How to Pick Materials in Decorative Pillow Making

Change the look of a living space or bedroom by changing a few small decorative items such as curtains, pillows or pictures. Changing the decorative pillows can alter the entire look of the room. Follow these steps to pick materials in decorative pillow making.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Determine what the new look of the room will be. This will help decide which type of decorative pillow you will be making. For a nautical theme room, you can choose navy and white materials and for a shabby chic room, soft pinks with flowers are a great choice. Children will adore new bright new colors in their rooms.

2. Shop around a fabric store for different colors and patterns for the decorative pillow. Decide if you want to wash the pillow at home or have it dry cleaned. This will help you choose appropriate materials for your needs. Be sure to pick materials that will withstand everyday use of the pillow.

3. Ask a store associate for assistance. He or she can help with the cutting of the materials to the proper size needed to make the decorative pillow. The associate can also guide you towards the thread and matching trim pieces as well as a pillow form or proper filler.

4. Purchase the new materials that you found for the decorative pillow and get home and get to work.

Tips & Warnings

• Always get the appropriate measurements of the materials needed because once the sales associate cuts the material it is usually not returnable for a refund.