Adirondack Chair Head Pillow – DIY Neck Pillow!

Aside from spending more time with Hubs, this Adirondack chair head pillow is probably the best thing to come out of the stay at home order this year. Hubs hasn’t worked since March so I want him to take advantage of the opportunity to take it easy for change. If anyone deserves some rest and relaxation it’s him. But I bet you do too and I’ll show you how!

If sewing isn’t in your skillset, it’s your lucky day! Today is our monthly blog hop hosted by Andrea from Design Morsels and Chloe from Celebrate and Decorate. I’m excited to share the fun and crafty creations of 16 other bloggers. If you are visiting from My Hubbard home, Welcome! I just love the free printables that Rachelle shared!

At the very bottom of this post, I’ll be directing you to the next stop on this venture. But don’t forget to check out the other stops too. Be sure to drop back in throughout the week to visit them all!

Upcycled Outdoor Patio Chairs

Last year we found these perfectly good outdoor patio chairs tossed to the curb and are now using them in our backyard. Known as Adirondack chairs in the US, here in Canada we call them Muskoka chairs :).

Hubs like to lean back when he’s reading or unwinding, but these chairs aren’t exactly comfortable (which is probably why they were tossed in the first place!). A neck support pillow is the perfect solution to relax in comfort!

An outdoor headrest pillow will not only help you slow down but to avoid neck pain. With the proper customization, an Adirondack chair head pillow is the best neck support so you can read without getting that painful crick in your neck.

How about soaking in some rays in the great outdoors? I know that when I’m sitting outside in the sunshine, I can’t help but take in a few ZZ’s every once in a while! Those generic patio chair cushions with the high back just don’t cut it when you happen to fall asleep. I know I’ve woken up so many times with neck pain that can be avoided. An outdoor chair is nothing without neck support – period!

Envelope Slipcover for Adirondack Chair Head Pillow

For easy care, I want the fabric to be removable so I can can wash it. Enter the envelope slipcover, which has two overlapping flaps at the back. It encases a pillow without a zipper. Hubs may be relaxing a little more these days, but he’s still got his manly chores to do, like laundry 😉. This slipcover will be easy to put on and take off.

Outdoor Fabric for DIY Neck Pillow

Just before Fall set in last year, we went looking for a suitable outdoor fabric so I could make Hubs this pillow. We found the fabric below at our local Fabricland. It’s bright, cheerful and well suited to our little urban oasis.

If you prefer to avoid shopping in person, I find that Fabricville has a great online selection. The is Fabricville’s U.S. store and Canadian store.

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I also bought outdoor piping and a 13 x 20 pillow form. Hubs wanted a fairly wide pillow so he didn’t have to worry about keeping his head centred on the chair! That would be too much like work :). You can find a pair of 12″ x 20″ pillow forms on Amazon*, but you will have to adjust the pillow pattern accordingly. An Adirondack chair head pillow is the perfect way to relax and the slipcover is easily removable - no zipper necessary! Learn how to make an envelope pillow with this tutorial. Adirondack chair neck pillow | Adirondack chair head pillow diy | neck pillow | Pillow sewing | pillow sewing patterns | pillow sewing projects | pillow sewing ideas | pillow sewing tutorial | tutorial | adirondack chairs | muskoka chairs | envelope pillow cover | envelope pillow cover tutorial | envelope pillow | envelope pillow case | envelope pillow case pattern | birdz of a feather #tutorial #pillowsewing #craftmojo #diysewing #envelopepillow #sewingtutorial

Pieces to Cut for Adirondack Chair Head Pillow

You need 4 pieces of fabric for this pillow (a piece for the front, two pieces for the back and 1 piece for the tab). Since the pillow form is 13″ x 20″, the front piece of fabric will be 14″ x 21″. If you have different size pillow, all you have to do is add 1″ to the height and 1″ to the width to get your finished measurement. Note that this already includes a 1/2″ seam allowance.

The back is where the opening is, so you need two pieces. To make it easy, cut one piece first and then cut it in half. I want my opening to be horizontal, so to calculate the back, the width is exactly the same as the front (21″), then you will ad 9″ to the height (13″ + 9″ gives you 22″). You’ll end up with a piece of fabric and is 22″ high x 21″ wide (again, the same width as the front).

Then cut the back piece in half to form two pieces that are 11″ x 21″. Clear as mud? See the dimensions below (and feel free to ask me questions in the comments if you run into any problems).

