Comments on: EASY Reading Pillow Pattern

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 21:08:52 +0000

Thank you for the Easy Reading Pillow pattern. It is a great idea with good instructions. I was wondering about adding some “give” to the pocket piece for thicker chapter books. For example, make the top of the pocket piece 19″ across, while keeping the bottom at 18″. Do you have any thoughts on that?

By: Melissa Mortenson

Melissa Mortenson — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 23:13:56 +0000

In reply to Stacy. No, You don't need to add seam allowance it's already included in the directions.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 09:58:10 +0000

Hi! I love this!
When I cut the pieces to I need to add a 1/2 “ to all the sides?
So instead of 18”x18” would I cut 18 1/2”x 18 1/2”? Thank you!

By: Mary Johnson

Mary Johnson — Tue, 14 Dec 2021 23:37:41 +0000

Thanks for the free pattern. I just finished my first one and will be making them for all 4 of my grandchildren.

By: Melissa Mortenson

Melissa Mortenson — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:01:55 +0000

In reply to Donna. I usually get mine on Amazon.

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 22:07:07 +0000

I am making these for my nieces and nephews. Where is the best place to purchase the pillow forms?

By: Melissa Mortenson

Melissa Mortenson — Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:31:34 +0000

In reply to Elle. There is not a lining on the front piece. The fleece is on the inside and I've never had a problem with it next to the pillow form.

By: Elle

Elle — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 12:44:14 +0000

I have a quick question: in the instructions, it says to attach fusible fleece to the pillow front as well as the front pocket. If it was added, wouldn’t you need a second front piece to sandwich it in? In your pictures it doesn’t look like any fleece was added to the front. I’m very new to sewing and just want to make sure I understand correctly.

By: GrrannyH

GrrannyH — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 18:55:41 +0000

An easy way to finish the ends of polyester ribbon is to melt the ends with a match or over a candle. No need for Fray Check. Also, you can use regular batting. Baste it to the wrong side of the pillow pocket front, and quilt it AFTER you have sewn on the lining and turned the whole pocket to right side out. BTW, nice tutorial.

By: Myra

Myra — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 16:07:56 +0000

In reply to Pam. That is such a great tip! Thanks I have been making pillows for years and never thought to do that.