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I have looked everywhere (I am just learning to sew) I have so wanted to learn how to make a pillow. This was PERFECT and so easy to follow. Thank you so much! Onward!!!
This is a great video on making pillows! It's one of the best thing that I've seen on TH-cam! Thanks very much for making this video! The karate chop was way more action than I expected for a sewing video!
How do you hide the very last knot when you've machine stitched the pillow closed? Or, due to the back stitching, do you just cut off the two strings? Thanks for the video!
Hi Jann, I see that this video was created a while ago, so I hope your're still answering questions. What is a good fabric to use for pillows. Does it have to be upholstery fabric? Thank you
Sorry. It can be tricky, which is why I recently created a new video which shows a trick for machine sewing a pillow closed. It really makes it easier. How To Machine Sew A Pillow Closed - th-cam.com/video/cmAzGg81OmY/w-d-xo.html
Thank you so much for this tutorial! You remind me so much of my middle school (I think) home ec teacher!! She was the sweetest lady! Thank you so much for that quick little reminder. Can I ask a question though…I am relearning how to sew….I have noticed when I back stitch my bobbin area is tangling. How do I stop that?
You are so welcome! The threads tangling at the beginning of sewing is pretty common. I try to hold both threads with my left hand when I start sewing. That helps some. If it bothers you, you can also always start sewing on a little scrap piece of fabric first, and then onto your project. Still backstitching at the start of the project fabric. Hope that makes sense. I may have to do a video about this! Thanks for watching!
Love this video . Thank you so much! I forgot how to sew pillows although in high school my teacher taught me how to do it by hand sewing but long as I got the important steps down I’m now ready!
Really enjoying all your cushion/pillow videos. What is the best fabric for making cushions/pillows. Do you use a canvas type fabric? Also to wash the covers would you unpick the stitches and resew?
Many Thanks. Love your channel in particular the cushion videos. Going to be making lots. I just love a piped cushion - so classy and you make it so easy!
Pillows are a quick and easy way to change the look of your room! This how to sew a pillow tutorial will give you step-by-step directions for how to make your own pillows!
𝐌𝐘 𝐅𝐀𝐕𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐒 - (𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬)
✅ Glass Head Straight Pins - amzn.to/3IaroWL
✅ Magnetic Pin Bowl - amzn.to/3OMuuCg
✅ Hand-Sewing Needles - amzn.to/3I3Q7fo
✅ Leather Thimble - amzn.to/3QYoN6l
✅ Hand quilting thread to match fabric for hand sewing - amzn.to/3bnWgRL
✅ Thread to match fabric for sewing machine - amzn.to/2LmhdBT
✅ Fabric glue - amzn.to/2LpZGc5
✅ Seam Ripper - amzn.to/3ufnCFL
✅ That Purple Thang - amzn.to/3bG8RVZ
✅ OmniGrip Grid Measuring Tool - amzn.to/3QXHuHe
✅ 18" Metal Straight Edge - amzn.to/3NtOskh
✅ Fiskars Soft Touch Spring Action Scissors - amzn.to/3bxiINP
✅ KAI 5210 Ergonomic 8" Dressmaking Shears - amzn.to/3AhCc3s
✅ Gingher 4" Embroidery Scissors - amzn.to/3yuB2Ag
✅ Nippers - amzn.to/3ab1aGW
✅ Fiskars Cutting Mat - amzn.to/3bt4m0Y
✅ Fiskars Rotary Cutter - amzn.to/3QVwXMK
✅ Chalk Fabric Marker - amzn.to/3AgaYdI
✅ Brother PQ1500SL Sewing Machine - amzn.to/3ucfoy4
✅ Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machine - amzn.to/3a16EUX
✅ Reliable Velocity Steam Iron - amzn.to/3IiLxKx
✅ Chalk Fabric Marker - amzn.to/3AgaYdI
I have looked everywhere (I am just learning to sew) I have so wanted to learn how to make a pillow. This was PERFECT and so easy to follow. Thank you so much! Onward!!!
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome video! My girlfriend loves pillows so I decided I’d try to start making her pillows. This was super helpful to get started with!
I'm glad this tutorial was helpful! Thanks for watching!
This is a great video on making pillows! It's one of the best thing that I've seen on TH-cam! Thanks very much for making this video!
The karate chop was way more action than I expected for a sewing video!
Thanks for watching!
Thanks Jann, I’m excited, I’m a beginner and I think this will be easy enough. Well done!
You can do it!
Came out good
Thanks for watching!
THANK YOU👍!
Thanks for watching!
That was really cool - thank you! I'm excited to get started on a pillow. Also, you have the same sewing machine as me (I feel validated! ~lol~)
Good luck on your pillow project, and thanks for watching!
I love the fabric!
Thanks, I do too! All of my favorite colors.
So helpful!! Thank you :)
You're so welcome!
You're really sweet. Thanks for the video!
Thank you too!
How do you hide the very last knot when you've machine stitched the pillow closed? Or, due to the back stitching, do you just cut off the two strings? Thanks for the video!
Yes, just cut off the two strings. Thanks for watching!
Thank you. I went from scrunchies to curtains and now I’m going to make some pillows for my grandma. Really excited to try this out.
Have fun! Thanks for watching!
I just made my first pillow and now I’m addicted. This is why some people have 30 pillows on their bed….
Fabulous! Thanks for watching!
So helpful Again! This is my 3rd pillow Your information and your step by step instructions make it so much easier ! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
I’m so glad you posted this video because I’m wanting to try to make me some pillows. It looks pretty easy actually!
