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