In your opinion, what are the best & worst things to stuff a pillow with, and why? I am planning on making one for the first time. The pillows would likely be sitting in the living room, on couches. They would not be used for sleeping with very often. I would like to use something fairly compressable, but still firm. It also needs to be washable (some materials would clump together). Inexpensive materials are preferred, but I’m willing to pay more for a better quality.
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“Pine” took my idea. My mom made some like that and they were great.
try using pantihose. It works well, is washable, and you recycle all those pantihose that have runs!
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I like DA egg shaped foam from the bedding stores. Just cut 2 pieces equally: one for top one for bottom and sew together the flat sides on each corner. Washable
Now picking the fabric or material look for something that will conceal or blend the with the look of your pillow Designed like the expensive Foam pillows only cheaper and firmer Use a semi course velvety material for show as well as a softer silkier material side to lay your head if need be. Ive tried it it works and again you rest in comfort watching da game or reading, napping etc…. Larger Pillows require more layers is all… so alternate the egg foams & think like a Big Mac with the bun in the middle.
Foam doesn’t necessarily have to be the egg shaped kind. I just prefer because I do not like synthetic itchy insulated cotton grass they normally stuff da pillow throws with.
If you can’t get foam or money is tight get creative old socks balled up for firm or runny no good panty hose Lotsssss when you mix it does just as well Good Luck
I use Polyester filling which can be purchased in set size bags at places like WalMart and most any store which sells craft materials. You can also get foam, already formed, in squares, circles, etc., or in pieces, but pieces tend to get lumpy when washed. Polyester fiber fill can be washed, dried, then plumped up by hand. Also long-lasting
Feathers make the best pillow stuffing. Down makes better bed pillows, but throw pillows are better with feathers. Just pack them in tight for a firmer pillow
It is cheaper to buy pillow forms or polyester stuffing, but they don’t wash well, and are more prone to flattening.
Feathers/down never break down. You can hand your feather pillows down to your grand-kids.
There are some stores that sell feather pillows cheap. Or you can buy down jackets at Goodwill. If you buy your feathers used, they go through the laundry just fine, although you may wish to rinse twice, then give them LOTS of time in the dryer.