Pillowcases

A Housewife Pillowcase is a standard pillowcase, where the pillow fills all of the fabric, whereas an Oxford Pillowcase has a border around it.

Peter Reed ‘Oxford style’ pillowcases are sewn with traditional mitred corners throughout. Their construction requires assembly of three separate pieces of fabric and skilful sewing. The end result is a flange which supports itself at the corners when placed on the bed, unlike the simpler ‘mock’ Oxford construction which can give a ‘rabbit ear’ effect.