Classique European Pillowcase – Black Satin Stitch
The Classique European Pillowcase in Black Satin Stitch is cut from 400TC long-staple cotton sateen with dual ebony satin-stitch embroidery on all four sides. The non-flanged construction gives it a clean, unfussy edge, a graphic bordered design without the structured perimeter of the flanged style.
Description
Ebony defines the backdrop with precision, using the scale of the European pillowcases to create a strong vertical plane across the head of the bed.
Set behind lighter layers, the contrast is deliberate, allowing the bed to read as structured and controlled, with each element clearly positioned within the composition.
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Fabric & construction
The pillowcase
The Classique tailored pillowcase is cut from 400TC single-ply long-staple cotton sateen and sized at 50 × 75 cm for a standard Australian pillow insert. A top-stitched flange runs close to the embroidered border on all four sides, adding structure to the perimeter without bulk. The envelope closure sits on the reverse, keeping the front face entirely uninterrupted. The pillowcase softens progressively with each wash while holding its shape over time.
The embroidery
Two parallel satin-stitch lines in colourfast viscose rayon thread run along all four sides of the front face, meeting at each corner in a defined corner motif. The surrounding flange is top-stitched just inside the embroidery so the two elements frame the face together. When the bed is made up, the tailored pillowcases continue the bordered embroidery from the quilt cover as a cohesive, unbroken design.
Specifications
| Material | 100% long-staple cotton sateen |
| Thread count | 400TC single pick insertion, single ply |
| Weave | Sateen (4/1 construction) |
| Embroidery thread | 100% viscose rayon, colourfast |
| Embroidery | Dual satin stitch embroidered lines detailed around all four sides of the front face. |
| Colour | Ebony on white |
| Included | 1 × euro pillowcase — no flange (65 × 65 cm) |
| Closure | Envelope closure |
| Standard / Tailored | 50 × 75 cm |
| King | 50 × 90 cm |
| Euro | 65 × 65 cm |
| Care | Machine wash 30–40°C, gentle cycle, medium tumble dry |
| Country of design | Australia |
Care
Wash cold or warm
30–40°C on a gentle cycle. Use liquid detergent only. Powder detergents and fabric softeners coat the cotton fibres and gradually dull the sateen surface and reduce its natural breathability over time.
Tumble dry medium
Remove while still slightly damp. The sateen surface smooths naturally as the fabric cools, reducing the need for ironing. Avoid over-drying, heat-set creases are harder to remove than those from line drying.
Improves with washing
Long-staple cotton settles into the weave with each wash, becoming progressively smoother and softer over time. The viscose rayon embroidery thread is colourfast and maintains its depth wash after wash.
Common questions
What is included with this pillowcase?
1 × euro pillowcase — no flange (65 × 65 cm) with an envelope closure. Additional sizes and styles including king pillowcases (50 × 90 cm), euro pillowcases (65 × 65 cm) sheet sets and quilt cover sets are available within the Classique Bed Linen.
Where does the embroidery sit on the pillowcase?
The satin stitch runs along all four sides of the front face, with a corner motif at each corner. When the bed is fully made, the embroidery frames the pillowcase from every angle and continues the bordered design of the quilt cover.
Why a flange on the tailored pillowcase?
The flange does two things: it adds a structured perimeter that gives the pillowcase a tailored, hotel-style finish on the bed, and it positions the embroidered border slightly inset from the edge so the satin stitch is protected from direct friction at the seam. The top-stitching that secures the flange also reinforces the border area around the embroidery.
Does this pillowcase work with the Classique quilt cover set?
Yes — all Classique pillowcases are cut from the same 400TC long-staple cotton sateen and use the same colourfast viscose rayon embroidery thread as the quilt cover set. The embroidery pattern is consistent across all pieces so the satin stitch reads as a continuous design across the full bed when the set is assembled.
What pillow insert fits this pillowcase?
Use a pillow insert that matches the pillowcase size. 48 × 73 cm for tailored, 48 × 88 cm for king, 63 × 63 cm for euro. Using an oversized insert will strain the envelope closure and pull the embroidered border out of proportion; using an undersized insert will cause the pillowcase to look loose and shapeless. For full guidance see our Australian bed linen size guide.
Does the Ebony euro pillowcase work with the Ebony tailored or king pillowcases?
Yes, all Classique Ebony pieces use the same black viscose rayon thread, so the embroidery reads consistently across euro, tailored and king pillowcases when layered together. The difference is the pillowcase style and size, not the thread colour.
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