?
Or maybe I could wash the pieces in a lingerie bag? 🌸🌸
Thank you for this turorial! Loved the fabric you used, absolutely charming. I'll be attempting to make one of these.
You are so welcome! We're glad you like it. Let us know how yours turns out! - Morgan
Excellent video! I followed your great directions and it’s finished! Thank you from a novice quilter.
We're glad you like this fun project!! Thank you for watching!! 💖 -Michelle
Love your tutorials
Thank you, Michelle! We're happy you enjoy them! 💖 - Michelle
I've been making pillowcases for years, I love doing them for my family as gifts. But I do mine with a flap and I mix up my fabrics as my fabric permits. Sometimes a different front to the back or a different wee flap. During lockdown I've been making pillowcases out of fabric I've had in my stash for over 20 years!! I bought it from a factory shop we used to have here that sold bundles of Dorma bedding off cuts. Still gorgeous today and yesterday when my daughter brought our shopping to us I was able to give her some for her and her sister. I LOVE FRENCH SEAMS, they are easy and so neat BUT a few years ago I treated myself to a little Serger. So for my flap pillow cases I just zip down the sides with that little machine. I've never tried this kind of pillowcase and will have a go but I will put little tie tapes on to keep the actual pillow from slipping out. Wishing good days for all viewers and the Shabby Fabrics team from Belfast NI.
What a great gift! Thank you for sharing! I'm sure they all love their pillowcases! Especially if they are made with such beautiful fabric! Stay safe and happy sewing! ~Leah
That was great. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for watching! - Morgan
Thank you so much. You made it so easy. I always forget how that is done.
Thank you for watching! Stay safe and happy sewing! ~Leah
My first time here. I love, love, love what you are doing. This is my channel to go to now. Thank you very much
That's so great to hear, Ruth! Thank you for watching! - Sophie
Hi Jennifer, Love the Shabby Fabrics Channel. Really liking these pillowcase(s) and the fabrics are so pretty. Blessings from Canada. Mary
Thank you for watching! These pillowcases are so fun! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
Great tutorial, but I iron my French seam after the first stitching and use a straight pin to pick/pull the seam into place as I iron. These are great gifts.
Thank you for watching and sharing your tip on French seams! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
Well back to making one of these travel pillowcase for myself I had to refer back to your video i love you video for for this project it's fun to make I made a lot of them last thankyou for you video
We are glad you enjoy making these pillowcases. Thanks for watching! -Michelle
Thank you watching from Mauritius
Glad you enjoy this project. Thank you for watching! 💖 -Michelle
Thank you.
Thank you for watching! Stay safe and happy sewing! ~Leah
Your videos are wonderful! I love you set too! So so pretty!@
Thank you for watching! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
Very pretty 💗🧵
Thank you! These pillowcases are so fun! ~Leah
Hello, it’s me again. 🌸🌸 After I had made a travel size pillow with my own fabrics, I made one with a kit I had ordered from your shop with the camping theme. And I was debating if I should prewash the fabrics, I finally did and it didn’t shrink much , almost nothing. It was my first time with a kit and the cut was perfect with a good 2-inch extra for each piece. So I ‘ll probably buy more kits in the future,
That's so great to hear! We are so happy that you are enjoying these projects. Thanks for watching! ;D
- Beth
Fantastic! I love watching your videos, so easy to follow. While watching this one I was thinking how this would make a great holloween trick or treat bag. Could add a drawstring at the top or put small handles on it. YOu could also make these and use them for gift bags. I like to wrap baby show gifts in a receiving blanket, well you could use a baby print and put the gift inside. Then you give them an extra gift. So many other uses and not just a pillow case.
Those are excellent ideas! We're glad this project has inspired you. Thanks so much for watching!! -Michelle
Use your walking foot for those side seams to help going over the bulk.
