I finally found my pillow making angels!! 😇😁👍❤️ And sir, may I just say how much I not only admire you for teaching your son such an important trade, but also clearly giving him the skills to be his own man. Thank you!!
Hey there Kassaundra, WOW THANK YOU for the kind compliment I really appreciate you taking time out to let me know your thoughts. I am very happy to have my son with me I worked with my father and I have good memories of it. I hope he will have the same. Again thank you for taking out the time. I’m glad we could help you with the video. Cheers, Paul
I didn't hear a word you said I had to watch the video again..I went deaf with admiration for your son...ong they don't make them like him anymore...wow!!
So so thankful for this!!! You have no idea. I made premier blue satin throw pillows to sell hand appliqued with lace. But when i stuffed them they looked slightly lumpy. After all the work, I never did sell them; just zipped them into plastic dust covers until i got around to buying pillow forms. I got ahold of beautiful Waverly upholstery fabric, which costs $25 a yard, at $1 for several yards, and wanted to make pillows to sell on etsy. I'm glad I took the time to watch the professionals do it first. Thank you so much!
Hey there, thank you very much for leaving your comment it is nice to hear about the help the videos offer others in need. Yes I had the same problem so I came up with that idea to reduce the lumps works pretty well. That’s a great find on the fabric really good deal. Thanks again for watching and your comment. Please share the videos it is so helpful to us when you do. All the best on your selling on Etsy. Paul
Thank you thank you thank you!!!! My sofa back is all pillows. I opened them up to fluff and made them lumpy😣. Then I tried making new covers and the middle in the pillows is so wide that the covers are dog earred. Lol what a mess! I followed your sofa seat cushion flat poly fill refresh and it worked wonders!!!🤗🤗🤗! Now to fix the pillows! Thanks guys!!!🐱
Hello there betty, thanks so much for watching the video. Yeah they can be a mess sometimes I’ve experienced everything you’ve talked about Lol. I’m really glad we could help. I’m glad you shared your experience and the great outcome. Made my day 😊thank you. If you have any questions please send them our way. Please share the video because it does help us when you do. All the best, Paul
Your videos are some of the best instructional videos on the internet. You leave no stone unturned...procedurally I know exactly what's required and in what order. Thanks!
U are not to believe this, I woke up today thinking 🤔 I would love to make some throw pillows. Open RUclips n there you were...what a blessing 🙏 Thank u, Thank u
you two make a lovely team! i think it's so great that he has transferred all this knowledge onto his son. when the son speaks, you can tell he knows his stuff too! thanks for the helpful video, ucsolutions!
Great video. I just finished a long, 66” cushion and when I bought the foam, the attendant suggested I wrap the foam in dacron. I did and it came oht great. I am now going to try this on smaller pillows. I like the tab idea, too. I never thought of doing that, but it makes sense!
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore A video with close ups on how to turn corners on a foam box cushion would be very helpful! I'm a bit confused on attaching the top to the bottom. I used a Sailrite video, but although well explained, turning the corners was not! Thanks a million! ( I also used the dacron on 6 smaller pillows and they came out very nice!)
Hey Road Runner, Just to get a better idea when you say turn corners are you saying when you’re cutting the foam you would like a close-up of how to turn a 90° Angle?
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore I am wanting a close up, slow, of how to attach the bottom plate of a square or rectangular cushion cover to the top part of the cover at the corners. I don't quite get how you turn those corners to get a clean, professional corner on all corners. Thank you!
Hi Blair, We really appreciate you watching our videos and reaching out to us! We’re glad to hear that our video was able to provide clarity for your project. All the best, Grant
Hey there Janet, really glad you liked the video thanks for leaving the comment. We just started selling double shredded foam not chopped. So it’s a lot softer with no lumps. It’s on our website ucprivatecourses.com I tell you that in case you need it for future projects. Again thanks for watching the video really appreciate it. cheers, Paul
An individual brought me some old pillows and a purchased curtain of a heavy duck fabric. When I removed the old cover, it was not a formed or covered pillow, but rather filled with stuffing. I thought this may solve my concern of "luminess" in the pillow. I was trying to preserve it by using an old pillow case but it was difficult to stuff it into the pillow case without falling apart in the process. Thank you. Subscribing!!
