Think of pillows like the power player for your home decor. They are inexpensive, need minimal fabric and can be made quickly. We would like to share a few tips and tricks to make sure your end results are spot on.
Clip corners before turning to reduce bulk.
Use a blunt object to help turn out the corners of your pillow, I use a knitting needles rounded end, it's wood so it's handy.
Double stitch around each corner for stability.
If you are making a 16x16 inch cushion, use an 18x18 inner to make it plump.
To ensure a smooth pillow surface consider adding a layer of batting to your main pillow fabric. This tip also comes in handy when creating odd-shaped pillows that will be hand stuffed. Not essential but good for a cushions as we have in the image above, these were created by the Work Box in Exmoor.
Decide your pillow closure before you start your pillow project. You can use a zip closure and envelope closure which is popular or machine or hand stitched with a basic ladder stitch or machine, if you have one that can take that volume of stuffing. Personally I use zips and it aids swearing, Julie our post and print lady does hers envelope style.
Reduce your stitch length slightly to prevent stitches from showing at seams.
Perhaps add coordinating trims, fringes, piping for contrast and fun.
To achieve a slightly curved corner, when sewing the corners of your pillow, mark a point 1/2″ from each corner. Then draw a line from each side, point to point to slight reduce your square shape. This is your new shape.
Have fun with your pillow cover ideas. Pillows can be a fun conversational piece for any home.
Don't forget if you have artwork, or an idea, or even images of your garden shed all can be achieved with our custom listing, why not go out and photograph that beautiful local scenery and have it on a cushion, or make your very own piece of art that matches your room.
