A dinning chair that is in good overall repair but has a worn or out dated seat cover usually needs just a new layer of fiberfill and a new cover. more »

Pincushions today are mostly just a place to keep pins, but they have a detailed history stretching back centuries. They were both decorative and practical, and they didn't always have modern polyester fiberfills inside, as they do today. more »

Many people tend to be very particular about their bed pillows. When they find one they love, proper care can make it last longer. Whether you prefer down, feather or fiberfill pillows, these suggestions help you care for your bed pillows and extend their usefulness. more »

Curling up in a hammock is a luxury nearly everyone enjoys. It's simple to make an economical pillow for your hammock by using several old t-shirts and some fiberfill. When your favorite shirts are too worn for your wardrobe, you can use them to create a comfy cradle for your head. more »

With a quarter-yard of fabric, fabric markers and fiberfill stuffing, this cat can be finished in a brief period of time. There is nothing fancy about this cat: basic sewing on a sewing machine is the sewing skill needed. The cat will have a style all its own when you are finished. Primitive cats are exactly that, primitive. more »

Buckwheat hull pillows are an alternative type of pillow filled with natural buckwheat hulls instead of down feathers, fiberfill or foam. Many people have found buckwheat pillows to be preferable to traditional pillows because of their comfort, and hypoallergenic properties. They use their buckwheat pillows not just at home but also when traveling. more »

When reupholstering a cushion, tufting adds both style and function. Tufting consists of pulling twine through the foam or stuffing from the back to the front of the cushion to create indented areas. The tufts create visual interest, but they also help add stability to the cushion, particularly if it is filled with loose fiberfill rather than a sheet of solid foam. Tufting also takes up the slack of loose fabric and prevents it from wrinkling when someone sits on the cushion. more »

You can add lace trim to the edges of a pillow to give it a decorative look, or to make a ring bearer, or tooth fairy pillow. Choose lace trim that has a flat, finished edge on one side, such as eyelet or gathered trim. Although the easiest way to make a pillow is to use a pillow form from the fabric store, you can fill the pillow with fiberfill stuffing if you prefer. You can also use this same technique to make a square or rectangular pillow of a different size. more »

Ribbon can make a simple yet decorative fringe for the edges of a throw pillow. Although it’s best to choose ribbon that compliments the fabric color, you may want to use several different styles of ribbon in similar colors, such as solids, stripes and polka dots, to add visual interest. If you wish, you can vary the width of the ribbons as well, rather than using all 1/2 inch wide ribbon. You can find pillow forms for throw pillows in the batting section of many fabric stores, or you can stuff the pillow with fiberfill stuffing. more »