Great father and son team! I'm starting to make some pillow covers and could not figure out the size of the pillow insert. This is extremely helpful. Thank you.
Hello Doris, thank you for watching and positive thoughts. Glad to help please share the video with friends and family it helps us when you do. Cheers, Paul
Genius! I just sewed 6 pillows and stuffed them all with that evil poly stuffing. I sewed zippers in mine so I can just unzip and put in the batting. I was just starting 2 large bed decorative pillows for my sister for Christmas. This is great. Now if I could just stop all the prickly lint that comes off the stuffing. I itch so bad after all the work I have to take a shower.
Lisa, thank you for the encouraging comment I really appreciate reading it. I am very happy that it helped you. Please share it helps us when you do. Good bless you friend. Paul
Hello Oyinloye, Thank you for watching, most importantly taking time to tell us. If you haven't already please subscribe and share the videos,it helps us when you do. If we can help on a project you're working on, let us know very glad to help. God bless you as well. Paul
Hello Sheila, Thank you very much for watching our video and mostly for taking time out to comment. Glad we could help, its a pretty neat trick that does work very well. Hey please share the videos it really helps us a lot when you do. Thanks again. Cheers, Paul
+iliketosew2 Thanks for telling us! Love to get feed back. The batting trick makes your job a lot easier and feels pretty good. Cheers thanks again. Paul
Hello Lynn, Thank you very much for letting Grant and I know, you are a very encouraging person. Glad you watched the video and please let us know if can help you on a project. Please share the video it really helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
Hello Hadassah, thank you 🙏 for watching I so happy to hear you enjoyed it. Lol you have a point. Please share the videos it will help us. Thank you again. Paul
Hello Marissa, Thank you for commenting, we enjoy working together. Please pass on the video to someone who might benefit from it. Thanks again. Cheers, Paul
Thank you for the tutorial. I made pillow last summer and was so bummed out they looked lumpy. Now I know the trick! I have a question. Can I wash the pillow with the wadding in the washing machine? Or will it destroy the wadding and make it lumpy? Thank you again
Last night I was trying to make a lumbar pillow for my porch! I stuffed it and it looked terrible! I watched your video and I’m set to make a pillow that looks professionally made!! Thank you SO much!!!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you Kelly, I am glad you shared your experience with us rather than just moving on. It goes along way for us. Yes, I think it’s pretty neat trick for pillows. Thanks again friend. Please share it helps. Cheers, Paul
Hey Darlene, You're welcome, thanks so much for watching!! Please consider subscribing if you haven't already, we are coming out with some really unique content!
Thanks so much for this! I've been having a hard time sourcing polyfill. I can only find sponge chips and while it's nice and springy, it's quite lumpy. The batting would definitely smooth that all out. Great video. I like to see you guys working together. Looking forward to the next one. Stay well. Blessings...
+AfroTee Thanks for commenting to let us know. The shredded foam will always have that trouble. I love it because it's a great use of the pieces of left over foam from cushions. So yes the batting will help. It would be best to sew or staple the batting together so the foam does not work its way out. Fill it and close up the bottom, if you didn't already think of that yourself. Love that term sponge chips never heard of it, I want to remember that. Again thanks for watching and telling us. God bless. Cheers, Paul
Ohhh thanks for the tip about securing the foam inside the batting. I think sewing it would work best for me. Ohhh that's a good idea! Thank you again!
Hi, can you please create a video for creating cotton filled pillow as well. I particularly want to know some easy ways to fluff the cotton before filling it in
Hello Divya, unfortunately we have had to put the videos on hold for a little while. The foam business takes up most of our time. The cotton we use comes in rolls about an inch thick divided by a piece of paper for upholstery. When it comes to filling it with a pillow or a cushion we just use the layers of it, we don’t fluff it up. Cotton can get into a big ball sometimes and become a mess. I hope this address is your concerns. In short the cotton we use you don’t fluff up you keep it flat in layers. Cheers, Paul
Just ran across your video and love the idea of no lumpy pillows. Can you show how you close the end of the pillow? I was thinking of sewing the pillow and then adding velcro in case I want to add more filling or if my customers want to add it.
