How to Make an English Pillowcase

Making a pillowcase with measurement and French seams make your pillowcases look professional with this easy pattern uk pillow size to fit your pillows snugly

[@GypsyinAus]

FINALLY! finally a pillow case tutorial that shows how to sew the innerslip to cover the pillow up.

[@laurabarber6697]

I watch a lot of KZbin and this is the best instructions I've seen for this💝🔥💝

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Thank you 😊 🌼

[@laurabarber6697]

Kept looking and yours has both : the 3 fabrics AND the English part that keeps the pillow in and covered! Again- thank you💝😇

[@deidreritter1165]

I usually don’t care for such busy prints but I must admit that these pillowcases are gorgeous.

[@lindacrawford5029]

Best pillowcase I’ve seen yet, thanks for sharing!

[@deborahelmore1404]

Wow. Your instruction is clear and well organized. A great example of how to do it! Thank you for a great effort. Your pillowcase is a beautiful design.

[@laurawismer9333]

Wonderful you-tube. Thank you SO much for using inches instead of meters. I'm embarrassed to admit I never learned the British/Canadian measuring. Back in the 60s they didn't teach it where I went to school. Thanks again. All my grandchildren are getting these pillowcases for Christmas!

[@ynotann]

I agree with everyone. This is the best and most instructive video. Thank you so much. Best wishes Ann in South Australia.

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Thank you 😊 💐

[@violetorton7578]

Of all the videos I watched to learn how to make this type of pillowcase this was the best. Very detailed and informative.

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Thanks 😊 🌼👍🏻

[@joycecaldwell2097]

😱 This is the best pillowcase ever! I have never seen this type with the tuck in flap sewn in. I’m all ways tucking my bottom part of the pillow case in when I make the bed in morning. Not anymore! I’m gonna make me some of these pillow cases for every bed in the house!! Thank you!

[@RohrerArabians]

I am from US and Ive never seen this, and I say this is genius.

[@pcp0414]

Thank you, I wanted the fold over but didn’t want to give up the pretty front with trim accent!!! I’m so grateful you made this tutorial!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@claretdelgado4465]

This is the greatest tutorial for the magic pillow. Thanks for giving the correct way to cut the fabric.

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Glad u like it 👍🏻🌼

[@JJ-vs2gi]

Best, easy decorative pillow with flap ever! Just made one.

[@mariagalbick7729]

I just found your channel today and took apart the pillow cases to one of our sheet sets to make these. Our pillows kept coming out of the cases. I wanted to redesign them so it wouldn't happen anymore. This is such a great design! I never heard of an English pillowcase, but am so happy to have found your sight! I made 2 so far and will finish the other 2 tomorrow. Your instructions are perfect. It is so nice to find someone who sews using pins and pressing after sewing. So many I've been watching just "finger press" their items. It's a bit of a petpive of mine😁. I am eager to do more of your sewing projects. After many years of not sewing, I have been able to dive into it more and it's teachers like you that are helping me get back to some nice projects. Thank you for this tutorial. I've really enjoyed it. It's a great gift idea also!

[@dcwatashi]

There are a lot of projects where you don’t need to use pins or clips in this video she did not use pins. However, she used the clips upside down for the most part.

[@mlm7598]

Love the French seams and the extra flap inside. Perfect for anyone and I like how the pillow end doesn't show if the pillow is moved. Love it! I have never seen one as this prior. I am going to try this for sure. Thank you!

[@patriciaclevenstine-ali4714]

Great tutorial! I always measure my projects first, just in case. Love the French seams! I can't wait to started! Thanx!

[@kdramsey965]

You’ve definitely elevated the 70s style! I’m new to this style of pillowcase. I quite like it!

[@luciabakova]

Indeed, very easy to follow and simple to make, perfect explanations. I can not stand complicated unreasonable ways just to make you lost! Thank you so much for this!