That's a good tip Linda! - Morgan
Excelente la explicación 😍
Muchas Gracias! - Yajaira
@@ShabbyFabrics mí nombre es Orquídea Testa
Excelente trabalho.👍🧵
Obriagada!! -Michelle
Thank you for this. Gorgeous fabrics. If u wanted to make a bag/tote using this, at what point would you add handles?
You would probably add those last, securely stitching the handles to the outside of the cuff. - Morgan
Recently bought a bed wedge for acid reflux, do you have any suggestions on best way to sew a "pillow case" for it? Gotta figure it out. Love your video tutorials.
Thank you for watching! At this time, we do not have a pillowcase for wedge pillows but I will let our design team know you are interested in seeing one! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
I should have known you guys would come to my rescue with the great little pillowcase!! I use mine in my lap for hand work, definitely need one for every season!!
Hello Traci! Glad you found this helpful and something that you enjoy. You definitely need to make one for every season. - Yajaira
has anyone figured out how to add a strap? My grandkids are prone to holding them by the case corner, which can lead to "fall out" and lose the pillow.
That's a great suggestion! We do know that some people create their pillow cases with a "European envelope style"- creating an inside flap that "tucks" the pillow inside. Additionally, a zipper or button enclosure may be an alternate solution. 💖 -Michelle
Hi Jen! I didn't realize you are still flying!! Tell us more about that part of your adventures!! please....
I will let her know you'd like to hear about her adventures! Stay safe! ~Leah
I love making pillowcases! With each quilt I make, I make a set of matching pillowcases! I also have a question! I bought a wool pressing mat from my local quilt shop! Little black specks melt onto my iron! What am I doing wrong?
Hi Beverly! These are so fun! We have not had any problems with anything melting onto irons from our Wool Pressing Mats. It may have something to do with the brand that you have. Let us know if you have any other questions! ~Leah
Thanks for your sharing could you tell me where you bought the measure table map ?
It's the Mega Mat by Quilter's Rule! You can find it online! -Michelle
it's a great video. I think I would add a zipper to the open end. As a mother, I can just see the pillow coming out of the case and constantly needing to be put back in.
Thank you for watching! We have not added a zipper to the open end but let us know how it turns out! Stay safe! ~Leah
Would like to know what the iron is that you are using during the travel pillowcase tutorial? So glad you are doing this!
Hi Faith! Here is the link to the Panasonic Iron that Jen uses in the videos! Stay safe! ~Leah
www.shabbyfabrics.com/Irons-C5288.aspx
Thank you so much for the great video; I'm looking forward to giving my newest great niece a travel pillow case.
Hi Jo Ann! I'm sure she will love it! These pillowcases are beautiful! ~Leah
Thanks for tutorial, I made some stand magic pillow cases. so fun! Now i am ready to try the travel size, the travel size pillow I have is 14" x20". would 15 x 32 size work for body of pillow, and 6 x 15size (2) work for cuff?
Hi Teresa! We're glad you enjoy this fun project. On the Free Download pattern, our recommended size for a travel pillow is 13.5"x33" for body, 6"x13.5" for cuff & 2.5"x13.5" for accent, so your measurements may work. One option would be to try this out with paper or scraps prior to using your intended fabric. Hope you find this helpful! -Michelle
Why would you cut your fabric 13.5 inches when the pillow is 14”??
Great video!
Can't wait to try this!
Questiin: why are you ironing on top of your cutting mat?
I have several friends that pulled their wool ironing onto their cutting mats to press fabric while sewing & it totally warped their cutting mats. Each ine had to be replaced.
Hi Ellen! Jen is ironing on a Wool Pressing Mat! You can check it out here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/wool-pressing-mat-14-x-14-P67892.aspx
Thank you for watching and happy sewing! - Sophie
@@ShabbyFabrics yes, but if she is using steam, it goes through & can warp the cutting mat.
Ask me how I know.
what size fabrics would i need to make a cover for a 14x20 sized travel pillowcase for my toddler grandchild?
