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DIY Travel Pillow {Neck Pillow} - Free Pattern

Modified: Mar 1, 2023 by Treasurie

Are you planning a plane trip or long car ride? Make yourself a soft, comfortable DIY travel pillow to make your journey enjoyable and memorable. These neck pillows can be made in under 30 minutes and are a great beginner sewing project. DIY travel pillows are great to give for gifts and can be made in colorful fabrics that coordinate with luggage.

DIY Travel Pillow - Supplies

• FABRIC - ½ yard (0.45m) of cotton fabric - Choose a soft fabric that will breathe and not make you sweat. I used a soft quilting cotton. Since this will be next to your face, make sure you prewash the fabric before you start sewing. This will eliminate shrinkage and remove any chemicals the manufacturer may have added.
• STUFFING - Polyester stuffing is best. This is the kind you use for stuffed toys.
• SEWING MACHINE
• NEEDLE - Hand needle and thread
• PATTERN - Your DIY travel pillow pattern. Download the free pattern . (Link will open in a new window). Just trim the boxes and stick the 2 pages together.

>> Download the free pattern

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DIY Travel Pillow - The Video

Hooray! There is a video to go with this tutorial. Like all my videos, it is just a few minutes long, so grab a piece of chocolate and relax for a short while. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more weekly videos.

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DIY Travel Pillow - Instructions

Step 1 - cut fabric.

Place your pattern on the fold of your fabric and cut 2 pieces. One will be for the front and the other for the back. If you have larger scrap pieces use one color for the front and another for the back

Step 2 - Stitch

Put the fabric pieces with right sides together and stitch all the way around, leaving a 1 ½ inch (4cm) gap on the outside as shown. Use smaller straight stitches. I recommend using a 2.0 length. If you are new to sewing curves then read my article >> Sewing Curves

Step 3 - Clip and Turn

Clip the curves, leaving the gap unclipped. Turn your DIY travel pillow to the right side through the gap.

Further Reading: Sewing Clipping

Step 4 - Stuffing

Give your pillow a good press and start stuffing. I made mine fairly hard but you can stuff it as much or little as you find comfortable. Keep in mind, the stuffing will squash down once you put your head on it.

Step 5 - Stitch Gap

Close the gap with an invisible ladder stitch . This stitch goes through the fold and if you use a matching color thread, it will almost be unnoticeable.

Further Reading: How to Sew an Invisible Stitch

DIY Travel Pillow - In Conclusion

Your DIY travel pillow is all ready for a trip! I hope you are going somewhere exciting and have an amazing time.

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DIY Travel Pillow

• Sewing Basics Sewing machine, needle, thread, scissors
• Fabric ½ yard (0.45m)
• Polyester Stuffing

Instructions

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Reader Interactions

April 05, 2024 at 6:42 pm

Thank you for this pattern. I use a pillow this shape as my bed pillow. It fits my short neck and small person shoulders best. My ear is not crushed nor does my face get pillow wrinkles. It just cradles my head. It is filled with polyester fiberfil that doesn't clump, ever. It was purchased, and having a pattern without having to create my own is so nice. I'll be filling the new one with polyester fiberfil that doesn't clump as well. Perhaps I'll pack it slightly firmer than current to see if the slight tweak will be even better.

November 20, 2023 at 2:04 am

Thank you for this pattern! I used a zipper so I can stuff it with a few clothing items to 'carry on' the plane so I could have them easily accessible.

March 12, 2023 at 11:27 pm

Hi Beth, the gap works anywhere. I did it on the side as the seam is a little straighter so easier to close up at the end. Thanks for reading.

March 07, 2023 at 5:02 pm

I'm in the process of making a neck pillow using your pattern. Thanks for the excellent instructions. I have a question. Is there any reason not to make the closure spot at the back of the pattern instead of on the side? I'm thinking that it might be easier to stuff from the back as well as easier sewing it closed since it seems like the curve is a bit flatter at the back. Your thoughts? Again thanks for making the pattern available and for the detailed instructions.

February 03, 2023 at 6:43 pm

I just made this pillow - ultra easy! The stuffing was the biggest portion of the half hour duration! Lol! Thank-you for the pattern! Ooh! And I put a fabric loop on the back part so I can hook it on the tv tray latch on the plane 😉 or on a carabiner for on my carry on.

Violet Raven

December 29, 2022 at 7:35 pm

I made this for my grandma for Christmas, and she absolutely loved it!!

March 01, 2021 at 3:16 am

You can print the pattern and scale it down on your printer. Try 80% reduction.

February 12, 2021 at 8:32 am

Thank you for this pattern and tutorial! Do you think you'll have a pattern for child size anytime soon?

