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by dlmds 06 Mar 2008 ( edited Mar 08'08 19:23 )
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Do any of you make your own pillow forms, or is it just more cost saving , and time saving to buy them ? Thank you.

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by anna25775 06 Mar 2008
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I buy mine ready made cos over here this is cheaper and saves me time. I just make the covers then (I'm in Germany here)*4u
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by jrob 06 Mar 2008
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I can buy them so inexpensively I just don't take the time or effort to make them.;)
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by dlmds 07 Mar 2008
Where do you find them inexpensive? H. *.
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by tmjanecek 06 Mar 2008
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Pillow forms??? Okay, I am a self taught sewer, but someone please clue me in... What is a pillow form?
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by anna25775 06 Mar 2008
a pillow form is the actual plain usually white (unless there are other colours available of which I don't know) pillow/cushion. They are usually stuffed with polyester filling or sometimes feathers are available too. then one just has to sew a nice pillow/cushion cover and pop the pillow form in. flower for you
by anna25775 06 Mar 2008
the most common size is the 40cm square pillow but they are also available in other sizes and shapes.... one just has to search. they are usually found at craft and fabric shops over here and are really so cheap that its not worth making them from scratch yourself. they are also washable. hope I managed to answer your question tmjanecek
by tmjanecek 07 Mar 2008
thanks!
by tmjanecek 07 Mar 2008
and yes you did...
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by nglover1 07 Mar 2008
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I usually buy them ready made. They are so cheap, but if I need a big size I use the 40% coupons available at the large craft stores.
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by nglover1 07 Mar 2008
Sorry hit the submit to soon A Flower for you.
by dlmds 07 Mar 2008
I have not found them cheap. I must be shopping at the wrong place. H. *.
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by dlonnahawkins 07 Mar 2008
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I usually buy mine, for I find they are better for the covers that I do. Plus to me they hold form better. I get them when on sale, and try to keep a few ahead - but just where do you store them?
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by cutiepie 07 Mar 2008
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I've done both. It really depends on the size I need. If you use a 40% off coupon, they are reasonably priced, but if you need an unusual shape or size, making them is pretty much the only way to go.
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by cutiepie 07 Mar 2008
I almost forgot to mention: if you buy the pillow forms ahead of time, you can store them in those "space bags" where you can vacuum out the air and they take up much less space (and don't get musty or dirty). To re-fluff them, toss them in the dryer on the no-heat cycle and they bounce right back.
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by raels011 07 Mar 2008
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In Australia they are called pillow inserts and yes I buy mine too.. flower for you
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by clawton 07 Mar 2008
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I normally stuffed my own pillows. However, I just purchased two pillow forms for $13.00 but that was 50% off sale price. Normal prices I think is expensive. I am hoping they will hold there shape longer.
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by loriann11450 08 Mar 2008
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that's one of the things I use my Joanns coupons for,,,I just buy a few here and there then I have them when I need one.
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by marjialexa 08 Mar 2008
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Hi, D, I usually stuff my own pillows because I find the ready made ones expensive, too. Anyone in USA want to tell us where you find the 'cheap' ones? Thanks a bunch, ladies. Marji