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Doll Pillowcase Pattern for 18" Dolls - 2 Pretty Styles

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Today we will learn how to sew a doll pillowcase with this free doll pillowcase pattern. This is the best part of the 4 part doll bedding series. Pillowcases that fit perfectly and also allow for fabulous finishing touches for your child’s favorite toys will complete the designer doll bedding look. 

doll pillowcase pattern
Doll Pillowcase Pattern

Contents

  • Doll Pillowcase Pattern: Video
  • Doll Pillowcase Pattern: Supplies
  • Doll Pillowcase Pattern: Instructions
    • STYLE 1 - PLAIN DOLL PILLOWCASE
    • STYLE 2 - TAILORED DOLL PILLOWCASE
  • More Doll Patterns

Doll Pillowcase Pattern: Video

Here is the video showing you how to make the doll pillows. The video is 6 minutes long and will show you the 2 styles of pillowcases along with the pillow insert.

So pour a cup of tea and grab a biscuit to munch on before you start. Chocolate biscuits of course! I post weekly sewing and craft videos so I'd love you to subscribe to my YouTube channel.

Doll Pillowcase Pattern VIDEO

Doll Pillowcase Pattern: Supplies

What you will need

  • Scrap fabric
  • Thread
  • Your doll pillow insert (see my tutorial on how to make a doll pillow)
Supplies to Make a Doll Pillowcase
Supplies to Make a Doll Pillowcase

Doll Pillowcase Pattern: Instructions

See all the tutorials in my free doll bedding sewing pattern series -

  • PART 1 - Free Doll Pillow Pattern - For the insert
  • PART 2 - Free Doll Pillowcase Pattern - 2 styles
  • PART 3 - Free Doll Mattress Sewing Pattern
  • PART 4 - Free Doll Blanket Sewing Pattern

Learn More About Sewing for Dolls

Read my tutorial on making doll clothing for a great overview of the best fabrics, tools, and techniques for sewing for dolls.

STYLE 1 - PLAIN DOLL PILLOWCASE

Plain Doll Pillowcase Pattern
Plain Doll Pillowcase Pattern

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.

Plain Doll Pillowcase Pattern
Plain Doll Pillowcase Pattern

Put the front and back together with the RIGHT sides together aligning the unhemmed edges.

Plain Doll Pillowcase Pattern
Plain Doll Pillowcase Pattern

Fold the hemmed end of the back over the front.

Plain Doll Pillowcase Pattern
Plain Doll Pillowcase Pattern

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.

Plain Doll Pillowcase Pattern
Plain Doll Pillowcase Pattern

Turn your doll pillowcase to the RIGHT side and give it a good press. 

All finished and ready to put your doll pillow insert inside! Ready for play.

Plain Doll Pillowcase Pattern
Plain Doll Pillowcase Pattern

STYLE 2 - TAILORED DOLL PILLOWCASE

Doll Pillowcase Pattern with a Border
Doll Pillowcase Pattern with a Border

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.

Press the Border
Press the Border

With RIGHT sides together, stitch the border to the front along one edge. Finish the seam.

Sew the Border
Sew the Border

Open up the border and press the seam. I added some pretty lace along the seam.

How to Sew a Doll Pillowcase with a Border
How to Sew a Doll Pillowcase with a Border

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.

Doll Pillowcase Back
Doll Pillowcase Back

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.

Doll Pillowcase Pattern Flap
Doll Pillowcase Pattern Flap

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 bottom corners.

Doll Pillowcase Pattern Seams
Doll Pillowcase Pattern Seams

Turn your pillow to the RIGHT side and give it a good press. And now you have 2 great looking doll pillowcases ready to insert into your pillow insert.

Doll Pillowcase Pattern
Doll Pillowcase Pattern

More Doll Patterns

Want to make some matching 18-inch doll pajamas?

  • Shop for my 18-inch doll pajama sewing pattern.
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I also have more free doll clothing patterns

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Karen Wanjura

    January 03, 2021 at 7:08 pm

    I made the full doll bedding set for my granddaughter. She loves it and it is a great fit for the IKEA doll bed!!!

  2. Treasurie

    December 14, 2020 at 4:27 am

    The pillowcases fit my doll pillow pattern. There is a link in the article.

  3. Nell

    December 13, 2020 at 8:29 pm

    I've made the pillowcases, but you don't have the size for the "pillow" itself. Can you tell me the measurements before sewing the pillow.

    thank you,

  4. anne mark

    December 09, 2020 at 2:57 am

    sewed up beautifully!!! thank you so much for the pattern

  5. Matching Doll Pajamas

    December 10, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    Thank you for the cute patterns.That’s so cute!Really good articles.Lot of information.

  6. Ana

    November 29, 2017 at 12:53 am

    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.

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