Satin Pillowcases

I wanted to share a great find. I decided to sew my own satin pillowcases for my long hair and found a great site that sells the material at great prices.

http://store.yahoo.com/phoenixtextiles/

Check it out. I am also going to make a satin night cap formy daughter who has below the waist hair. I am in heaven.

Hi Constance,

Satin can refer to silk, nylon, rayon or anything having a smooth finish. What kind of fabric did you use? You should be able to find this kind of finish at any fabric store, as well.

I use both 100% silk pillowcases and sheets. Yes, I`m am absolutely, spoiled, rotten. But after sleeping on silk, everything else pales in comparison, to me. There are many overpriced sets, but you can find some reasonably priced bedding, as well.

And as you found out, sewing your own pillowcases is most economical of all! Silk doesn`t come in a plethora of colors and designs, but a good fabric store should have a few basics that would appeal to almost anyone.

Jennifer

Hi Waggy,

Acetate is a man-made fiber. If someone wants a natural fiber that isn`t silk, yet is satiny like silk charmeuse, another option is cotten sateen. It wouldn`t be as slick and shiny as silk or made-made satin, but it is a natural fiber and is softer than regular cotton or cotton blends. A low thread count pillowcase is not very smooth and is probably the least desirable.

Oh, and we just possess different opinions on acceptable standards for the military! Hey, I`m extremely grateful for anyone who serves and dedicates his life to our security. I question too much and would make a lousy soldier!

Btw, you shouldn`t go broke from buying hair products; there are many, MANY excellent products that won`t cost an arm and a leg, no matter what kind of hair you have! Seriously, I would highly recommend the book, "Don`t Go Shopping for Hair Care Products Without Me," by Paula Begoun. I`ve never been disappointed with any recommendation that I`ve taken of hers. At the very end of the book she does, however, give an opinion on cutting long hair short. Ignore it and don`t let it cloud your judgment of her other, very worthwhile research and other valuable information she gives.

Happy New Year,

Jennifer

Do Satin Pillowcases really help your hair? do they help cut donw on the frizz or what??

I love satin pillowcases but I have never figured out how to sleep on one w/out sliding off the pillow in the middle of the night. Does anyone have any suggestions?