Honeycomb Pillow Pattern – Easy Lumbar Pillow with Zipper
What started as a simple favor for a friend turned into my new lumbar pillow sewing pattern. She loved my Snowball Pillow but needed a smaller size to fit perfectly in a chair. A few block tweaks and a zipper later, the Honeycomb Pillow was born!
This new pattern is a fun, quick sew that’s perfect for using charm squares or fat quarters, adding a pop of handmade charm to your home, and learning a zipper technique that’s beginner friendly.
Grab your copy of the Honeycomb Pillow Pattern here.
Lapped Zipper Pillow Closure – Easy & Beginner-Friendly
This lumbar pillow sewing pattern includes a lapped zipper back—my favorite closure style after the classic envelope. It’s polished, secure, and best of all, easy to sew. If you’ve never sewn a zipper before, this is a great place to start. I walk you through the process with step-by-step photos to make it simple and stress-free.
That little pop of accent fabric on the zipper flap? It’s one of my favorite details—cute and functional!
Made with the Honey Garden Fabric Collection
The first sample I made features the Honey Garden fabric collection by Juliana Tipton for Cloud9 Fabrics. I absolutely love the colors and prints in this line—they work beautifully in this block layout.
I carry Honey Garden in both fat quarter and half yard bundles.
Shop Honey Garden fabric bundles here.
Quilting Details
For quilting, I kept it simple with my usual straight-line quilting spaced ½” apart. This is my go-to finish for all my pillows—it’s easy, looks great on any fabric, and adds just the right amount of texture.
Pattern Testing & Tech Editing
After writing the pattern, I always make a second sample to test it out and catch any small errors. This time, I used the Enchanted fabric collection by Heather Dutton for Cloud9 Fabrics—the prints are so fun to fussy cut!
I used a Cute Cuts square ruler by Riley Blake to highlight the little birds in the blocks. It’s a small touch, but it adds so much personality.
Once I’ve finished my sample, I hand the pattern over to my husband for technical editing (he’s an engineer!). He doesn’t sew, which makes him the perfect person to spot confusing directions and help me make every step as clear as possible.
I also carry Enchanted in fat quarter and half yard bundles, with some yardage available.
Shop the Enchanted fabric here.
Honeycomb Pillow Pattern – Supplies You’ll Need
- (1) charm pack or fat quarter bundle
- (1) 2½” x WOF strip for zipper accent
- ⅛ yard background fabric
- ¼ yard pillow back
- ¾ yard (20″ wide) fusible interfacing
- ½ yard lining fabric (muslin or similar)
- ½ yard batting or 16″ x 24″ rectangle
- 22″ long #3 or #5 nylon coil zipper + pull
- 12″ x 20″ pillow insert
Sew One for You, One for a Friend
This is a pattern you’ll want to sew again and again. It’s simple, satisfying, and makes a great gift too. Whether you’re making it to match your favorite chair or using up scraps from a recent quilt, the Honeycomb Pillow is sure to add a handmade touch to any space.
Click here to get the Honeycomb Pillow Pattern
I can’t wait to see your version—tag me on Instagram @tangledthreadsbyjen if you make one! 💛
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