December 20, 2020 at 3:41 am

Hi Beverly, there is a link in the article above for the printable pdf. Thanks for reading.

Beverly Comley

December 18, 2020 at 9:41 pm

how do i get your pattern

September 14, 2020 at 9:44 pm

It is 3/8 inch (1cm) or the dotted line on the pattern

Stacey jeansonne

September 14, 2020 at 9:41 pm

Could you please tell me the seam allowance? Thank you

August 16, 2020 at 10:19 pm

I used fabric of dogs in sweaters, very cute!

August 16, 2020 at 10:17 pm

This is very cute! I am planning to make them for my family as Christmas presents. However, thick thread will work much better than thin.

November 14, 2019 at 7:59 pm

I'm sure they will love that you made it for them.

November 14, 2019 at 3:02 pm

My grandchildren often travel to visit us. I wanted to give them a personalized DIY gift to welcome them. I hope they will enjoy the pillows on the trip back. Thank you for the pattern and the video..

November 04, 2019 at 7:26 pm

Hi Diana, I appreciate the suggestion. I'll look into that.

November 03, 2019 at 11:00 pm

I’m not able to print this from my phone. If you could add a print button it would greatly appreciated.

nanawhatsnanamakingcom

June 13, 2019 at 2:06 pm

Thank you so much for sharing this. It is awesome which is why I featured it in my 10 awesome travel accessories post which you can check out here https://whatsnanamaking.com/travel-accessories-to-sew/ Beautiful fabric BTW

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DIY Travel Neck Pillow Free Pattern

Learn how to diy travel neck pillow that also makes the child’s body comfortable during long car rides get my free neck pillow pattern and follow a detailed tutorial on how to sew a travel seat belt pillow, my diy travel neck pillow was inspired by the way my kids sleep during car rides. since my daughter graduated to a booster seat her sleeping position got even worse. as parents or guardians, you know that chauffeuring kids around comes with wobbly sleepy heads. it hurts my neck from just looking at them sleep. this post contains some affiliate links for your convenience (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link i will earn a small commission, but it won’t cost you a penny more), as i was thinking about how to design the travel neck and body pillow for my daughter, i remembered how much the body pillow that i used during pregnancy benefited me. let’s take a look at the pattern and tutorial for the diy travel neck pillow with a combination of seat belt pillow, are you wondering how to sew that cute beanie hat my daughter is wearing then, check my post on sewing a beanie hat and a tube scarf  to get the free pattern and tutorial., what you need for diy travel neck pillow, basic sewing tools, 1.25 yard 44” wide fabric – regular cotton or flannel will work perfectly, free pdf pattern for both travel neck pillows is ready to download at my resource library – to get the password, fill out the form at the bottom of this post, remember, always wash and dry fabric ahead of time to pre-shrink it., if you are looking for a great online store to buy fabric, i highly recommend fabric.com . they have a wide array of fabric colors and textures. in addition to fabric.com, i also shop at joann, either at my local store or joann.com for convenience., step 1. fold the fabric crosswise, right side together, and cut out the pillow piece, adding 3/8” for the seam..

Step 2 . Stitch the two pieces right side together, leaving about six-inch opening. Also, snip notches on all the curves.

Step 3. Turn the sewn travel neck pillow piece right side out through the opening.

Step 4. stuff fiberfill inside the cover and hand stitch the opening close..

Tip: Don’t be shy with the fiberfill. Make sure the travel neck pillow is stuffed firmly. Over time the stuffing may get squished and flat. In that case, you can rip the hand seam and stuff more fiber filling inside. Of course, hand stitch the opening close again. If you are very ambitious, you can sew in a short zipper in place of the opening.

So, here it is, you made a travel neck and body pillow. wasn’t that easy.

My daughter always thinks about her big brother and she makes sure he is not left behind. She said that Daniel needs a travel pillow too, to sleep enjoyably while during long car rides. Isn’t she cute or what? 😊

So, here it is, another travel neck pillow, but this time just for the neck., you will need the same materials as for the travel neck and body pillow listed above. also, the same steps will apply to make this travel neck pillow, as well., i have attached this image in order to help you remember to make the notches. it is important to do so, to make the seam on the outer side of the curved project look nice and smooth..

Done! You made another travel neck pillow.

As you see on the pictures the travel neck pillows are very useful.

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});, i hope you enjoyed sewing the travel neck pillows and your kids are loving them. if you are looking for an idea to keep kids occupied during car rides, check out my post on the travel activity table . also, check out the diy car seat organizer post to store travel activity supplies and make your car look nice and tidy., happy sewing, free pdf printable pattern for the diy travel neck pillows, get the password for the library  with the free pattern here by filling out this form:, want to remember this save the diy travel neck pillow to your favorite pinterest board.

