Just finished my first of 15 reading pillows I'm making for Christmas gifts for great niece/nephews. The instructions and video were very helpful! Pillow went together without any issues - thanks for such a great tutorial!!
Thanks so much! Great video and easy to understand instructions. Love the idea to curve the corners. I am curious as to how you cut the fabric the same size of your pillow. It obviously works, but I thought I had to cut it a little larger to accommodate seams.
You can cut the pillow cover a little larger or large enough to allow for seams. But I have found if I cut the pillow cover to the same size as the pillow insert that the pillow is much fuller. This is also the reason I allow for a generous sized envelope closure on the back. If not, then the pillow ends up sticking out in the back. It’s really just a personal preference. And I guess how firm the insert is that you’re using. I typically buy my inserts on Amazon or at JOANN and they are not very firm. So, if I’m using a 16” pillow insert, I cut my fabrics 16” wide. Hope this answers your question.
That's a good question. I have made the reading pillow where it is lined. I only sewed the lining as basically the backing for the front since that is what I quilted. I do have a tutorial "in the works" for sewing the reading pillow with a tie closure and one with a zipper closure. If you aren't using directional fabric, you could even simply the pattern by cutting one piece of fabric for the front and back of the pillow cover. So many options.... If there's something in particular you'd like to see, let me know and I'll see what I can do! Again, thanks for asking! Pam Baker Hooked on Sewing
Hi, Kathy. Are you referring to the fox roasting a marshmallow design? I purchased it from Embroidery Library: www.emblibrary.com/EL/Products.aspx?Catalog=Emblibrary&ProductID=M26090
Thank you so much. I have to get two of these done in the next day or two. Great tutorial! ❤
I'm so glad you found it helpful! You got this!
Just finished my first of 15 reading pillows I'm making for Christmas gifts for great niece/nephews. The instructions and video were very helpful! Pillow went together without any issues - thanks for such a great tutorial!!
That is awesome! 15 is very adventurous! Merry Christmas to some very special nieces/nephews.
Just found this great tutorial your a great teacher Thankyou
So glad you enjoyed the tutorial!! Thank you!
love your reading pillow , made one going to make more for Christmas . Like the way you did the corners .
Thank you! Would love to see pics of your pillows!
I love the way you describe your projects. The pillow is gorgeous, I will made one for the first schoolday for the boy of my neighbor. 🥰
Aww, that’s very sweet. I’m sure your neighbor’s son will love his pillow!
Very happy to come across your channel. You are a very good instructor! Many thanks :)
Thank you! Glad you enjoy the tutorials!!
Lovely. I have just stumbled across your channel. You are a great teacher. x
Thank you very much!
Great video pouch.
Glad you liked it. Thank you!
Thanks so much! Great video and easy to understand instructions. Love the idea to curve the corners. I am curious as to how you cut the fabric the same size of your pillow. It obviously works, but I thought I had to cut it a little larger to accommodate seams.
You can cut the pillow cover a little larger or large enough to allow for seams. But I have found if I cut the pillow cover to the same size as the pillow insert that the pillow is much fuller. This is also the reason I allow for a generous sized envelope closure on the back. If not, then the pillow ends up sticking out in the back. It’s really just a personal preference. And I guess how firm the insert is that you’re using.
I typically buy my inserts on Amazon or at JOANN and they are not very firm. So, if I’m using a 16” pillow insert, I cut my fabrics 16” wide.
Hope this answers your question.
Thank you! I am definitely going to try that.
You do a beautiful job
Thank you!
Thank you
You are so welcome. I love making these reading pillows. I think I need more grandchildren!
You're welcome!
What fusible fleece would you recommend? Love the tutorial.
I like the Pellon 987F.
Have you considered making a video of this lined?
That's a good question. I have made the reading pillow where it is lined. I only sewed the lining as basically the backing for the front since that is what I quilted.
I do have a tutorial "in the works" for sewing the reading pillow with a tie closure and one with a zipper closure. If you aren't using directional fabric, you could even simply the pattern by cutting one piece of fabric for the front and back of the pillow cover. So many options....
If there's something in particular you'd like to see, let me know and I'll see what I can do! Again, thanks for asking!
Pam Baker
Hooked on Sewing
I made my great granddaughter a pillow today using your video. Very helpful.
BTW what brand of watch are you wearing?
Glad the video was helpful. I’m wearing an Apple Watch. I love my watch! It’s super handy and the display is very clear.
Is it light weight fusible or medium weight fusible
I used Pellon’s 987F.
Cute embroidery design -can you share where you purchased it please?!?
Hi, Kathy. Are you referring to the fox roasting a marshmallow design? I purchased it from Embroidery Library: www.emblibrary.com/EL/Products.aspx?Catalog=Emblibrary&ProductID=M26090
Great tutorial with great explanations .
@@maryhull531 Thank you!!
Very very cute ! How much would you sell these for ?
That’s a good question. I don’t sell them but here is one person who I know that does: www.mfadcreations.com/
Nice ❤👌👌
Thank you!
Thank you
You are so welcome!!