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20+ Free Pillowcase Patterns

American Patchwork & Quilting Editors Updated January 05, 2021
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Roll it Up Pillowcase on bed

Stitch personalized pillowcases for your bed, for charity, or to give as gifts. (Many of these patterns are from our One Million Pillowcase Challenge.)

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Roll It Up Pattern

Roll it Up Pillowcase on bed

Our most popular pattern! This pattern features the roll-it-up method for enclosed seams.

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Click here to watch an instructional video.

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Kids' Style: Roll It Up

Two basic pillowcases

Kids will love the "magic" that happens when they turn the tube right side out. These patterns are written with more detailed instructions and photos perfect for kids or beginners. (Both downloads are the same pattern, just in different fabrics.) 

Hosting an event or teaching children to sew? Download our teaching tools with supply lists and helpful hints here!

Download the superhero Roll It Up instructions.

Download the floral Roll It Up instructions.

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Basic Pillowcase Pattern

Basic Pillowcase

Make two contrasting pillowcases at once with 1 1/8 yards of two coordinating fabrics.

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Click here to watch instructions on how to finish the inside of the pillowcase with French seams.

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King-Size Pillowcase

Two King Size Pillowcases

Go big and make two contrasting pillowcases at once with 1-1/2 yards of two coordinating fabrics.

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Travel-Size Pillowcase

Travel Size Pillowcase

Take a tiny pillowcase on the go by making a travel size pillowcase. Fits a 16x12" pillow form.

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Pillowcase Dress

Floral Pillowcase Dress

Add some ribbon to the basic pillowcase supplies and make a pillowcase dress! Approximate size is child's large.

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Pillowcase with Piping

Dog pillowcase with piping

Punch up the basic pillowcase pattern by adding piping! 

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Ruffle Pillowcase

floral pillowcase with ruffle

Add a ruffle to the band of the basic pillowcase for some extra detail.

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Pillowcase Gift Bag

pillowcase gift bag

This pillowcase serves double duty as a gift bag (with a pocket for a gift card or other small item).

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Kids' Style: PJ Bag

<p>This drawstring pillowcase doubles as a bag - perfect for sleepovers! These patterns are written with more detailed instructions and photos perfect for kids or beginners. (Both downloads are the same pattern, just in different fabrics.)</p> <p>Hosting an event or teaching children to sew? Download our teaching tools with supply lists and helpful hints here!</p> <p>Download the floral PJ Bag instructions.</p> <p>Download the sailboat PJ Bag instructions.</p>

This drawstring pillowcase doubles as a bag - perfect for sleepovers! These patterns are written with more detailed instructions and photos perfect for kids or beginners. (Both downloads are the same pattern, just in different fabrics.)

Hosting an event or teaching children to sew? Download our teaching tools with supply lists and helpful hints here!

Download the floral PJ Bag instructions.

Download the sailboat PJ Bag instructions.

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Plush Fabric Pillowcase

vehicle plush pillowcase

Make an extra-soft version of our basic pattern by using plush fabric. Tips for working with plush included in the instructions.

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Prairie Point Pillowcase

owl prairie point pillowcase

A row of prairie points line the band on this pillowcase.

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Checkerboard Band Pillowcase

checkerboard band pillowcase

Piece a checkerboard band (great for using smaller pieces!) on this version of our basic pillowcase.

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Quilted Pillow Sham

quilted sham

Make a quilted pillow sham (or two) to match your quilt! 

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Personalized Appliqué Pillowcase

personalized pillowcase

Adding the recipient's name is a great way to make the pillowcase even more special. Cut your own letters using our templates or make it even easier with  AccuQuilt GO! Classic 2" Alphabet Uppercase Set Die. Click here to view this die.

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Simply Squares Band Pillowcase

Fox pillowcase with square design band

Start with 5" square precuts to make a simple band design that features multiple fabrics. 

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Pinwheel Band Pillowcase

floral pillowcase with pinwheel band

Piece pinwheels for a whimsical touch to a pillowcase.

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Sawtooth Star Band Pillowcase

cupcake pillowcase with star band

Pieced stars wrap around this pillowcase band.

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Snowball Band Pillowcase

planet pillowcase with snowball band

Give a pillowcase a playful look with a pieced snowball band. 

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Chevron Band Pillowcase

floral pillowcase with chevron band

Simple piecing creates a dynamic chevron design.

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Show the Love Pillowcase

Show the Love Pillowcase

Two simple blocks in red and pink fabrics form a pillowcase band that looks more complex than it is. 

Get the free pattern here.

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Mini Star Pillowcase

Pop Star CO

Make your pillowcase the star of the bed with a band of tiny blocks. 

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Cute-as-a-Button Pillowcase

button collection color option

Adorn a pillowcase with a band of blocks that look like buttons.

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Dreamland Pillowcase

Dreamland Pillowcase

You'll have sweet dreams on a pillowcase made with basic piecing and cute novelty prints.

Get the free pattern here.

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    1 of 24 Roll It Up Pattern
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    3 of 24 Basic Pillowcase Pattern
    4 of 24 King-Size Pillowcase
    5 of 24 Travel-Size Pillowcase
    6 of 24 Pillowcase Dress
    7 of 24 Pillowcase with Piping
    8 of 24 Ruffle Pillowcase
    9 of 24 Pillowcase Gift Bag
    10 of 24 Kids' Style: PJ Bag
    11 of 24 Plush Fabric Pillowcase
    12 of 24 Prairie Point Pillowcase
    13 of 24 Checkerboard Band Pillowcase
    14 of 24 Quilted Pillow Sham
    15 of 24 Personalized Appliqué Pillowcase
    16 of 24 Simply Squares Band Pillowcase
    17 of 24 Pinwheel Band Pillowcase
    18 of 24 Sawtooth Star Band Pillowcase
    19 of 24 Snowball Band Pillowcase
    20 of 24 Chevron Band Pillowcase
    21 of 24 Show the Love Pillowcase
    22 of 24 Mini Star Pillowcase
    23 of 24 Cute-as-a-Button Pillowcase
    24 of 24 Dreamland Pillowcase

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