Novelty bedding can cost a small fortune and is usually made with a poor quality fabric. Sew your own and have control over fabric quality and design! Follow these links for the best free directions I've found.
Full free directions with diagrams and a free embroidery design.
This site offers very simple instructions for a beginner.
Free illustrated instructions on making housewife pillow cases. These cases are an envelope style case.
Great detailed directions that give you the option of a contrasting hem.
Great directions with step by step photos to sew pillow cases with trim and a contrasting band.
Pillow Case: VERY Easy to Sew Gift Idea - Very simple instructions for a standard size pillow case.
Patterns That Fit You - Pillow Case --This site's direction use sheets, bought at white sales, to create economical pillow cases. Diagrams are included.
Great directions with full photos make them easy to follow.