How many yards of fabric does it take to make a pillowcase?

How much fabric do I need to make a 16×16 pillow?

fabric {1/2 yard is good for a 16 X 16 or smaller pillow}

How many yards of fabric do I need for a 22 pillow?

Basic Square Pillow

How much bigger should a pillowcase be than the pillow?

Opt for a pillowcase measuring 1/2 to 1 inch longer than the pillow length and 2 1/2 to 4 inches wider than the pillow width, if you’re buying a ready-made pillowcase.

What is the best fabric to make pillowcases?

Here are the best pillowcase materials:

• Cotton. One of the most popular pillowcase materials is cotton. …
• Nylon. Another common pillowcase fabric, nylon is typically made to look like silk. …
• Linen. Linen is a high quality, natural flax product that is no longer produced in quantity. …
• Satin. …
• Silk.

How much fabric do I need to make a 18×18 pillow?

More fabric may be needed to match patterns or stripes, but pillows usually are so small that’s not an issue. No-sew pillows take more yardage. One 12- to 14-inch pillow requires a 36-inch square (1 yard). An 18- to 20-inch pillow needs 1 1/4 yards of 54-inch fabric.

How much fabric do I need for a 24×24 pillow?

Fabric Needed For 24×24 Pillow

Even though there is only 8 inches difference between the 16 by 16 inch and the 24 by 24 inch pillows, you are going to need almost 1 yard more of material to make a pillowcase for the latter size. 1.33 to be exact, give or take a few inches.

How do you measure fabric for a pillow?

1. Measure the dimensions of your pillow. To determine the size rectangle you’ll need, add 1 inch (2.5 cm) to the height for the seam allowance, and multiply the length by 2, then add 6 inches (15 cm). (For example, an 18-inch [45.5 cm] pillow insert would require a 19-by-42-inch [48.5 cm by 106.5 cm] rectangle.)

How many yards do I need for a 20×20 pillow?

Sizing Up Fabric Needs for Pillow Covers