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Outdoor Headrest Pillow with Strap

The Tab

The last piece you need is the tab. I cut mine 6″ high x 16″ wide. Again, that includes seam allowance but only 1/4″ this time.

Here’s the calculation of how I figure out the slack needed to get around the spoke on the backrest. Have a look at the picture below. The width of the middle spoke is 7″ and there is also 1″ of depth on either side (which totals 9″ needed just to get the tab around it). You’ll find that between the two ‘X’s’ on my pattern (which I’ll demonstrate later) there’s an extra 1 1/4″ giving you a total of 10 1/4″ of extra fabric.

Prepare Back for Adirondack Chair Head Pillow

If your fabric has a direction, be sure to fold the edges for the back in such a way that when they overlap in the middle, the pattern will still be going in the same direction on both pieces.

On each of the two pieces, fold 1/2″ on the edge of the long side and fold again. Iron.

Topstitch on right side to enclose raw edges. Set the back pieces aside while you work on the front.

About the Piping

The piping gets sewn onto the front piece of the pillow with right sides together. I accidentally started to pin with the wrong side facing up before I realized my mistake and flipped the fabric right side up.

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Note: Start the piping at the bottom of the fabric. This will make the connection of the piping much less noticeable than having it show at the top of the pillow.

I like to pin my piping first and notch the four corners before I begin sewing. However, you can just start stitching right at the machine and notch as you go. Some sewers will make several notches in the seam allowance of the piping and actually curve it around the corners. I prefer to do sharper corners.

Pre-Notch the Piping

I make myself a cardboard template (shown below) that has pencil markings at 1/2″. Then I line it up to the corner of the fabric and cut into the piping at the top of that mark (i.e. the edge of the cardboard). Be sure that you don’t cut through the stitching on the piping, just right up to it as close as you can get.

As you can see below, I could come a tiny bit closer to the stitching on this corner cut. Turn the piping 90 degrees and continue pinning it and cutting the corners in the same manner.

Here’s how it will look if you decide to pre-notch the corners like I do. Leave yourself plenty of overlap before you cut the end of the piping when you’re back to where you started.

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Sew Piping for DIY Neck Pillow

Use a zipper foot so you can get close to the edge of the piping. When you start sewing, don’t start right at the edge of the piping. Start a few inches down as shown (this is so you can overlap the two edges together later). Don’t forget to backstitch at the beginning and end of all seams.

When you get to a notched corner, make sure your needle is in the down position right at the tip of that notch. Then lift the presser foot and pivot the fabric 90 degrees. Continue sewing to the next notch and continue around until you’re almost back to where you started. 

As you approach the starting point again, stop a few inches back and lower the needle. Use a seam ripper to rip out a few inches of stitching on the piping. Do this at both ends.

That will allow you to fold back the fabric and overlap the piping as shown below.

Where the pipping meets in the middle, cut right across both pieces with scissors as shown. 

This will allow you to butt the two edges of the cord together like this:

You can cut away a bit of the piping cover on the lower end if you find you have too much, but make sure it extends past the cut edges of the cord. Tuck the lower fabric inside the upper fabric of the piping.

Fold the upper edge under to hide the raw edge then bring it down over the lower edge so it’s neatly finished like this.

Now you can continue sewing through the join until you’ve reached where you started. Backstitch and cut the threads.

Sew Tab

Fold tab in half to form a tube and stitch 1/4″ seam along one short edge and the longer edge leaving one end open to turn. You don’t have to serge the edge because it will be enclosed, but I did it anyway.

Position the seam in the centre and iron flat.    

Turn the tube inside out.

Turn in 1/4″ on the open edge and iron. Topstitch all around.

How to Determine Where to Position the Tab

It can be tricky to figure out where the tab needs to be to hold the pillow at the right height when you’re sitting in the chair. The pillow form comes in this plastic bag, so this is what I did. Grab a family member and have them hold the pillow on the back of the chair at different heights while you sit in the chair and guide them to where it feels most comfortable.

Since the bottom of the tab will ultimately rest at the bottom of the slots, take a skewer and feed it through the bottom of the slot until it pierces the plastic on the pillow (hold the pillow level while you do this). Measure how many inches that mark is from the top of the pillow and you’ll have the measurement where the bottom of the tab should sit!

If you want to double check before you stitch, just pin your tab directly onto the pillow form at the measurement you determined and try it out again on the chair. If it needs adjusting, now’s the time to do it!

