How to Sew Pillows! Easy Beginner Sewing Tutorial for Beginners - Tock Custom

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  • čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
  • In this video, you'll learn how to make custom throw pillows from scratch using fabric, a pillow form, and any basic sewing machine. They're super easy and great projects for newcomers to learn the basics of sewing construction!
    Sewing Machine - Brother ST150HDH: brother.pxf.io/R5qQo7
    Pillow Forms: amzn.to/3x9KGrc
    Sewing Pins: amzn.to/3Bt9v3V
    You can support Tock Custom through Patreon here: / tockcustom
    For high quality fabric scissors and cutting tools, take a look at Famore Cutlery here: famorecutlery.com/?aff=3
    To see my personal recommendations for sewing tools and supplies - here is my amazon shop: www.amazon.com/shop/tockcusto...
    Making purchases through these links helps to support Tock Custom through various affiliate and partnership programs. I appreciate your support, and I'm happy to make recommendations based on what I've found helpful with my sewing projects.
    Thank you so much for watching!
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Komentáře • 114

  • @friendsofcampbell
    @friendsofcampbell Před rokem +6

    CZcams is a better place with content like this

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem

      That is such a wonderful compliment, thank you!!

  • @SLCapps
    @SLCapps Před rokem +20

    Yay, you’re back! I’ve been sewing for almost 50 years, but I still enjoy watching your video tutorials. I like how you present the steps for beginners. 🙂

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +3

      That's so cool! I always look up to people who've been sewing for so long, also happy I can make videos that even sewing veterans enjoy :)

  • @1MinuteFlipDoc
    @1MinuteFlipDoc Před rokem +5

    Sewing Jesus is back!
    Good to see you again Tock!!

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem

      I can't tell you how much I missed the "Sewing Jesus" comments lol :D

  • @TheJemmaGrl
    @TheJemmaGrl Před rokem +9

    I love this, Tock. It's simple - but so many people aren't taught the simple steps and are thrown into the process with the assumption they do. Not everyone knows to cut the bulk out! It's like telling someone to clean the bathroom but no one showed them how - then berating them for it. Love this!

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +5

      Yay! So happy this is helpful! I certainly hope I'm about to be thorough without sounding like an asshole to newcomers. Thanks so much for watching

  • @natalietonkih3967
    @natalietonkih3967 Před rokem +8

    So happy to see you back. Beginner tutorials are what many of us need. You always make sewing seem so easy but the best part is, you make it easy to understand. Cheers from Australia.

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +2

      Soooooo good to be back making videos, thanks so much for watching. Happy to get back to some more beginner style videos again. Hope you're doing excellent!

  • @GM_____
    @GM_____ Před rokem +5

    Welcome back and thanks for thinking of us beginners 💜 I can’t wait to see what you’ve got next for us.

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for the warm welcome back! Very excited to do some more beginner videos, planning lots of new stuff. Hope you're enjoying all of your projects!

  • @rustyshackleford3278
    @rustyshackleford3278 Před rokem +7

    Extremely helpful, thank you Tock. Im so happy you are posting again and that you are doing well

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +1

      Thanks so much for sticking around! Feels amazing to be back making new stuff, I appreciate the support!

    • @rustyshackleford3278
      @rustyshackleford3278 Před rokem +1

      @@TockCustom I know you have a lot of things planned but interpreting the sewing patterns for a long sleeve shirt is like Egyptian hieroglyphics to me. I really hope we can see your process making those

  • @JediOfTheRepublic
    @JediOfTheRepublic Před rokem +6

    Heck Yeah!! been something I have been wanting to do. My dog needs a pillow for her crate!! It be cool if you started a beginner series. Something that can be completed in a weekend. Thanks again for creating these videos! The Tock is back!!!

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem

      Yeah, just look for a really long, flat pillow form and you're good to go. I kind of have a beginner's series already in one of my playlists. Definitely something you could get through in a couple hours. Hope some of these help!

  • @mariauy8370
    @mariauy8370 Před 9 měsíci

    Great teaching style, Tock! Clear, concise…to-the-point. Thank you! 🎯

  • @EmperorBeelz
    @EmperorBeelz Před rokem +4

    OMG TOCK!! YOUR BACK!! I was getting nervous and was trying to figure out a way to download all your videos because every time I make a shirt I have to go back and rewatch all your tips. Sooooo happy you are back and making videos again as you by far make the best tutorials that I actually can understand and follow and make stuff with my sewing machine!!

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +3

      Happy to be back Bob! No need to download stuff, I'm not going anywhere lol. Excited that you're having fun making new projects :D

  • @brandonclere7643
    @brandonclere7643 Před rokem +3

    Yes! I know it's simple but this is the stuff i need!!