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Kid’s travel pillow sewing tutorial

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If holiday travel is in your future, I have the perfect fast gift to sew for you! I used one of JOANN’s adorable fleece prints for this kid’s travel pillow sewing tutorial. I’m excited to share that I’m collaborating with them to share this project. That means they compensated me for my materials and my time, but of course I only share products & stores that I already use and love, and all opinions are my own. With a handy pocket to store a book and a little handle for dragging along, I think it will be well received by any kiddo, and they are so fast to sew! There are a zillion prints to choose from which makes it easy to pick one that fits each kid’s personality.

Please note: this is sewn and written for fleece, which does not fray and has a touch of stretch. I have not tried it in quilting cotton; if you sew it as is, you will have a raw cotton edge and raw seams that would fray longterm if you’re washing it frequently. An easy fix to this would be to encase those raw seams with a single fold bias binding – maybe at some point in time I’ll rework this in cotton but proceed knowing those terms 🙂

We got a chance to test this out on a 13 hour road trip to Florida recently! I actually borrowed it for a nap, and I fully endorse it as a travel pillow for adults too. The fleece makes it “cozy” but this pattern would work with woven or knits as well.

The handle lets it slid on to a suitcase, or be carried over a little shoulder (or, fair warning, used to whip it at a sibling, ha!)

A small stuffed animal and book fit in just right, which is what we let them take on the road anyways! Otherwise we’d be buried under all their favorite stuffed friends.

Isn’t this print adorable? We have been all about castle, knights, unicorns, and dragons lately so I knew they would love it.  I ordered the supplies online when I was thinking about them and picked them up in store, it was so simple. I appreciate that my kids still fit in a cart there, it makes it much easier to shop!

It is sewn envelope style, so no zippers to worry about, and great for beginners! Ready to make your own?

Pin this kid’s travel pillow sewing tutorial for later using this link or collage photo :

Kid’s travel pillow sewing tutorial

• 1 yard of one of JOANN’s adorable fleece prints
• 1 travel pillow form
• quilt ruler & rotary cutter
• Wonder clips

**Over time I’ve heard some comments it is hard to follow with this fabric, so I sewed up a quick second sample with different fabric, and added more step out photos**

Step 1- Cut a rectangle 11″ tall by 3″ wide, fold it in half length-wise, right sides together and sew down the open long side. Turn it right side out and top stitch along both long edges, forming the strap.

Step 2- Cut 1 rectangle of fleece 14″ long X 12″ tall. Cut another rectangle 14″ long X 9″ tall and hem one long side with 1″ hem, single folded. Layer the hemmed rectangle, right side up, on top of the 14″ long X 12″ tall rectangle, right side up, and sew along all 3 edges with a basting (long) stitch (shown above).

Step 3- With the same 14″long X 12″tall rectangle in step 2, hem the right, short side with 1″ hem, single folded. Just showing how everything lays in the bottom photo!

Step 3- Cut a rectangle 16″ long X 12″ tall and lay it facing right side up. Sew the handle on, centered and tucked down, away from the edge, as shown.

Step 4.1- Cut another rectangle 12″ long X 7.5″ tall.

4.2- Lay down the rectangle with the attached handle facing right side up, and then the rectangle with the hemmed pocket facing right side down.

4.3- Layer the 12″ long  X 7.5″ tall rectangle on top (this is the rectangle you see on the top, to the right, in the photo). No need to hem its edge because we are using fleece; fleece doesn’t fray and the edge will be hidden.

4.4- Clip around the entire rectangle and sew around all 4 sides with 1/4″ seam allowance.

Step 5- Clip the corners off, turn right side out through the envelope opening, push the corners out with a pen and your pillow is ready!

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Friday 16th of February 2024

The links to the travel pillow and JoAnn's fabric do not work?

Friday 13th of May 2022

I think step number two is missing information. The left side of the pocket is left unfinished.

Sunday 3rd of July 2022

Thank you. I’m wondering about the 12x7.5” piece. Should it be 12” tall and 7.5” long if the fabric is dimensional, the fabric would be sideways, right? I love this pattern and have made them for all my nieces and they love them. They make amazing gifts. 💓💓

Stephanie - Swoodson Says

Sunday 15th of May 2022

Chrissy, you're right! I feel awful about this, but I recently re-took more step out photos and fixed everything up. My sincere apologies.

Diana gardner

Thursday 10th of March 2022

I'm with Linda. I'm stuck on the final layering protocol. I can' t figure out how this goes together. Please help!

