🛏️ How to make a Pillowcase with Directional Fabrics

In this sewing tutorial you will learn how easy it is to make pillowcases with french seams. This sewing for beginners tutorial will teach you to make pillowcases with directional fabric and how to put the cuff on the right or left side of the pillowcase. You will also learn how to finish your pillowcase with french seams if you don't have a serger. 🧵 LOVE TO SEW? Try my new membership site for 7 days for ONLY $1 - https://SewWithTaraReed.com/dollar-trial 🖨️ Get a printable copy of these directions with lots of photos on Etsy 👉🏻 https://sewwithtarareed.etsy.com/list... 💡 Don't miss the most important tip for getting the cuff on the side you want at the 6 minute 29 second mark! 📏 This tutorial is for a standard pillowcase - finished size is approx. 19" x 29" and fits most standard pillows. 🧵 Fabric used in this tutorial is Happy at Home by Tara Reed for Riley Blake Designs. 🛒 AMAZON LINKS TO PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ✅ Rotary Cutter - https://amzn.to/3saKvMg ✅ Rotary Mat - https://amzn.to/49DdycJ ✅ Quilting Rulers - https://amzn.to/3PPHFV8 ✅ Seam Guide Ruler - https://amzn.to/46YfzPw LET'S CONNECT: 🎥 SUBSCRIBE for new video tutorials every Wednesday 👩🏻‍💻 WEBSITE: https://TaraReed.com 📸 INSTAGRAM:   / artisttarareed   📌 PINTEREST:   / artisttarareed   🖥️ FACEBOOK:   / tarareeddesigns   VISIT MY ONLINE SHOPS: 🧵 ETSY FOR SEWING: https://sewwithtarareed.etsy.com ✂️ ETSY FOR CRAFTING: https://tarareeddesigns.etsy.com ✂️ CRICUT ALL ACCESS DESIGNS: https://bit.ly/TaraReedOnCricut ✂️ DESIGNBUNDLES FOR CRAFTING: https://bit.ly/DesignBundlesShop 🎯 SHORTCUTS TO SPECIFIC TOPICS: 00:00 Introduction 01:13 What direction the fabric should go 02:16 Fabric requirements 04:30 Prep cuff and accent fabrics 05:30 Pin pillowcase fabrics together 05:50 How to make a cuff on the right or left 06:50 Add main fabric 07:57 Burrito fold pillowcase technique 09:09 Sew tube together 09:18 Pull main fabric out of the cuff 10:05 Add optional decorative stitching 10:47 Finishing with a serger 11:11 How to sew a French seam 12:59 How to use a magnetic seam guide 13:30 Turn right side out #pillowcase #sewingforbeginners #sewingtutorial #sewingprojects