Make a Reading Pillow for the Bookaholic(s) in Your Life
I just finished making my first Reading Pillow from a Sew Liberated pattern. It is actually my first time to be faithful to a pattern completely, yes I am just not ‘that kind of girl’. However, this first try at actually knowing what it would look like before making it, and sewing it easily not having to take it out and rip seams a million times made me a believer in patterns.
I made this out of some Amy Butler fabric that my sister-in-law bought for the centerpiece tablecloths at her wedding. When I thought of what fabric I could buy this fabric kept coming to my mind and since I am giving them to her mom, my mom and her for Christmas I decided this material would be perfect. I hope that you can be sure and not tell them!! SHHHHH!
I think it turned out pretty good for my first time following a pattern. I wish that I could give you all the deets in this post, but that just wouldn’t be right since Sew Liberated is selling the patterns, I bought mine off of her website, it was $11.95 but well worth the accuracy of following someones measurements who had done it before! Can I hear an ‘Amen, Sista!’? If only you knew.
At first I thought about doing a solid on the back, but then I thought, ‘well, but then it could serve a double purpose when not in use!’ and I am so glad that thought crossed my mind. Now when it isn’t being used to read, it can be used to adorn a couch or a bed- but never fear it will be fully stocked with glasses and pencils on the other side! Nifty yeah?
What is the first pattern you ever followed when sewing? Did it turn out?
Enjoy a Homemade Christmas with your family too! Get started now.
This is a gift idea that I have shared for my Christmas a la Homemade (a handmade Christmas). I will be posting these up until Christmas to give you ideas for gifts you can make for your friends and family.
Previous Ideas from my Christmas a la Homemade (A Handmade Christmas):
Rosemary Sea Salt Recipe
Bath Salts Soak Recipe
Knit Granny Washcloth (or Dishcloth) Pattern
Make a Reading Pillow for the Bookaholic(s) in Your Life
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This is amazing! I want one so bad, but I am no good at sewing. I have seen this other pillows that are shaped like diamonds so you can rest your book on them which I would like, but they’re really only good for hardcover books so that is a major downfall for me. I am impressed!
Wow, I love this! Yours is totally beautiful.
Wow, I think that came out really nicely!
Beautiful! If I don’t get a Kindle, I’m going for a book pillow!
I love the material that you picked out. I know that it has special meaning but it is so lovely. You did a great job with it. I love the pocket too. I am always losing my pencil…
How beautiful, Bethany! I cannot believe that was your first attempt at that pattern. I would have never known.
I wish I could sew!!! Beautiful!!
This absolutely wonderful. So pretty and so perfect. I’m coming back later to study it. Wow!
Great job! I love Sew Liberated’s blog. One of these days I’ll have to try it.
Those are amazing ! You did a GREAT job ! LOVE IT
It is things like this that makes me wish I actually learned to sew! That is such a great pillow. Maybe it is time for me to learn so I can make this pillow!
SO cute!!
And I love the fabric
So glad it’s being put to good use!
Love, love, love this!!! I want one!!! So sad that I don’t sew!!
Wow, I want one too! Can’t sew to save my life, though
That is a beautiful reading pillow!
I remember my first sewing project using a pattern – a turtle pillow in junior high. I think my parents still have it at their house (they used it as a cushion for a very old hard wood chair). I think I got a B on it, so it obviously wasn’t perfect.
I had read your blog entry about your reading pillow earlier this week on my feed reader but couldn’t get onto your blog. It looks awesome though!! And so handy! It’s been a while that I have been sewing though and I don’t have any material around here. But I will keep it in mind because it seems so useful (and fun!!) to me!
Bethany,
This is such a beautiful present. My husband gave me a reading pillow years ago and this would be a great replacement for it (it’s been well loved!)! Thanks for sharing. You did a beautiful job sewing! Happy Holidays!
I LIKE this!! I love reading with a pillow to prop my book. I am marking this on Delicious and hope to make it someday!!
Nice job!! I just bought this pattern myself can’t wait to try it!
First pattern–my daughter’s first Xmas dress. Came out fine, hard as HECK lol