Chrissy Bouschor

Friday 22nd of April 2022

@Stephanie - Swoodson Says, when I flip mine right side out the left edge of the pocket piece is not hemmed like yours in the picture. It seems like maybe step 2 needs one more part?

Friday 11th of March 2022

Hi Diana! I'm so sorry, I had it on my list to take alternate photos with two-sided fabric and then had some family/health issues crop up and forgot. I'm going to try and do this tomorrow to help.

Sharon Stringer

Thursday 24th of December 2020

I love the pattern, very useful and creative! Question about the pocket on the front. Instructions say to run a basting stitch around 3 remaining edges - but this leaves a raw edge on the side that goes over the flap and it looks unfinished. The photo looks like it's hemmed on the side over the flap. Did I miss something?

Hi Sharon! I've realized that this pattern is harder to follow than I intended because fleece doesn't have a clear "wrong" side; but I wrote it for fleece so those edges can stay raw inside. I'm thinking I might revisit it with a different fabric in the new year so it is easier to follow! It's hard without seeing a photo of where you're at, but I'm wondering if with the two "envelope" pieces that overlap you put the wrong one down first? There should not be any raw edges visible once you've sewn it all together and turned it right side out.

Friday 24th of April 2020

I’m not understanding the layering of the 12”x7 1/2” piece to sew in for the envelope of the pillow. By the directions, I’d have a flap but the side would be sewn up. How do you layer it with the two large rectangles?

Sunday 10th of May 2020

Hi Linda, I'm so sorry, this got stuck in my blog's spam filter. Did you get this figured out? I know it was a while ago :(

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DIY Travel Pillow | Neck Pillow Pattern + VIDEO Tutorial

Traveling can get very uncomfortable at times, especially if you’re traveling by car or worse, bus. But if you have the right equipment for the trip, you can make it as comfortable as possible. What kind of equipment am I talking about? Neck pillows.

A well-made neck pillow can make a big difference during long trips during which you have no other options but so sit put.

Since I don’t really like those you can get in the stores, I came up with a cute and very comfortable DIY travel pillow design. It’s easy to make and it requires very little time. And I’m about to show you precisely how to make a travel pillow yourself. It makes a great gift and can be made in colorful fabrics to coordinate with your luggage or your fabric luggage tags !

Below you will find my step by step written tutorial with VIDEO instructions for all the visual learners.

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How to Make a Travel Pillow

You don’t need all that much for this project, it’s likely that you even already have all of the essentials in your sewing supplies. First up you will need to download the free neck pillow pattern below – it’s a U-shaped design that is very comfortable.

Supplies and tools

• fabric – 1/2 yard cotton fabric  (or 2 x 1/4 yard if you are using two fabrics)
• stuffing – polyester stuffing works best
• matching thread thread
• scissors (or rotary cutter and a cutting mat )
• pins or clips
• sewing machine ( these machines are great for pillows and home decor, or you can even hand sew this)
• iron and ironing board
• sewing clips or pins

DOWNLOAD : FREE Travel pillow pattern (PDF file)

Notes : You can use a variety of materials for the stuffing – I’ll cover the options at the bottom of this tutorial if you’re not sure what to use. use what you consider to be the most comfortable option.

Once you prepare all that, you can start making the travel pillow.

How To Sew a Travel pillow

Watch the diy travel pillow video first and then follow the written step by step instructions below. Please enjoy and don’t forget to Like and SUBSCRIBE over on YouTube to be kept up to date with new videos as they come out.

DIY Neck Pillow VIDEO TUTORIAL

INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1: prepare the pattern.

Print out the travel neck pillow pattern you downloaded and cut it out. Make sure you print it as 100% (no scaling) on either a US letter or A4 paper. Cut it out and tape it together

If you don’t have a printer or you can’t use the downloadable pattern for some other reason, you can draw it yourself on a piece of paper.

Just draw one half of the usual travel pillow shape. Similar to a bean. Then cut it out.

STEP 2: Cut the fabric

Fold the fabric in half and align the edges. Then put the travel pillow sewing pattern on the fold, pin it and cut through both layers according to the pattern. The seam allowance is already included.

Do this two times, as you need two identical pieces of fabric – one for the front and one for the back. If you have larger scrap pieces – this is a great project to use couple of them!

STEP 3: Pin

Unfold both pieces of fabric and set them on top of each other, right sides facing each other. Align the edges and pin everything in place. Leave an opening for turning.

STEP 4: Sew

Stitch all around the edges using a 3/8 inch seam allowance. Leave a gap of about two inches unstitched so that you can turn the DIY neck pillow inside out.

