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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Pillow cases

   A new set of sheets, and  a pair of pillow cases arrived here recently.  Only problem the pillow cases are for standard pillows and we have queen pillows.   The cases need about 4 '' more to cover the pillow.  Since I have a shelf full of unused standard cases, I took a cue from the Pillowcase Challenge and re-made a few.


   For this set, I removed the band.  I cut a 4'' strip of favorite fabric.  Sewed the short ends together to form a continuous length.    Stitched it first to the body of the cases and then reattached the band.  I added top stitching, and was done.

Usable cases that I did not have to pay huge $$$ for!


Happy stitching.


11 comments:

  1. Quilting BabciaOctober 12, 2016 at 9:49 AM

    I love quick and easy solutions to problems, especially when they turn out beautifully!

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  2. Ray and JeanneOctober 12, 2016 at 9:53 AM

    That's a great idea! I didn't know the only difference between the two was the length of the pillow. Your new cases are very nice! ~Jeanne

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  3. Janet O.October 12, 2016 at 11:53 AM

    What a smart fix, Debbie! And that is a very pretty fabric. : )

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  4. Linda SwanekampOctober 12, 2016 at 12:23 PM

    You are pretty savvy there to figure that out. The pillowcases look even nicer than before.

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  5. MaryOctober 12, 2016 at 4:28 PM

    What a great idea. In our case, I find myself having to shorten pillowcases, which is even a faster fix.

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  6. NickiOctober 12, 2016 at 5:14 PM

    That's a smart fix for your short pillow cases. I love the fact that I can sew & know how to do things like that. I can't imagine what it's like to not be able to sew. My sewing room is my happy place.

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  7. Connie Kresin CampbellOctober 12, 2016 at 8:01 PM

    Great idea and thanks for sharing!

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  8. NancyOctober 12, 2016 at 11:12 PM

    Brilliant idea! I love figuring out ways to save money on linens.
    --Nancy. (ndmessier @ aol.com, joyforgrace.blogspot.com)

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  9. RobbyOctober 12, 2016 at 11:26 PM

    Clever and beautiful. Good thinking!

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  10. Cheryl's Teapots2QuiltingOctober 13, 2016 at 8:45 AM

    Those are cute. They charge so much for just 2 pillowcases.

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  11. Gene BlackOctober 13, 2016 at 8:53 AM

    Brilliant idea there, Debbie. I probably wouldn't have thought of adding on and then reusing the bands.

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