  • @rosemoore5364
    @rosemoore5364 Před rokem +1

    So happy you are making videos again. It was great to see you on Sew Fest with Sewing Machines Plus. You are very nice and fun to watch. Thank you for all the great videos.

  • @Theginakolle
    @Theginakolle Před rokem +2

    Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing your tip on closing up the pillow.

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much! Happy to help, I appreciate you watching :)

  • @Emsgrandmom1
    @Emsgrandmom1 Před rokem +3

    Another great video! For those
    Who don’t have a point turner, a chopstick works great for pushing out points.

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +1

      Thank you! Yes, using a chopstick or pencil is great too. Thanks so much for watching :D

  • @jorgerobles628
    @jorgerobles628 Před rokem +2

    Thanks you Tock, your videos as always very educative and easy to follow!!!! And I was missing you during the last year- Welcome back!!!!!

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem

      Feels really good to be back! Thanks so much for not giving up on me :P Hope you're doing terrific!

  • @callumari1696
    @callumari1696 Před rokem +1

    Thanks, Tock, nice to see your back. The presentation of your videos are top stitch I mean notch. All the steps are covered in clear concise methods With a very clean organized workspace. Keep going Tock, I have learned a lot from you and it's appreciated. Big THANK YOU

  • @MeansWoodshop
    @MeansWoodshop Před rokem +3

    Pillows are awesome beginner projects! It’s fun to choose all kinds of different fabrics and prints to experiment with.
    I’m glad to know that I’ve been closing my pillows correctly this whole time. I’ve never been sure about it.

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +2

      Yeah these are super fun, thanks for watching. These are just the steps that work for me, but I hope its helpful :)

    • @MeansWoodshop
      @MeansWoodshop Před rokem +1

      @@TockCustom they are helpful! The idea of using the pillow form looks much better than stuffing.
      All of your videos have upped my sewing game immensely!

  • @willbephore3086
    @willbephore3086 Před rokem

    I just found your channel recently and was bummed to see you had stopped (fully supported it - this stuff is so much work - just, also bummed!) and went to your other pages to make sure you were okay.
    I resigned myself to just your old videos - but lo and behold, you have returned!!
    I hope the time away was great, and that coming back is also great.
    Thanks for all your hard work.

  • @otiliagarcia3893
    @otiliagarcia3893 Před rokem +2

    Yay, welcome back! SO excited you are making tutorials again! xoxo

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +1

      Yay! Thank you for welcoming me back, it feels so good to share new videos with you!

  • @andrewkowalczyk1156
    @andrewkowalczyk1156 Před rokem +1

    The Return of the King

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem

      The King of the North!! Thanks for the welcome back

  • @StephMcnamee
    @StephMcnamee Před 3 měsíci +1

    Godly. Straight godly

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před 3 měsíci

      That's one hell of a compliment! Thanks for watching :)

  • @michelleallman4360
    @michelleallman4360 Před 10 měsíci

    Dude where have you been with this knowledge I struggle to close my pillows thank you so doing this for now own (looked up your video to show my son 13yr how to make his own pillows and I learned something too) bonus 🎉😊

  • @allissadolinger3271
    @allissadolinger3271 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Anyone else hear Ross say "Pivot!!!" lol

  • @gnviev
    @gnviev Před rokem

    So so happy to see you back. Best teacher ever!

  • @adambaggins6662
    @adambaggins6662 Před rokem

    CONGRATULATIONS on 100k award! You deserve it! Great video too as always!

  • @carmenayala1679
    @carmenayala1679 Před rokem +1

    That remote pillow was very creative.😊 love your videos.

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem

      Thanks so much for watching! A good friend of mine made the controller pillow, but its so fun to make random items into pillows 😄

  • @thenerd82718
    @thenerd82718 Před rokem +1

    Welcome back bro!

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem

      Thanks a ton buddy, this is my 3rd video this month in case you missed some of the others. Feels good to be back :)

  • @tyree_ty
    @tyree_ty Před rokem

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!! This was my FIRST sewing project and my Harry Potter pillows turned out PERFECTLY!! Thank you so much for the step by step!! ✨✨

  • @nyx8927
    @nyx8927 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you! I just finished mine and it came out awesome! you made it SEW easy to do!

  • @KeleenDesignsArt
    @KeleenDesignsArt Před 8 měsíci +1

    thank you I made my first pillow last night with my sewing machine and I did sew it back and forth in the beginning .... thanks for showing me that trick

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před 8 měsíci

      Awesome, thanks so much for watching! Hope you're having fun making some cool new projects :)

  • @tbarry1a
    @tbarry1a Před rokem +2

    So glad to see you back! I really love your videos and appreciate you sharing the knowledge! One of these days, I’m going to go out and get my first sewing machine!