Use your scissors to notch all around the pillow, snipping small triangles out of the seam allowance about one inch apart from each other. This will allow the pillow to form properly along the curves. Don’t notch the gap.

STEP 5: Turn inside out and press

Turn the whole pillow inside out through the opening you left unstitched earlier. Tuck the seam allowance of the opening inside and press it. Press the entire thing flat with an iron using a lot of steam.

STEP 6: Fill the pillow with the stuffing

Take the polyester stuffing you have prepared and fill the neck pillow with it. You can put as much stuffing as you wish, it’s your choice. If you like your pillows to be fluffier then put a bit more, just don’t overdo it so that it doesn’t become too hard.

STEP 7:  Finish the DIY travel pillow

Once you have finished stuffing the neck pillow, all that’s left to do is to close up the opening on it. Take your needle and a thread and close the opening shut with a ladder stitch.

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NECK PILLOW STUFFING OPTIONS:

As I mentioned earlier, you can use whichever stuffing you prefer, but if you’re not sure, here are a few suggestions and their characteristics.

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• Option 5: Feathers

Light and soft, very comfortable, and it can be shaped easily. It tends to flatten often and it can get pretty hot during use.

I hope you liked this neck pillow tutorial and that you found it useful and interesting. Let us know what you think about it by sharing your thoughts with everyone in the comment section below. If you have some suggestions for improvement, do tell, your feedback is very appreciated!

Now go ahead and make a few of these DIY travel pillows for yourself and your loved ones, they’ll be grateful for sure!

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such a great idea! thank you for tutorial – it makes me think I can try to sew my own travel pillow 🙂

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Sure you can. It’s such an easy so, and the travel pillow is so comfortable

It turned out awesome, and thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial.

Thank you for your kind comment, Chas. I love it!

What a great tutorial, thanks for sharing with us at Handmade Monday

Thank you, Julie. It’s a pleasure to share my projects with you!

Thank you for sharing your post at this week’s #TrafficJamWeekend Linky Party.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Thank you for dropping by!

Thank you for the instructions. We need to get neck pillows for our next trip and this will let us personalize them.

Looking forward to travel is such a great treat…and then the memories are so sweet. Share photos of your creations with us! I love seeing items made with my patterns

This is fantastic! Absolutely cannot wait to be able to travel again! Maybe the time at home will give me time to make some of these as Christmas gifts! Thank you for linky up at Oh My Heartsie Girl’s Wonderful Wednesdays, I’m co-hosting at My Crafty Zoo!

Oh, how I miss traveling! These make wonderful gifts everyone would love to receive

Such a great tutorial and pattern, thank you for sharing on OMHGWW it will be featured this week. Please stop by and share again!

Have a great week!

I will. Thank you so much for the feature and hosting this wonderful party

I like your choice of fabric. It turned out so pretty. The tutorial is very detailed and easy to follow. Thanks for sharing. #HomeMattersParty

Thank you so much for the kind words, Donna. I love it!

So many times I have wanted one of these! I can quilt, but making 3D items is always more of s struggle. I think I can manage this though. Look for your neck pillow to be featured in this week’s Creative Compulsions.

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It’s actually very easy, I’m sure you can manage it! Thanks for the feature, I’ll stop by this week

My daughter and I recently traveled on airplane and I was wishing I had a travel pillow. This will be on my to-do list for our next cross-country excursion!

It’s a must have travel item for me! So comfy

I love the pattern. I use the micro-beads and use them in a separate pillow then the decorative outer shell I put a 1/2 inch loop in the seam. I attach a carabiner to that. When I am not using it after a flight I can attach it to a loop or strap before I leave the plane and don’t loose me favorite pillow. Just a thought worth mentioning.

Great idea, Judi, thanks for sharing. This sounds like a handy feature

this is amazing but here are the some best travel pillows for tall person that support your neck and head than that any other pillow

These are custom made pillows so that can be made to fit any person tall or short

That’s really very nice. Thanks.

Great project. I will be making one of these soon. Could I use scraps of fabric with the Polyester fill?

If you do yarn crafts, put a zipper on the back and leave a small gap at the bottom of each “arm”. Put 1 skein in each arm, threading the end through the gaps. Put an extra skin or 2 to fill it for comfort and now you can knit or crochet easily.

That is clever! Thanks for the tip, Susan!

Lately I have seen notices that say we use this type of pillow wrong. The opening goes in the back. This is so the pillow supports our head when we fall asleep and the head nods forward. Always something new to learn.

Yes, isn’t it funny how we are taught to do something and we are doing it this way for years when suddenly you realize you are doing it all wrong

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Don't ever pay top dollar for a travel pillow again!

