OT embroidered pillowcase question

Extending the cuff might look funny. Why don't you simply line the entire front? It would cover the yuck. Then you could put a standard hem, cuff, flange or whatever and nobody would be the wiser. Except us of course and we're not telling. We won't even tax the usual hush fee of chocolate. Polly

"Boca Jan"

Yup, a lining is the way to go. An easy solution that looks like "I meant to do that" is to cut a piece of fabric of the case material...or even a nice contrast or complimentary material the same width around as the case, sew side seam like a nice loop. Right sides together, matching the side seams of 'loop' and case sew a narrow seam around at the bottom (the end you'll shove the pillow in). Turn so wrong sides are together (right sides out) and press along the seam as if it were the crease from turning the cuff of the case. Now measure up to were you want the flange and cut this loop exactly to that measurement, fold the case over so it sandwiches the raw cut loop edge right in that fold, top stitch around on the right side of the case fold about

1/4" or how ever wide you want the 'decorative flange'. When you open it up you should have a nice creased stitched seam at the opening of the case, the lining's raw edge will be completely concealed inside the flange. Press the flange seam towards the opening and VIOLA! You have a perfectly lined, finished, embroidered pillowcase cuff with no raw edges.......Just like you meant to do it ;) I hoped that made sense. Sometimes it's difficult to explain how to turn a silk ear into a sow's Stradivarius.

Val

Well, that sounds great, however it is an already made pillow case with no "cuff" just an overcast edge. Really cheap looking which is why I decided to put on a cuff and flange. I could cut it apart I guess. I got it free as a sample. ~sigh~ I hate to give a gift that is not up to my standards, know what I mean jelly bean????

did ya look thru your own pile of pillowcases to see how they've done then. i agree bout not giving it when it looks kind of half finished. wouldnt say much about you, we cant have that now can we. nope has to be finished properly. i'm guess by a flange you mean a wee bit of flat piping(aka no cord in it) between the main part and the cuff which i take to mean like on a shirt, doubled bit that nicely covers and edges the case so it is ever so pretty. those cuffs on mine are usually around 6 inches wide, i think. havent looked at mine but seems about right to me as i think about it now. got pix of what it looks like now? i'm curious as i'm not sure i'm picturing what you've done so far. j.

"Boca Jan" wrote...

All of my embroidered pillow cases have had the back of the embroidery exposed on the inside of the pillow case, but who looks on the inside of the pillow case, anyhow? Of course, I must admit that my mother's embroidery was pretty neatly done. One day I noticed DD had her dresser scarf on with the back side up; the embroidery was so neat, she had trouble telling which side was the back :)

Julia > I have embroidered pillowcases for my DDIL for her b-day on monday and am

My grandma did beautiful embroidery work. I guess as a girl she learned from the nuns at convent school. If really done well embroidery should be tidy on the back. Mine isn't though. I guess I would just line the thing if if I really was worried about it.

Taria

Julia > All of my embroidered pillow cases have had the back of the embroidery

Here is a picture

LOL - mine is not that neat. If you look at the pictures you will see.

It does not look bad on the back! I don't know how else it could look. You don't have any thread hanging off, and there aren't any big traveling areas. I think you should just stop worrying about it, and give the gift.

Sherry Starr

Thanks Sherry

That's not bad. It is a pillowcase -- you're not supposed to look at the inside :). I say add some lace or a colored fabric border and be done with it.

Julia >

Me thinks you are beating yourself up for no reason! The back side of that embroidery is just fine. Jeeeeeeze girl, the way you talked it sounded like it looked as if the QIs helped you tie the threads! LOL I can guarantee your DDIL will be very pleased!!

Ummmm.....do you have little grand daughters? I've made little girl's sun dresses out of embroidered pillowcases and they are dar-r-r-r-ling! The fancy embroidery makes the hem. ;)

Val

Now there's one I haven't done in a long time. You can buy a cutwork pillowcase, use silk ribbon about an inch or so wide for the ties and produce something that looks like you've spent months when the truth is you've hardly done anything. They're a pain to iron but of course, if it's a gift, you won't have to do that. Polly

"Val" Me thinks you are beating yourself up for no reason! The back side of that

I wouldn't fret about the problem - no one looks at the inside. your cross stitch looks lovely. just cuff and flange it. cheers Bronnie

You know what? I've seen MUCH worse than that! It's really not bad! IMO, covering it would look wierd. I'd be more worried that the embroidered bit might crinkle during washing and be harder to press straight if it were lined in a different fabric. Roberta in D

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