A yoga bolster is a specially designed pillow to aid during the yoga work out. A yoga bolster can be square or round. It is filled with cotton and comes in a variety of sizes. The yoga bolsters available for purchase offer limited fabrics and patterns to choose from. Making your own yoga bolster can provide you with more options to take to your next yoga class. A common bolster finished size is 27 inches by 9 inch diameter. Only one afternoon is required to make a custom bolster.
Make the Pillow Form
Step 1
Lay the muslin on the table and cut a rectangle 28 inches wide x 10 inches long.
Step 2
Cut two muslin pieces 10 inches in diameter. These are the end pieces.
Step 3
Fold the rectangle in half to form a tube approximately 28 inches long and 5 inches wide.
Step 4
Sew the long edge of the muslin tube using a 1/2-inch seam allowance. Leave a 4-inch opening near the center for turning.
Step 5
Pin one circle to each end of the tube. Stitch the end pieces to the tube.
Step 6
Trim and clip curves. Turn.
Step 7
Stuff with cotton until smooth and firm.
Step 8
Turn in the raw edges and stitch the opening closed with a hand needle and thread.
Make the Pillow
Step 1
Measure the width and circumference of the bolster pillow form.
Step 2
Add 1-inch to each measurement for the seam allowance.
Step 3
Cut one rectangle using the width and circumference measurements. If you have a special print you wish to showcase, you may wish to place your fabric before cutting in order to center your motif on the bolster.
Step 4
Measure the diameter of the end circle. Add an inch to the measurement. This is your end piece measurement.
Step 5
Cut two circles using the end piece measurement.
Step 6
Fold the rectangle in half to form a tube.
Step 7
Sew the long edge of the fabric tube with right sides together using a 1/2-inch seam allowance. Leave a 4- inch opening near the center for turning.
Step 8
Pin one circle to each end of the tube with the right side of the circle fabric against the right side of the tubing fabric. Stitch the end pieces to the tube.
Step 9
Trim and clip curves. Turn.
Step 10
Insert the bolster pillow form. Position it straight in the cover.
Step 11
Hand stitch the remaining seam closed.
Tips and Warnings
- Using fillings other than 100 percent cotton will shorten the life of a yoga bolster. If you prefer a different size bolster, simply replace the measurements in these instructions with your own and proceed with the directions.
- Work slowly when sewing the end pieces to ensure that the circle fits on the tube without puckers.
Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Fabric
- Muslin
- Scissors
- Sewing machine
- Hand needle
- Thread
- 100 percent cotton
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