I was taking a flight recently and during a short stopover before boarding the long overnight flight across the Atlantic, I realized that I had forgotten my trusty travel pillow on the plane.  That old pillow definitely helps me get some rest when sitting upright for hours and hours in economy. 

Well, I decided I just couldn't deal with an overnight flight without a travel pillow so I went to the gift shop to purchase one.  And holy smokes, it was almost $30 for a simple pillow!

I resolved to figure out how much these pillows actually cost to make and to find some good patterns so I could make my own when I got home.

Well, it turns out that these travel pillows are quite easy to make and cheap too.  It will only cost a couple of dollars of materials if you don't already have what you need in your stash –which you probably do.

In any case, I wanted to share the long list of free travel pillow sewing patterns that I was able to put together so you can save money too and travel more comfortably on your next trip.

Want something a bit different from a standard travel pillow?

Here's one of our designs for a comfortable road trip car pillow .  

Comfortable road trip car pillow

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hi, these are really great ideas, and awesome alternative to regular travel pillows from the shop

What can I use for stuffing to make it a “squishy” pillow that gives a lot when you squeeze it, but quickly resumes its shape when you let go?

I would use upholstery foam – High-Density Polyurethane Foam. It has different densities and firmness.

Thank you. This is great!

I saw one at the airport recently that had a hood attached- like a hoodie sweatshirt. Any patterns for that? Thanks!

Your neck pillows are unique and adorable.

Great job putting these all in one space. Pegeth

I find that none of the above type of pillows work. Not enough support for my neck. Last trip I bough a more expensive one with more support in it and it was much better. Still woke on and off with sore neck but not as bad.

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I know a lot of people travel around this time of year.  As a matter of fact, my mom and her husband will be flying in to celebrate an early Christmas with us in less than two weeks!  Many people are unable to sleep in airplanes and cars because of their uncomfortable neck position .  I’ve seen lots of travel pillows in the airports, but I wanted to make one that was a little bit more exciting………a little more “me”, shall we say.

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How to Sew a Travel Pillow

Introduction: How to Sew a Travel Pillow

Do you always experience neck pain during those long trips?? Have you felt shy thinking about your sleepy face on one side hitting the person in the next seat? No more worries.Today I am showing "How to sew an Travel pillow " to avoid all the those embarrassing situations.It is so simple to make that you can even hand sew or use fabric glue if you don't have a sewing machine .

Step 1: Materials Required

1/2 yard fabric

Matching Thread

Sewing Machine or Fabric glue

Paper for pattern

Ruler & Pencil

Hand sewing needle

Fabric Scissors & Paper Scissors

Straight pins

Step 2: Pattern Making

I used a 9" X 12" paper to make this pattern.(You can tape two A4 sheets if you don't have a 9"X12"). Divide the paper into one inch squares.Start drawing the outer curve of the pillow from third square counting right to left horizontally and inner curve from the fourth square counting from the top.Maintain the four inches width through out the pattern and draw the half pillow shape as shown. You can adjust a little bit to fit into the shape.(Picture 2). Cut the final pattern using scissors.

Step 3: Cutting the Fabric Pieces for Pillow

Use straight pins to attach the pattern to the fabric . Place the pattern in the fold and cut the fabric pieces.Leave 1/4" seam allowance while cutting .

You can double fold the fabric (Which is folding the fabric once vertically and then folding that horizontally again) or fold it once into half and cut twice using the pattern.In the picture shown above ,I used double fold and cut the fabric pieces in a single go.

Step 4: Stitching the Pillow Form

Place the cut fabric pieces right sides facing each other. Pin them together with straight pins.Stitch along the edges with 1/4" seam allowance leaving around 4" gap on the top to turn the pillow form inside out and stuff. Make slits on the seam allowance (be careful not to cut through the seam) to evenly spread them when turned inside out and avoid bulkiness . .

You can do the same steps with hand sewing by making back stitch all around or using fabric glue all around and repeating the same steps as mentioned above.

Step 5: Turn the Pillow Form Inside Out

Turn the pillow form inside out and iron.Make sure to Iron the seam allowance on the gap so that it is easy when hand sewing them.

Step 6: Stuffing and Closing the Gap

Now stuff the pillow through the gap .Work with little stuffing at a time and make sure to fill each corner.Stuff in such a way that your hand can't go through the stuffing once that area is stuffed. Once you reach the end, thread the hand sewing needle and finish the gap with a ladder stitch. If you don't know , how to sew a ladder stitch. Click here to learn.And that's it. Your pillow is now ready. How easy is that!!

