{"id":14441,"date":"2023-10-29T01:08:33","date_gmt":"2023-10-29T05:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=14441"},"modified":"2023-10-29T01:08:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-29T05:08:36","slug":"road-trip-car-pillow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/road-trip-car-pillow\/","title":{"rendered":"Make Your Own Comfortable Road Trip Car Pillow"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DIY-Seatbelt-Pillow.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"630\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DIY-Seatbelt-Pillow.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Seatbelt Pillow\" class=\"wp-image-15605 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DIY-Seatbelt-Pillow.jpg 549w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DIY-Seatbelt-Pillow-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DIY-Seatbelt-Pillow-500x574.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DIY-Seatbelt-Pillow-131x150.jpg 131w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 549px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 549\/630;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"549\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DIY-Seatbelt-Pillow.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Seatbelt Pillow\" class=\"wp-image-15605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DIY-Seatbelt-Pillow.jpg 549w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DIY-Seatbelt-Pillow-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DIY-Seatbelt-Pillow-500x574.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/DIY-Seatbelt-Pillow-131x150.jpg 131w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hi! Stephanie from <a href=\"http:\/\/swoodsonsays.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swoodson Says<\/a>, and I have a really easy DIY seatbelt pillow tutorial that's perfect for car road trips. It's made from fleece, which is perfect to personalize for kids and completely machine washable &#8211; you can use up the small scraps from this project and make <a href=\"http:\/\/swoodsonsays.com\/busy-bag-swap\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a fun car activity for kids<\/a> too! The little pocket can hold a phone or an ipod, so it doesn't get stuck in the seat cushion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As always, please use your own discretion in terms of safety &#8211; I've seen these used with car seats and boosters but be sure to check your manual to make sure you don't void any warranties!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>(2) 4.5&#8243; Velcro strips<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 yard of 57&#8243; wide fleece (perfect for raiding the remnant bin!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poly-fill or other stuffing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordinating thread, machine, scissors, hand sewing needle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cut fleece rectangles:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>(2) 26&#8243; X 6&#8243;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(1) 9.5&#8243; X 6&#8243;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(4) 6.5&#8243; X 3.5&#8243;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-1.jpg\" alt=\"step 1\" class=\"wp-image-15607 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-1-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/367;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-1.jpg\" alt=\"step 1\" class=\"wp-image-15607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-1-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>1. Take the 9.5&#8243; X 6&#8243; piece and turn down a short end 1&#8243; to the wrong side, hem. This forms the pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-2.jpg\" alt=\"step 2\" class=\"wp-image-15608 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-2-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/367;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-2.jpg\" alt=\"step 2\" class=\"wp-image-15608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-2-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>2a. Take each 6.5&#8243; X 3.5&#8243; piece and fold in half,&nbsp; sew with 1\/4&#8243; seam allowance along one short side down the open long side, leaving the second short end open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2b. Trim the seam allowance down, turn right side out, and sew the Velcro piece on. Repeat for all four tabs.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-3.jpg\" alt=\"step 3\" class=\"wp-image-15609 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-3.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-3-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/367;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-3.jpg\" alt=\"step 3\" class=\"wp-image-15609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-3.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-3-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>3. Lay one of the long pieces right side up and baste the pocket's 3 raw edges on to the bottom, leaving the top open.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-4.jpg\" alt=\"step 4\" class=\"wp-image-15610 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-4.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-4-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/367;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-4.jpg\" alt=\"step 4\" class=\"wp-image-15610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-4.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-4-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>4. Layer the Velcro tabs on top of one another to make two gripped pairs and baste them about 4 inches away from the short ends, on the right side of the second long piece. Leave about an inch hanging off each side (hold on to this while basting so it stays straight).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-5.jpg\" alt=\"step 5\" class=\"wp-image-15611 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-5.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-5-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/367;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-5.jpg\" alt=\"step 5\" class=\"wp-image-15611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-5.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-5-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/step-5-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>5. Place each long piece right sides together and sew with 1\/4&#8243; seam allowance (I used my serger for sturdiness but this isn't required). Leave a 2 inch opening to turn right side out, stuff firmly, stitch to close (I used a ladder stitch).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Seatbelt-Pillow-Tutorial.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"616\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Seatbelt-Pillow-Tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Seatbelt Pillow Tutorial\" class=\"wp-image-15606 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Seatbelt-Pillow-Tutorial.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Seatbelt-Pillow-Tutorial-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Seatbelt-Pillow-Tutorial-500x560.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Seatbelt-Pillow-Tutorial-134x150.jpg 134w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/616;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"616\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Seatbelt-Pillow-Tutorial.jpg\" alt=\"Seatbelt Pillow Tutorial\" class=\"wp-image-15606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Seatbelt-Pillow-Tutorial.jpg 550w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Seatbelt-Pillow-Tutorial-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Seatbelt-Pillow-Tutorial-500x560.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Seatbelt-Pillow-Tutorial-134x150.jpg 134w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Voila! 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