How To Sew A Pillow For Pregnant Women With Your Own Hands: Master Classes And Step-by-step Instructions With Photos And Videos

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How to sew a pillow for pregnant women with your own hands

Expectant mothers are painfully familiar with the problems with the need to purchase certain products for pregnant women. It is difficult for someone to find this or that thing in their city, for someone the cost is too high. Today we will talk about how to sew a pillow for pregnant women with our own hands so as not to incur unnecessary financial costs.

Content

• 1 Why you need a pillow for pregnant women
• 2 Different shapes

• 3 We sew a pillow for pregnant women with our own hands

  • 3.1 What you need
  • 3.2 About the filler

• 4 Step-by-step instructions with photo

  • 4.1 Classic U-shaped pillow
  • 4.2 "Bagel"
  • 4.3 "Banana"
• 5 Video: master class on sewing a pillow for pregnant women

Why do you need a pillow for pregnant women

Whatever they say about the delights of the pregnancy period, do not forget that it is associated with certain problems. The longer the period, the more difficult it is for a woman to fall asleep due to an enlarged belly. It is difficult to find a comfortable position, lying on your back for a long time is uncomfortable and dangerous, as a result - lack of sleep, swelling of the legs, headache, back pain, fatigue.

The maternity pillow will help you sleep well and help avoid health problems

As a rule, pregnant women try to sleep on their side, and for greater convenience, put folded blankets or towels under their belly. There are a large assortment of special pillows for pregnant women on sale - you can choose the appropriate size, color, texture. But, unfortunately, many cannot afford them. The solution is simple: you can sew such a pillow yourself. It will cost significantly less, and you can easily customize this product "for yourself".

In addition to its direct purpose, such a pillow will serve you after childbirth. There are at least 2 use cases.

1. During the nursing period, you can use the pillows as a cushioned seat. Wrap it around your waist and tie the pre-sewn ribbons at the back. This way you do not have to constantly hold the baby in your arms while feeding.
2. Tie a pillow in the same way and place it on the floor or sofa. You will get a kind of playpen, in the center of which you can put a baby.

Toddlers love to lie in the large, soft playpen pillow

Different shapes

Classical pillow for pregnant looks like the English letter the U. This feature provides the most convenient position of the body: the head is located on a rounded area, and the arms and legs are on the sides.

Advantages:

• the abdomen and back are evenly supported, the load is distributed correctly;
• a good option for those who like to turn over from side to side, because such a pillow will not need to be shifted, unlike products of other shapes.

Disadvantages:

• the size of the pillow is large, the bed must be appropriate;
• you can hardly hug your husband with such a pillow.

Most often, these pillows are presented in 2 sizes: for tall girls and for medium height.

U-shaped cushion is equally comfortable on both sides

G-shaped pillows have recently appeared on the market, but have already become popular. Among their advantages is that they are well suited not only for sleeping, but also for daytime rest. Such a pillow can be easily tucked under the head, belly, wrap your legs around it or lean your back. This shape helps relieve muscle tension.

G-shaped pillow is versatile: supports the back, abdomen and relieves weight from the hips and legs

In a bagel pillow, you will comfortably spend not only sleeping time, but also the evening watching the TV. It is especially convenient in that it allows you to relieve not only the back and stomach, but also the legs.

The bagel pillow is compared by some to a hug.

True, in some cases this accessory will have to be turned over: when you turn on the other side, the stomach will rest against the back of the pillow, and the back will be without proper support.

The banana pillow is simple and mobile. It will support well either the stomach or the back; does not take up much space; ideal for sleeping on your side (this is especially important in the later stages). Alternatively, you can take this pillow on a trip to rest on it in a half-sitting or reclining position.

The banana pillow is comfortable, easy to use and mobile

The L-shaped pillow is a simple long roller bent on one side. It does not take up much space and will be convenient in almost any situation. True, turning over from side to side, you will have to shift it every time.

L-shaped pillow is not universal, but very comfortable in many ways

An I-shaped pillow is the easiest option. Compact, inexpensive and very easy to make if you decide to sew it yourself. The shape of this pillow relieves the spine and neck joints, relaxes the muscles, and allows the body to rest. And it is not difficult to turn over with her in an embrace.

This pillow is the most compact and simple, but very comfortable

As you can see, a pillow for pregnant women is not a luxury, but a very useful and convenient thing that any expectant mother will be delighted with. Are you ready to start crafting? Then let's talk about the progress of work.

We sew a pillow for pregnant women with our own hands

What is needed

You will need what any woman surely has:

• sewing machine;
• threads;
• needles;
• scissors;
• pencil;
• paper for patterns (any - newspapers, magazine pages, old notebooks);
• fabric for a pillow;
• pillowcase fabric;
• filler.

And if everything is clear with tools, then we need to talk in more detail about fabrics, and especially fillers.

Choose high-quality and natural fabrics for your pillow

Naturally, the fabric for such a pillow should be natural, not causing allergic reactions and pleasant to the touch. Therefore, choose cotton, linen or calico

About filler

The convenience of a pillow for pregnant women depends on the quality of the filler. It should be soft enough, but at the same time it retains its shape well. In addition, other important criteria must be taken into account: hypoallergenicity, ease of care (after all, even such a large pillow will have to be washed), as well as your personal preferences for rigidity and elasticity.

First, go to a store that sells maternity products and ask the seller about how much the pillow weighs and what it is filled with. At the same time, you can choose the right style. This will help you figure out how much filler to buy for your homemade pillow. The filler itself can be of several types:

• expanded polystyrene balls;
• holofiber;
• synthetic fluff;
• buckwheat husk.

