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This pattern is copyrighted 2021 to Rebecca Page by rebecca-page.com
Please feel free to make garments from this pattern to sell. If you do, we would love you to include a credit to rebecca-page.com as the pattern designer, but it is up to you.
The finished product may only be sold by crafters. It may not be mass produced. You can only sell the finished product; you cannot sell the pattern or these instructions.
Best of luck and happy sewing!
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Nursing Pillow
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- +Preparation
- A package of pillow stuffing.
- Thread to match
- Pillow Front and Back – Pillow fabric cut 2 on fold
- Pillow Case Front – Pillow Case fabric cut 1 on fold
- Pillow Case Back Flap – Pillow Case fabric cut 1
- Pillow Case Back – Pillow Case fabric cut 1
Project OverviewDIY Nursing Pillow
Difficulty Level = Beginner
This lovely nursing pillow is perfect for keeping baby comfortable and safe. You’ll be able to make both the pillow and separate pillow case. This makes keeping it clean or changing up the fun patterns quick and easy!
Such a fast sew to make a useful piece for any expectant parent! It’s sure to be appreciated by whomever you sew for.
Our Facebook group is a great place to get help, share your tips and creations! We are a friendly bunch, and we love to help and see what you have made.
Please read the full instructions before getting started.
Wash, dry, and press your fabric before starting your project. A bit of prep now prevents shrinking and means your garment will stay the same size you made it.
Never leave a child or baby unattended or allow to sleep in a garment made from one of our patterns with ties, snaps, buttons, or anything they could remove, choke on, or get caught on. Always use caution if you are unsure. We love our patterns, but we love your bundles of joy more!
SizingSize Range
Craft
Finished Measurements (Inches)
Width
Height
One size
20.5
27.0
Materials and ToolsYou’ll need a lightweight woven fabric such as cotton, flannel or minky.
Fabric Requirements 45 inches/115 cm wide (in YARDS)
Pillow & Pillowcase
One size
1.25
You will also need:
Tools needed are sewing machine, a hand sewing needle, scissors, tape measure, and pins or clips. A serger or overlocker is optional but not required.
Printing Your PatternSettings
The pattern is a separate download. Choose either the US letter paper, A4 paper, or A0 paper size based on the printer you wish to use. If you are in the US or Canada then your printer will likely use US letter paper. Other regions normally use A4 paper. Some people prefer to print their patterns at a print shop: A0 is best in this case.
Print at 100%.
On the second page, you will find a 1-inch and a 3-inch square test box. Print this page first, on its own, and measure these squares.
Once you are happy that the test box is accurate, print the rest of the pattern pages.
Please follow this video for information and assistance on assembling this pattern.
Also, please note that some Rebecca Page patterns and projects also come with cut files and a printable design page which you can use to plan your project if you wish. These are provided in a separate section below to avoid any confusion!
+US Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the US Files
Pillow One size 2-22 +A4 Print Charts
Here are which pages to print for the A4 Files
Pillow One size 2-19 Cutting InstructionsCut each of the pieces according to the directions on the pattern piece. Seam allowances are all included so just cut them as is.
NOTE – The ‘Pillow Front and Back’ and ‘Pillow Case Front’ pattern pieces are very similar shaped. Make sure to keep them separate and cut from the correct fabric though as the Pillow Case is designed to be slightly bigger than the Pillow for ease of changing the cover.
Cutting Checklist:
NOTE – To cut fabric on the fold, fold your fabric over parallel to the selvage edges. Align the pattern piece so it is on the fold of the fabric. Cut around the edges, leaving the fold. If you have folded your fabric correctly the fold will be parallel to the two edges of the fabric that are finished. The raw edges (e.g. the ones you could pick at and threads would come off) will be at a right angle to your fold.
- + Instructions
- PILLOW – Sew around the edge using a ½ inch seam allowance, leaving a 3 inch gap for turning. Turn right side out and stuff. Slipstitch the opening closed.
- HEM THE PILLOW CASE – Hem the straight edge of both the Flap and Back piece by turning under ¼ inch twice and then topstitching in place.
- PILLOW CASE – Either serge or use a French seam to sew the pillow case right sides together. The flap will be layered between the Front and Back pieces. Turn the pillow case right side out and place the pillow inside the case.
Quick Glance Cheat Sheet½ inch seam allowance included (¼ then ¼ for French seams)
Sewing –
1 . PillowSeam Allowance
½ inch seam allowance included (¼ then ¼ for French seams)
1.0SERGER / OVERLOCKER OPTION – If you are using a serger, place the Front and Back Pillow pieces right sides together. Serge using a ½ inch seam allowance, leaving a 3-inch opening for turning for now. Then skip to step 1.2.