Hey there Mario, Thank you for watching, check out our lastest video you could win a chair or we have other giveaways on our show. ruclips.net/video/jwRBw37JbWk/видео.html Cheers, Paul
It can be done but it can put a lot of fine fibers inside the sewing machine. It would be better to baste it by hand. The best option would be to use an appropriate spray adhesive- you would need to research that. All of those things are unnecessary. If you don't want it to shift ( which I am guessing is your goal, you can use the sewing version of clothespins to hold it together. (Wooden clothespins work only in some situations. I bought mine on Amazon to get a generic one including a generic price!)
Great video! I’m wondering if this method could be used to make inserts for back cushions? The ones I have now are down filled and completely flattened out. New poly filled inserts could be just what I’m looking for.
TYSM for sharing this info with us. I have a question though. How would I go about stuffing an "L - Shaped" body pillow using this method ? I presently have only the polyfil in there, and, it is quite lumpy. 🙀!!! I'm hoping to get it to be less lumpy by using your method of putting the batting in first - thankfully, I haven't sewn my pillow shut yet. 😉 TY AGAIN for sharing this technique. 😻
Hello sorry for the late reply I have been sick. Straight to your question you simply follow the cushion cover as a pattern of the L. Cut the batting out and fill it. How it is best to use shredded foam for the job it is great support and last longer. I hope this helps you. Please share the videos. Cheers, Paul
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore I pray you're feeling better. Sorry about your being sick - no need to apologize. 🙏😻🙏 TY for answering my question ... will try it all out. 😉🙏
Hey there, yeah the loose poly fill you wouldn’t be able to make it to a flat sheet. But you don’t have to, you can just get poly batting which comes in rolls and is flat. I hope this address is your question, and thank you for watching the video. I look forward to hearing from you again. Cheers, Paul
Hi guys! Great video. I watched it before I ordered poly batting for a large floor pillow, and watched it again just now to make sure there's not a top and down to poly batting that I need to get right. On re-watching I had a question, though. I know about steam-a-seam and use it sometimes. But I didn't see you use it in this video; you sewed the insert fabric. Did I miss it?
Hi Frederica, Thanks so much for watching our videos! Great question, I don’t believe that you did miss it in the video. As far as I remember we did it off camera with the steam-a-seam. It works well. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the project. All the best, Grant
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore It's funny because you say at the beginning of the video that viewers can do the project without sewing a stitch, and show the steam-a-seam; and then you sew the pillow entirely with the sewing machine. OK, good to know I didn't just miss it!
Hey there Susan, First thank you for watching the videos and leaving this comment. Poly fill should be fine to wash in the washing machine, it’s similar to a bed pillow. Please share the videos we would really appreciate it if you have any more comments please leave them. Cheers, Paul
I love watching your videos!! Thank you!🙏🏻 Would you tell me how I can hand sew where I open up? My big throw pillows that came with the exact same fabric as the sectional are flattening and they don’t have a zipper, I should have checked before ordering it. There is rolled trim too. I’m worried that where I cut it will fray into a hole. I know how to hand sew well. I thought if I sew around really close over lapping the thread might work? I’m just not sure. Thank you again!! 🙏🏻😊💙
Hey there again Diana, I sent you a message on your last comment. Contact us it will be easiest to answer your questions that way. Videos@urbancastlesolutions.com Cheers, Paul
Thank you for another great video. You mention elsewhere that 1" batting is hard to find. If desired would a double layer of 1/2" batting give the same effect?
