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Thereof, how much material do you need to make a pillowcase?

Allowing Fabric Allowances A finished standard pillowcase should measure about 22.5 inches by 31.5 inches, allowing for fill depth, seaming and an approximate 4-inch hem. One yard of 45-inch-wide fabric should be enough to make one standard case, if the material is preshrunk.

One may also ask, how do you make a hot dog pillowcase? It's time to sew the first part of a French seam. This will encase the raw edges of your pillowcase. Fold your pillowcase in half lenthwise [wrong sides together}, and sew the edge and the bottom with a 1/4" seam, pivoting in the corner. Trim the corners and turn your pillowcase wrong side out.

Also, how do you keep a pillow case closed?

One is to sew some Velcro strips at the opening of the case in order to enclose the pillow and prevent it from falling out. Another similar solution is to change your cases to zip-on covers so you can totally enclose your pillows.

How do you make queen size pillowcases?

1. Purchase 1 1/4 yards of 44-inch fabric for each queen-size pillowcase you want to make.
2. Wash and dry the fabric to remove filler and to pre-shrink the fabric.
3. Cut one 40-inch length for one pillowcase and use the width of the fabric.
4. Trim the selvage edge with scissors, removing as little fabric as possible.