Most of you know that I spend a great deal of time writing patterns. The reason I do this is I want people to sew. Not only is it super fun but it can be money saving as well. The patterns I write are very graphic and very plainly written. All of them focus on a particular skill for a new sewer or for people who have sewn but want a "quick construction method". I am posting today the pdf file for my beginning pattern, the pillow case. I know you sewers know how to do this is your sleep but I want you to print it off and show a newbie the ropes. After you print it off I want you to note that the details like a very easy to understand cut list. Again, I know this is a no brainer but what about the girl scout troop? They have no idea what this, a cut list? How do read it, what does it mean to me? I know we have all gone into the fabric store and handed over the pattern to the lady behind the counter muttering "help me". I for one think we should nip that in the bud for the newbies! I don't follow patterns. I sure can with the right amount of yoga before and after so why in the world would I expect anyone else to do it? So please, download this pattern and pull in that newbie. Remember, I offer kits on my website as well as more patterns and more on the way. They are all written in this easy to use style. HAPPY SEWING!!!!
This is great! Thanks so much for sharing this!!! I can't wait to try it out. Posting a link on my blog (I can't get proper track-backs to work...)
Posted by: Shoveling Ferret | April 25, 2009 at 10:54 PM
Thanks Karlee for posting this - I am for sure a beginning sewer and can't wait to try it out!
Posted by: Kristin R | April 26, 2009 at 12:48 AM
Awesome instructions!!
I posted a link to your pattern on Craft Gossip Sewing Blog:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-pillowcase-pattern-for-beginner-sewists/2009/04/26/
--Anne
Posted by: Anne | April 26, 2009 at 07:30 PM
Thank you for posting this Karlee. I am trying to teach my daughter to sew, as she is in 4-H. I think it wonderful that you provided this so I can teach my daughter a new skill.
Posted by: Janele | April 27, 2009 at 01:25 AM
Karlee: what a great pattern! I want to make "fun" pillowcases for my boys and, altho I'm not a beginner anymore, my sewing time is always short and I need the quick and easy way to get things done. I can hardly wait to get started!
Posted by: Rita | April 27, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Thanks for these instructions! I haven't sewn too much before and I've been wanting to make pillowcases. I just printed out your instructions.
I came over from Amy's blog (The Mother Load/momadvice.com).
~ Jennifer
Posted by: ~ Junkyard Jennifer | April 29, 2009 at 10:46 AM
Thanks my 7 year old got to make one when she was at the children's hospital. She had a lot of fun, this pattern will be great for her to do again!
Posted by: Ginny | May 03, 2009 at 06:52 PM
OH man wonderful pattern details! I am a self taught doll artist and i saw your new pattern for your shopping totes. I know I CAN
understand your pillow case instructions so I am going to get my order in to give the tote a try. Thanks so much for writing clear easy to understand directions for a fun NOT easy looking project.
sandi
Posted by: Sandi Ramirez | May 09, 2009 at 08:45 AM
THank you so much for the pillow case instructions. I am new to sewing and your pillow case was the first thing I tried! I have now made 5. I always hate reading directions and yours worked great for me! Now to find super cute fabric like the fabric you use!
Posted by: Karla | May 23, 2009 at 08:34 PM
ty for sharing this. I already have plans to make some for my kids and their friends. (I'm thinking sports patterns for the boys and girly for the girls)
Posted by: becky | May 25, 2009 at 06:29 PM
Brilliantly done pattern! I am apparently persistently impatient while trying to develop my skill in sewing, and this is perfect. I think I will become more patient as I experience some success in this arena, and you've provided me with just that. Thank you!
Posted by: Betsy | June 18, 2009 at 10:22 AM
pls send me pillow cases patterns
Posted by: dilini | July 12, 2009 at 10:48 PM
I have been making pillowcases for my family for years! I take extra time to pick fabric just for them. I have sent them all over the United Stated!
Posted by: Lisa B. | July 17, 2009 at 11:21 AM
Thank you so much! I'm a quilter, but I have a hard time with "regular" sewing. I need BASIC instructions! There is a famous fabric/pattern designer out there today whose patterns are supposed to be beginner friendly, but they are way too detailed. So much detail that it's confusing! Keep it short and sweet, imo! Anyway, I need to make a bunch of pillowcases to store my quilts in instead of using the plastic bags I've been using (and that was supposed to be temporary!). So, thank you for posting this wonderfully BASIC pattern! I really appreciate it!
Posted by: Bridget Wideman | August 03, 2009 at 01:46 PM
I bought my first sewing machine 2 nights ago. Last night I made this pillow case! It couldn't have been easier and it looks great!
Posted by: JBW | August 28, 2009 at 02:54 AM
how much time does it take to sew a pillow case? fikramba@yahoo.com.
do you do only pillow case or you do other home textiles? i want to know the time taken to sew for bed sheet,fitted sheet, valance, drap,sham, bedskirt, bed spread etc
Posted by: fikr | September 08, 2009 at 09:58 AM