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RPL Sewing Group

Sewing Reading Pillow

2024-10-24 16:30:00 2024-10-24 18:30:00 America/Chicago RPL Sewing Group Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Thursday, October 24
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-24 16:30:00 2024-10-24 18:30:00 America/Chicago RPL Sewing Group Wondering what to make for the book lover you know? Let's make a Reading Pillow Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Main Library

Room 208: Maker Activity B

Wondering what to make for the book lover you know? Let's make a Reading Pillow

Please join us as we explore the joy of sewing and make some cool stuff! You may not exactly hug your sewing machine, but you will play with fabric and color, connect with kindred sewers, and make something beautiful for yourself or others. Challenge yourself to learn new skills and strengthen your personal style, all while we cheer each other on.

These pillows have a big pocket that can hold books or other treasures! The handle makes it easy to carry for readers of any age. Plus, the pillow covers are removable for cleaning. Choose 18” square for most books or 12” square for paperbacks.

*WARNING: Do NOT add a handle if the pillow is for children under three, as it can pose a choking hazard.
 
Cutting Instructions:
Before cutting the back pieces, determine whether you want to make an envelope back (Style A) OR a zipper back (Style B) pillow.  
Pattern piece
 
18” x 18” Pillow Form
 
12” x 12” Pillow Form
 
Style A – Pillow back (envelope style)
 
12” x 18” @ 2
 
8” x 12” @ 2
 
Style B – Pillow back (zipper style)
 
10″ x 18″ @ 2
 
7” x 12” @ 2
 
Style B – Zipper
 
20” or longer
 
14” or longer
 
Pillow front
 
18” x 18”
 
12” x 12”
 
Pillow pocket
 
12” x 18”
 
8” x 12”
 
Pillow pocket lining
 
12” x 18”
 
8” x 12”
 
Fusible fleece for pillow front
 
18” x 18”
 
12” x 12”
 
Fusible fleece pocket 
 
12” x 18”
 
8” x 12”
 
Handle*
 
8” x 3” fabric (OR 1” wide ribbon)
 
8” x 3” (OR 1” wide ribbon)
 
Optional: decorative trim for pocket
 
20”
 
14”
 
Optional: applique for pillow pocket 
 
Resources:Pattern: DIY Reading Pillow Pattern + How To Make A Book Pillow VIDEO ⋆ Hello Sewing
Video tutorial: DIY Reading Pillow // Book Pillow Tutorial (youtube.com)
Zipper instructions: How to add a Zipper Closure to Any Size Pillow | Polka Dot Chair
 
 

TAGS: | Special Event | Maker | Culture | Arts |

Main Library

info@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: 815-965-7606
Branch manager
Dunarene Hopson

Hours
Mon, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 Closed

About the library

The 66,000 sq.ft. Main Library opened in spring of 2024 and serves as the Rockford Public Library's main downtown facility. The newly constructed space boasts a 1st floor Children's Area complete with a dedicated computer lab, three program rooms, play structure with slide, and baby garden, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers, podcasting room, green screen video room, a large Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and several meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people. Additional features include a large interactive screen, two roof-top terraces, one of which is available for rent as part of our large event space on the third floor, underground parking, and drive-thru book drop holds pickup!

Upcoming events

Mon, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Nov 04, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Room 207: Maker Activity A

Mon, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Tue, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio
This event is full

Tue, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio
This event is full

Tue, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 207: Maker Activity A

Tue, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 111: Craft

Tue, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Wed, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time

Wed, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 207: Maker Activity A

Thu, Nov 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Nov 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
This event is full

Thu, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
This event is full

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Sat, Nov 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
This event is full

Sat, Nov 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This event is full

Mon, Nov 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Nov 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Tue, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio
This event is full

Tue, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio
This event is full

Tue, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 207: Maker Activity A

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 218: Teen Study

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 218: Teen Study

Tue, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 218: Teen Study

Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 207: Maker Activity A

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Wed, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time

Wed, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 208: Maker Activity B
This event is full

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Nov 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Thu, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Thu, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
This event is full

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Room 207: Maker Activity A

Sat, Nov 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Sat, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This event is full

Mon, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio

Tue, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio

Tue, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 111: Craft

Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Wed, Nov 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time

Thu, Nov 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Thu, Nov 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Thu, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio
This event is full

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Fri, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Sat, Nov 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 211: Recording Studio

Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
This event is full

Mon, Nov 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Room 115B: Story Time

Mon, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Room 115B: Story Time

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 218: Teen Study

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Nov 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Room 115B: Story Time

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Cancelled
Thu, Nov 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Mon, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Tue, Dec 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Room 115B: Story Time

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio

Tue, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Room 212: Media Studio

Tue, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Room 207: Maker Activity A

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 220: Teen End Zone

Tue, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Room 111: Craft

Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Rooms 115A & 115B: Activity and Story Time