![You will need: You will need:](/images/advice_items/1515_1_2_1675934904.jpg)
You will need:
- Craft fabric
- Thread and a needle
- An iron
- A sewing machine
- A tape measure
- Pins
![Step 1 Step 1](/images/advice_items/1516_1_2_1675935570.jpg)
Step 1
Firstly, cut out one rectangular piece of your main fabric that is 50x81 cm and another rectangular piece that is 50x66 cm.
![Step 2 Step 2](/images/advice_items/1517_1_2_1675935718.jpg)
Step 2
Then, hem one short side of each of your fabric pieces.
![Step 3 Step 3](/images/advice_items/1518_1_2_1675935904.jpg)
Step 3
Place the two fabric pieces right sides facing, with the non-hemmed edges lined up.
![Step 4 Step 4](/images/advice_items/1519_1_2_1675936118.jpg)
Step 4
Measure the difference in length between the two fabric pieces and fold over the excess fabric over itself to create the envelope.
![Step 5 Step 5](/images/advice_items/1520_1_2_1675936347.jpg)
Step 5
Pin the three edges that aren’t hemmed and sew along them on the sewing machine, using a zigzag stitch for extra strength.
![Step 6 Step 6](/images/advice_items/1521_1_2_1675936237.jpg)
Step 6
Turn your pillowcase right sides out and press with an iron.