Sewing: PILLOWCASE Three-Color Slashed Tuck Cuff

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PILLOWCASE Three-Color Slashed Tuck Cuff Pattern

Category:

Sewing

Type:

Home Decor

Item:

Pillow

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Basic Sewing Skills
Straight and ZigZag Stitch

Pattern Description:

This pillowcase pattern can be sewn in a number of styles, country to heirloom. Just change the fabric and/or color combinations. Inside seams are completely finished with no raw edges showing. The pillowcase can also be made as a pillow cover (sham). The size makes it usable for more than one size of bed pillow depending on the look you want to achieve. For a standard pillow, more of the cuff will lay off the edge of the pillow. Skill Building: Learn how to do French Seams, Slash Tucks and Basic Hand Embroidery Stitches.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Pillowcase finishes approximately 20 1/2" x 38"
Fits standard pillowcase with cuff off pillow or can fit king size with cuff on pillow

Materials:

All fabric 41"/42" Width
Pillowcase Trim: 1/8 yard or 2" x 41/42"
Pillowcase Cuff: Main Color 19 1/2", Color 1 Slash Tuck 3 1/2", Color 2 Slash Tuck 3 1/2", Color 3 Slash Tuck 3 1/2"
Pillowcase Body: 3/4 Yard

You Will Also Need:

Scissors
Iron
Sharp straight pins
90/14 Needle
Threads: Match for construction, contrast thread to embellish tucks (optional)
Hand Embroidery thread as per instruction sheet-5 colors suggested
Basting Glue (Optional)
Rotary Cutter and Mat (Optional)