Hi Julia, thanks for watching and great question! Yes, 2 layers of 1/2” batting/Dacron will be fine. If you do need 1” Dacron you can find it at our shop here: ucprivatecourses.com/product-category/all-products/
Hello there Julia, good question! But before that thank you for watching and commenting on the video. Apologies for the late reply been busy on the foam side of our business. So yes as they say take what you can get. However I would glue the two together or even staple them together so they do not shift. The two layers should work just fine. Please share and let us know if you have any more questions happy to help. Cheers Paul
Hello Darren, thank you for watching the video and for your comment. Memory foam is great for pillows it is heavy and soft for the most part. If you are asking as for seat cushions no, I believe the support is not there like it is in poly foam. It’s too soft to me.. I hope this helped. Please share the videos it helps us when you do. Cheers, Paul
Hello Kimberly, thank you for watching and for your comment. That’s a good question, I don’t see it being a problem anymore than the average bed pillow that’s been washed that has poly fill inside. If it does however bunch up once it’s dry you could probably loosen it up, break it free that is from itself. I hope this address your question correctly and again I really do appreciate you watching. I am look forward to hearing from you in the future. Please share because it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
Great video. I am assuming that if I want the karate-chop-able pillows, I would not use the batting. What kind of poly fill do you like best? I'm looking for a good down alternative. Something to use as a good dorm backrest.
Hello, thank you for watching the video glad you liked it. The best down alternative you can find it on our website ucprivatecourses.com You’ll have two alternatives The ultra fluff poly has that down feel. The other option not so much. Please share the videos it helps us a lot when you do. All the best on your schooling and soon to be career, Paul
HI Cyanoxic, Thank you for watching and for your comment. NO! you do not need to use an insert you can just fill the cover itself. However it can be a challenge to smooth out the lumps and bumps as well as it is a mess when you need to change cover. I hope this has help you, thanks again for commenting . Cheer. Paul
Could we sew the batting and muslin together? I worry about the edges of the batting rolling up over time. I'm making a floor pillow for sitting so it will likely get more use than a regular tossing pillow.
Hi Amy, Excellent question! Yes, though, I would sandwich the batting between two muslin layers since you will not be able to see the batting directly to one layer of muslin. The reason being is the batting has a very loose weave and will snag on the feed-dog or the foot of the sewing machine. I hope this helps! Sounds like a really cool project you’re taking on.
Hey there, I just found your comment and I appreciate you letting me know how it turned out. RUclips has changed the comment structure and it’s more confusing than ever. So that’s why took me so long to get back to you that’s awesome, I always love to hear people having success on their projects. Again thanks for watching, please share the videos because it does help when you do. Cheers, Paul
Hi Farhana, Thank you for watching the video. To sew the tap is really simple,ones the pillow insert is filed to your desired amount of poly or feathers. Simply fold raw fabric edges under themselves and hand sew closed or machine sew close. I hope this has helped you. Please share the videos it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
Hi Velda, Great question! No, make the insert 1 -2 " larger then the fabric cover. I find 1.5" larger fits best not too much not too little. Thank you very much for your comment. If you haven't already please subscribe and share the videos,it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
So, the insert is actually larger than the cover? I am doing this today so I want to make sure this isn't a typo. I would've thought that the insert would need to be smaller, ( but that's why I am turning to the professionals). So if I want a 16 inch square pillow, the covering fabric is an 18 inch square and the insert is 19 1/2 inches? Is that correct?
Hi There, Thanks for the question and for watching. Please share the videos it helps us a great deal. Now to the question. I will use FINISHED measurements okay. A 16 x16" throw pillow I would make this way. First the pillow cover (fabric) 16 x 16" (add 1" all around for seam allowance cut 17" SQ). The insert you are making I find making the insert 1 1/2" LARGER it makes for a fuller feel and look, with polyfill. Feather inserts I like 2" larger. I hope this addresses your question. All the best, Paul
Hello there, no we never did a video on a throw pillow this video was for people wanting to make their own inserts. Thanks for checking out our video. Please share and subscribe. Cheers, Paul
Hi Mary, Thanks for watching! Great question, yes you would want to cut out the inserts a half-inch bigger on all sides for seam allowance. Also, if you are making an insert for an 18” sq throw pillow you would want to make the insert 20” sq so that it fills out the throw pillow properly. I hope this helps!
