DIY Bolster: how to make a yoga pillow for super yummy poses
[Just so you know this post contains affiliate links]Yoga bolsters are great props, especially for restorative and yin poses. They're also nice to sit on for meditation. If you don't have a shop to buy one in your area or if you want one on the cheap, you can make a bolster on your own.
Materials for your bolster
one large piece 28" by 18" plus seam allowance
two small pieces 6" by 3" plus seam allowance
sewing supplies (thread, sewing machine or needle, scissors, etc)
How to sew your bolster
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Cut your fabric to size, don't forget to leave some extra room for seam allowance
Pin then sew the long sides of the big piece of fabric together, with the right sides of the fabric together
Pin one small pieces onto an open ends of the large piece (which is now a tube)-- if the corners don't match perfectly, it will be an ovular end, which will also work
Sew the small end piece into place
Repeat with the other end piece, but leave an opening for the stuffing rather than sewing all the way around
Turn the pillow right-side out
Stuff it FULL (you want a nice firm base to support your yoga poses)
With a needle and thread, stitch up the opening you left for stuffing
For a pillow case
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Follow the same steps as the pillow itself, except you will need slightly larger fabric (e.g. 30" x 19" and 7"x 4") so the case can fit around the pillow. Also, rather than sewing closed the long side, install a closure like a zipper or buttons. Later, when you add the second end, you can seal it all the way up rather than leaving a hole for stuffing.
How to use the bolster
Check out some poses to try with your bolster in this post on restorative yoga by clicking the image below.
7 Restorative Poses to relax and rejuvenate
DIY Bolster: how to make a yoga pillow for super yummy poses