I love throw pillows just about as much as any woman. They just add so much to the feel of a room. However, for years we had maybe one or two in our home. Why? Mostly because I didn’t want to spend the money on them. The less expensive pillows were filled with stuff (polyester fiber-fil) that wouldn’t hold up for more than a year. And, the better pillows that were feather-filled were too expensive for our budget. So…no pillows.
When I started reading blogs, my love for pillows was rekindled. The Nester shares how feather pillow inserts are the only way to go, and I’ve discovered she’s right. Tip #1 – feather inserts are the only way to go.
I’ve been sewing for years, so it’s no big deal for me to whip up a pillow cover with or without a zipper. I’ve done both, but honestly I prefer the zipper- they seem to hold their shape well. Tip #2 – look for pillow covers with a zipper closure.
Ok, so now you’ve got your feather pillow inserts with your cover zipped on – wanna know how to insure they look plump and full?? This tip I learned from my good friend Jennifer. She shared that she always uses an insert a little bit bigger than the pillow cover to make sure the pillow is plump and full! Tip #3 – Stuff your pillows with an insert that is a little big larger than your cover.
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