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The inner flaps I measured were 5 6/8″ to 7″ long. Some UK stores use 50cm x 75cm, which is about 19.7″ x 29.5″. (source 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)Ī standard pillowcase normally measures 20″ x 30″ (height x width). I looked at standard size pillows from 7 brands. Join the Email List :)** What pillowcase measurements do stores use? **I Find the Best Free Sewing Patterns and Share Them Every Thursday.

The other raw edges are turned under twice and stitched.

It’s called a serger in the USA and Canada, and an overlocker in the UK and Australia.

The top and bottom raw edges are often finished with an overlock stitch.

The inner flap is often folded and sewn.

Other times, the pillowcase is made from 1 piece of fabric and just folded in the middle.

They’re sometimes made with a front and back piece.

I looked at 9 store-bought pillowcases from budget to mid-range stores. How professionals make pillowcases with inner flaps

Common problems when making a pillowcase.

Sewing tutorial: how to make a pillowcase with a flap.

How pillowcases with flaps are made professionally.

The inner flap hides all the finished edges! This is a clever way stores use to make the insides look neater.

Here’s the inner flap stopping the pillow insert from falling out. It creates a super neat finish! Here’s the pillow from the front. If you only have a basic sewing machine, and hate the look of zig zag edges, use this method instead. I also have a similar pillowcase tutorial with french seams. This pillow took me about 15 minutes to cut and 45 minutes to sew (the first time I made it). I’ll show you how to make it with and without a serger machine. I’ve also included measurements for queen/king pillows. “Envelope pillows” have an inner flap to hide your pillow insert. Today, we’re making the envelope style in a standard size. I studied 9 professionally made pillows to figure this out. This tutorial copies the pillowcase design that stores use.