It is! Good luck!
Hi Jann, I see that this video was created a while ago, so I hope your're still answering questions. What is a good fabric to use for pillows. Does it have to be upholstery fabric? Thank you
I like to use a good quality 54” wide designer fabric. Thanks for watching!
Great video. May I ask how much fabric you purchased for 2 18x18 pillows. Guessing a yard, but due to the pattern thought maybe 1 1/2 yards.
Yes, yardage depends on the pattern of the fabric.
Just made a pillow to match my classroom using old pillows and extra fabric I had left over. This was so helpful!!! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
What about seam allowances? Or do you like it a little tight so the pillow feels full?
Exactly. I do not add extra for seam allowances.
I've just created a video dedicated to the seam allowance questions I get. Hope it's helpful! th-cam.com/video/e5Rwsa9H-Xw/w-d-xo.html
Quite a few tips and tricks up your sleeve. Thank you !
Glad it was helpful!
I’m a beginner so I’m learning, what thread did you use and the needle size your using for this type fabric.
I used a decorator fabric for this pillow cover. All purpose thread, and a medium sized needle. Thanks for watching!
I tried sewing the bottom edge, but I couldn’t do it because it was just too tight. I had to hand sew it closed, and I hate hand sewing, lol.
Sorry. It can be tricky, which is why I recently created a new video which shows a trick for machine sewing a pillow closed. It really makes it easier. How To Machine Sew A Pillow Closed - th-cam.com/video/cmAzGg81OmY/w-d-xo.html
Just learning how to sew so my question might be silly, but why do you back stitch?
Great question! Backstitching helps to keep your stitches from coming out. Almost like knotting your thread when you hand sew. Thanks for watching!
coool
Thanks for watching!
Very helpful video, just made my first pillow! Thank you for sharing :)
Glad it was helpful!
I love it !!! You make everything to simple. I like your teaching style 💕
Wow, thank you!
Hello
Thanks for watching.
Wow spoon feeding, clean explanation. ❤️ fr 🇮🇳
Thank you so much 😀
Thank you so much for this tutorial! You remind me so much of my middle school (I think) home ec teacher!! She was the sweetest lady! Thank you so much for that quick little reminder.
Can I ask a question though…I am relearning how to sew….I have noticed when I back stitch my bobbin area is tangling. How do I stop that?
You are so welcome! The threads tangling at the beginning of sewing is pretty common. I try to hold both threads with my left hand when I start sewing. That helps some. If it bothers you, you can also always start sewing on a little scrap piece of fabric first, and then onto your project. Still backstitching at the start of the project fabric. Hope that makes sense. I may have to do a video about this! Thanks for watching!
This was so helpful for me a beginner. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much for this video
You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!
thanks so much I love sewing pillows but yours was so amazing and your video was so helpful thanks agian
You are so welcome!
Hi mam i learning how to make pillow case .. and learnng to sew... i enjoy it.. i love your fabrict its so cute🥰🥰
Thank you so much 😊
This is awesome! Thank you. I’m learning to make hankies and this was exactly what I was looking for?
Glad it was helpful!
I was wondering why you did machine stitching on one side - was the hand closure not strong enough? Making mine tonight !:) tyy
To help keep my 1/2" seam allowance more even. Just a guide.
Love this video . Thank you so much! I forgot how to sew pillows although in high school my teacher taught me how to do it by hand sewing but long as I got the important steps down I’m now ready!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Really enjoying all your cushion/pillow videos. What is the best fabric for making cushions/pillows.
Do you use a canvas type fabric?
Also to wash the covers would you unpick the stitches and resew?
I like to use 54" wide decorator fabrics. Usually they are not washable fabrics. Thanks for watching!
Many Thanks. Love your channel in particular the cushion videos. Going to be making lots. I just love a piped cushion - so classy and you make it so easy!
Hallo, nice video. Kindly, which sewing machine are you using? I mean the specifications.
Check description. Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this easy tutoring! I just made my first pillow! I just Love It 🥰
You are so welcome! Good job!
It's beatiful, thanks very much tutorial for sharing
Thanks for watching!
Thanks so much for the advice & video ! About to sew my first pillow cover !!!
You are so welcome!
HI - CAN YOU ALSO STUFF THE PILLOW WITH STUFFING TO MAKE IT MORE OF A TIGHT AND FULL PILLOW? CAN YOU DO A VIDEO FOR THAT?
Yes, great idea. Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Thank you for your tutorial. What fabric is best for making pillows?
I like to use 54" wide decorator fabric. Thanks for watching!
Nice
Thanks!
Learning how to sew thank you !
You’re welcome 😊
😊
Thank you very much for your great and precise insruction!
Glad it was helpful!
Very nice
Thanks for watching!
ITS BEEN A YEAR I LOVE YOU
I know, way too long. Thanks for watching!
When you cut the 18 inches, do you account for a half inch of seam allowance on both ends?
To make sure my pillow covers aren't too loose, I cut my fabric same size as the pillow form.
I've just created a video dedicated to the seam allowance questions I get. Hope it's helpful! th-cam.com/video/e5Rwsa9H-Xw/w-d-xo.html
What type of fabric do you recommend?
I like to use 54" decorator fabric.
Thanks Jan, youre a sweetheart.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the reminder🙂
You’re welcome 😊
great tutorial!!! thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Simple and clear. Thanks!
Glad it helped!
I LOVE YOUR HAIR CUT
Thank you!
Great video 😊
Thanks! 😊
Very neat work,thank you.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it!