How to make a Pillowcase- Burrito/Sausage/Roll Up method
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- Опубліковано 31 гру 2011
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How to make a pillowcase with only 3 seams!
In this week's video tutorial I show you how to make an adorable and easy pillowcase with only 3 seams! The method used to create the pillowcase is often referred to as the Burrito method... or sausage method... or the roll up method.
This is the perfect beginner project for a few reasons... it's a functional project that will be put to good use, it's quick and easy, and you can learn how to make french seams in this tutorial. French seams are a way of enclosing all raw edges and seams so that the finished project looks very clean and professional!
For this project you will need:
Fabric:
Body of the pillowcase: 24" x Width of Fabric (usually 40"-45")
Cuff of the pillowcase: 12" x Width of Fabric (usually 40"-45")
Accent trim of the pillowcase: 2" x Width of Fabric (usually 40"-45")
Supplies:
rotary cutter: craftygemini.com/shop/olfa-28...
cutting mat: craftygemini.com/shop/martell...
ruler: craftygemini.com/shop/crafty-...
pins
iron (I did a video on my favorite irons here: • Best Irons for Sewing ... )
coordinating thread
sewing machine
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I watched several videos for these pillowcases. I always come back to this one because it is so straightforward is easy to follow. The instructor is wonderful, understandable and knowledgeable. Thank you for this great video!
I’ve watched SO many tutorials on the pillowcases. But this one is the one I come back to to refresh my memory!! The quickest, clearest one of all. Thank you!!
Great video..Easy to understand and straight to the point, not a lot of extra commentary that so many people like to do. Straight to the point.
Best pillowcase tutorial of all!
Glad you think so! 🙏🏽❤️
11 years later…and this is soooo helpful. Short and sweet, to remind me how it’s done again! Thank you!
This is the best pillowcase tutorial on UA-cam. I need one from time to time for either charity or grandkids and I always have to go back to look at this. Thank you so much for making such a sweet informational and fast yet efficient tutorial
Two years ago I made over 50 pillowcases for Christmas presents, after watching and rewatching this video. The pillowcases have washed wonderfully!! No problems! Today I came back for a refresher. I found a super cute piece of fabric. I must turn it into a fun pillowcase. Thank you again!! Stay safe.
Great video! It is especially helpful that you give "trust me, it'll work!" reassurances throughout. I'm a beginner, but I think I can do this. Thank you - you're a great teacher.
10 years later and I'm back! Best tutorial for these pillowcases , this years last minute Christmas gifts, TY Gemini!
After all these years, I still come back to this tutorial to make a pillowcase. Thank you, Vanessa! ❤️👏🏻
Same!
Me too
Me too!
Me too!
I do also!
This was absolutely one of the best “how to” videos I have ever seen! The directions were clear and precise. Loved it!!!!!
You're a great teacher. You're clear, concise, and you point out everything. Thank you!!
En español
Genius! I volunteered to be part of a group of students and ladies to sew over 100 of these in an afternoon. The finished pillowcases were donated to the local children's hospital to cheer up the kids. Thanks for the video tutorial.
jen jen wish I can join this charity work. I don't know much about sewing but it would help definitely .
Check with your local fabrics and craft stores to see if they know of a group that does this. That is where I met the group that I helped. Or call a children's hospital, regular hospital, or nursing home to see if there is a need for blankets or pillow cases and start a group up yourself :)
jen jen same! But I’m doing it at my house for school volunteering but same purpose
I'm finally taking a beginners sewing class & this is one of the 1st projects - Your tutorial help me a lot - The teacher went over it once and was hard to follow the directions that were given without asking questions at home. I watched your video a dozen times while preparing everything.
I was able to go to class with one complete pillowcase yesterday & it turned out great.
I told everyone in class about your tutorial - thanks for posting this.
I have used this tutorial to make over 100 pillowcases for a children's cancer camp. Thank you!
Such a great cause. Thanks for sharing and I'm glad to help! Happy sewing!
An oldie but a goodie. I also return to this again and again.
I should have commented a long time ago -- but this is REALLY well done! I've made so many pillowcases after watching this. And everytime I need a reminder on the cutting widths, I pull this up. Huge thanks for a great tutorial! I hate watching videos because they're usually so incredibly slow paced. This one gets everything done quickly, professionally, without a lot of extra chatter. One of the best I've seen!