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

My pleasure 👍🏻🌼

[@elizabethcumberbatch227]

I always make my extra pillow covers seeing that my bed has 12 pillows on it this was a clear tutorial made me think about why I didn't do this when making all my extra pillow covers I will from now on I went right out to buy 1 1/2 yards of fabric to match my bedding to make one it came out PERFECT THANKS you are a great instructor .It is so neat and well done high end looking just the way I like to be Thanks

[@sandramcinnis-fibreinsanity]

Wow! I’ve been obsessed with making “burrito” style pillowcases lately, and you have put a fantastic twist on it! Your method is so simple net stylish, I love it. Thank you so much. Also, your instruction and filming is quick and easy to follow. You are great at this!

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Hi there thank you so much if u are making this pillow case you might want to do the width at 22 inches as I did mine thinner as I like my pillowcases tight 🌼

[@sandramcinnis-fibreinsanity]

Good tip thanks!!

[@helenr.2184]

I’ve seen this method before, but not with the flap to cover the pillow…I love that! Brilliant! Your instructions are so clear. Thank you‼️😊

[@beverleyann7592]

Your instructions are so well detailed. I made 2 cases and it turned out so beautiful. Thank you for this tutorial 💕

[@carmelabiscuit1667]

Just the pillow case I was looking for, thank you so much!!!

[@lisamayer6313]

Great tutorial. My 4 pillowcases came out great! Love them. Two things I like about your pillowcase tutorial. 1/the "flange" - it really gave my pillow cases a bit of character & 2/the 7inch fold on the inside and the way it holds the pillow inside the case. No more pillows falling out of their case.

[@grmoo7601]

Love this. I will make my pillowcases with the inner flap from now on. Thank you !❤

[@mcloud1070]

I was looking for such a tutorial. It is exactly what I needed. French seams AND a flap ! Thank you so much

[@nicoleh6239]

Thank you so much for this tutorial - your instructions are very clear & easy to follow and the results are fantastic!!!

[@darleennewton1052]

My first time watching. Thanks for the fun project. 😊

[@cyndiburns7932]

Yes, also love the French seams. The projects always look so finished, with no bits hanging out!

[@1tinac]

New subscribers. This has been the best video tutorial. Thanks for sharing.

[@slenz8336]

The tutorial was TERRIFIC! Where as I had not been able to follow others and their instruction, you made this very easy and my finished pillowcases are absolutely gorgeous! I am excited to check out the many other videos and like that they are a collection of basically everything! Well done! Thank you so much! ;)

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Thank you 😊 🌼 🧵

[@catherinegray5106]

Like others, I've now subscribed because of this tutorial - well done! I've made dozens of burrito style pillow cases; however, this is the best one I've seen for the flap (my inner germaphobe thanks you!) + the lack of bottom seam is new to me too! Thank you!

[@swedishmeatball3129]

This is an exceptional tutorial. Thank you. I had two pillow cases done in an hour. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@richardparsons1312]

Hi thank you so much for this, I have made so many pillowcases from watching this video. Amazing the best vid of making pillowcases on KZbin. I don’t know if you still making videos but if you are can you pls make one for kids pls thank you x

[@mwasidonald1869]

Best tutorial for Pillowcases, thank you.. Have followed every step and proud of how they came out. No more buying ready made pillowcases for me❤️

[@wendynordon6796]

How do you adapt measurements for different size pillows?

[@maamelma96]

Gud afternoon mam how grateful I am when I accidentally viewed your video..I was able to sew one pair of pillow cases..hope I can learn more styles because I am fond of sewing my bedding...again thank you mam

[@queenslanddiva]

One thing to remember, if you're using directional fabric and you want the pretty bits on the outside when you put them on the bed. You'll need to make one of the pillowcases upside down, that is, put your fabric upside down, otherwise it WILL be upside down when you put it on the left-hand side of the bed.

