Personalized pillowcase DIY

 Add some whimsy to your bedroom with these fun DIY pillowcases. These make great gifts for newlyweds, new home owners, college dorms and more. Write any message you want!

My husband and I run 2 Airbnbs. One is called Storybook, the other Pine Grove. I thought it would be fun to write those on the pillowcases to greet our guests when they enter the bedroom...it's those personalized, extra touches that make our cottages popular.

You can purchase pre-made pillowcases but I decided to sew my own. I used 100% Cotton Broadcloth fabric from www.fabricwholesaledirect.com. The fabric comes in a variety of colors and it feels and sews great!

It's rather simple to sew your own cases. Standard pillowcases measure 21" x 32", but I made mine a bit smaller so my pillows would look extra fluffy. :)

Once you have your pillowcase sewn, it's time to create your message. I have access to design programs so it was easy for me to lay out the fonts and messages. But you can freehand your message if you like. I printed out my messages on 11x17 paper.

I taped my message to my window (but if you're lucky to have a lightbox, feel free to use that!) and centered my completed pillowcase on top of the message and outlined it in pencil. Remove from window.

Once I had the entire message outlined in pencil, I placed a piece of cardboard inside the case so the marker doesn't go through to the other side. I used Sharpies but I suggest using fabric markers. I outlined the message with a thin marker and then filled it in with a thicker marker. I also decided to keep it simple, using just black but why not create your message in color? I outlined my message with an embroidered border.

Wash your pillowcases in cold water and tumble low.

Here are some more messages:
Sleep Well
Sweet Dreams
Count Sheep
Mr Mrs
His Hers
His His
Hers Hers