If you are using fabric glue to make this pillow , use glue to secure the gap and pin them with binder clip or clothes pin until the glue is dry. You can also follow this step if you want to avoid sewing the ladder stitch.

For variation, you can use fleece instead of cotton or use two different fabrics on each side.It is totally customizable to your taste.

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Here are the materials you will need to make a Travel Pillow Case:

DIY Travel Pillow Case – Materials List

• Qty (1) 12” x 16” Pillow Form
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• ¼ Yard of Fabric for your Pillowcase Band ( French Blue )
• 1/8 Yard of Fabric for your Pillowcase Trim ( White )

DIY Travel Pillow Case – Basic Supplies

• Sewing Machine
• A thread that coordinates your project (I use Aurifil 50 wt )
• Sharp Fabric Scissors ( I love these scissors )
• Straight pins or wonder clips

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Here is the Travel Pillow Pattern:

Travel Pillow Cutting and Sewing Instructions:

Based upon the direction of the body fabric print, you will cut the fabric accordingly:

• Body Fabric 17”x29”
• Cut Band Fabric 7” x 29”
• Cut Trim Fabric 2”x29”

Fold the Trim Fabric in half lengthwise with the wrong sides together. Press.

Layout the band fabric (right side up), place the body fabric (right side up) on top of the band fabric, and along the top edge with raw edges matching. Pin along the raw edge.

Place the trim on top of the other 2 fabrics and along the top raw edge, with raw edges matching.   Repin all 3 fabrics along the top raw edge.

Take the bottom raw edge of the body fabric and roll the pillowcase Body Fabric up into a narrow tube until it meets the center of the Band Fabric.  Pull the Band Fabric up and over the fabric tube and matching the raw edges and pin in place.

Stitch along the top raw edge, using 1/4″ seam allowance. Be careful not to catch the fabric tube in the seam.

Pull the body fabric out one end of the band tube and press flat.

Fold the pillowcase in half with right side’s together, stitch down the side and bottom raw edge of the pillowcase at 1/4″ seam. Leave the folded band edge open. Follow the last straight stitch down each seam with either a zigzag stitch or serger. Leave the Band folded edge open.

Turn right side out and press.

If you would like to see the video on how to do this as well, head back over to my Tutorial post right HERE .

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Happy Sewing!

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Easy DIY Travel Pillow Free Sewing Pattern

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Forget about uncomfortable travels and change them into a thing of the past with a DIY travel pillow. This neck pillow is soo easy to make and it’s beginner-friendly, which makes it a great project for both inexperienced sewing enthusiasts and experts alike. Go to Hello Sewing for a free pattern and a video tutorial.

The video tutorial will show you how to make a travel pillow in a very short amount of time. Just download the free neck pillow pattern and follow this neck pillow tutorial and you’ll finish making your travel pillow before you know it. Not only is this DIY neck pillow great for traveling, but it’s also a beautiful gift that everyone loves getting.

Watch the step by step video and learn how to make a neck pillow today! No more neck pain, simply enjoy your travel and focus on what’s really important!

The best thing is that you can whip it up in as little as 15 minutes! How cool is that? It takes less than half an yard of fabric, and you can even make it in two different colors and use your larger fabric scraps!

Oh, there’s more: make it in colorful fabrics and coordinate it with your luggage, your sleep mask, your clothes, your fabric luggage tags or whatever you like!

[photo from Hello Sewing]

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Are you tired of scouring stores for the perfect crop tank top, only to be disappointed by high prices and lackluster designs? Look no further! In this post, I’ll introduce you to a free sewing pattern and tutorial for an easy-to-make crop tank top that will become a staple in your wardrobe. With simple instructions and minimal materials, you’ll be whipping up stylish tops in no time.

The beauty of this crop tank top lies in its simplicity. The pattern, available for free download from the Sew in Love website, is a basic design that’s both versatile and timeless. I was inspired by the creator’s resourcefulness in using fabric from a thrift store, proving that fashion doesn’t have to break the bank. The suede-like material adds a touch of luxury to the finished garment and eliminates the need for hemming due to its non-fraying nature.

The free step-by-step guide covers everything from sewing the shoulders and side seams to finishing off the neckline and armholes with bias binding. Even beginners will find this tutorial easy to follow, thanks to the detailed explanations and accompanying photos.

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New Tutorial: Make Your Own Travel Neck Pillow

Are you a traveler? With the holidays approaching fast, we’ve all got quick (but beautiful) gifts on the brain and what better than a customized travel neck pillow for the ride home? These adorable pillows are so easy to put together that you’ll be making them for all your friends and family!

We’ve even included a free downloadable template that you can get HERE .

