Here is a free pattern that I drafted myself on how to make a simple bustle pillow, pictured below.
Click on the link above to view the file. It is a pdf. The pillow i made is 15″ wide and 7″ long at its longest. But you can vary the size for a different look. The ribbon in the pattern is shorter than the ribbon in the picture, but still adequate for tying a bow. You may cut the ribbon any length you desire.
Added under a dress or bustle skirt, this pillow is a cheap and easy way to get an expensive 1870’s look.
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Just curious, did you have a specific seam allowance you used or would a 1/4″ be fine?
Yes, 1/4″ seam allowance would work perfectly. It’s such a simple shape that small variation in seam allowance used won’t change the finished product significantly.
Thanks! It turned out great! Bit I might need a longer ribbon for wearing it low enough to not interfere with my corset lol.
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