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem

      I will always encourage people to try something new that could be fun and rewarding. Hope you take the dive into sewing or any other creative passion soon :)

  • @debbiewhite3270
    @debbiewhite3270 Před rokem

    Yes, I watched to the end. I think it would be great on a bag. TY for showing me something I didn't even know existed. Happy New year!

  • @videozombie2959
    @videozombie2959 Před rokem +1

    It turned out great!

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem

      Thank you! These are really fun to make! Let me know if you make some of your own :D

  • @disco_life
    @disco_life Před rokem

    Love It!!!

  • @cassandra489
    @cassandra489 Před rokem

    Perfect

  • @blizatrex
    @blizatrex Před rokem +1

    A really great tutorial

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +1

      Thanks a ton buddy! Happy to see you're still around :)

  • @MzDucanHinez
    @MzDucanHinez Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @SparkyOne549
    @SparkyOne549 Před rokem +5

    I make mine with envelope openings so I can wash the covers. I also make my own pillow forms.

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +2

      Those are great options, but just trying to get newcomers some easy options to get started.

    • @SparkyOne549
      @SparkyOne549 Před rokem

      @@TockCustom I understand, we were all beginners at some point. I hope others watch your tutorials.

  • @clothingalterations
    @clothingalterations Před rokem

    I love your videos

  • @ariccamburn2170
    @ariccamburn2170 Před rokem +1

    Hey Tock, I'm new to sewing. Would love to see something on sewing using elastic such as waistband or for leg closure for sweats or something. Keep up the good work!

  • @daxxydog5777
    @daxxydog5777 Před rokem +7

    Great beginner project! Yours came out pretty “stuffed”, but if you’re recycling another old pillow as a form, you may want to cut your fabric an inch or two smaller than the pillow so it will fill the pillow out better.

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +2

      That's a great idea, the smaller the case, the more full it will feel :)

  • @scotilla
    @scotilla Před 21 dnem

    fantastic video, as always. Can you do a video of a pillow w piping?

  • @carlaevansfarmer5924
    @carlaevansfarmer5924 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Thank you! I'm learning how to sew and this is a great tutorial! Do you have one on how to make an envelope pillow? I will look through your videos. Thanks😊

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před 11 měsíci

      I do not have any other pillow videos at the moment, but I'd love to do something like that! Thx for the suggestion 😀

  • @rachelleborgne1128
    @rachelleborgne1128 Před rokem

    Thank you for your explanations which I found clear. I enjoyed your vidéo on shirt making. Could you make a video on how to sew a polo shirt, plz? Thank you

  • @desertwenguy6425
    @desertwenguy6425 Před rokem +2

    I'm so excited to see you're back! I've been watching to see if you'd return. I wanted to see if you were going to continue with videos on the Brother 10-needle. I have the Baby Lock Venture which is essentially the same machine. I hope you do more stuff on that machine!

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +1

      I will be doing a lot of new videos with the 10 needle, but I'm having fun getting back into new content with some simple videos at first. There will be LOTS of new stuff coming all year long :)

    • @desertwenguy6425
      @desertwenguy6425 Před rokem

      @@TockCustom Awesome…love your stuff, so I’m really looking forward to it! 😊😊

  • @gawdat3859
    @gawdat3859 Před rokem

    7:45 If anyone has difficulty with this step, I bet you could stuff the pillow into a plastic cylinder and then push through the cylinder to insert it into the case.

  • @phigmentor
    @phigmentor Před rokem +1

    OMG, Tock, you’re back! How exciting, and I hope you’re well :) Are you relaunching your Patreon?

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +1

      Yeah!! This is my 3rd video since I came back :) I think my Patreon is still up, I just need to make some updates to it. Thanks so much for watching

  • @MasatoKay
    @MasatoKay Před rokem +1

    ❤️❤️

  • @frenchy2140
    @frenchy2140 Před rokem

    Tock, I just got a sewing machine recently just for hemming the pants of my gi pants for jiu-jitsu (I'm big but short so they are all too long and I got tired of paying for tailors to do it). Your channel was really helpful as a full beginner to sewing. And now I'm going to be doing more sewing since I have found even doing hems enjoyable. This pillow will probably be my first actual project. What are some other good projects for someone new to sewing? Things that area a little more challenging and help you develop and improve other key sewing skills? Thank you for your content.

  • @maryelizabethbutler4306
    @maryelizabethbutler4306 Před 6 měsíci

    Where do you purchase your pillow forms?
    Glad I found your channel.

