Here's one of my deepest darkest secrets, I cannot sew! I have tried and I guess it wasn't that bad, but I also don't own a sewing machine. And quite frankly it's not on my list to purchase...at least not before the cricut machine or cameo :)
So today, I am going to show you how to make a pillow case with just a few inexpensive supplies.
Supplies
+Fabric
+Scissors
+Heat and Bond Iron On Adhesive Ultrahold
+Iron
+Pillow Insert
Before you go out and purchase a pillow insert check your local goodwill or home goods for inexpensive pillows...you're not going to see them anyways.
Instructions
Lay your fabric out and set your pillow on top. Cut around your pillow leaving about 3/4-1 inch of extra material on all 4 sides.You are going to need two separate pieces that are not attached on any sides.
Once you have completed the last step you are going to want to heat up your iron and set up your ironing board.
Flip the 2 individual pieces so that the pretty sides are facing each other and the unprinted sides are facing out.
Rip off a piece of Heat and Bond long enough for one of the sides and sandwich that pieces between the two pieces of fabric. You will be laying the tape on the pretty side but ironing on the unprinted side.
Fold the other fabric square down and iron until it is completed sealed. (about 3 secs per section)
**Never iron directly onto Heat and Bond
Repeat this step to 2 more sides leaving one side open.
Once you have completed those steps you are going to want to take the fourth side and bond as well, however you want to leave a gap big enough for your pillow to fit through.
Now take the pillow case and flip it right side out.
Insert your pillow and carefully place a piece of Heat and Bond in between the two pieces of fabric and iron. If it is easier to first iron a nice crisp edge before laying your tape down do that first. Also note that you will be creating a hem like edge.
There you have it. Pretty cool right? Take that Singer and Bernina! lol
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