Pin Tab

Note that depending on how tall you are, the vertical positioning of the tab could vary from person to person. I ended up sewing them at two different heights, on our respective pillows, for me and Hubs.

Side to side: position the tab 3 1/2″ in from either end of the edge on the upper back piece and pin.

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Pin again 2 1/2″ away from the edge. When you sew the tab on, you’ll be creating a square and then an ‘X’ between these pins.

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Notice that there is slack in the middle between where it’s pinned. That’s so the tab can easily go around the depth of the middle spoke of the backrest on the chair.

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Sew Tab to Upper Back

Sew a 2 1/2″ square between the pins.

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Criss-cross in the middle (a piece of cardboard help you line up from corner to corner).

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It will look like an ‘X’ once sewn:

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Sew Together Adirondack Chair Head Pillow

Now position both back pieces onto the front, right sides together. They will overlap each other. Ensure that when the pillow is turned inside out that the flap will be facing downward.

If your slipcover looks like the picture below, you’re good to go. Stitch 1/2″ all the way around. Trim corners and serge edges if desired.

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Turn pillow inside out. This is the front.

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This is the backside of the pillow. Below I’m showing the difference in positioning of the tabs between me and Hubs. For my pillow, the tab is higher so when it’s on the chair, it will fall where it’s comfortable for me.

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Although one of the tabs is just pinned on for demonstration purposes, you could even sew two tabs on so there’s the option of using it for two different people (say for instance, if you have guests over).

Finishing Touches for Adirondack Chair Head Pillow

Stuff the pillow into the slipcover.

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If desired, you can add a piece of velcro to keep the flap closed.

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I stitched it on just like the tab with an ‘X’ through the middle so it’s sturdy.

Putting the Pillow on the Chair

Hubs tab is sewn 1″ above the opening of the flap.

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After stuffing his pillow, the tab just slips right onto the middle spoke of the chair back.

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Pillow Talk

Here’s a comparison of my pillow vs. the one I made for Hubs. As you can see, my neck support pillow sits lower on the chair.

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Here’s how Hubs’ new neck support pillow sits on the chair. Notice that his sits much higher than mine because he is taller. He thinks this outdoor pillow is the best reading pillow ever; no more neck pain!

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You probably won’t be lucky enough to find these chairs by the curb so in case you’re wondering, in Canada these chairs are still available at big box stores like Lowes and Home Depot under the Graciious Living name. I’m sure there are similar ones in the U.S, but you can do this same project with any Andirondack/Muskoka chair really. Just calculate the perfect fit for your own chair using the guidelines I’ve given you!

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50 thoughts on “Adirondack Chair Head Pillow – DIY Neck Pillow!

  1. So smart to make tab to slip over your chair! Happy to be crafting with you today. 😉

    • Thank you Mary! That’s probably the best part; it’s easily removable so we can store it if rain is in the forecast.

    • This is a great idea, how many of us say, now I want a pillow to lean back on.

      Love the fabric!

      Cindy

  2. You are quite the seamtress, Sara! Your neck pillow looks professionally done – perfect for the adirondack chair! I love the fabric you chose and I’m sure your hubby loves everything about it, too! Plus you’ve given us a great tutorial Thanks!

    • Thank you Gail! Nothing make me happier than making something for a loved one and Hubs really did go crazy over this one 🙂

  3. Sara I am in love with your craft share. My husband is always complaining that he doesn’t have anything to rest his head on when we sit out on porch. You inspired me to make a pillow for him. Thank you!

    • Thank you Terrie! I love to hear when my projects inspire other bloggers; it’s the highest form of praise – lol! My husband still hasn’t stopped talking about how great it is. I’m sure your husband will love it too.

  4. What a creative idea and such a detailed tutorial! I have back and neck problems so this would definitely be nice for my adirondack chairs. Thanks for sharing!
    Shelley

    • Thanks Shelley! So happy to share this because back & neck pain is no joke!

  5. Wow, what a great idea and solution! Very professionally done and well detailed tutorial! Looks fantastic too, I’m sure your hubby loves it! Thanks for the link to the online fabric store too!
    Jenna

    • Thanks Jenna! Yes, Hubs is still raving about it. And nothing makes me happier than to see him relax; he works so hard and selflessly for everyone else. I haven’t ventured out into the stores yet, but have been shopping Fabricville online during stay-at-home. Other than some items being out of stock, I’ve found it to be a great resource (though stock probably is not as much of an issue in the US)!