Dang I watched this entire video to know how or what you do to close in the last side, LOL, you didn’t cover that and the machine was covering the view of what you did. Did you fold it in, or something else. How would you use the tape on the last edge?
Hello there, thank you watching the video. Yes that is correct just simply fold the last side on itself and stitch on top. You can use whats called steam a seam and not sew it closed. warmcompany.com/product/steam-a-seam-2-1-4-tape/ I hope this has helped you and thank you again. Cheers, Paul
Hello Crafty, YES! You can do just that, it will hold just fine. It can be a challenge to hold the tabs under the sewing foot. So use the iron on adhesive if you are having trouble holding under the sewing foot, what ever keeps it closed. Thank you for taking the time out to comment, please share the video, it does help us a lot when you do. Please comment again looking forward to it. All the best, Paul
Hello Crafty, YES! That should work just fine, however any of the poly fill or poly batting pushing through will melt on the iron. Sorry for the late reply, you most likely have moved on if so I sure it looks great. Thank you for your comment. Cheers, Paul
you said "sew up the tab" to what though? you didn't really explain or show what you were doing when it came to the tab.. you showed where to see for the side seams which is pretty self explanatory, but this tab thing has me baffled!
Hi Mary, thanks for watching our video! Sorry for the confusion, the tab is referring to the extra fabric that we left to sew up the insert once it is filled.
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore , I think I must be an idiot, bc I still don't understand what the need for the "tab" was for. I'm making sweater pillows for my nieces out of a passed loved one's sweater. And they are custom shaped so I can't just go buy inserts. Hopefully the lightbulb will go off when I am sewing then up lol. If not they will forgive me since they know I can barely sew a button on and that knitting is my thing, lol Thank you for trying and your time! Our video was great, it's just me, truly.. I can cook you anything you want, put a power tool in my hand were good to go, and give a set of knitting needles in my hands and I can knitting you anything under the sun.. But sewing...completely above my head..i try, lol. Tc, stay safe, stay well!
Hi Mary Lol, I totally understand I'm the same way with some subjects. I'm sure it will turn out great and that your nieces will love them. If you do find yourself stuck you can contact me at our live chat on our website: ucprivatecourses.com, there you can send photos so that it will be easier for me to help. All the Best, Grant
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore thank you so much!!! that really helps out my mind at ease. Because of the situation our world is in, I've had to start making my own face masks.. smh..God is trying to punish me for not paying attention in home ec ( I know I'm showing my age I know! ). But I managed to find a beautiful lady who goes through each step showing how to make each stitch by hand. I have learned so much from her and am feeling much more confident, that I will be able to make at least a very functional insert if not a very nice looking one. The pillow itself I wasn't to concerned about as I an going to knit the front/back together and that is well within my comfort zone.
Glad to hear that you got things covered! Also, I wish home ec was more prevalent in schools nowadays we could use more common sense education. All the Best, Grant
I finally found my pillow making angels!! 😇😁👍❤️ And sir, may I just say how much I not only admire you for teaching your son such an important trade, but also clearly giving him the skills to be his own man. Thank you!!
Hey there Kassaundra, WOW THANK YOU for the kind compliment I really appreciate you taking time out to let me know your thoughts. I am very happy to have my son with me I worked with my father and I have good memories of it. I hope he will have the same. Again thank you for taking out the time. I’m glad we could help you with the video. Cheers, Paul
How thick are those poly?thanks
Great question, throw pillow inserts are not measured thickness wise, their just measured by height and width.
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore I believe she asked about the thickness of the batting.
Who else is watching this in 2021? Thank you! I needed this!
OMG, I lost it when you suddenly yelled at the bird to shut up, 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣. Loved the tutorial, thank you❤️
Hey there E Murphy, thanks for leaving the comment, it made me laugh. I appreciate you. Cheers, Paul
I made pillows with cellulite just yesterday! Glad I came across this video! So happy! Thanks!!!
I didn't hear a word you said I had to watch the video again..I went deaf with admiration for your son...ong they don't make them like him anymore...wow!!
