I started a project through our Living & Learning Committee here at Laurel Ridge to sew a couple dozen holiday pillowcases for the children and teens at the local shelter or food bank. I was able to make almost 24 kits from my stash and donations from generous residents. The kit included 27 inches of a 42-45 inch wide fabric for the body, 9 inches for the cuff and 2-4 inches for the trim. Made from 3 coordinating fabrics, it makes a nice pillowcase with two seams, one straight and one going around a corner (twice if you make French seams like we did). Often called Burrito pillowcases, I called them Sushi pillowcases because you roll up the body and seam the cuff and trim altogether like a sushi roll. Then you need to pull the fabric from the center to reveal the whole body of the pillowcase. Next I use a chopstick to poke out the corners from the side seams.
This You Tube video from Crafty Gemini is a good tutorial.
And these written directions from Craftsy with still photos make a good printed guide.
The Community Activities Committee plans to buy pillows for them. Those children will enjoy a fluffy new pillow and a bright winter-themed pillowcase to send them off to sleep for a long, winter's night. Thanks to all the sewists, especially the new one!
