I made it in linen because linen pillowcases are awesome and because little heads seem to sweat a lot more then big ones, but if i sell these, which is the plan, they would be too expensive in linen. Sweet and simple diy pocket pillowcase flamingo toes. Make a quilt sandwich for the front of the pillow and the pillow pocket. A reading pillow, sometimes called a book pillow or a pocket pillow, is a large pillow with a pocket sewn into it, intended to be used for wait for it snuggling and reading. Why not create his and hers pillows to add some personality to your bedroom decor. Referring to diagram 1, slide pillowcase band over pillowcase body. Because i like things to look as beautiful on the inside as they do on the out. Easy envelope flip book tutorial for beginners youtube. Only 2 yards of fabric and an hour at your sewing machine and youll be in reading pillow heaven. Nov 16, 2011 many thanks to those who left such sweet comments of encouragement about my pocket pillowcases that i blogged about earlier this week. A reading pillow is a scatter cushion, with an extra pocket inserted in the front, to hold a book s.
But, making a envelope pillow cover is even easier. Everyone has an old pillowcase or two hanging out in a closet somewhere. Heres the amount of fabric youll need for each size of the pillow. Download the free pdf instructions here select 3 coordinating fabrics. Make an envelope pocket pillow free sewing projects, free. This is a great blanket that will keep you warm and folds into a pillow as well. Pillow talk book quilters cottage book triangles on a roll quilts book view all books. Apr 07, 2016 we are so in love with this little pillowcase and we know you will be too. Daily planner templates can be incorporated with the pocket calendar templates, but the means have to be intelligent enough. Including the best softcover and hardcover planners, wall planners, spiral planners. If you create this little gem and want to share it with us join the its just sewing community page on. Now i wish i had held onto them as ive found 17 easy sewing patterns using a pillowcase. Pillowcase dresses are stylish and easy dress patterns to make. If you want you can serge or zigzag the seams to prevent fraying or use a french seam.
For the deocorative pillow, the hem that extends beyond the pocket is only 1. Sew up a sweet reading pillow that will keep a book or two stowed away and be a favorite pillow to cuddle with. Jul 27, 2016 if you have a gently used pillowcase that you no longer use, or simply some fabric scraps wallowing in the bottom of your sewing basket, a pillowcase dress might be the best crafting project to put those materials to good use. But a handmade pillowcase with a pocket to hold a favorite stuffed toy is even more special. All you have to do is to make the planner spacious enough to note things down yet portable enough to carry it around. The 10 minute diy pillow cover the creek line house. For sewing machine and embroidery using a 16x16 pillow form. Only 2 yards of fabric and an hour at your sewing machine and youll be in reading pillow. Place the pocket on top of the pillow front with the lining side down, matching the bottom of the pocket with the bottom edge of the pillow front. For a 14inch pillow, mark your fabric 9 inches in from the end on the longest edges. Decorate the chair pocket with trim around the edges or bottom. Actually, i just donated several last month to goodwill. Nosew pillowcase chair pockets chair pockets, classroom. Press pillowcase band open, pressing seam allowances toward pillowcase body.
Applique flowers or other shapes onto the pillowcase. Perfect for gifting a favorite book, take along to a sleepover, or use to store treasures, this one is sure to please. The pillows consisted of a large pocket on the front of a pillow designed to hold books and a flashlight for late night reading. I made a standard size pillowcase for a thin pillow. Free pillowcase pattern with pocket and french seams. These pocket pillowcases would make a fabulous gift for a child or teenager. I whipped up another pillowcase today and am publishing the pattern and tutorial for all to use. Pin the pocket along the top and sides, tucking in the top portion of the pocket that you ironed down. Place the pocket piece evened up on the edges and bottom of the 21 x 26 with the strap. Everyone looked at my samples and since most of these were completed with a pillowcase i demonstrated the individual steps. I took a used minicomposition book and covered it with scrapbooking paper and packing tape. Make it now, and you can tuck little notes to your loved ones in it all year long. Instructions for how to sew a pocket pillow, reading pillow or book storybook pillow for machine embroidery. My kids loved how it turned out as one was mermaidthemed and the.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If youre new to sewing, making pillow cases is a great way to start learning the skill. When i saw this i thought why not put the two together. This summer we did some sewing lessons at our house and we made new pillowcases for everyones beds plus a few more that we could give to the million pillowcase challenge for a great cause. Kids can use the pillowcase pocket to store flashlights and bedtime friends. This same method can be used to make a pillowcase that holds your bed pillow in place. Book holder pillows are popular gifts for book lovers and for those who are bedridden. Then, i printed out mini calendars, cut them out, and glued them into the book. Stash small items such as bookmarks or the remote in the pocket of this clever pillow. Pillowcases for crafts, pillowcase dresses, bulk projects, and other low cost pillowcase needs. Apr 15, 2010 i decided to make my own pocket calendar after a fruitless search for one that i liked. This pocket pillow is 16x16 the pocket has two spaces. Free pillowcase pattern standard, queen and king sewing pattern.
