Halloween Pillowcase Tradition & Tutorial

The Halloween pillowcase tradition is a simple one to spruce up the bedrooms during October. Be sure to check out the 15 Minute Pillowcase Tutorial to learn to sew a Halloween pillowcase quickly!

Halloween Pillowcase Tradition

It was tradition in my family growing up to spruce up our beds each October with a Halloween pillowcase. Since there were 7 of us kids, there were plenty to switch around each week between all of us. Now that my boy is old enough for a real pillow, I decided that this was the year to start the Halloween Pillowcase tradition for my own family.

I took him to the fabric store and let him help me pick out some fabric. And by let him help me, I mean I wouldn’t let him get the uber freaky or really cheesy fabrics. 🙂 There isn’t anything wrong with narrowing down options, right?

15-Minute Pillowcase Tutorial

Want to know how to make a Halloween pillowcase in 15 Minutes? I’ve written a step-by-step photo tutorial right over here. Trust me, if I can sew pillowcases, sew can you! Pun intended. Don’t hate me,I couldn’t resist! 🙂

Click here for the 15 Minutes Holiday Pillowcase Tutorial 

What you’ll need for a holiday pillowcase: 

• 1 total yard of fabric for a standard size pillowcase (¾ yard + ¼ yard if using 2 types of fabric)
• coordinating thread
• sewing machine
• pumpkin to put on the nightstand (totally optional, but doesn’t it look festive?)

 

^Trying it out. Just look at that smirk! I think he likes it!

Do you use holiday pillowcases? There is still plenty of time to start the Halloween Pillowcase tradition!

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This post was part of the 31 Days of Halloween Series. Check out all the other simple Halloween food, traditions, and game ideas right here.