REGULAR SEWING MACHINE OPTION – Follow below.
1.1Place Pillow Front and Back right sides together. Pin around all edges.
Stitch around outside edges using ½ inch seam allowance, leaving a 3-inch gap to turn.
TIP – After pinning the Front and Back together, mark the 3-inch gap with 2 pins to remember where to leave a gap for turning.
1.2Turn the pillow right side out.
1.3Stuff the pillow.
You do not want the stuffing to be packed firmly when you add it to the pillow. You can fluff the stuffing a bit by pulling it apart before adding it into the pillow.
The amount of stuffing you add is personal preference. You want to add enough to make the pillow firm enough so that the baby will be cushioned comfortably without sinking into the pillow.
After adding the stuffing, you can knead it with your hands to smooth out the pillow.
1.4Use a slipstitch (also called a ‘ladder stitch’) to close up the pillow.
If you don’t know how to slipstitch, follow along with the next steps. If you do know how to slipstitch, skip to step 2.1.
Your fabric will be folded under ½ inch and you will be stitching along the folded edge.
1.5Insert the needle from the inside of the opening, up through the top of the pillow (into the folded edge).
1.6Insert the needle into the bottom piece, directly below the previous stitch and through a small amount of the fabric. You will be running your needle along the foldline, inside the pillow.
Pull the thread through so that it is taut.
1.7Directly above your last stitch, insert the needle into the top fold and pull the thread through.
1.8Continue to stitch along the folded edge, alternating from the top to the bottom fold.
You will be pulling the thread through and taut after each stitch, however we left the stitches loose in this picture to show you what the ladder stitch looks like.
When you reach the end of the opening, knot the thread. Insert the needle back into the pillow, through the stuffing and out through the fabric.
Pull on the thread a bit and cut close to the fabric, then your thread should disappear into the inside of the pillow.
2 . Hem the Pillow case2.1Fold the flat edge of the Back Flap under ¼ inch and press.
Fold under ¼ inch again and press.
Repeat for the straight edge of the pillow case back.
2.2Topstitch close to the folded edge of both the Flap and Back piece.
3 . Pillow case3.0SERGER / OVERLOCKER OPTION – If you are using a serger, place the Front and Back Pillow Case pieces right sides together. The Back piece and Flap will overlap so that the edges of the Back and Front pieces all align. Serge the around the pillow case using a ½ inch seam allowance. Turn the pillow case right side out, and then skip to step 3.4.
REGULAR SEWING MACHINE OPTION – We are going to do French seams to stitch pillow case together. The reason we will be doing a French seam is because it hides all the raw edges and gives a much cleaner finish. If you haven’t done these before, don’t worry, all the steps are below so you can just follow along.
3.1Lay your Front piece with the wrong side up.
Place the Flap piece on top of the Front piece so that the wrong sides are together.
Now place the Back piece on top of both the Front and Flap pieces. The Flap and Back piece will overlap slightly.
Pin and stitch around the edge of the pillow case with a ¼ inch seam allowance.
3.2Trim the seam allowance approximately in half.
Turn the pillow case inside out and press the seam you just sewed. Make sure that the seam line is as close to the exact center of your fold as possible.
3.3Stitch again approx. ¼ inch from the edge.
Press.
This will encase the raw edges, so you can’t see them (a French seam).
3.4Turn the pillow case right side out. Place pillow into the pillow case.
- + Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Finishing Notes and Congratulations
Congratulations, your DIY Nursing Pillow is done. Enjoy!
We would love to hear how you got on and see photos of your finished project!
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Sales + Licencing InformationProject OverviewDIY Nursing Pillow
Difficulty Level = Beginner
This lovely nursing pillow is perfect for keeping baby comfortable and safe. You’ll be able to make both the pillow and separate pillow case. This makes keeping it clean or changing up the fun patterns quick and easy!
Such a fast sew to make a useful piece for any expectant parent! It’s sure to be appreciated by whomever you sew for.
SizingSize Range
Craft
Finished Measurements (Inches)
Width
Height
One size
20.5
27.0
Materials and ToolsYou’ll need a lightweight woven fabric such as cotton, flannel or minky.
Fabric Requirements 45 inches/115 cm wide (in YARDS)
Pillow & Pillowcase
One size
1.25
You will also need:
- A package of pillow stuffing.
- Thread to match
Tools needed are sewing machine, a hand sewing needle, scissors, tape measure, and pins or clips. A serger or overlocker is optional but not required.