Hi Tina! Unfortunately the travel sized pillowcases were for a 12" x 16" pillow. I have included the pattern to the pillowcases below with some measurement references that may be helpful in seeing what size fabrics you will need! Let us know if you have any other questions! Stay safe! ~Leah
www.shabbyfabrics.com/Assets/Downloads/MagicPillowcase_forDownload.pdf
I need some of the Sensibility fabric. It reminds me of a pillow my Grandmother had. How can I get that? Great tutorial
They sell it on their website.
Hi Karen! It's gorgeous fabric! We have it available here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Maywood-Studio/Sensibility.aspx
- Morgan
Thank you for the help Sandra! :) - Morgan
@@sandrasundell1190 xďf
Hi Jen, My sewing team taught the local homeschoolers how to sew by doing the Magic Pillow Case. So much fun to see their faces. We didn't french seam. We surged the seams.
That sounds like so much fun! Thank you for sharing! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
Where can I get a huge cutting mat like you're using?
Ours is a Mega Mat, and they can be found online! - Morgan
I've got an overlocker, so that would be okay just to use the overlocker?
That should work just fine. We haven't tested it ourselves, so we're not sure. You might want to try it on some scrap fabric first. - Morgan
If you fold the fabric you eliminate the need for borders on both ends and the potential for the cuff not matching up.
Thank you for sharing! We love hearing other's tips and tricks! ~Leah
Great tutorial. I was wondering what the size of the travel pillow insert is?
Thank you for watching! The insert for the Travel Pillowcase is 12" x 16". Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you
I would like to know where you got your beautiful fabric.
They sell it on their website.
Isn't it gorgeous?! It's the Sensibility Collection and we have it here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/Maywood-Studio/Sensibility.aspx
- Morgan
I really enjoyed your step-by-step video. I made a pillow for my grandson with dinosaur pattern fabric. I purchased a travel size pillow that was 12 x 16 then I cut my body fabric 33 x 13 1/2 since it was directional. It came out very nice but the pillowcase is 8 inches longer than the pillow. Is this correct or did I do something wrong?
We may be able to help you if you send us some photos for reference to Support@shabbyfabrics.com. - Abby
@@ShabbyFabrics thank you! Will try to do that.
Love this tutorial! But I found the measurements given for the travel pillow were a bit too small for a toddler pillow which are an average size of 13X18. So, for those looking to make a toddler pillowcase that finishes at 14X20 and fits those toddler pillows perfectly, here are the measurements I used:
Main Body Fabric - 35" X 15.5" (cut one piece)
Cuff Fabric - 6" X 15.5" (cut 2 pieces)
Accent Fabric - 2.5" X 15.5" (cut 2 pieces)
Use the directions given, just use these measurements for your fabric.
Hope this helps anyone out there looking to make a toddler sized pillowcase.
I am in the process of making my grandson one for each holiday/season of the year so he can have fun frequently switching them out. :)
Thank you for your great suggestions! We're glad you enjoy this tutorial. Thanks for watching! -Michelle
Thanks! I have both sizes so this was so helpful!
Does these measurements fit a travel pillow form 14x 20 fine or too tight?
@@ShabbyFabrics My pillow for for a travel pillow is 14 x 20. What size should I cut the fabric? Loved your video!
Thank you! That is very helpful information!
do you make your own insert for the pillow case?
Great question! With this project you would use your bed pillow. This pillow case is not sewn shut like a decorative pillows.
What would the measurements be for a queen size pillow. Thank you!
Hi Sandie! We do not have the measurements for a queen-size pillow worked out, but what you may be able to do is measure your pillow and figure out the length of the pieces of fabric you'd need. You can look at the sizes on our Free Download to help you better gauge the size you're seeking: www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video/416/how-to-make-a-magic-pillowcase Hope this helps!! 💖 -Michelle
What is the name of collection of the Suzie B lg flowers? I love it!