I made about 8 of these for Christmas presents for the children in the PICU Unit of the Cleveland Clinic. My 3-yeat-old great niece, a liver/heart transplant recipient enjoyed giving them to all the kids in the unit. Brightens up their area, and brightened up my niece's holiday giving spirit. LOVE MAKING THESE. THANK YOU.
Maybe the most straightforward pillowcase tutorial. Wow. Thanks.
Thank you for talking your way around the pillow cases I love this
You’re welcome!
This was INCREDIBLY satisfying to make and once I had the first one down, I made another immediately! I truly love it when form and function come together in equal parts. Thank you for this video!
Great tutorial. I like the speed of your instructions; not to slow (=boring) and not to fast (=hard to follow). Thanks Crafty Gemini. (and I like your tattoo!)
This gal did a good job. I too, keep returning each time to refresh how to do it.
I come back to this video every time I make a pillow case. Thank you.
This is an absolutely perfect video tutorial. Well spoken, clear and the results are spotless! Thank you.
I always refer back to your tutorial when I make my pillowcases. So easy and they look so professional! Thank you again for sharing your knowledge!
Same here. I always forgot if it's right side up or down. Memory is leaving me. haha
Yes, I often refer to her tutorial when making pillowcases.
I do as well
Vanessa, I am SO thankful for your gift of teaching the visual learner! Thanks for ALL YOU DO!
Made 2 pillowcases; first one I had to rip seams because the band frayed out the edges. Then I didn’t trim seams enough and they were sticking out the final seam. On the second pillow case, I was more vigilant and it came out perfectly and very quickly! Great instruction! Thanks! I’m sure that the more I make, the better I’ll get.
Thank you for the tutorial! I am a VERY amateur sewer and after a few tempts, I was able to make a perfect pillow case for my son's new toddler bed. I just modified the measurements a bit for his smaller pillow and it turned out great :)
Amazing! I'm struggling with teaching a granddaughter to sew. This project is perfect! Your instructions are very clear. So glad I found your site.
I, too, always refer back to your tutorial when making this pillowcase. Your directions are clear and concise. I appreciate that you don't beleaguer the directions, rather you state them clearing during the demonstration and then move on. You do a great job, thank you!
OK so I made the pillowcase, love love love it, I love the french seams I've never done them before made my Goddaughter's son a pillowcase in less than 1 hour. Thank you so much
Just made one. One thing I learned the hard way, since the stitching won't show, use contrasting thread to make it easier to see how close you are to trimming near the stitching on the french seams. Oh vey! My eyes aren't as good as they used to be. Great tutorial. Thanks! I'm sure I'll make more. :-)
Boo to all of the thumbs down. How could someone not like this video? Its awesome!
musiholictara awesome video! Yes indeed BOO to the thumbs down trolls
I agree with musiholictara. My opinion of the thumbs down votes; 1) they aren't sewers or they would know how terrific this tutorial is 2) they are trolls who get their jollies going to UA-cam sites and voting thumbs down. Bad karma people, bad karma. :)
So very true.......all those thumbs down maybe have no sewing experience. The video is easy to follow and I enjoyed t.
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I agree. She is thorough and clear. I love this tutorial. Thank you, Vanessa.
Beautifully explained. You’ve given us all the info we need, with a demo every step of the way, and no unnecessary chattering that so many videos have. Thanks for a really professional tutorial.
Awesome tutorial! I actually made a pillow case today by following along with you. Thank you sooooo much for explaining everything so clearly!
Great! Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the tutorials. Feel free to post pictures on my Facebook page of your finished projects. We love to see what everyone makes from my videos. Just do a search for "Crafty Gemini."
This was the most concise video tutorial I've ever watched. Her audio directions match the visual as she explains the steps, even going over some to clear up any confusion. She covers all the basics. Vanessa is a great teacher. I'll be looking for her other craft videos.
Just watched this again for Kelley's service project and seeing baby Allie at the end warmed my heart!! Thanks for all the ways you continue to inspire me and to teach me new tips and tricks.
