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RPL Sewing Group

Sewing Reading Pillow

2024-10-01 14:00:00 2024-10-01 16:00:00 America/Chicago RPL Sewing Group Main Library - Room 208: Maker Activity B

Tuesday, October 01
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-01 14:00:00 2024-10-01 16:00:00 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 |

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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!

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