Follow These Directions to Sew a Round Bolster Pillow
Multiply the original diameter of the pillow form (without the 1 added for seam allowances) times 3.14 (Pi). A 9 by 14 bolster pillow requires: two 10 circles for the endsone rectangle 15 x 29 1/4 for the body. If using a nylon zipper, lower the iron temperature and avoid pressing directly on the zipper teeth.
How do you make a round pillow cover with a zipper?
Detailed instructions
- Cut the strip segment in half lengthwise.
- Right sides together, align the outside edges of one half to the zipper, and sew the zipper to the first half with a zipper foot.
- Lay the second fabric half on top, right sides together, aligning with the other edge of the zipper, and sew another seam.
What are bolster pillows used for?
They are commonly used to provide support for various parts of the body, such as the neck or knees, and are also well known for lumbar support due to their cylindrical shape. They can also be used as a neck roll pillow for cervical neck support, arm support, or even as a yoga bolster.
How do you make a no sew bolster pillow?
Pillow with no sew bolsters
- Step 1: Remove batting and secure with a piece of embroidery thread
- Step 2: Trim your rug to fit.
- Step 3: Wrap rug and secure with a safety pin.
- Step 4: Tie ends with thread.
- Step 5: Remove batting.
- Step 6: Reinsert the batting and glue.
Do you need a zipper foot to sew a zipper?
No, zipper feet are useful for sewing zippers, but they aren’t required; before zipper feet became popular, sewers figured out how to sew zippers with a regular foot, and many still do today.
What size is a bolster pillow?
Bolster Pillows Our most popular bolster pillow size is 20″ wide by 7″ in diameter; however, there is no such thing as a “standard” bolster size; they come in diameters up to 12″ and larger for longer width pillows.