It all started out great, and simple enough- sew a French seam pillowcase, another of the Christmas gift projects that did not get finished because of my whirlwind ride with viral bronchitis in December. So, I pulled the fabrics from the bag to get this one done!
A family member has lots of roots in Wisconsin. I recently traveled there and visited two outstanding quilt shops, Millhouse Quilts, in Waunakee and Patches and Petals, in Bellville, WI. Both were fun to wander around in with a great selection of fabrics, lots of project samples and friendly staff. I picked up the Wisconsin Badger fabric to do a pillowcase there.
So simple enough, I have made at least 10 of this type of pillowcase.
I cut the fabrics-
Body Fabric= 27 inches by WOF
Cuff Fabric= 10 inches by WOF
Band Fabric (optional but cute) = 2.5 inches by WOF
I ironed the band in half with wrong sides together.
I laid the cuff fabric down with the right side out. (Spoiler alert- THIS IS WRONG!!)
I did the burrito roll, feeling quite pleased with myself!
I stitched the edges of my burrito....
And I turned it....and instantaneously knew I DID IT WRONG! I has made a lovely pillowcase with an inside out cuff. Ugh.
So, I unsewed, repinned and hoped that it would work this time.
Resewing......fun, fun, fun! The cuff must be right sides together to turn correctly.
Success!! Everything where it belongs with a little top stitching to keep the cuff crisp.
FINIS!
There is a really nice tutorial on this website if you want to make your own French Seam Pillowcase... Smashed Peas and Carrots French Seam Pillowcase in Under 30 Minutes
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