Makima Body Pillow: How to Make a Custom One You Actually Love

October 28, 2026

If you have been searching for a Makima body pillow, you have probably noticed most of what shows up is either sold out, low resolution, or printed on fabric that feels like a cheap t-shirt. Making your own is a better route. With a custom body pillow you pick the exact art, the size, and the fabric, so you end up with something that looks right and holds up.

Here is how it actually works and what to think about before you order.

Start with the art

You upload your own image, so the quality of the file matters more than anything else. A few things to keep in mind:

  • Use the highest resolution you can find. A 300 DPI file at full print size looks clean. A small image stretched to 150 cm will look soft and pixelated.
  • Make sure you have the rights to print it. If it is commissioned art, that is ideal. Fan art should be used with the artist's permission.
  • Double-sided designs are the norm. Most people put one pose on the front and a second on the back, so have both images ready.

Pick a size

Sizes run from 34x100 cm up to 60x180 cm. The two most common choices:

  • 50x150 cm is the classic dakimakura size and a safe default.
  • 60x180 cm is closer to a full adult height and feels more substantial if you have the space.

Match your art's proportions to the size you choose so Makima does not end up stretched or cropped in a weird spot.

Choose peachskin or 2way

This is the choice that changes how the finished pillow feels.

  • Peachskin is smooth, matte, and shows color sharply. It is durable and the more affordable option, which makes it a solid pick for a first custom dakimakura.
  • 2way is stretchy and soft with a slight sheen. It wraps around the insert nicely and many people prefer the feel, though colors read a touch softer.

If you mostly care about crisp, accurate art, go peachskin. If feel matters most to you, 2way is worth it.

A few things that trip people up

  • Order the cover and the insert pillow together if you do not already own one, or your new cover will sit empty.
  • Leave a little margin around the edges of your design so nothing important gets lost in the seam.
  • Wash on cold and air dry to keep the print looking new.

When you are ready, head to our customizer, upload your Makima art, and pick your size and fabric. You can see exactly how it lays out before you commit. Start building yours at https://customdakimakura.net.