  6. What a great idea, and I LOVE the fabric. Looks amazing, great tutorial, thanks for sharing, and wonderful crafting with you friend.

    • Thank you Chas! If I didn’t get Hubs to slow down this way, I would have to get him to tune into your de-stressing sessions 😉.

  7. Wow what a great sewing tutorial. You gave such great detail that I feel like I could do it and I don’t sew that much. I love the pillow and I’ll come back to this when I want to make all my pillows. Thanks for taking part in the hop.

    • I hope you’ll give it a try. If you ever have sewing questions, you know who to ask :). Thanks so much for hosting Andrea; I really do enjoy participating, but especially visiting!

  8. This turned out lovely, and I bet it’s comfy too! Hope you’ll drop by for a visit, Sara! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction

    • Thanks Cecilia! Yours was the first one I visited this morning but I don’t see my comment. Did it not go through or is it being held in moderation?

  9. Sara, this is wonderful! I have 2 of these chairs and often thought of a pillow for my head. I can see myself making these for sure 🙂

    • Thanks Rachelle! I hope you give it a try. I think if the previous owners had a pillow like this, the never would’ve tossed the chairs in the first place. But their loss is our gain 😂.

  10. I have never been a fan of sitting in Adirondack chairs, although I LOVE the look of them. My hubby loves sitting in them too. This is a great idea on how to make it more comfortable! You provided perfect directions! Thanks so much for hopping with us!

    • Thank you Chloe for hosting! Maybe there’s hope now for lover’s of the look – lol!

  11. This is brilliant, Sara! Your tutorial is so easy to follow and love that the pillows are removable. I can just picture myself relaxing in your beautiful backyard oasis! 🙂

    • Thanks so much Sonja! We do love our backyard; the only drawback is that it’s so short lived in our climate! Gotta enjoy it while we can.

  12. What a great idea to put a tab on the back so it stays on the chair! I love the fabric, too. So pretty!

    • Thanks Michelle! It’s such a simple idea to gain some comfort 🙂

  13. Great tutorial for making this type of pillow. I love the look of these chairs, but a pillow is definitely needed. The tab is a great idea.

  14. Adirondack chairs look great but can be so uncomfortable without a head cushion. Thanks for solving this problem, Sara! Your tutorial is so thorough and easy to follow. I love that you included a strap to hold them in place, too. They look so professional with the piping. It was fun joining you on another craft hop!

    • Thanks Rebecca! The strap is probably the best part of it – lol.

  15. I pinned this on my Pillow board! Your pictures and instructions are very well done. Great idea!

  16. Now that’s a great idea and love that fabric and that you made them big and poofy and wide. I’d spend all day just lounging in the sunshine with a cooler box filled with cold beverages nearby 😉

    • Thanks Michelle. Nothing better than a staycation these days – lol!

  17. Beautiful job, Sara.
    I like how you used the Velcro.
    The piping adds so much detail.
    Thank you for sharing.

    • Thanks Meegan! I really lucked out with the piping; it was just the right colour and made for outdoor use!

    • Thank you Lori; so glad you found it easy to follow! Sometimes I feel like I’m way to detailed but I can’t help it. I love sharing the process :).

  18. What a great idea! Adirondacks are really pretty, but are The Most Uncomfortable Chair ever invented. Except maybe recliners for shorties like me. We don’t have any at the moment, but my hubby has mentioned building some. I’ll have this pinned so to remind me how to make the pillow.

    • Thanks Wanda! I’d love to see your build if you husband makes some; I’ve always wanted some wooden ones. Thanks for pinning!

  19. What a great idea to add two separate hanging tabs to the back of the pillow! Perfect for each of you!! Pinned several photos for you to my boards. <3 Thanks for the great tutorial especially on overlapping the cording.

    Hugs,
    Barb 🙂

    • Thanks so much Barb! I’ll eventually make one for myself with a single tab, but the double tab is a great option for visitors – when we finally get to have some 🙂

  20. Sarah, my granddaughter and grandson actually build Adirondack chairs. I love this idea of having a neck pillow. Thanks for giving me a pattern because I might like to try to make some for my 4 chairs out back.

    • That’s awesome Deana; hope you’ll share a picture if you do make some!

  21. Very clever and brilliant that it is removable. I made some leather ones years ago and stapled them onto the back. But after a few showers of rain the water got inside and made them moldy and smelly.

    • Thanks Anita! That’s exactly what I wanted to avoid! We just lift them off and store them when not in use. We can also wash the cover at the end if season because that’s removable too.

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