Learn how to sew a Reading Pillow. You can select to make a 16", 18", or 20" reading pillow cover. Add a book or two and a little flashlight and you have the perfect gift that encourages children to read!

In this video tutorial, I'll show you how to make a 16"x16" Reading Pillow with a pocket and handle for carrying. I also provide instructions on Hooked on Sewing on how to make the pillow cover to fit the 18" and 20" pillow forms.

✂️ Written Instructions:
https://hookedonsewing.com/how-to-sew...

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Introduction
00:10 Materials List
00:14 Equipment List
00:20 Cut Fabric
01:13 Apply Fusible Fleece
05:06 Press Hem
06:13 Press Handle
07:00 Quilt Pocket
07:48 Embroider Pillow Pocket
09:06 Stitch Handle
09:30 Stitch Hems
10:18 Stitch Pocket
12:04 Baste Pocket
13:10 Round Corners
14:57 Attach Handle
16:47 Serge Pillow Edge
16:56 Turn Right Side Out
17:30 Conclusion

✂️ MATERIALS NEEDED FOR 16" READING PILLOW
FABRIC
✔️ (1) 16"Hx16"W for pillow front
✔️ (1) 12"Hx16"W for upper pillow back
✔️ (1) 9"Hx16"W for lower pillow back
✔️ (2) 9"Hx16"W for pocket
✔️ (1) 4"Hx9"W for handle
FUSIBLE FLEECE
✔️ (1) 16"Hx16"W fusible fleece for front
✔️ (1) 12"Hx16"W fusible interfacing for upper pillow back
✔️ (1) 9"Hx16"W fusible interfacing for lower pillow back
✔️ (1) 9"Hx16"W fusible fleece for pocket
✔️ (2) 1"Hx9"W fusible fleece for handle
OTHER MATERIALS:
✔️ 16” pillow form - https://amzn.to/3JOAOd2
✔️ matching thread - https://amzn.to/3yPDL6N
✔️ serger thread (if using a serger) - https://amzn.to/3LuMoLE

✂️ EQUIPMENT NEEDED:
✔️ scissors - https://amzn.to/3JuJSUi
✔️ rotary cutter - https://amzn.to/3Lc7E8M
✔️ acrylic ruler - https://amzn.to/3FhDCg9
✔️ self healing mat - https://amzn.to/40hqVtV
✔️ pins - https://amzn.to/3yxdlqs
✔️ Wonder Clips - https://amzn.to/3Tam8b7
✔️ iron - https://amzn.to/41YpSAF
✔️ ironing board - https://amzn.to/3JuDQ5U
✔️ bone folder - https://amzn.to/3LiNz0y
✔️ zipper foot - https://amzn.to/3YDAp19
✔️ quilting guide bar - https://amzn.to/3T8s848
✔️ sewing machine - https://amzn.to/3ZU6t1G
✔️ walking foot - https://amzn.to/3JRFoY3
✔️ quilting guide bar - https://amzn.to/3JOIwUy
✔️ serger (optional) - https://amzn.to/3lqUOZO
✔️ something round (plate, lid, bowl, etc.)

✂️ MATERIALS NEEDED FOR 18" READING PILLOW
FABRIC
(1) 18"Hx18"W for pillow front
(1) 13"Hx18"W for upper pillow back
(1) 10"Hx18"W for lower pillow back
(2) 10"Hx18"W for pocket
(1) 4"Hx9"W for handle
FUSIBLE FLEECE
(1) 18"Hx18"W fusible fleece for front
(1) 13"Hx18"W fusible interfacing for upper pillow back, optional
(1) 10"Hx18"W fusible interfacing for lower pillow back, optional
(1) 10"Hx18"W fusible fleece for pocket
(2) 1"Hx9"W fusible fleece for handle
OTHER MATERIALS
18” pillow form
✔️ matching thread - https://amzn.to/3yPDL6N
✔️ serger thread (if using a serger) - https://amzn.to/3LuMoLE

✂️ MATERIALS NEEDED FOR 20" READING PILLOW
FABRIC
(1) 20"Hx20"W for pillow front
(1) 14"Hx20"W for upper pillow back
(1) 11"Hx20"W for lower pillow back
(2) 11"Hx20"W for pocket
(1) 4"Hx9"W for handle
FUSIBLE FLEECE
(1) 20"Hx20"W fusible fleece for front
(1) 14"Hx20"W fusible interfacing for upper pillow back, optional
(1) 11"Hx20"W fusible interfacing for lower pillow back, optional
(1) 11"Hx20"W fusible fleece for pocket
(2) 1"Hx9"W fusible fleece for handle
OTHER MATERIALS
20” pillow form
✔️ matching thread - https://amzn.to/3yPDL6N
✔️ serger thread (if using a serger) - https://amzn.to/3LuMoLE

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