DIY Chemo Port Pillow // Seatbelt Port Pillow with Wings Pattern and VIDEO
Sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference.
If you or someone you love has ever winced at a seat belt rubbing against a chemo port after a long treatment day, you already know exactly what I’m talking about. Today, I’m sharing how to sew a chemo port pillow — a deceptively simple little cushion that offers real, meaningful comfort to chemotherapy patients, heart surgery survivors, pacemaker recipients, and so many others. Chemo ports are essential for treatment, but seat-belts and straps press against them, causing agonizing pain during travel. This small, cushioned pillow creates a protective barrier between the port and seatbelt and makes travel much more enjoyable.
These take just a small amount of fabric and time, but for the person receiving one? They can make every car ride a little less painful and a little more bearable. Whether you’re sewing one for a loved one, donating to a local cancer center, or joining a volunteer group, this project is 100% worth your time. Let’s get started.
Below you will find my step by step written tutorial with VIDEO instructions for all the visual learners.
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Table of Contents
How to make the Seat belt port pillow
Supplies and tools
- fabric – woven cotton
- polyester stuffing
- matching thread
- scissors (or rotary cutter and a cutting mat)
- ruler or measuring tape
- iron and ironing board
- sewing clips or pins
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How to Sew a chemo port pillow
Watch the diychemo port pillow video first and then follow the written step by step instructions below.
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Port pillow VIDEO TUTORIAL
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