How to make a pillow case in 5 easy steps sew very crafty. What other items do customers buy after viewing this item. Teachers love me classroom chair book pocket diy downloadable. How to sew a pocket book pillow with lined pocket 16. This pillow features a pocket on the front to hold your favorite book, and other reading necessities. Pillowcase pattern inside pocket holds pillow in place. Simple to make jeans handmade advent calendar rustic, industrial. Pillow cases are easy to make, and they can add just the right accent to your bedroom. Jul 27, 2017 this sweet and simple diy pocket pillowcase is such a fun project to sew up for kids. Place one of the pillow pieces on a flat surface with right side up. Use your horizon memory craft 9400qcp to make your own piping to put a professional finishing touch on this perfect project.
Even if they are no more in the living world, you can cuddle up to them just by hugging the pillows. Place one of the muslin pieces fabric d wrong side up and place one of the 24 square batting pieces on top of it. This pocket pillow is so much more than just a decorative throw pillow its also got pockets for holding remote controls, magazines, and much more. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Personalised grandads chair pocket cushion gifts for grandparents book pillow. This summer i learned how to make a pillow cover with a zipper and that was not nearly as hard as i thought it was going to be. You can display the pocket or turn around to hide the storage pocket. How to sew a reading pocket pillow reading pillow, easy. For a 12inch pillow, mark your fabric 8 inches in from the end on the longest edges. Buy 2019 pocket pigs mini wall calendar by workman publishing isbn. Over 25 simpletosew patterns for every room and every mood. This custom pillowcase would make a great gift for someone you love.
Get your life organized with printstop pocket calendars and forget your worries about missing important dates or meetings. For little girls who are constantly growing, these. Super crazy easy fast ten minute onepiece envelope pillows first, measure your pillow. Super crazy easy fast ten minute onepiece envelope pillows. How to sew a pocket pillow or book pillow for machine embroidery. For an 18inch pillow, mark your fabric 11 inches in from the end on your longest edges. Pocket calendar 2019 custom printed wallet calendars printstop. This secret pocket pillow comes together so quickly, with materials you probably already have. Place the pocket piece onto the pillow piece also right side up. Be sure that the front of the handle is touching the pillow front and that the handle does not twist. Adults can tuck in tissues, earplugs, or a mobile phone alarm clock although i recommend putting your phone on airplane mode and turning off the wireless first. For the pillowcase pieces, fold the pillow band piece in half wrong sides together to make a 41.
Use different colors andor patterns for your pillowcase. Classroom resources monthly calendar pocket chart, monthly calendar pocket chart with 43 clear pocket, calendar pocket chart 4. This book cover is for a textbook but you can use it on any hardcover book. Here is a fun and easy tutorial that teaches you how to easily make a pretty pillowcase with an encased seam and french seams for the finished edges. Learn how to make a book pillow with this free pattern. How to make chair pockets from pillow cases home guides. All my kids love readinglooking at books in bed, so i made a couple of reading pillows so they can keep their books close. I wanted to make a small pillowcase with a patchwork pocketmy scraps box is literally overflowingand a little friend to go in it. Making a 10 minute diy pillow cover i started out by cutting out just one single piece of fabric per pillow and quickly ironing it in these few key places. Later in 2012, i wrote a tutorial for the pillows and it completely took off. Mar 16, 2018 how to make a pillowcase with an inner flap.
This pocket pillow is so much more than just a decorative throw pillowits also got pockets for holding remote controls, magazines, and much more. Explore several of the feet that come standard with this great machine to finish the pillow. Pillowcases vintage little lovely cute baby pig throw pillow case sofa bed home decor cushion cover. How to make a reading pillow with melissa mortenson fat. This pillow would make a fun birthday gift or even a housewarming present.
Over 25 simpletosew patterns for every room and every mood okey, shannon, comas, gemma on. Make your reading corner extra cozy with this reading pillow. A quillow is a quilt with a reversible pocket strategically sewn on the quilt so it can be folded up to fit inside the pocket, making a pillow. Net sells discount pillowcases at a low wholesale cost in a variety of sizes, colors and thread counts. Do not touch belongs to dad pillow with pocket book pillow reading book pillow book pillow cover with pocket remote snacks pillow.