[@Bob-wo1kr]

Wonderful work. I like your tutorials. So easy and teaches good sewing methods with no visible seams. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.🥰🥰🥰 Following you from the Lebanon.

[@Sherizum]

Yes, I had to use the directional fabrics as the accent piece

[@janicehurlburt2573]

Just turn it around

[@JJ-vs2gi]

Never thought of that. Thanks for the great tip!

[@dcwatashi]

@@janicehurlburt2573 it will not work if you have directional prints. You can’t just turn it around because then the print will be upside down. That’s why I want to learn how to do this where the trim and cuff is on both sides and then you can flip the pillow There really needs to be more tutorials on working with directional prints for pillowcases. Ask me how I know lol.

[@geraldineself6017]

This is the best pillowcase tutorial that I have seen. Thank you so very much. Have a blessed day.

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Thanks glad you like it 🌼

[@mettamudita]

Thank you for teaching and sharing. What a fantastic pillow. It looks very polished. So clever. 😊

[@Lehcar1]

So glad to have found this. Always thought it was a bit strange that American pillowcases don’t have the flap. I’ll make all mine like this now. Cheers

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Just found your tutorial - great instructions - greetings from East Yorkshire 😁

[@michele8666]

thank you for your video . Am an amateur and this was very helpful . will use this video over and over til I get it perfect . Thank you again from down under

[@wendyreid8845]

Thank you for a very helpful and informative video. Best video I’ve seen for making an inner flap to contain the pillow.

[@annettekelli8074]

Lovely tutorial. Well done

[@chandrakalpoe-caruchandrik5669]

Best best best tutorial....thank you so much.

[@carolward6833]

Made two pillowcases following your instructions, they look brilliant and so simple that you so much 🇬🇧

[@shanmarks5631]

One of the easiest tutorials I've seen, thank you for simplifying. Beautifully done.

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

sharon-ann marks thank you 😊🌼🧵

[@bellacucina3209]

Just Love this tute. I don't need any cases, but I am going to make this because it is so so easy. Thank you, Sweetie!

[@normatucker8407]

Excellent tutorial. Made a set of pillow cases using your measurements and method. They were awesome. Thank you !!

[@mariarobinson1361]

I love your tutorial on the pillow ase. It was very easy to follow. Thank you 🎉

[@barbmatesich3735]

Outstanding tutorial. I have struggled with the “rolling seam method” for french seams but you showed that’s completely unnecessary by just sewing on the inside of the original seam. Brilliant. Thanks!!

[@edwardbrown7571]

I like that pillow case much more than the store bought one's that I now have... Thank you for sharing...

[@barbaragrant9635]

That is simply awesome! Thank you for the instructions.

[@Pherine1]

Well, I have been fighting with a pillow case for two days now, and I could not figure it out at all, thank you so much, I will now be able to complete my project tomorrow without any problem at all x x

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Hi there once u get the hang of it you will be making loads it’s just so fulfilling when u turn it around and it’s all finished don’t forget to turn the flap over then sew the French seams it can take a bit of working out keep pausing the video and do it step by step it helps happy sewing 🧵 🌼

[@earthzonedesign]

Perfectly made! You nailed it! Best tutorial in the youtube world.

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Thank you👍🌼

[@elisantonieta]

Yes, thank you for showing how to sew an English style pillowcase!

[@PamRobertson]

This is a great tutorial - thank you! We always had pillowcases like this growing up, where the pillow cannot slip out because of the extra 'pocket' on the inside. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@kahsatan]

Yes, me too, have seen a lot of tutorials where they don’t have the flap… I can’t even fathom the thought 😂

[@diannegarrett5347]

Thank You for this video, I’m just learning to sew and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate how well you explain the process of making this English pillowcase. I’ve just subscribed to you and definitely had to give you a thumbs up. It’s so refreshing to have someone explain step by step.