Thank you, Vanessa. I've been sewing a LONG time, but for the life of me I couldn't figure out how to do this style pillow case. My 11 year old friends made one for me a couple of years ago and I love it! Thank goodness you made this video. Eventually I'll have to tell my friends that I had to look up how to make it, but by then it'll be done!
First time making a pillow case this style! So easy following your instructions!
Can't figure out how to upload a picture though! Love how it turned out! Thank you!
I love this video. You are a great teacher...thanks for posting this.
Glad to hear you are back in action! Thanks for watching!
Thanks Vanessa. I made 10 pillowcases for Christmas. I had so much fun making them. My husband even helped cut the material.
This was a great tutorial. Very well done! Thanks.
Awesome! I had these instructions in writing, but they were not making sense. Your video makes it so much easier to understand. Thanks for taking the time to make this video for us.
Still using this video as my main reference years and years later! I've seen at least 6 and this is hands down my favorite!
I am a 71 year old veteran sewer and I enjoyed using your video to make a couple of special pillowcases using llama fabric for my granddaughter. Great job!
I have watched a few burrito or jelly roll pillowcase tutorials. I think yours is the simplest
and very clear instructions. Thanks for doing this.
I AGREE...
This is one of the best tutorials I've seen for a pillowcase! I can't wait to get my sewing machine started again in this new year! :-)
Thank you for being straight forward, no-nonsense teacher. I use this video every time I make a pillowcase, and need refreshing. I love the music in the background, and the directions are clear, and concise. Nothing but.."the How!" Thank you.
So easy to do and they look great! Thank you for posting. You're a natural born teacher! I've been sewing for over 50 years and I so appreciate learning something new.....this was fabulous and I'll be sewing many more of these to come. Love how finished they look when it's all done. Thank you for taking the time to put this up.
OK, your tutorial was the best and easiest to understand...glad I found you. Thanks
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Excellent tutorial and easy to follow!
This is too cool! I can't wait to make one. I love your videos
I have made 52 pillowcases so far using your tutorial. I have made them for all the major holidays plus birthdays. Thank you for this. My gifts have made many happy.
Whenever I make a pillowcase to go with the quilt I made, I come back to this video to refresh my memory. This is the best way to make a pillowcase. Love this tutorial. Thanks Vanessa.
Vanessa, I don't even sew but I watch you anyway! I am just starting a craft channel, before I got going I looked to see who was doing the best DIY craft videos on UA-cam so I could set the bar for myself, I love how confident and clear you are you and your video techniques are great! Thanks for inspiring me who knows I may even try sewing! xo Debi
Thank you for this awesome tutorial. I whipped 2 pillowcases up like an expert😏
One thing to think about as you start to record, please speak up & project your voice. If I have to struggle to hear (mainly women) on a craft video, I simply won't watch it.
I hope none of my family is reading this because this is Christmas gifts this year. All personalized of course. Thanks for explaining this so easily. ooxx
+Rhonda Schaffer same here lol
thanks for the idea to personalize Rhonda! I'm learning to machine embroider!
Okay I just watched like 5 different tutorials on this method and yours was BY FAR the clearest and easiest to follow. You have a gift and I’m so grateful to you for posting these videos!
Love this video...she doesn't ramble on like others that do home videos, she is quick to the point and gets the job done!!!!
THIS IS A GREAT TUTORIAL VIDEO!! I'd just like to add one tip given to me by a cyber friend! I love to use directional fabrics for this pillowcase. Directional fabrics make a new rule of thumb with these darling pillowcases. If purchasing 44-45' wide fabric I always had to splice the back of the case to make the fabric wide enough if doing the project with the selvages on the left to right sides as suggested. HOWEVER - If you purchase 1 yd & 6" of fabric you can rotate the fabric and not have to splice. Ohhhh yeah!!! Yep..there's a little waste, but there's always a use for a scrap somewhere else .
what does "splice the back" mean?
this was great although I am still confused in sizes.. i get the length part its the width.. what size wide would I need for a standard and also maybe for a queen.. etc?
thank you :)
This is the best tutorial. I come back to it time after time. Love it. Thank you!!!!
I’m with so many others! I love your tutorial on pillowcases. Haven’t made in a cpl of years, so I looked it up and made two great pillowcases to match quilt I just finished for our son. Thanks from Wendy in Funny River AK.
