Pillowcases for Cancer Patients

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Earn 1 verified service hour for every 2 completed pillowcases.

Help bring comfort to adults affected by cancer by sewing soft, high-quality pillowcases for our care kits. A handmade pillowcase can brighten a hospital room, infusion center, or home during treatment while reminding recipients they are cared for.

As Madam Sew beautifully puts it, these pillowcases help "reduce the fear and stress associated with a hospital stay" and remind recipients that they are more than their illness.

Project Guidelines

Please sew standard-size pillowcases using high-quality materials that are comfortable, durable, and appropriate for adult cancer patients.

Each pillowcase should:

• Measure approximately 30 × 20 inches (standard size)
• Be made from 100% cotton fabric
• Be sewn using pre-washed fabric
• Be free of loose threads and finished with neat, durable seams

Fabric Guidelines

Please choose fabrics that are suitable for adult cancer patients of all ages and genders.

We ask that you:

• Use 100% cotton fabric only
• Pre-wash fabric before sewing
• Do not use scented detergents, fabric softeners, or dryer sheets
• Choose bright, gender-neutral colors and patterns that can be used year-round (no shades of gray, white, or black, please)

We Cannot Accept

• Toddler-sized pillowcases
• Baby or children's prints
• Holiday-themed fabrics
• Flannel fabric
• Fabric with glitter
• Skull-themed fabrics
• Religious words, imagery, or themes

Recommended Tutorials

• "Hot Dog" Pillowcase Video Tutorial (PDF Version)
• How to Make an English Pillowcase
• Simple Homemade Pillowcases

You're welcome to use these tutorials or another standard pillowcase pattern that follows the guidelines above.

How to Submit

Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received!