I was surprised to find out upon delivery that the 'ruffled' edge is biased RAW. I am a seamstress and initially thought the casual look would be acceptable, but the pillow cover would not wear well. I am reminding myself as we start to 'use' this pillow cover, that it is an ACCENT pillow on our bed, so the wear and tear will be minimal. The fabric feels sturdy yet comfortable, craftsmanship excellent!