How to Make a Bolster Pillow (2 Ways)

[@conniesmith4481]

I love how you gals don’t babble on but stay on task.

[@codyduda7804]

your videos are so easy to follow and right to the point...fast...easy...love it

[@kimworkman2425]

great project and video. thanks for step by step instructions

[@lislefont7439]

Gracias por compartir Muy bellos y fàciles con su explicaciòn paso a paso 😍

[@amyshopmalang2559]

Thank you so much for the tutorial.. God bless.. Love from Indonesia.. ❤❤

[@itzsheena5941]

Thanks. Just what I was looking for. Love coming from Jamaica (the island)

[@earth2wendy]

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!

[@anitamarzorati7616]

Makes a great pillow case. Thank you.

[@maryloubrown7097]

Thank you for sharing. It look easy.

[@zohwah3805]

Great job you guys and keep up good work! Looking forward for more videos😊

[@Icon_of_Design]

Can you please make a video on how to make fancy wedding pillows?

[@themagnolie]

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 !

[@SusieQuhNOT]

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.

[@NathanOen]

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.

[@lisalyons5698]

They didnt label this video properly; however, you could use the same process to make a pillow then stuff it yourself.

[@grmonkeykatt]

@@lisalyons5698 -Yeah, stuff it

[@joyvincent-moody3015]

For the tufted bolster pillow shouldn’t you add to the circumference for seam allowance?

[@salmahaaiiss720]

Thank you ladies for your video for me personally best video to follow simple instructions ❤🇬🇧

[@bethbilous4720]

You girls have the best videos, keep em coming please.

[@yolandagofigure]

Thank you ladies ❤

[@onlinefabricstore]

Any time!

[@estherkaidza1618]

Very easy way of doing this,thanks

[@onlinefabricstore]

You bet!

[@MarieWanberg]

Making 1st pillow, when you fold in raw edges for velcro,how many inches is each turn?

[@jamestembo3029]

beautiful job guys

[@johannaellison9113]

Awesome.....Will have to try this

[@garypeterson1342]

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?

[@onlinefabricstore]

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.

[@garypeterson1342]

Thanks for such a quick reply! Busy making bolsters this morning! That info helped a lot!

[@onlinefabricstore]

@@garypeterson1342 Happy to help!! Let me know if you have any more questions!

[@cynoona]

Is it possible to make a tufted end case that comes off for washing? I’ve been trying to think of how to do that…

[@BillieJoSunrise]

probably just add the velcro on the long sides before you sew - much like they did on the first pillow?

[@chilepepper8094]

This was brilliant! thank you xx

[@akhilahughes6172]

Hi. If the length of the ends is 6” how come you don’t need to add anything to the circle ends for the seam?

[@onlinefabricstore]

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!

[@hmacnear]

@@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?

[@maribelcegielski4040]

When folding in the raw edges on the length side, how much should it be? Looks like 1/2IN but I am not sure.

[@onlinefabricstore]

I use 1/4" seam allowances!

[@maribelcegielski4040]

Thank you!

[@lucaslegz]

Thank you for this tutorial!

[@onlinefabricstore]

You are so welcome!

[@omololaojo2721]

Hi hi am new here I love your video. Pls can you explain the difference between fabrics for making throws or cushion and fabrics sew for fashion

[@onlinefabricstore]

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.

[@patrickfarley8036]

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!

[@onlinefabricstore]

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.

[@patrickfarley8036]

@@onlinefabricstore Thank you for your speedy response and explanation!

[@patrickfarley8036]

@@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!

[@paulasfashionsanddesigns2977]

@@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

[@onlinefabricstore]

@@paulasfashionsanddesigns2977 I used a 1/4" seam allowance so that was how much I folded it in!

[@rymette3057]

Great tutorial, thanks ! So the body was 23x14 inches ? Greatings from France

[@onlinefabricstore]

This pillow case was for a 14” inch pillow with a 6” diameter, so my pillow case was 21 x 14″

[@rymette3057]

@@onlinefabricstore thanks for the quick answer

[@onlinefabricstore]

@@rymette3057 Sorry! My answer was confusing. The square that I cut out was 23x14

[@rymette3057]

Thanks, you're the best, can't wait to make mine 😍😍😍

[@neelu5953]

Beautiful

[@sayerc455]

Thank you for the video, made a large one to fit my king size bed and I love it. ❤️

[@onlinefabricstore]

Happy to help!

[@guadalupedelacruz3907]

Hola por favor me podéis decir que tipo de hilo usáis y él tamaño de la aguja, muchas corazones ♥.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Usamos una aguja e hilo para todo uso

[@guadalupedelacruz3907]

@@onlinefabricstore waooo que rapidez para responder eso me gusta, muchísimas guapa.

[@cyndykiolbasa5127]

So complete -- thank you!

[@jyotijadhav8418]

Very Nice 👌

[@vijaykumardesai2569]

What is the best price

[@architectureandfilmblog1727]

thanks for this. :-) what size piping did you use for these? (As in the width of the piping itself, not the length that you cut it to)

[@onlinefabricstore]

We used this (www.onlinefabricstore.net/fiberflex-tissue-welting-cord-single-5-32-inch-.htm) Fiberflex Tissue 5/32" Welting Cord

[@elviraroethig1109]

❤❤❤❤

[@eimiwingate]

Any idea what the fabric manufacturer, name, material is?

[@grmonkeykatt]

Scroll up and look for the person that has 20 yards of the same fabric.

[@simasoltani3773]

Thank you very much.

[@travissmith7471]

Inspiring video... Thanks for sharing...

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad you liked it!

[@lynnrushton7458]

Thanks! 🙏❤️

[@annehamgera1424]

Wow thanks

[@fefemtshokotsha3013]

Thank you for this 👏

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're so welcome!

[@materialgyrl5]

This made my project super simple! Thanks so much!!🥰

[@onlinefabricstore]

Best of luck with your project! You got this!

[@joannpadia]

Misleading. You don't show how to make the pillow, just the cover. Should change your title to cover.

[@NathanOen]

Yes! This is what I learned: to make a bolster pillow, just get the bolster pillow

[@grmonkeykatt]

@joannpadia @NathanOen - Someone else had a good idea to work around this dilemma. Stuff It!

[@frankfrank6541]

Nice one. Thank you.

[@guadalupedelacruz3907]

Gracias felicidades amigas vosotras hacéis unos cojines maravillosos, a mí me gustan muchísimos para variar la decoración de mí casa felicidades y por favor me podéis decir si las medidas son en centímetros, 😉recibes un cordial saludo desde España 😉

[@pamelagrimm6602]

Thanks!

[@meaganrecker7187]

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. 👎

[@onlinefabricstore]

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!

[@ratansarkar1]

Captions spoil the video. Nothing understood, everything blocked by the captions. Useless.

[@iznakhan5868]

Why did she add the Velcro?

[@onlinefabricstore]

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.

[@julialongmore5420]

Was good until you said iron length of raw edges in twice and iron and didn't say how much to fold over. Makes a big difference if it's gonna fit properly😢

[@OenEnoram]

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.

[@SrValeriaF]

😍❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤗

[@susanhendry1222]

No

[@pddeb4405]

your making a pillow case, not a pillow!!

[@michelleperry5906]

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.

[@ASentientPlant]

I disliked because you are using a pillow form.

[@MarieWanberg]

Making 1st pillow, when you fold in raw edges for velcro,how many inches is each turn?