  • @christinebaker8649
    @christinebaker8649 Před 2 měsíci

    Can you do a video showing with adding a zipper please

  • @welshmountainsoap9474
    @welshmountainsoap9474 Před rokem +1

    Be fantastic if uou did the smocking on them

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem

      Oooooo, that would be really cool. It would take a 10 minute project and make it a 3 hour project though lol

  • @EnlightenedFlamingo
    @EnlightenedFlamingo Před rokem +1

    Thanks so much for this! I remember making a pillow with my step mom when I was a kid once but she did the finished closing seam. I was hoping to actually see that done on a machine. If I wanted to actually stuff it myself, as opposed to the pillow form you used, is there a specific material you recommend? Always enjoy your informative videos!

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +1

      Happy this was helpful! Like I mentioned in the video, you can just get any kind of Poly-Stuffing to stuff your own pillows or other projects.

    • @EnlightenedFlamingo
      @EnlightenedFlamingo Před rokem

      @@TockCustom Thanks! Just wasn't sure if people used anything else for stuffing. I like to see if someone uses something I've not tried or heard of. Appreciate the response! I've got some poly stuffing so I'll be using that for my first sewn-all-by-myself pillow!

  • @user-tw9bd7hl2n
    @user-tw9bd7hl2n Před rokem

    was always taught cut the fabric 1/2 inch SHort of the pillow measurement - ??

  • @StrahaoftheRace
    @StrahaoftheRace Před rokem +2

    When closing at 9:10 its better to hand baste then machine.

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +1

      Yeah I mentioned both options, but certainly trying to focus on beginners in this video. Thanks for watching!

  • @cody1804
    @cody1804 Před rokem +1

    Tock pls share stich settings I'm always thinking that mine could be too loose or tight...

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem

      I should probably do that from now on. I usually leave my tension at about 4 on literally everything I sew, then it's just a 2.5mm stitch. If you're having issues, you might need to tighten the screw on the bobbin casing (or just oil your machine). Hope this helps!

  • @shark-eq8ht
    @shark-eq8ht Před rokem

    how do i make my bobbin thread on the underside of the stitch stop bunching and looking super unclean? there’s a ton of extra thread on the bottom but the top looks good

  • @Dr_Bombay
    @Dr_Bombay Před rokem +1

    i have lots of old concert t-shirts i was thinking of making into pillow covers, but you mention NOT using something too stretchy. is it still worth trying if i can make some sort of allowance for the stretchiness?

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +2

      You can add a good heavyweight stabilizer to the shirt fabric. Over time it may not last though, worth a shot to try!

    • @Dr_Bombay
      @Dr_Bombay Před rokem

      @@TockCustom ooh, some sort of stabilizer is a good idea -- i'll have to give it a shot. thanks!

  • @mjuarez808
    @mjuarez808 Před rokem +1

    I used that same fabric for a scrub top. Lol

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem

      I would actually love to see that lol, thanks for watching!

    • @mjuarez808
      @mjuarez808 Před rokem +1

      @@TockCustom I’ll post it on my Instagram and tag you.

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem

      @@mjuarez808 Sweet!

  • @cyankirkpatrick5194
    @cyankirkpatrick5194 Před rokem +2

    Where did you get the fabrics for the pillows

    • @TockCustom
      @TockCustom  Před rokem +1

      Pretty much anywhere! I got this from Joann Fabrics or Fabric.com in the US, otherwise any fabric store or quilt shop will have great options.

    • @cyankirkpatrick5194
      @cyankirkpatrick5194 Před rokem +1

      @@TockCustom Thank you so much.

  • @AH-nj1qs
    @AH-nj1qs Před rokem

    Beginner here.. what is attached to the ruler?

  • @Showtiimeee
    @Showtiimeee Před 11 měsíci

    What’s a good sewing machine for beginners?? I want to start making pillows and selling them on my campus

  • @moonsofourmother2815
    @moonsofourmother2815 Před rokem +1

    Why didn't you cut right to the edges of the fabric. You seem to have alot of fabric wastage?

  • @GETTY-gr7gf
    @GETTY-gr7gf Před 18 dny

    use a pillow case to make a pillow √ ☺☺☺☺☺☺

  • @rolexfamily9714
    @rolexfamily9714 Před rokem +3

    I really wanted to see you see the pillow. You said you didn’t show it because it’s very simple. It’s not very simple to us beginners that’s why we’re here.🤷🏽‍♀️

  • @happyavacado1495
    @happyavacado1495 Před měsícem

    I enjoy watching your videos for entertainment and learning to sew and to relax your videos are great but I have a question and that is Do you have a video on how to make shorts possibly elastic waist maybe basketball shorts some people use to relax in front of the tv on the weekend and a how to video on making cargo shorts