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Thanks, glad you have found value in my content thanks for the Thumbs up and welcome as a new Subscriber 🌼👍🏻😀

[@dottieguerradls6493]

What would be the measure for king size pillows

[@kaym804]

I’ve made quite a few of these dorito style pillowcases, but never done this way, I love it especially the ‘folded edge’, so can’t wait to make some using this method. Thanks for sharing.

[@lizziemccann2921]

Very good tutorial. This looks like something I could manage. Desperately need some new pillowcases around here! This is my favorite type - with the little flap to tuck in the pillow.

[@thelmaaguila3786]

After i watched so many videos, yours are the easiest to follow. Super love your tutorials. Thank you so much.

[@taiikomochiyuurichin1459]

Both those printed patterns look like William Morris wallpaper and textile patterns first marketed in the Arts and Crafts period of the late 19th century and early 20th century. Saw a wonderful exhibition of his works and printing blocks at the Walthamstow Alms House in the 80s when his works and those of the movement were gaining popularity. Some of the A&C works can be seen in the remake of Pygmalion, Dr. Dolittle.

[@dcwatashi]

Now I have to figure out how to do this, so that I have the cuff and the trim on both sides of the pillowcase. But this method was definitely the best I’ve seen so far.

[@jdmarr2259]

Beautiful & functional pillowcase. Easy to understand tutorial. Thanks from across the pond.

[@richardparsons1312]

I actually made mine pillowcase using one single fabric using this tutorial love it 😍

[@valeriemeare5333]

I thought all pillow cases were made like this. I am in the UK. Very good tutorial.

[@rebbeccalovell5569]

Hiya, thanks so much for being my sewing teacher😂, I've just made two to match my new quilt, from Aotearoa NZ, I just needed to convert to metric, easy 🥰

[@aimeechristensen4825]

This tutorial is fab! Had to fiddle about a bit because I had directional prints and also didn't have 60" pieces and had to join two first. Three complete, five more on the cutting table. THANK YOU!

[@wendynordon6796]

How do you adjust sizing I want to make one for a small letterbox type of pillow think that’s the name the small rectangle pillows and two for bolster pillows 48cm x 90 cm any deals?

[@dcwatashi]

@@wendynordon6796 just use some cheap scrap fabric that you don’t care for and it’s trial and error

[@deborahshipley7940]

So glad I found your tutorial got so much cotton in my stash you’ve inspired me to make pillow cases for my grandsons

[@1LineAtATime]

So LOVE this one! My favorite pillowcase of all I've tried! Great video and instructions! Thank you!

[@irenekelsey6361]

Wonderful! I have some leftovers from wide quilt backs and these might make a gift bag for smaller quilts.

[@PeggySue-RL]

This is just what I was looking for. Thank you from Maine USA

[@helencoleman6254]

Made quite a few for the grandkids, and Christmas ones for our bed at Christmas.

[@saraholimini3645]

The best pillow case tutorial ever! I enjoyed it so much. Thank you.

[@robynkloosterhof5289]

Thank you so much for creating this video! So easy to follow and I’m excited to try one😊

[@jacquelynpruitt4451]

The beautiful contrasting fabric caught my eye initially. The instructions look so easy. I will have to find some fabric I like to match my solid duvet for a color change. Thank you!

[@nicolemclaughlin9858]

I must say that I saw another youtube on similar pillow making and I was impressed and plan to try... but I just saw yours and I must say I prefer your method better because you show us how to encase our seam line... thank you.... it was so well done... I will be doing your way.... thanks again

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

I an so glad you like my French seams, I am a little addicted to them, I use them on everything. I have been making some more pillowcases today just about to upload a new video again with French seams lol please take a look it's a slightly different pillowcase design hope you like and thank you 🌼

[@cindyhappel7376]

Fabulous!! Love the inside flange to cover the end of the pillow!!

[@MiLittleCorner]

I wondered how to add the flap and this is a really well done tutorial. I've added the flap to ready made pillowcases but I wanted to know how to add it during construction. Thank you.

