This school holidays, I planned for the kids to decorate their own pillowcases as an activity. They loved it, and the children were all so proud of their final product.
Materials
Pillow case
Fabric markers
Paper
Instructions
1. It’s a good idea to do a bit of practice on paper before beginning the design on the pillowcase.
Design Ideas
- Name
- Favourite things
- An entire scene
- A quote or words
2. Once the kids are ready to go, insert a piece of paper (baking paper could be cut to size) inside the pillowcase. This will ensure the pen ink doesn’t go right through to the other side. Tip: If using a regular piece of paper, just move it around as you draw on the case.
3. Use fabric pen to draw on the design. These are easy to work with and you can find them at craft, supermarket and some discount stores.
4. Once the design is finished, iron on cotton setting (or as per pen brand instructions) for about 5 minutes to set the colour. Wash (separately on cold) and it’s ready for use!
Some of the children’s designs
16 Comments
anukampa
July 13, 2015 at 3:40 pmgreat…they look so cute. My daughters loves drawing and am sure she would be thrilled to do this.
Kelly - Be A Fun Mum
July 14, 2015 at 6:42 amYes, a great one for kids who love to draw!
Sam Taylors
July 14, 2015 at 11:46 amHey great work – love the colours too… must go hunt down some fabric markers 🙂
Melissa
July 16, 2015 at 9:09 pmCute idea! Its going to rain here all weekend so off to Spotlight tomorrow 🙂
Deb @ Bright and Precious
July 27, 2015 at 4:44 pmI love this idea! I might need to get some of those fabric pens. Thanks for sharing, Kelly.
Rachel
November 16, 2015 at 2:50 amHi there! Such a cute idea! I’m planning on doing this for my daughter’s birthday party this week! I have one question: You said to iron and then wash? Do you iron straight over the designed pillowcase? The marker won’t run or get on the iron?
Thanks!
Rachel
Kelly - Be A Fun Mum
November 16, 2015 at 9:17 amSuch a fun idea for a birthday party. It really depends what brand of pens you use. Each brand will have a set of instructions on the packet. I ironed the back side of the design (you can add a piece of baking paper on the board if you’re worried but I didn’t have any leakage problems with leakage). Then wash separately.
The Little Tourist
January 26, 2016 at 7:41 amThis is such a cool idea. My kids would definitely LOVE it! 🙂
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March 25, 2016 at 1:56 amSuch a cute idea! Could make some painted ones for Easter!
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Wendy
April 25, 2016 at 2:29 pmHi! I love this idea and would love to know where you found your white pillowcases? I need 11 for my daughter’s 8th b-day party this Friday night.
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Sri
July 30, 2016 at 11:23 pmLove this idea. Planning on doing it for my daughters sleepover party.
Thanks
Sri
Leigh Ann Taylor
September 21, 2016 at 4:49 pmAfter you paint the pillowcase and set with iron…are they crunchy and uncomfortable to sleep on?
Thank you
Leigh Ann