So this is how to make a bolster pillow: buy the pillow. I searched how to make a bolster pillow, did I learn that? No, I learned to make a bolster pillow CASE.
Not thanks. Just what I wasn't looking for. Please just change the title to "How to Make a Bolster Pillow Case (2 ways)" I really thought this video was ACTUALLY how to make the pillow, not the case.
COOL! I actually have this fabric in mustard yellow! 20 yards of it.... I'd say that's PLENTY of wiggle room for mistakes.. Ug... I really need to have a garage sale.
Agree with all the positive comments! Regarding the length of fabric cut for the body. I was a little surprised it was cut at 14”, the same nominal length as the pillow form itself. You did not add an inch to account for the two 1/2” seams that connect the body to the end pieces. I’m assuming this is so that the pillow will stuff into the new cover firmly. Am I correct? Thank you!
Would not recommend this tutorial for beginners due to lack of details. I even went to the website with written instructions and these were even less detailed. I have sewed a bit so I thought I would be fine, but I wasn’t sure how much to fold over before attaching the Velcro. I ended up folding over too much. Luckily, I checked my cylinder of fabric on my pillow form before sewing the ends, but I still had to rip out and redo those stitches and do it over. Also, shouldn’t there be some seam allowance on the end pieces? My foam bolster form is 6” in diameter so if I use a 6” diameter circle of fabric it won’t fit. 👎
When making pillow cases, you want the case to be slightly smaller than the pillow form so you get a nice full looking pillow. That is why there was no seam allowance added, we usually recommend 1-2 inches smaller than your form. Hope this helps with your project!
So easy to follow I noticed on the first bolster, you didn't really finish the raw edge near the Velcro. I guess we don't really need to? great music. Thank you !
I am interested to know why the end circles are only cut at 6 inches as the finished product was 6 inches. Do you not have to allow for seams? Or does it just become a bit smaller?
When you are making pillow cases, you want to make them slightly smaller than the pillow forms. We recommend 1-2 inches smaller. So when you put the pillow in the case, it will look nice and filed out.
Hi there! When you are making decorative pillow cases, we recommend making the case slightly smaller than the pillow form so the pillow looks nice and full. That's why it is the same size, because with the seam allowance it makes it slightly smaller. Hope that helps!
@@onlinefabricstore Yes except because of this my measurements of the body of the pillow and the circular ends does not match up and I end up with extra fabric and had to re-do the velcro portion. Did I do something wrong?
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Im not exactly clear on the same point from each girls instruction. Perhaps you can clear it up for me? Why did the first girl cut her circles to 6" and the second girl went 6.5"? Did the first girl not need seam allowence or did the extra half inch give the second girl more fabric to bunch up? Also, adding the 1/2" to the Diameter will give a 1/4" seam allowence. Is that what she was looking to get or did she mean she wanted the 6" but also 1/2" seam allowence all around? If 1/2" SA is really what she's after, then the marking method shown would be 3.5" out from the corner of the folded square yielding a 7 inch circle or a 6" circle with 1/2" SA. I hope I didn't confuse anyone. Thanks very much!
The first pillow does not need the extra fabric for the seam allowance because there is no bunching. The tufted pillow is made completely differently but still has a 1/4" seam allowance for the edge that is attached to the body and the open end that you will eventually sew closed. The first pillow is also a 1/4" seam allowance so it will end up fitting the pillow rather snugly so it looks nice and fluffy. I hope this helps, let me know if you have any other questions or if I didn't answer something you asked. The best way to look at it is by just focusing on the pillow that you plan on making, they are the same style of pillow but are constructed completely differently.
@@onlinefabricstore just a quick followup. Armed with what I learned from this video I made several bolster pillow forms so I can make multiple covers to swap out for holidays and seasons. My wife loves getting new pillows and table runners, placemats and pot holders for the different holidays and since I had to buy this sewing machine for a business project I was doing, I may as well " custom make" these things for her. The "store bought" items are cheaper to purchase than what I can make them for, but more importantly, their quality is cheaper as well so in the long run mine will be way more cost effective! Thank you once again ladies!
@@onlinefabricstore Hello, I'm making this first pillow and i have the same question. How much do i fold over the edges before adding the Velcro to it? 5/8" twice or 1/4" twice. many thanks
Hi there! Upholstery fabrics are much thicker than apparel fabrics. Apparel fabrics are meant to be breathable and pliable to bend with your body. Upholstery fabrics can sometimes be made into apparel, but are going to be much stiffer and heavier than you are used to. Using apparel fabrics as upholstery fabric, however, is not recommended, because the material will wear down quite quickly.
Well it's the same idea. Just loose the piping and velcro sew as stated then turn inside out sew the long end leaving an opening to turn it right side out stuff and stich small opening or second girls do it just as she said before drawing up last end stuff it then draw it up and sew closed. Don't see an issue weather you stuff cover with a pillow form or fiber fill both are pillows just one can be washed easier.
Just to give you the option to take the cover off and wash it. If you don't ever plan on taking the cover off, you could very easily make that style of pillow without it.