This tutorial features Shannon Fabrics Cuddle Cloth that comes in so many adorable prints and styles (There are even camouflage and several other masculine options)!

Click on the button to watch the tutorial and find out about all the supplies Vanessa used!

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How to Make a Neck Pillow

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• Skill Level: Beginner

Anyone who travels knows that a long flight or car trip feels a lot better when you have a specially-shaped pillow to support your head. It's easy to sew your own with our free neck pillow pattern. This mini cushion fits easily behind your head, but you can also adjust it to one side or the other. Plus it has a strap with snaps so you can attach it to your carry-on luggage.

Start to finish, this pillow takes less than an hour, so it's even suitable as a last-minute sewing project before your trip. In addition to being a fast project, it's also easy enough that kids can make their own pillow.

What You'll Need

Equipment / tools.

• Snap fastener tool
• Sewing machine
• Hand sewing needle
• Rotary cutter and cutting mat (optional)
• 1/4 yard quilting cotton (or a fat quarter)
• 1/4 yard anti-pill fleece
• 1/8 yard fusible interfacing
• Snap fastener

Instructions

Print out the patterns.

• Mini Travel Neck Pillow - Pattern Piece A
• Mini Travel Neck Pillow - Pattern Piece B

Download and print the two pattern piece JPG files as large as they will fit on US letter or A4 paper. Be sure to print both pieces at the same size. Cut out the patterns and tape them together so the arrows match up.

The pattern includes seam allowance, but you can add seam allowance if you'd like a larger pillow.

Prepare and Cut the Pieces

Use the printed pattern to cut one quilting cotton piece and one fleece piece.

Fleece stretches more in one direction than the other. It's best to match the stretch with the arrow as indicated on the pattern.

Cut two 2-1/2 x 4-3/4 pieces of quilting cotton and two of fusible interfacing. Press the interfacing onto the back of the fabric. 

A rotary cutter makes it easy  to accurately cut the rectangles for the straps, but you can also mark them with a pencil and cut them with scissors.

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Make the Straps

Press the two strap pieces in half the long way with right sides facing.

For each strap, sew one long edge and one end. Trim the corner to reduce bulk. 

Turn the strap right side out, poke the corners into shape, and press with an iron.

Assemble the Pillow

Pin the two strap pieces to the outer curve of the quilting cotton pillow piece. Match the raw edges as shown.

Pin the two pillow pieces with right sides together. Starting on the inner curve of the pillow, sew around the shapes, backstitching at the beginning and end. Use a 1/4-inch seam allowance .

Stuff the Pillow

Turn the pillow right side out. Fill the shape with stuffing until it is firm. 

Use small pieces of stuffing to avoid lumpiness.

Sew the Opening Closed

Use ladder stitch to hand sew the opening closed. To do this, take a small stitch on one side, then a small stitch directly across on the other side, and so on. Pull the stitching tight as you go. 

Secure the end with a concealed knot.

Add a Fastener to the Straps

Install a snap fastener to the ends of the two strap pieces. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation.

If you'd rather, you can sew hook and loop fastener tape instead of using a snap.

Fluff the Stuffing

With the neck pillow sewn closed, take a moment to squish and adjust the stuffing to even it out.

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Traveling with Babies: How to Fly With A Pack and Play

Whether this is your first time flying with a baby or your tenth, preparing for air travel with your kids is a lot of work and can be stressful. The packing, prep, and travel time can be overwhelming for first-time and experienced parents! From the first time a baby comes home, you need somewhere for them to sleep safely, and as they get older, a spot for them to play without getting into trouble. If you plan on traveling, you will still need these things, which can be particularly difficult when the place you visit isn't exactly baby-proof. A pack n play is a play space, a bassinet, and a diaper changing station, making it the perfect solution. Whether driving or flying, you can fold them up and tuck them away in an easy-to- carry case for travel.

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When traveling with my three young kids, I purchased small suitcases adorned with their favorite Disney characters, with wheels and a handle for my toddlers. You can also buy a solid color and use fabric markers to decorate and make it unique, so they’ll want to pull it. I bought mine from Amazon for $20, but you can sometimes find them used or even borrow from a friend. The toddler suitcases contained small toys, coloring books, storybooks, and a tablet to help keep the kids entertained during the flight. Each of the toddlers having their own suitcase that contained their belongings helped make traveling memorable, and they

To make things even easier on everyone, all three kids’ clothes were in one checked bag equals less luggage to wait for after the flight. 

I held my infant in a wrap-style baby carrier to allow for hands-free, ensure that the baby was always near, and help keep the baby calm through the noisy space. The long piece of stretchy fabric was easily adjustable to different body types, which made it great for traveling, especially when visiting family. 

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