I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge 2024: Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge 2024 sponsored by Nancy Zieman Productions, Clover Needlecraft, and Benartex Fabrics. Youth ages 15 and under are invited to share how they “sew for fun”— while making a pillowcase with My Hero Fabric by Benartex; along with a Clover sewing tool.
Youth age 15 and under may participate in the NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge 2024 by reading and understanding the contest guidelines listed below, sewing a pillowcase using one of the 2024 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Packs purchased by an adult, and emailing two photos to [email protected] on or before September 23, 2024: One photo showing youth sewing/working on the challenge project using the Clover tool (included in the 2024 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack), and a second photo of youth with completed pillowcase. Note: It’s okay if you prefer not to show youth’s face in photos. Be sure to include challenge participant’s first name, city, state, and age–when emailing photos to [email protected].
To reserve a spot in the NEW! 2024 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge, an adult parent or guardian must purchase the Official 2024 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack. Purchase the Official 2024 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack at ShopNZP.com, as soon as possible. Quantities are limited!
Supplies Needed
- Official 2024 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack includes 3/4 yard My Hero Fabric coordinating fabrics by Benartex, and one mystery Clover Sewing Tool .
- The FREE! I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial , below at the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog.
- Sewing Machine, sewing thread, and basic sewing tools.
Helpful Notions
Using the right sewing tools assists with creating a successful sewing project! Above is a photo showing I Sew For Fun Tools by Nancy Zieman Productions for Clover. You may use any of the above I Sew For Fun sewing tools while sewing your pillow case challenge project! Show us What You’re Making! We love to hear from you, so email your photos—anytime—to The NZP Team at [email protected], and/or share your experiences and photos with us on Facebook or Instagram!
Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial
Approximate Finished Size: 20″ x 30″
Makes one standard size pillowcase.
Supplies Needed
- 3/4 yd. Novelty Print Fabric A –main pillowcase fabric such as Super Heros or Comic Strip.
- 1/4 yd. Fabric B –Stars border
- 1/8 yd. Fabric C–Dots trim
- Coordinating all-purpose thread
- Optional Notions: I Sew For Fun Heart Shaped Straight Pins, I Sew For Fun Magnetic Heart-Shaped Covered Pin Caddy andI Sew For Fun Sew Safe Presser Foot.
Instructions
Please read all instructions before beginning. Use the width of the presser foot as the depth of the seam allowance.
Prep Before You Sew
Gather your sewing supplies and prep your fabric for sewing. Included with the Official 2024 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack you’ll find everything you’ll need to complete the I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Project, you’ll supply the thread! When you receive your challenge project pack, open the package and prep your fabrics. Then find the FREE! I Sew For Fun Pillowcase Sewing Tutorial, below. Read all directions, before beginning.
With the help of your big Sewing Partner, Press & Starch, and Press & Starch fabrics, before cutting and sewing your pillowcase.
Press and cut the fabrics:
- Cut one 27″ x 41″ rectangle from Fabric A – for main pillowcase.
- Cut a 9″ x 41″ rectangle from Fabric B – for wide border; set aside.
- Cut a 2″ x 41″ rectangle from Fabric C for accent trim.
- Fold the 2″ strip of trim fabric in half, wrong sides together, aligning the lengthwise edges; use Clover’s I Sew for Fun Roll n’ Press ,or iron, to press fold.
Assemble trim and border:
- Wonder Clip or Pin folded trim to right side of the 9″ x 41″ border fabric, aligning cut edges of trim with one lengthwise edge of the border fabric.
- Machine baste.
- Fold border fabric in half, right sides together.
- Stitch the short ends of the border fabric.
- Press seam open I Sew for Fun Roll n’ Press or iron.
- Fold wrong sides of border together, aligning the lengthwise edges. Press; set aside.
Stitch the pillowcase:
- Fold Fabric A rectangle in half, right sides together, aligning 27″ edges.
- Wonder Clip or Pin and stitch 21″seam. Be sure to backstitch at the beginning and ending of the seam. Or, use a serger!
This is a great spot to teach your little partner one of Nancy Zieman’s favorite techniques—the wrapped corner!
- Wrap the corner by folding the 21″ seam toward the pillowcase along the stitching line and stitch the 27″ side seam. Be sure to backstitch at the beginning and ending of the seam. Or, use a serger!
- Turn pillowcase right side out.
- Pin or Wonder Clip border fabric over the main pillowcase fabric meeting cut edges, with right sides together.
- Stitch layers together. Clean finish cut edges using either a zigzag stitch or serger overlock machine. Press seam toward main body of pillowcase.
Optional: Topstitch trim along the border fabric edge, catching the seam within the seam allowance.
- Use Clover’s I Sew For Fun Point 2 Point Turner for turning crisp corners.
NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Guidelines
1. Challenge is open to all youth, ages 15 and under, residing in the continental US.
2. The challenge is limited to the first 30 persons whose parent or guardian purchases the Official 2024 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack. Purchase project pack as soon as possible at ShopNZP.com to reserve challenge spot. Quantities are limited.
3. NEW! I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Part Two: Pillowcase Sewing Steps (above)!
4. Sew a pillowcase using the official Official 2024 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Pillowcase Project Pack fabric, along with any sewing and/or serging techniques. Construction may be done by hand or by machine. Participants may use any type of embellishment, decorations, and may add designer touches. Work may be done exclusively by the participant, and/or with the assistance of an adult. One pillowcase per participant. Challenge participants, and/or an adult parent/guardian must email two photos to [email protected] on or before September 23, 2024: One photo showing youth using Clover’s Sewing Tool(s) while sewing and/or working on the project, and a second photo of youth with the completed pillowcase. Note: It’s okay if you prefer to not show youth’s face in photos. Be sure to include challenge participant’s first name, city, state, and age when photos to [email protected].
Participants will be judged on workmanship, creativity, and overall appearance. Participants photos will be shared on sponsoring companies social and web sites to promote the love of sewing.
Prizes will be awarded to those making the top three pillow cases, along with additional prizes awarded randomly. Winners will be announced on the Nancy Zieman Productions Blog on September 26, 2024.
2024 I Sew For Fun Kids’ Sewing Challenge Prizes!
Thank you to our sponsors!
Clover: I Sew For Fun Sewing Notions Bundles
Nancy Zieman Productions: Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Fabric Fat Quarter Bundle
Stitch it! Sisters: Exclusive Mary Mulari Felt Sew Smart Bundle Box
Thank you to our sponsors!
For Adults and Sewing Teachers: Tune in and watch Nancy Zieman and her granddaughters, along with friends, take a modern approach to sewing. Nancy shares her team sewing-for-fun experience along with many tips for a big partner, and numerous insights for involving a little sewing partner—all while making simple, easy to sew kid-friendly projects. Watch I Sew For Fun on Sewing With Nancy!
The Nancy Zieman Sewing Studio & Quilt Shop Team and the Stitch it! Sisters would like to thank everyone who joined us at The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show, September 5-7. It was a pleasure seeing all of you. We hope you had a great time and enjoyed the show. See you next year!
Sincerely,
Team NZP
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