[@mrscms831]

Fantastic, magic pillow with a flap. PERFECT, thanks.

[@mendygirl4965]

Excellent! I’ve been looking for a tutorial about these pillow cases and your was fantastic! Thank you! Also I can listen to your British accent all day 😊 I lived in London many years ago. Your country is in heart 💕

[@DaisynicsRecipesDIYCrafts]

Hi there thank you 🌼

[@olgacarvalho4811]

Amazing tutorial. The best. Thank you

[@kraftiecleave]

Amazingly helpful and fabulous pillows with such a variety of styles. The only add on I think would help beginners, is that when you sew on the flap, say how many of layers of fabric need be stitched together. I did not include the under roll one of the front flap and had to do it all again.

[@rahimahaman4126]

Thank you for sharing your style of stitching a beautiful pillow case. Just the style that suits my taste and very easy to do. Great tutorial..

[@gillianbc]

Very nicely done. Amazing how good some recycled fabric can look.

[@marysloan2310]

Love that style of pillowcase. Must try that.

[@wendynordon6796]

I have made two large bolster pillowcases, used the decorative material to match curtains and bedding and two normal size pillowcases and two envelope pillowcases they look so professional, I ordered a extra set of curtains as our windows are all dressed with pelmet so still had some material left Thankyou 🙏 I also made my daughter an envelope pillow case but adapted as I was just using plain coloured material and a ribbon as the flange

[@carolweber573]

Love this with the inside flap. Thank you😊

[@charzbud2413]

Best tutorial on a pillowcase with inner flap! I've been watching videos all afternoon, and finally found yours - Gorgeous! I don't think I'll be able to replicate yours, but at least now I understand how to have that inner flap - Thank You!

[@donnawhipple4079]

Charz listen dear I have been sewing for 55 years and made english pillow case different way 4 times wrong. this one is really much better. go for it no more pillows falling out !!!

[@dcwatashi]

@@donnawhipple4079 yes I have watched several videos and some of them make it so complicated. This one was easy. Most of the other ones are using two layers of fabric instead of one long piece. I’d really like to have the trim on both sides but I’m not sure how to incorporate getting that flap on unless I sew it on separately on one side of the fabric

[@atinukeabraham5603]

The best tutorial I have made several pillowcases using your tutorial plus I used a continuous fabric so it look so good

[@traceedock8351]

This is awesome! Thank you so much for a clear and concise tutorial.

[@joycekhan2756]

Beautiful I love the flap as other magic pillow patterns dont have that.

[@lesliewilson3592]

Thank you so much for this great tutorial, Daisynics!!! i just finished mine, following along with you step by step, and it is beautiful! Looking at your beautiful pillowcase with the French seams, trim, and flange was daunting, but your instructions were really easy to follow, and now i know i can do it too! Yay! :D Thanks again, and God bless :) P.S. - Just subscribed!

[@maureenfix1132]

Beautiful.. Already have my fabrics for making two tomorrow!

[@debbiehawkes7120]

Thank you. I have made a heap of these for gifts thanks to your wonderful tutorial. Xx

[@lindsayferguson7995]

Fantastic method, Daisy, thank you very much. I will be replacing the narrow trim with a gorgeous very wide ricrac. Time to get to the sewing machine. Lindsay, NSW

[@ummohammadali5787]

Very creative, my dear, I made it for my grandson, and he was very happy I love you from Saudi Arabia/Khobar

[@daniellesimone7769]

Amazing! Thank you. Will make these for Christmas. Danielle

[@bawashi]

That was a great demonstration. The measurement were good. I have a pillow I use on my sofa when I relax there. I put the pillow in the case and it slipped right in perfectly. TY.

[@hippiechicksmomma8691]

Finally it hit me I figured it out in my head. Now to put to practice. I make it look so easy

[@venetiaseale2892]

Brilliant pillowcase love the fabric will watch again Venetia