Abstract: A method and apparatus for successively fabricating pillowcases from a continuous open width textile fabric and in which the leading end portion of the textile fabric is folded over onto an adjacent trailing portion before the fabric is transversely cut. The folding of the leading end portion of the textile fabric over and above the adjacent trailing portion provides positive and accurate control and positioning of the corresponding edges of the upper and lower layers of the pillowcase blank. This accurate alignment of the edges of the upper and lower layers of the pillowcase blank is maintained while respective side and bottom seams are formed along the corresponding edges of the pillowcase blank.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for successively fabricating pillowcases and the like from a continuous open width textile fabric with each of the successively produced pillowcases including correctly aligned and stitched together hemmed open ends, and side and bottom edges. The fabric is withdrawn from a supply source and successively cut to form individual blanks of predetermined length. The blanks are moved along a substantially rectangular path of travel with the completed pillowcases being deposited in a position adjacent the supply source of the open width fabric. A folding station is provided for successively folding the hemmed blanks along a fold line extending longitudinally along the medial portion with the opposite side edges and the hem end in substantial overlying alignment with one another.