Fold the pillowcase in half lengthwise with the opening at the top and the fold on the right. The story behind it is that the other day, the cheap plastic ikea laundry hamper that i had in lucys room lost its leg. How to make a drawstring backpack from a pillowcase youtube. I have no idea what happens to them, but apparently the same monster that eats socks also has an appetite for pillowcases. We hope you decide to make your own road trip pillow bag and if. This is a fun and easy pillowcases to reversible tote bag upcycle project that you can complete in just a couple of hours at the most with the added bonus of teaching you an awesome sewing skill making a bag with a lining, or making it reversible. Road trip pillow bag sewing tutorial the jolly jabber.
This is arguably the most awkward pillowcase to put on a pillow, in my opinion. Related items containers anniversary backpack armor rack backpack backpack of holding bag bamboo drawer bamboo shelf barrel barrel. Create simple nosew book covers using your favorite decorative fabrics. Aug 01, 2019 the pillow type bag was given its name because you guessed it it closely resembles a pillow. Sew a bag to hang on the back of a chair with this chair bag tutorial perfect for school or your desk at home. Create the boxed corners of the bag by matching the side and bottom seams at. Fold the 12 x 16 12 main print rectangle in half along the long edge to create the book pocket.
How to make a nosew tote out of a pillowcase pillow case. Luckily i had some ikea upholstery fabric in my stash so i made up the design. Create a personalized photo pillow using your favorite pictures. A book holder pillow offers readers a way to comfortably position a book.
Note this has caused some confusion amongst readers. Additionally, the dimensions of the pillowcase listed are incorrect and this pillow case is actually 20 in. Have fun with your new and improved sleeping bag pillows. 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. I got out an old pillow case and made a mockup of one. Related items containers anniversary backpack armor rack backpack backpack of holding bag bamboo drawer bamboo shelf barrel barrel brown basket. The bag is surprisingly strong and takes up almost no space when folded, making it a great shopping bag or extra travel tote.
Creative crafts 533676624566309417 hard glasses case used for a portable sewing kit. Here are three great gifts to make for the holidays. The night before my kids went back to school, i realised that i needed a chair bag a bag that hangs on the back of a chair to hold books for mr happy. This is my very own design and uses one of my favorite fabric sources, old pillowcases, to make another love anything to do with clotheslines. Sewinlove made these eco shopping bags for christmas presents, out of vintage pillow slips. Jenny ryan is an artist, crafter, and maker of things. How to make a book pillow today im excited to be sharing with you more diy book pillow patterns and tutorials. A custom pillowcase is the perfect way to decorate the bedroom. Cut the last piece of fabric for the trim to 2 x 44. May 03, 2017 first, unzip the zipper at least half way. Mypillow is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, mitigate or cure any disease. In this envelope pillow cover tutorial, youll learn how to sew a removable pillow cover that doesnt require inserting a dreaded zipper.
As a teacher, i am thinking of using these as book bags for the kids. Now you just have to wrestle the body pillow cover onto the actual cushion itself. Yoyoshome yuri on ice anime cosplay bookbag daypack backpack school bag. Here in australia and in the uk, there is a small flap on the end of the open end of the pillow case, this slips over the end of the pillow when you put it inside the case its essentially just an extra strip of fabric.
The most common book pillow case material is cotton. I hope that you enjoy this tutorial and respect all of my hard work and time that has gone into making this. Grab a piece of card stock or newspaper and make a simple pattern to trace so your strap cut outs will be even on each side. The pillow type bag was given its name because you guessed it it closely resembles a pillow. Great idea for teens i recently redecorated my yearold daughters room and this adorable pillowcase perfectly matched her taste.
Play around with the length of the cut, especially if you plan to wear the bag on your shoulder. Grograin ribbon optional i used a tad over 2 yards of 1 12 wide ribbon from my stash. Attach them by cutting a small hole in each corner and knotting them together with a small piece of fabric. Turn the bag over and bring the two bottom corners together. More of a minitutorial this is a really quick project. Product title brielle pure cotton jersey knit tshirt pillow case set average rating. Sew a seam about 1 below the hem seam on the pillow case. Heres the amount of fabric youll need for each size of the pillow. To create a tassel like i have on my bag, grab some of your scrap fabric and wrap it around the center of the flap. I lined and interfaced it to give it more stability, and it still took less than an hour. It was then stitched on to the raw edges of the bag with a sewing machine. Add your pillow to your pillow case and its ready to go. Feb 03, 2019 in this envelope pillow cover tutorial, youll learn how to sew a removable pillow cover that doesnt require inserting a dreaded zipper. He was sitting there on the shelf at target, minding his own business, hoping to soon take up residence on someones couch.
It can be used while lying in bed, while lying prone on the floor or while standing at a counter. Fold case in half the fat way to make a crease or just measure and make mark. How to turn a pillowcase into a drawstring backpack. How to make a handibag from a pillowcase in 5 easy steps and 15 minutes. After scouring the internet to find out what i could do with it, i stumbled upon this free pattern and tutorial from martha stewart for a pillowcase tote bag. When i was growing up, my brothers and sisters and i could be found running around the neighborhood on halloween dressed up and toting the pillow cases off our pillows.