The most popular type of filler is expanded polystyrene balls (polystyrene foam). It perfectly keeps the shape of the product and does not buckle due to its elasticity. Hypoallergenic, easy to clean, environmentally friendly, odor repellent. It is very important that this material does not attract bacteria, mold or mites. There is one drawback: over time, the foam decreases in volume by about 20% due to air loss. In addition, some women complain that the rustle of balls in the pillow makes it difficult to fall asleep.

Styrofoam is the most popular maternity pillow filler

Holofiber is a material that is cheaper than expanded polystyrene, so it is becoming more and more popular. It also does not cause allergies and keeps its shape well. Keeps parasites, ticks and other pests away from itself, does not absorb odors. But holofiber is afraid of getting wet, it is not so elastic, and it will no longer be possible to use a pillow with such a filler to feed a baby.

Holofiber is soft and elastic

Synthetic fluff (synthetic fluff) is similar in almost all qualities to holofiber.

Synthetic fluff is cheaper than holofiber

Buckwheat husk is an absolutely environmentally friendly product with which you should not be afraid of allergies. True, the pillow will turn out to be heavy, and such a filler is not cheap.

Buckwheat husks have long been used as a filler for mattresses and pillows.

Now that you have everything you need, you can start making the pillow.

Step-by-step instructions with photos

Classic U-Shape Pillow

The main advantage of making it yourself is that you can size the pillow for your height. The provided pattern contains standard indicators. You will need two identical fabric pieces. So, let's start our master class.

Pattern of a classic maternity pillow, right - fold or middle of the fabric

1. Place the pattern on the paper and cut it out. Fold the fabric in half, right side in. Connect the center of the pattern to the fold of the fabric.

   

   Transfer the pattern to the fabric

2. Pin the pattern to the material, draw with a pencil or chalk.

3. When chipping off the pattern, immediately fasten the fabric back, otherwise it will shift to the side.

   

   Secure the fabric with pins

4. If it was more convenient for you to lay out the fabric in one layer, rotate the pattern and align the center on top. Pin and circle the pattern again.
5. Similarly, make the second piece of fabric.

6. Remove the pattern until you sew the pillowcase. Fold two pieces of fabric facing each other (the one to which the pattern is transferred is on top) and pin them together.

   

   Fold fabric cuts to get 2 pieces

7. Carefully cut along the line, leaving a 1.5 cm seam allowance.

   

   Carefully cut parts with seam allowances

8. From above, along the fold, outline a section about 20 cm long. It cannot be sewn yet: through this hole you will turn the pillow and lay the filler.

   

   Leave the area at the top of the product unsewn

9. Sweep along the outline and sew on a sewing machine. Remember to leave the open area on top of the garment unstitch.

   

   Sew the cover with a straight stitch along the entire contour, except for the padding hole

10. Overlock, zigzag, or overlock the cuts.

    

    Finish the edges

11. Now you can turn the cover to the front side. These are the "pants" obtained.

    

    Turn the pillowcase right side out

12. Insert the filler through the hole left on top. Spread it evenly. Adjust the density to your preference.

    

    Stuff the case with filler

13. Sew the hole by hand or sew on a typewriter.

    

    Sew the cover all the way

14. As a result, you will get such a pillow.

    

    Ready-made maternity pillow

15. Using the same pattern, add 1 cm on each side, sew the pillowcase in the same way. Allowances are needed to make the pillow easier to fit inside. Leave the top 50 cm unstitched and sew in a zipper.

    

    Pillow in pillowcase

Very easy and simple, isn't it? Rest assured, you can easily cope with other forms of pillows. They are sewn in the same way.

Bagel

Sewing such a product is no more difficult than the previous one. Basically, the difference is only in form. For this pillow you will need a piece of fabric 1 mx 2.20 m and the same amount for a pillowcase. Select the amount of filler according to the same principle as in the first option. In addition, a 40 cm long zipper is required.

First of all, transfer the provided pattern to the paper. For simplicity and convenience, it is divided into squares. The size of each is 5 X 5 cm. Two identical parts are required.

Pattern for a bagel pillow, right - fold or middle of the fabric

Transfer the pattern to the fabric in 2 copies, cut out. Sew the pieces right sides inward, leaving a hole for the filler on top.

Sew the pillow parts and insert the filler to the desired degree of hardness

Turn the cover over to the right side, fill and sew by hand or with a typewriter.

Sew the hole by hand or sew on a typewriter

It remains to sew a pillowcase. Also transfer the pattern to the fabric, adding an additional 1–1.5 cm to the width of the pattern, cut, sew and sew a zipper. Put a pillowcase over your pillow and enjoy the comfort!

Bright pillowcase will cheer you up

If you are comfortable with your sewing machine and are not afraid to experiment, then the pillow can become a real toy, cute and funny. Use multi-colored fabrics, make an applique, and the pillow will become a full-fledged interior detail that will be loved by all family members, including the unborn baby.

Give your bagel pillow a fun and fun look

Banana

This version of the product is extremely simple to perform. And you will need less fabric than the previous pillows.

Transfer the pattern to paper (dimensions are given in millimeters).

Pattern of half a banana pillow, left - fold or middle of the fabric

Transfer the pattern to the fabric. Cut without forgetting the seam allowances. You will need two identical parts.

Transfer the pattern to the fabric

Stitch the details from the inside out, leaving a 20 cm hole for the filler.

Turn the pillowcase to the front side, fill with filler. Sew the hole left for stuffing. The banana pillow is ready! It remains only to sew the zippered pillowcase using the same pattern.

Video: master class on sewing a pillow for pregnant women

Here is another useful idea for a needlewoman. We hope our article was helpful to you. Ask your questions in the comments and share with us your experience of sewing maternity pillows. Enjoy your rest and creative mood!