How to Sew a Travel Neck Pillow

Traveling can be tiring, especially if you're not getting the proper neck support. A travel neck pillow can provide some much-needed comfort and support during long car rides, plane flights, or train rides. You can make your own travel neck pillow with just a few simple sewing skills and materials.

Materials:

* 1/2 yard of cotton fabric

* 1/2 yard of cotton batting

* Coordinating thread

* Sewing machine

* Scissors

* Pins

* Measuring tape

* Funnel or large safety pin

Instructions:

1. Fold the fabric in half lengthwise, with wrong sides together.

2. Cut a rectangle that measures 18 inches by 12 inches.

3. Mark a 1/2-inch seam allowance around the entire rectangle.

4. Cut out the rectangle along the marked seam lines.

5. Open the fabric up and lay it out flat, with right sides together.

6. Fold the top edge of the fabric down 1/4 inch and press.

7. Fold the top edge down again 3/4 inch and press.

8. Fold the side edges of the fabric in 1/2 inch and press.

9. Fold the side edges in 1/2 inch again and press.

10. Sew a 1/4-inch topstitch along the top and side edges of the fabric.

11. Turn the fabric right side out.

12. Fold the fabric in half lengthwise, with right sides together.

13. Sew a 1/2-inch seam along the long edge of the fabric, leaving a 4-inch opening in the center for the stuffing.

14. Trim the corners of the fabric.

15. Turn the fabric right side out, using the funnel or large safety pin to help you.

16. Stuff the fabric with cotton batting until it is firm but still comfortable.

17. Sew the opening closed by hand.

Tips:

* You can use any type of cotton fabric to make a travel neck pillow, but a soft, lightweight fabric will be the most comfortable.

* You can also add a drawstring or hook and loop closure to your pillow to make it more secure.

* If you don't have any cotton batting on hand, you can use other types of stuffing, such as polyester batting, shredded foam, or even dried beans.

* A travel neck pillow is a great gift for anyone who loves to travel.