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Furniture pillow hotel bed Memory foam Royal pillow pocket spring
Now comes the part where you create the pocket.
1. Hem the top edge of the pocket by folding it over twice,
pressing it flat with an iron, and sewing along the edge.
2. Position the pocket on one of the larger pieces of fabric that
will make up the front of your pillow. It should have
the hemmed edge facing upwards and be centered.
3. Pin the three unhemmed sides of the pocket to the pillow front
piece.
4. Sew along these three sides, removing the pins as you go.
Remember to reinforce the top of the pocket with a
few backstitches to make it more durable.
Once your pocket is attached, you can start to put the entire pillow together.
1. Place your two large pieces of fabric together, right sides
facing each other.
2. Pin around the edges to keep everything aligned.
3. Sew around the perimeter of the pillow, leaving a gap of several
inches on one side for stuffing. The seam
allowance you use is up to you, but a half-inch is typical.
4. Optionally, you can add a zipper instead of sewing all the way
around and then stuffing. This makes the pillow
cover removable for washing.
Before stuffing your pillow, you will need to turn it right side out through the gap you left open. Push out the corners
so they’re nice and sharp, and press the seams with an iron.
1. Begin filling your pillow with the stuffing of your choice. Polyester fiberfill is a good option because it’s soft and
retains its shape well.
2. Fill the pillow to your desired firmness. The fuller it is, the
more support it will give you while reading.
3. Once filled, hand-stitch the opening closed with a ladder stitch
or an invisible stitch for a neat finish.
You’ve got your basic reading pillow, but why not personalize it a bit?
– Add decorative trim or piping along the seams for a professional
finish.
– Sew on buttons, patches, or appliqué designs to give it a unique
look.
– Consider sewing on a handle to the top edge of the pillow so it
can be easily transported.
After regular use, you’ll need to clean your reading pillow.
– If you’ve used a zipper in your design, simply remove the cover and wash it according to the fabric’s laundering
instructions.
– For a non-removable pillow cover, spot-clean any stains and air
out the pillow regularly to keep it fresh.
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