That is the Flutter The Butterfly collection! ~Leah
@@ShabbyFabrics, I too love that pretty flower fabric, too. I am NOT finding it on the website. The only thing I am finding is the "Flutter, the Butterfly", panel.
Unfortunately we do not have any yardage of the Flutter the Butterfly Collection available in yardage. It is only in the kits for the Panel Quilt and the Travel Pillowcase! Happy sewing and stay safe! ~Leah
Can I use a serger for the sides vs sewing a French seam
Absolutely! -Bethany
Do as I do not as I say. Wrong sides vs right sides facing eachother in video got mixed up. What you said and what you did didn't match up.
Cute and handy project. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for bringing that to our attention! We will get that fixed! Thanks for watching and stay safe! ~Leah
Hi what sewing machine are you using please?
Thank you for watching! We use a Bernina 770 QE and we love it! ~Leah
I see your pillow is 12 1/2 x 18 1/2 my pillow is 15x20 what measurement do I need? I made two pillowcases for my standard pillow and love them!! Love your tutorials.
That's a great question! You may just need to add a few more inches to the measurements- decide how much larger than the pillow you want the fabric and go from there. Remember, it's always better to over estimate than to underestimate. 💖 -Michelle
@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you for your reply. I hope to be making many more of these pillowcases very addictive!!
Yay! We're glad you're creating. These make great gifts too!! 💖 -Michelle
Can I use this method on any size pillow case?
That's a great question! We do have a Free Download with other pillowcase sizes available here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/free-downloads-and-video/416/how-to-make-a-magic-pillowcase 💖 -Michelle
@@ShabbyFabrics Thank you so much!!
What size should I cut my fabric for a 14 x 20 pillow..tyia
These measurements may work for that size: Main Body Fabric - 35" X 15.5" (cut one piece)
Cuff Fabric - 6" X 15.5" (cut 2 pieces)
Accent Fabric - 2.5" X 15.5" (cut 2 pieces). Hope this helps! -Michelle
@@ShabbyFabrics thanks 😊
The pillow is only 20” why would you cut your fabric at 35”??
Do you prewash your fabric?
Thank you for watching! We do not prewash our fabric as it can cause shrinkage and cause issues with the measurements later in the project! Stay safe! ~Leah
What size pillow form for the Travel Size?
Hi Waynna - The finished project measures approximately 12½" x 18½". Hope this helps! -Michelle
Looks like you are using a walking foot. Do you recommend that?
Yes, we tend to use a walking foot for some of our straight stitching projects. -Michelle
😄Burrito! 🌯 everyone is getting a travel pillow for Christmas! 🎁🎄
Travel Pillow is a great Christmas gift! So are the Folded Star Square Hot Pads! - Yajaira
Your comfy spot
💖💖💖 -Michelle
how to make baby blanket
Here's our tutorial for our wonderful self-binding receiving blanket: ruclips.net/video/_tJUdL9usoo/видео.html 💖 -Michelle
What are you doing your pressing on?
It's a wool mat. They sell them on their website.
It's a wool pressing mat! We use it for everything and it's so nice! You can find them here: www.shabbyfabrics.com/wool-pressing-mat-14-x-14-P67892.aspx
- Morgan
Thank you
I made a cute Halloween pillow.
why can't you put the travel together the same as the regular pillowcase?
Hi Carolyn - You probably can assemble it the same way, but we chose this method for fabric conservation. Thanks for watching! -Michelle
I think a rice pillow would work
We have not tried them with a rice pillow but let us know how that turns out! Stay safe! ~Leah
Lobey
P.S. The measurements in this video should fit a 12x16 travel pillow.
Thank you!! 💖 -Michelle
Use your tool to press the seam flat before you sew.
That's a great tip, thanks for sharing! - Morgan
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HIGH TALL YOUR TABLE IS FROM FLOOR???????????????
The table is about a yard tall. Thank you for your comment! - Abby