Its by far the most popular sewing project on this site. Feb 02, 2018 how to make a book pillow today im excited to be sharing with you more diy book pillow patterns and tutorials. Product luxtrada set of 2 solid color pillowcases pillow cover for home bedroom hotel travel queen size,navy blue product variants selector. Notes this backpack is very light and has a large volume. Learn how to make a drawstring backpack from a pillowcase with this. The pillow bag is applicable to almost all industries and applications, from coffee to snacks to soup. You now have yourself a super cute road trip pillow bag, perfect for taking on your next trip. How to make a nosew tote out of a pillowcase apartment therapy. Looks like the handles are small enough that they wouldnt cause a strangulation hazard either. I think we should get bonus eco points for upcycling old pillowcases.
How to make a handibag from a pillowcase in 5 easy steps. To clean it, you simply remove the pillow by unzipping the. Jul 09, 2018 sewinlove made these eco shopping bags for christmas presents, out of vintage pillow slips. Turn the pillowcase inside out and sew a running stitch through the two layers of the.
Easy carry tote bag decorative pillow with all of the enchantails mermaids and realms listed mermaid and friends wall decals. Pin the edges together, that will help to sew a straight line and sew around the edges. They can fold ino a small space to fit in a purse so you arent left without. Choose from queen or king sizes in 2 limited edition colors. How to sew a reading pocket pillow reading pillow, beginner.
Simple, versatile, and economical, the pillow bag remains the most popular and widely used flexible packaging bag style today. Envelope pillow cover tutorial fast and easy sewing. Namely gutting you of all your fluffy stuffing and turning you into a tote bag. Use a scissors or rotary cutter to carefully cut each piece of fabric to the right size. Stitch top band, accent strip, and main body together. 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. At the closed end of your pillowcase cut how short you want your bag to be. I found this really fun vintagey pillowcase at goodwill a few weeks ago. She wanted to minimize the use of wrapping paper so making reusable bags was the solution. Our new premium cotton pillow cases are made of 100% certified giza cotton and come with a 4inch hem. Old pillows sewing pillows cushions pillow case crafts pillow cases pillowcase bag diy clothes tutorial diy tote bag tote bags. Road trip pillow bag sewing tutorial the jolly jabber quilting blog. For the bias binding version, i made bias binding from the offcuts of the pillow slip thank you clover bias binding maker and then pressed a 2cm bias binding tape in half and attached it to the bag with basting stitches. Pillow case trick or treat bag thirty handmade days.
These reading pocket pillows are one of the most popular tutorials on the site and i hope you enjoy the updates to the original pattern. The pillow book of sei shonagon reusable grocery bag. Only 2 yards of fabric and an hour at your sewing machine and youll be in reading pillow heaven. Easy diy zippered pillow cover tutorial for begginers.
See backpacks for general information regarding backpacks. I used a piece of cardstock and cut out half of a u shape. Make sleeping bag pillows for camping make and takes. Jul 18, 2014 this video gives easy step by step directions for making this chair backpack. This video gives easy step by step directions for making this chair backpack. Pillow case fun these pillowcases are made of a nice quality fabric. Dropped by lloyd trade details buy from players only. This pillow case trick or treat bag is easy to make. A beautifully crafted glow in the dark mermaid tail sleeping bag an adventure chapter book whcih introduces young readers to the mermaids and world of oceana.
It has a handle on top in case you dont want to fling it over your shoulder. Learn how to make a book pillow with this free pattern. Its basically a pillowcase that has a side zipper for opening the blanket, making it easy to place the baby in or take himher out of the sleeping bag. This will make the casing for the clothes line that will become a draw string in the laundry bag. 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. And this diy pillowcase tote bag is our new favorite for shopping trips, book clubs, and trips to the farmers market. Pillowcase baby sleeping bag craft projects for every fan. Book holder pillows are popular gifts for book lovers and for those who are bedridden. How to make a nosew tote out of a pillowcase pillow.
To make a standard pillowcase, cut the main piece of fabric to 26 x 44. How to make eco shopping bag from an old pillowcase sew in love. How to make a pillow case in 5 easy steps sew very crafty. Diy cinc bags or pillow case bags i used 4 pieces of fabric. Well, corey gives you such a detailed tutorial in her ebook, and she shares nine other super easy sewing projects, so grab.
Buy products related to pillow backpacks and see what customers say about. Newborns like to be wrapped in a warm and cozy blanket, so this will help your baby feel snug and secure while sleeping. Nov 5, 2015 widowed pillowcases are just as common around our house as single socks. Envelope pillow cover tutorial fast and easy sewing project. You will be actually sewing on the hem for this seam. Kids toddler pillowcases uomny 2 pack 100% cotton pillowslip case fits pillows sizesd x 18 or 12x 16 for kids bedding pillow cover baby pillow cases pinkwhite owl 4. Widowed pillowcases are just as common around our house as single. Diy backpack using an old pillowcase make this cute drawstring. The only problem was, her tutorial was a bit hard to follow and only included two photos. One the folded side edge, mark a point approximately 15 38cm from the bottom.