Sewing pillow case: Instructions for beginners

Would you like to sew an individual pillowcase? We have simple instructions and ideas for pretty pillow cases for you.

In addition to knitting, handicrafts and crocheting, sewing is a popular DIY trend. You can find out here how you can easily make a cushion cover without buttons and zip.

Sewing pattern: pillowcase with hotel closure

Sewing a pillowcase: What you need for your DIY project:

  • sewing machine
  • Fabric (46 x 100 cm)
  • pen
  • Sewing thread
  • scissors
  • pin
  • Tape measure

Sewing the pillow case: The sewing instructions for your pillow with hotel closure:

  1. Fold the fabric edges twice and pin them at 2-3 cm.
  2. Line both edges with the sewing machine.
  3. Fold the fabric sheet right to right so that the fabric overlaps about 15 cm in the middle of the cover.
  4. Pin the edges.
  5. Mark 2-3 cm seam allowance and pin it.
  6. Close the edges with a seam allowance of 2-3 cm with a stitching.
  7. Turn the cover and insert the pillow insert. The pillow is ready! ?

At the top of the video you can take a closer look at the step-by-step instructions for the pillow case with hotel lock.

Sew pillowcase: the most beautiful Pinterest inspirations

We can not only sew a cushion cover, but also crochet it. And also on Pinterest there are numerous ideas on how to decorate your pillow case:




But not only homemade cushions are pretty to look at, sewing clothes yourself or sewing a hat is also very easy. Even as a beginner, you can implement great DIY projects with one or two sewing instructions.

You can find more sewing instructions and everything about DIY on our Pinterest wall. Get inspired and have fun copying! If you need to fix the zipper on the pillow, we have the perfect step-by-step instructions here.