help...my pillows have floppy corners
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[quote=PrettyKitty]I always make the size of the finished pillow/cushion cover an inch smaller than the insert quote]
Please clarify - the tute says to purchase an 18" pillow form, and directions say to cut the backing fabric to 18", and that when the stripes are sewed together, it should equal 18". And you say you make the finished size an inch smaller than the insert - don't both of these make it difficult to stuff???
I've never made a pillow either, just trying to "see" it in my mind.
Please clarify - the tute says to purchase an 18" pillow form, and directions say to cut the backing fabric to 18", and that when the stripes are sewed together, it should equal 18". And you say you make the finished size an inch smaller than the insert - don't both of these make it difficult to stuff???
I've never made a pillow either, just trying to "see" it in my mind.
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If I am using a pillow form I make my fabric measure the same as the pillow form. :?: If you have a 18" square you have a 18" pillow form. OK??? Otherwise, you could use some polyfil in the corners of the already finished pillows. :wink:
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Thanks everybody who knew the great tips and to those who didn't, thanks for making me feel not so alone about it. I really thought I was the only one who didn't know how to make a simple pillow. I love pillows for trying out new pattern blocks. Now I can make them look better than ever!
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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom
If I am using a pillow form I make my fabric measure the same as the pillow form. :?: If you have a 18" square you have a 18" pillow form. OK??? Otherwise, you could use some polyfil in the corners of the already finished pillows. :wink:
KittyGram said, this won't make it hard to put insert in? bc you have to actually make the cover smaller, after doing seam allowances. If your using a non-stretchy material...I see me having a pillow fight :D
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Originally Posted by Tink's Mom
If I am using a pillow form I make my fabric measure the same as the pillow form. :?: If you have a 18" square you have a 18" pillow form. OK??? Otherwise, you could use some polyfil in the corners of the already finished pillows. :wink:
KittyGram said, this won't make it hard to put insert in? bc you have to actually make the cover smaller, after doing seam allowances. If your using a non-stretchy material...I see me having a pillow fight :D
Thank you - that was exactly what I was thinking, but I couldn't come up with the words!! Pillow fight describes exactly what I was visualizing!!!
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KittyGram wrote: Thank you - that was exactly what I was thinking, but I couldn't come up with the words!! Pillow fight describes exactly what I was visualizing!!!
your welcome! :D i went to one of the addy's given, and copied pillow pattern, but, I guess, when you make one, it's a tight fit. Gives directions to prevent the floppy ears too. (on page 1, can't recall the website right now.)
your welcome! :D i went to one of the addy's given, and copied pillow pattern, but, I guess, when you make one, it's a tight fit. Gives directions to prevent the floppy ears too. (on page 1, can't recall the website right now.)
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Originally Posted by quiltncrazy
Originally Posted by Tink's Mom
If I am using a pillow form I make my fabric measure the same as the pillow form. :?: If you have a 18" square you have a 18" pillow form. OK??? Otherwise, you could use some polyfil in the corners of the already finished pillows. :wink:
KittyGram said, this won't make it hard to put insert in? bc you have to actually make the cover smaller, after doing seam allowances. If your using a non-stretchy material...I see me having a pillow fight :D
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