How to Make a Pillow

Making pillows at home is not an unattainable task. You can knit the patterns similar to those available at upholstery stores. If you know the basics of stitching, then try the process of making pillows at home. The elegant designs and intricate embroidery works are done over the pillow covers by many housewives. Pillows when accessorized by beautiful covers beautify the decor of the furnishings present inside your room. Therefore, while sewing a pillow, make sure that you also stitch a pillow cover.

Basic Steps of Making a Pillow

So how to make a pillow? The easy to make pillows are the throw pillows. You must acquire all the materials required for making a pillow. First decide the materials with which you want to stuff the pillows. Pillows meant for regular use are filled with cotton, foam or any synthetic variety of cotton that is soft. Getting a correct sized pillow for yourself is also essential to avoid neck and back problems. The quantity of filling material and the size of the cover will contribute to the weight of the pillow. Read the content ahead to know the easy ways to make pillows.

1. First arrange for the following materials:

• Scissor
• Needle
• Thread
• Cotton fabric
• Foam/Cotton
• Velcro (Optional)

2. Cut the cotton fabric into two equal sized pieces. You are free to choose any size for making different patterns of pillow, but make sure they are uniform. The common shapes of pillows are square, rectangle and round. While making a round pillow, you need to cut two pieces of fabric in the shape of a circle.

3. Now stitch the pieces in such a way that it forms a bag like structure. Join the pieces by sewing the fabric in a face to face manner. Make sure you keep the wrong side outward for stitching. This will then expose the right side later when you turn it inside. You should also keep at least half inch seam space from the corners. Sew the three sides of the pillow, keeping one side open to form the mouth for filling the materials inside.

4. Now fill the stuffing material inside. Load the foam or the cotton uniformly inside so that the pillow gets a proper shape and size. Do not stuff more than its capacity. This might cause the pillow to burst. Turn the right side upward before filling the pillow and then stitch the end after it has been stuffed. Make sure the foam doesn't come out from any of the sides. This process completes the pillow.

5. You would definitely require a pillow cover to keep the pillow protected. Sew the pillow cover the same way as that of the pillow bag filled with foam after taking accurate measurements. If you know the different types of sewing techniques, then personalize according to your choice. Use colorful fabrics to make a throw pillow. Satin fabrics having crochet designs, embroideries and embellishments look exquisite.

6. Insert the pillow inside the cover and tie the thread at the open end to prevent it from coming out of the cover. You can also stitch in buttons at the mouth of the cover to allow the pillow stay inside the cover. The pillow is now ready to be used for any purpose. Different types of throw pillows for the couch add variety to your interiors.

You can also try improving the basic techniques to make other forms of pillows and use it as cushions for your furniture. While making a dream pillow, you can spray soothing fragrance on the stuffing material and feel the aroma while sleeping. To make ultra light weight pillows, use micro beads as stuffing material instead of cotton or foam. Customize your pillows and enjoy the luxury of sleeping. I hope the simple steps on how to make a pillow have proven beneficial to you.