About

Use the magic “burrito” technique to turn flat fabric into a pillowcase without raw edges – and no hand sewing!

About this Class

Cotton and flannel make lovely pillowcases. Or how about kicking it up a notch and using linen? 

You can use our embroidery machine to add a monogram or a small motif to the cuff of the pillowcase, if you want. Even if you haven’t yet been oriented on the embroidery machine, we’ll help you stitch out a small design in one-, two-, or three-color embroidery. Choose a tone-on-tone design or monogram for an elegant look, or choose cheerful fabrics with a cute motif to brighten your bedroom.

Details

• This project is great for beginners and experts alike. You only need to be able to thread a machine and sew a straight seam.
• The pattern is free and copies will be available for you to use.
• A$10 materials fee is included in the price of the class.

Project

A standard-size pillowcase or pillowcases without any hand sewing.

Materials

• Sewing machine (or borrow one of BARN’s)
• Basic sewing tools
• Per pillowcase you’d like to make:
• • 3/4 yard washed linen or cotton for main body
  • 1/4 yard washed linen of cotton for cuff
  • 1.5 inches washed linen or cotton or other fabric for accent band
• Coordinating thread for construction
• For optional embroidery: Coordinating embroidery thread (or use some of BARN’s)
  
  

Prerequisites

You must have completed Learn How to Use the Fiber Studio Sewing Machines.

Class Policies

• Skill Level: All Levels

• Ages 14 and up are welcome.

• View BARN’s current COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

• BARN is committed to accessibility. Tuition assistance is available. Fill out the application before registering.

• For those who might need physical assistance, learn more about our Companion Program.

Instructor

Marcia Adams-Landry is a BARN founding member and a life-long sewist. She learned to sew along with lots of her friends from her mom, a 4-H leader who taught cooking and sewing. Marcia and her sister entered stitching and cooking projects in the county fair for several years.

Marcia’s biggest experience with fabrics was designing a fabric line and developing production techniques to produce cosmetic bags, tableware, and other products. In her current profession as a custom picture framer, Marcia’s love of fiber continues, and she always jumps at the chance to use fiber or frameworks of fiber.