Vanessa, did you wash the fabric before you started sewing? -- Thank you for this tutorial. The baby is adorable!
Wow! That's awesome! I've never seen a pillowcase made like that before :)
They are a blast to make & they are wonderful gifts.
I agree. I'd love to see that as well. I just finished making a quilted blanket and I would love to make as many matching accessories as I can. Thanks. Your video was great.
Love your energy and enthusiasm! GREAT teacher! Motivating and informative. Thank you!!
what is the width of the fabric? first time sewing?
Will you do a video on directional fabric pillowcase please? I tried making one with directional fabric, but the fabric ended up the wrong way! Any help would be appreciated! And, if you have made a video for this, will you please put down the link? Thanks in advance!
ua-cam.com/video/keQxcinwkug/v-deo.html
Here is a link for directional burrito pillowcase for a toddler/travel size pillow which i found helpful .
Needed a refresher course and yours was just plain perfect for making up a roll up pillowcase. Been several years since I made one.
Thank you for this! I used to sew these years ago when my babies were little! ALWAYS a big hit! I will continue to follow you! Blessings
what would the measurements be for a king size pillow? that's what I have. Thanks
standard 20x28 queen 20x30 king 20x36. I made king size and kept the trim sizes the same and got 30" for the case rather than 24.
Good question Karen and thank you Donna for answer ❤️
Donna, would you use 36" fabric for king size pillowcase and 30" fabric for the queen size?
Thank you! Such clear, concise directions and well delivered. You did a fantastic job and I appreciate your help!. How did I ever get this far in life without youtube and Pinterst??? :)
+Kathy Andrajack i wonder the same myself lol
outstanding tutorial - I've made these pillowcases for years, but never did the trim before turning the pillowcase to finish the French seam. Excellent! Concise and effective. Thank you!
So much easier to learn from a video than just pictures. You are a gifted instructor to have such clear communication and know just what to emphasize and explain to make the learning process so easy. Thank you for sharing this.
Best tutorial on the pillow case French seam! Thank you for making it simple and easy to fallow❤️👍🏻
Your tutorial and instructions are the best I've seen on this pillow case. I've completed several pillow cases following your instructions. Thank you.
Yes, excellent teacher. I taught sewing for 10 years. Good Job Vanessa!
I love French seams...especially when sewing silk or satin or something that can unravel. great job!
vanessa gives very clear instructions and demonstrates every step. zi plan on using more of her videos.
So amazing! I made three of these in a flash, thanks to your clear instructions. I'm very grateful!
Thank you Vanessa- what a joy to watch straight to the point no dilly dally in this video
This tutorial gave me so much confidence to make pillowcases. I've started making some using flannel remnants and they look super cute.
I keep coming back to this tutorial ! I love it so easy to understand! Thank you!
You are a great teacher! You explain everything so well! I also agree, boo to anyone giving you a thumbs down! 💕💕💕
Another excellent lesson from the Crafty Gemini! I am loving these French seams! 👍🏼
I have made 100’s of these simple pillowcases! Thank you for easy to follow, simple directions.
I have to say as a newbie sewer, Vanessa gives instructions that are clear and easy to get. Thanks! Vanessa
Ran into this video for the 1st time a couple months ago. Was afraid to try, and finally broke down and did one today. French seams are awesome. Thank you so much for the super easy pillowcases...many more in my future to donate to the women's shelter
A HUGE thank you to you Vanessa. Your tutorials are so easy to follow. I had offered to make pillowcases along with my girlfriends for charity but had no idea how to do it. I found your video and have successfully made some beautiful pillowcases. Thanks again!!! You ARE amazing.
Amazing tutorial. You are a natural teacher. Thanks for sharing your wisdom!
This is always my go to when making a pillow case. Very clear instructions and visuals.
Love her narrative. Best video out of a dozen I've watched
I come back to review your great and clear directions. A wonderful project
Thank you for showing how to do French seam. ❤
Thank you so much! Just made a darling pillowcase for my grandson. The French seams worked perfectly.
I check this tutorial almost every time that I make a pillowcase. 💝💝💝💝
I made a pillowcase today with this tutorial, and it turned out great! Thanks for the clear, concise instructions.
wonderful vid - years since I'd made a french seam, you showed us brilliantly how it is done - thanks for that!