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

Allowing Fabric Allowances A finished standard pillowcase should measure about 22.5 inches by 31.5 inches, allowing for fill depth, seaming and an approximate 4-inch hem. One yard of 45-inch-wide fabric should be enough to make one standard case, if the material is preshrunk.Click to see full answer. Similarly, it is asked, how much fabric do I need to make 2 pillowcases? Fabric Requirements Travel Size (12×16-inch) Pillowcase: 24×25 inches (3/4 yard of 45-inch-wide fabric makes 2) Standard Size (20×26-inch) Pillowcase: 40×40 inches (1 1/4 yards of 45-inch-wide fabric) Queen Size (20×30-inch) Pillowcase: 40×44 inches (1 1/4 yards of 45-inch-wide fabric) how do you make a pillowcase? To make a pillowcase, start by cutting out a piece of fabric that’s 45 inches by 36 inches. Then, fold the fabric in half lengthwise so the back of the fabric is facing out. Next, use a sewing machine or a threaded needle to stitch the long side and one of the short sides. Similarly, you may ask, how many yards of fabric do I need for a 22×22 pillow? Sewing For Dummies, 3rd Edition Dimensions (Length by Width) Amount of Fabric Needed for 1 Pillow Cover (Using 54-inch Wide Fabric with No Pattern Matching) 16 x 16 inches 1/2 yard 18 x 18 inches 5/8 yard 20 x 20 inches 3/4 yard 30 x 30 inches 1 yard How do I calculate how much fabric I need? Figure out how much fabric you need with this formula: Width of fabric divided by width of one piece equals the number of pieces that fit into width (rounded down to the whole number). Total number of pieces divided by number of pieces that fit into width equals number of rows you need.