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Seminar 2012 Pillowcase Exchange
The theme is "Birds and Butterflies"
The size is standard pillowcase(s)
Instructions for a standard pillowcase you may wish to use:
Materials Needed:
1 yard fabric for main part of pillow case
1/4 yard of coordinating fabric for band
2" x 43" piece of fabric for band contrast
Cut one piece 29" x 43" for standard pillow case
A piece 43" x 9", for the band
A third piece 43" x 2". For the band contrast
Place the pillowcase right side up with the design facing upward. On the right side of the pillowcase, place the band contrast and then the band, all raw edges lined up on the right. Stitch together using a 1/2" seam allowance- Or Serge together
Turn band and band contrast out from the pillowcase and press. Topstitch along folded edge of band contrast
Fold pillowcase in half so that both ends of the band meet. Stitch on one long and one short side, using a 1/2" seam allowance.
Serge, use a French Seam or overedge the seam.
Be sure to create a label with your name to put with the pillowcase when you bring the pillowcases in for the exchange