Last lesson we learned how to sew a doll pillow. Today we will learn how to sew a pillowcase with this free doll pillowcase pattern.
This is the best part of all. Pillow cases that fit perfectly and also allow for fabulous finishing touches to the bedding for your child’s favorite toys. They really fit so beautifully with a cleverly designed flap that fits over the pillow.
You will be so proud of your efforts and will happily say ‘’and so to bed’’ at the end of the day.
Doll Pillowcase Pattern: The Video
Here is the video showing you how to make the doll pillows and insert. The video is 6 minutes long. It is a little longer than my usual videos since it has all 3 styles together. So pour a cup of tea and grab a biscuit to much on before you start.
Doll Pillowcase Pattern: Supplies
What you will need
- Scrap fabric
- Thread
- Your doll pillow (see my tutorial on how to make a doll pillow)
Free Doll Pillowcase Pattern: Instructions
STYLE 1 – PLAIN
To make a plain pillowcase for your doll bed pillow, cut 2 pieces of fabric
- FRONT –11 ¼ inches (28.5cm) x 7 inches (17.8cm)
- BACK – 13 ¼ inches (33.5cm) x 7 inches (17.8cm)
On the WRONG side of both the front and back piece, press one of the short edges over by ¼ inch (6mm) and then ¼ inch (6mm) again to form a narrow hem. Stitch across the hems.
Put the front and back together with RIGHT sides together aligning the unhemmed edges.
Fold the hemmed end of the back over the front.
Stitch around the sides and bottom with a ¼ inch (6mm) seam. Finish the edges with a zig-zag stitch or serger to stop them fraying and clip the corners.
Turn your doll pillowcase to the RIGHT side and give it a good press. All finished and ready to put your doll pillow inside! Ready for play.
STYLE 2 – TAILORED
To make a pillowcase with a border for your doll bed pillow, cut 3 pieces of fabric
- FRONT –9 ½ inches (24cm) x 7 inches (17.8cm)
- BORDER – 4 ½ inches (11.4cm) x 7 inches (17.8cm)
- BACK – 13 ¾ inches (35cm) x 7 inches (17.8cm)
Press the border in half width-wise with the WRONG sides together.
With RIGHT sides together, stitch the border to the front along one edge. Finish the seam.
Open up the border and press the seam. I added some pretty lace along the seam.
On the WRONG side of the back piece, press one of the short edges over by ¼ inch (6mm) and then ¼ inch (6mm) again to form a narrow hem. Stitch across the hem.
Put the front and back together with RIGHT sides together aligning the unhemmed edges.
Fold the hemmed end of the back over the front border.
Stitch around the sides and bottom with a ¼ inch (6mm) seam. Finish the edges with a zig-zag stitch or serger to stop them fraying. Clip the corners.
Turn your pillow to the RIGHT side and give it a good press. And now you have 2 great looking doll pillow cases ready to insert into your pillow insert.
Want to make some matching 18 inch doll pajamas? Shop for my 18 inch doll pajama sewing pattern.
See all the tutorials in my free doll bedding sewing pattern series
- PART 1 – Free Doll Pillow Pattern
- PART 2 – Free Doll Pillowcase Pattern – 2 styles
- PART 3 – Free Doll Mattress Sewing Pattern
- PART 4 – Free Doll Blanket Sewing Pattern
Thank you for sharing this craft. I can remember sewing by hand with my grandmother years ago. I am looking forward to sharing sewing with my neice.
Thank you for the cute patterns.That’s so cute!Really good articles.Lot of information.