Pillowcase Measuring Guide | Linen Pillowcase Sizes

This pillowcase measuring guide helps you choose the right size with confidence — measure your pillow insert and select the correct pillowcase size for a clean, comfortable fit.
Want us to confirm sizing and calculate the price? Send your measurements and include your country + postal code.

What you’ll need

Measuring tape
Notes app / paper
Your pillow insert(s) (or label info)

Before you measure

Always measure the pillow insert, not the pillowcase you already own (sizes can differ).
Measure the insert flat (not inside a cover, not bunched).
Use cm or inches — just stay consistent.
Note: Linen is pre-washed, but slight shrinkage (up to ~1% over time) may still occur. Covers can be made slightly larger to allow for this.

1) Measure your pillow insert

Lay the insert flat and measure:

Width (left to right)
Length (top to bottom)

Pillowcase size = Width × Length

✅ INSERT SCHEMA #1 How to measure a pillow insert (Width × Length)

Measuring diagram for custom linen pillowcase size selection

2) Choose your pillowcase style (look)

Choose the finish you prefer:

Non-embroidered (minimal, classic)
Embroidered (decorative stitched detail)

✅ INSERT SCHEMA #2 Pillowcase options: embroidered vs non-embroidered

Chart showing linen pillowcase closure and detail options

3) Check standard sizes (US / UK / EU)

Sizes can vary by country and brand — the chart is a helpful reference, but always measure your own insert for the best fit.

✅ INSERT SCHEMA #3 Covers size guide (US / UK / EU)

Linen bedding size selection chart for duvet covers and pillowcases

4) Choose your pillowcase closure (choose ONE)

Pillowcases can be customized with these closure options (depending on the listing):

Envelope
Flanged + Envelope
Skinny ties
Ribbon ties
Flower buttons
Simple buttons
Zipper(available for pillowcases only)

Pricing note (important)

Each product listing clearly shows which pillowcase sizes and options are included in the price.
If the pillowcase size or option you need isn’t listed in the product description, please contact us — we’ll calculate a custom price for your request.

Common mistakes

Measuring the pillowcase instead of the insert
Measuring a fluffy insert without laying it flat
Mixing inches and centimeters, or swapping Width × Length
Assuming all pillows in a set are the same size (they can differ)

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Pillowcase Measuring Guide — Send us your measurements

If you want us to confirm the correct size and calculate the price, message us your measurements before ordering.

Please include:

Pillow insert size (measured flat): Width × Length
Quantity (e.g., 1 / 2 / 4)
Style: Non-embroidered / Embroidered
Pillowcase closure (choose ONE): Envelope / Flanged + Envelope / Skinny ties / Ribbon ties / Flower buttons / Simple buttons / Zipper
Country + postal code
Any notes: snug vs relaxed preference, special requests