This pocket calendar 2015 template is a small note book on a white background is available in high resolution along with different sizes so that it can fit your needs. How to make a concealed zipper pillow back by creating a flap to cover the zipper. Cold winter days are perfect for curling up in bed with a good book and todays diy reading pillow makes that fun and easy. This pillowcase pattern can easily be changed to fit a standard, queen, or kingsized pillow, youll just need to cut the main pieces of the pillow differently. For a 16inch pillow, mark your fabric 10 inches in from the end on the longest edges. It is about the fabric combinations, the finishing touches and the heart that you have put into it. Use your favorite paper and decorate with as many or as few embellishments as you want. Making your own pocket calendar learning to be frugal. Custom made book pocket pillow story pillow childrens pillow baby shower. It is possible to make a book holder pillow at home, using a square throw pillow and cardboard. With right sides together sew the side and the bottom and you have completed your pillow case in 15 minutes and 5 steps. My kids were having some downtime and during it, they usually read.
My kids insist on bringing their pillows along on every long car trip we take. Its by far the most popular sewing project on this site. Making your own fabric book cover is a super quick easy project. Great for car rides, daycare, home, and stadium games of all kind. Also, cut one fat quarter the navy blue dot for the pocket into 2 pieces each 18. I have fallen in love with reading pillows last year and the crafting community on facebook. Step by step and easy to follow directions to make a three envelope flip. Stitch across the bottom straight edge to attach the pocket to the pillow at 14.
I love the different ideas of what could be stowed inside that little pocket to name a few. Place the second pillow piece right sides together with pocket pieces. This elegant and modern design is for people who love minimum and simplistic designs. Sew together using a long basting stitch, with a 12 seam allowance and a regular stitch for the first and last inch.
Use a heart for valentines, or cut out a little felt tooth to make a tooth fairy pillow. Remote control storage cushionremote control pillowstorage. Thus i created this tutorial on how to make a reading pillow. Notice that i lined up the hem side seam with the side seam of the pillowcase. With right sides together, place the pocket lining with the semicircle onto the hem, lining up semicircles.
Press the pocket, pressing the open seam edges up into the pocket at the same time. Hope you can helpi have to make a pillowcase for a friend and the design of the fabric is going from selvage to selvage. She gathered pillowcases and had a grandparent of one of her students sew them to. The fabric i am using is the green little house on the prairie scene of laura running in the fields. Sep 07, 2016 step by step and easy to follow directions to make a three envelope flip.
Dec 01, 2011 today i have a great 15 minute pillowcase with french seams tutorial for you. Kids and grownups alike love the snuggly soften is a cuddle pillow, and this one is sure to please with a handy pocket. This will help make your pocket a bit more sturdythis is the back of your pillow. Give kids the world village is a 79acre, nonprofit resort in central florida that provides weeklong, costfree vacations to children with lifethreatening illnesses and their families. The photo on the right features a different pillowcase, with the hem pressed and under. For sizes and instructions for making a basic pillowcase, refer to pillowcase pattern. I have such a fun project to share with you and such a sweet reason for sharing it.
Its my turn to post in one of my favorite series of the year skirting the issue hosted by simple simon and co. Check out our pocket pillow selection for the very best in unique or custom. Mar 28, 2012 this free pillowcase pattern features a super cute little pocket for tucking in nighttime treasures. Try this free, easy sewing pattern to make a pocket pillow for your living room. Dreamimals, the dream pillow stuffed plush childrens toy pillow with dream pocket and 60 dream wishes for better bedtime based on proven techniques for better sleep by 9 inches pinkie. To make a queen or king size pillowcase or even one for a fatterfluffier down pillow thats standard size you will need 1 14 yard 1 12 yard and you will need to adjust the measurements accordingly. Nov 30, 2012 hope you can helpi have to make a pillowcase for a friend and the design of the fabric is going from selvage to selvage. The best planners and organizers on amazon the strategist new. These are the perfect sleepover accessory for kids to take with them or a nice item to keep in the car on long trips. I do not want it to go that way can i turn the fabric to the side and make the pillowcase that way.
Attach to the main pocket piece at the top of the fabric, measuring 6 from each edge of the 20 square. Most times they like to lay down with a pillow and a good book on the floor or in their bed. So, you have just got into sewing or are experienced and want to try something new for around the house, and you have settled on wanting to create your own pillowcase. Fat quarter shop offers a variety of quilting calendars, day planners, project. Easy pocket pillows fairfield world craft projects.
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