How To Recover A Throw Pillow? Do This In 3 Easy Steps!

Do you know how to recover a throw pillow? I urge you not to despair if you don’t because you can learn it in just a period – a whole day will be too much.

You may be bothered as you look at your supposed-to-be lovely sofa as it is enthroned by those old and foul throw pillows.

how to recover a throw pillow

But do you know what’s more bothersome? You are not a billionaire who can hastily decide just to dump those cherished decorations of yours and buy new ones.

Wash off your frowning face because today, you will achieve to make your living room fresh and to relax in a way that has never been possible before.

 

3 Easy Steps To Recover A Throw Pillow

Do you know how to recover a throw pillow?

Throw pillows are usually located on our living rooms as it gives accent to your sofa.

However, they are not there as decorations only, but just like any other kinds of pillows, these pillows are also huggable.

Besides, the living room is the area where most of the family activities are held. Kids often use these pillows as they playfully fight with each other.

Can you imagine how dirty it may get? In fact, of all the pillows, these are the ones that can get the most damage.

Also, we can’t deny the fact that sometimes, we bring these “extra” pillows to our bedrooms – we love to have more. Now, they are prone to stains such as sweat and saliva.

Yes, they are not excused from getting ruined. It is right and just that you take care of them.

 

Step #1. Check the details of your throw pillow

Throw pillows come in different shapes and sizes. You must also consider what type of textile is used as its covering.

Not just that, but also how the covering is embroidered and sewed. These observations will be your guide on how you will recover those pillows.

Most throw pillows are square-shaped and usually measures 16-20 inches. In this article, we will assume to recover a throw pillow with such shape and with an area of 16×16 inches.

If yours has a covering with a zipper or designed as enveloped, then consider yourself fortunate. As you uncover it, you will notice a fabric case for the insert.

However, if it doesn’t have such covers, then you may choose to remove the cover by making an opening using scissors.

You also have a choice to recover your “covered” pillow directly.

Here, we will assume that the old cover has been removed before recovering the pillow.

To specify, we will make an enveloped type of cover, for this choice is way easier to make than the zippered one.

 

Step #2. Materials you need

The most important thing you must have is the fabric. You may already have one in your home if you sew often.

However, to us who are not sewers, the market features a wide range of fabric that we may like.

You may choose what sort of fabric you want for your throw pillow.

Just a friendly suggestion; pick a fabric that compliments the texture of your sofa – or wherever you put it – and suits the setting’s color.

You also got to have the following:

  • Scissors
  • Needle and thread
  • Pins
  • Sewing machine (optional)
  • Measuring tape or ruler
  • Pillow/s to recover

 

Step #3. You can sew it!

Most of us – I assume – are not professional sewers. But that would be fine because, in this section, we will carefully follow specific instructions to recover your throw pillow perfectly by sewing a good-as-sold cover.

First, cut one 16×16 inches of your fabric – this will be for the front part of the pillow – and two 11×16 inches for the back.

Second, make a hem, at most ½ inches at one of the 16-inches’ side of your two 10×16 fabric. Sew it using the machine.

If you don’t have one, it can be easily sewn using the thread and needle by your hands.

Third, place the two smaller fabrics on top of the larger one. See that the hems are in the middle section, and the edges are equally aligned.

Make sure that the fabric’s printed side is facing inward; put this side on display after you finish sewing.

Fourth, pin the three fabrics in place; this will make it easier for you to sew for the pins to ensure the security of the fabric’s position.

You also have a choice to eliminate that sharp edge of your cover by cutting corners to curves. This may improve the result’s appearance, but of course, it is you who will decide which one you most prefer.

Fifth, carefully sew the edges. Observe a 1.5 seam allowance.

After you finish sewing, cut the thread. To see how your finished cover went, turn it inside out. You can now insert your throw pillow.

Congratulations! You have successfully recovered your throw pillow.

 

Final Words

At the end of this article, I hope you have learned how to recover a throw pillow. The writings above are meant to guide you to do something thoughtful and satisfying.

It is an honor for me that you have reached this point in the article. Your time and effort are much appreciated!