You are so kind thank you for the encouragement we love it.... Please share the videos with others. God bless, Paul
So so thankful for this!!! You have no idea. I made premier blue satin throw pillows to sell hand appliqued with lace. But when i stuffed them they looked slightly lumpy. After all the work, I never did sell them; just zipped them into plastic dust covers until i got around to buying pillow forms. I got ahold of beautiful Waverly upholstery fabric, which costs $25 a yard, at $1 for several yards, and wanted to make pillows to sell on etsy. I'm glad I took the time to watch the professionals do it first. Thank you so much!
Hey there, thank you very much for leaving your comment it is nice to hear about the help the videos offer others in need. Yes I had the same problem so I came up with that idea to reduce the lumps works pretty well. That’s a great find on the fabric really good deal. Thanks again for watching and your comment. Please share the videos it is so helpful to us when you do. All the best on your selling on Etsy. Paul
What a great team! Thank you for the easy to follow instructions.
Great technique! Thanks for sharing. I admire the father & son dynamic too. Love from Kenya, 🇰🇪
Thank you thank you thank you!!!! My sofa back is all pillows. I opened them up to fluff and made them lumpy😣. Then I tried making new covers and the middle in the pillows is so wide that the covers are dog earred. Lol what a mess! I followed your sofa seat cushion flat poly fill refresh and it worked wonders!!!🤗🤗🤗! Now to fix the pillows! Thanks guys!!!🐱
Hello there betty, thanks so much for watching the video. Yeah they can be a mess sometimes I’ve experienced everything you’ve talked about Lol. I’m really glad we could help. I’m glad you shared your experience and the great outcome. Made my day 😊thank you. If you have any questions please send them our way. Please share the video because it does help us when you do. All the best, Paul
Your videos are some of the best instructional videos on the internet. You leave no stone unturned...procedurally I know exactly what's required and in what order. Thanks!
U are not to believe this, I woke up today thinking 🤔 I would love to make some throw pillows. Open RUclips n there you were...what a blessing 🙏 Thank u, Thank u
Hey Sonia,
That is awesome! We’re really glad we could help, thanks for watching!
you two make a lovely team! i think it's so great that he has transferred all this knowledge onto his son. when the son speaks, you can tell he knows his stuff too! thanks for the helpful video, ucsolutions!
Hi aBLA,
Thank you so much for watching our videos! We really appreciate your very kind compliments, it means a lot!
o thank you soooo much!!! i been wondering how to get my glummy pillows smooth!! am so happy now!!!!
Great video. I just finished a long, 66” cushion and when I bought the foam, the attendant suggested I wrap the foam in dacron. I did and it came oht great. I am now going to try this on smaller pillows. I like the tab idea, too. I never thought of doing that, but it makes sense!
Hey Road Runner,
So glad to hear that! If you need any help with any other projects please let me know.
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore A video with close ups on how to turn corners on a foam box cushion would be very helpful! I'm a bit confused on attaching the top to the bottom. I used a Sailrite video, but although well explained, turning the corners was not! Thanks a million! ( I also used the dacron on 6 smaller pillows and they came out very nice!)
Hey Road Runner,
Just to get a better idea when you say turn corners are you saying when you’re cutting the foam you would like a close-up of how to turn a 90° Angle?
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore I am wanting a close up, slow, of how to attach the bottom plate of a square or rectangular cushion cover to the top part of the cover at the corners. I don't quite get how you turn those corners to get a clean, professional corner on all corners. Thank you!
@@roadrunner123 yes! I need the same video!
Thanks so much for the information regarding insets. God bless you both, always
Hello there Rahimah, you are welcome. I am glad you watched the video and found it useful. God bless you for the support. Cheers, Paul
Great!. I like the clarification on final dimensions of each part (pillow vs insert). Other videos don't clarify that. Thank you.
Hi Blair,
We really appreciate you watching our videos and reaching out to us! We’re glad to hear that our video was able to provide clarity for your project. All the best, Grant
Ha! Never thought to use the foam , but it makes perfect sense! I’ll never go back either! Piece of cake!! Thanks!!
Hey there Janet, really glad you liked the video thanks for leaving the comment. We just started selling double shredded foam not chopped. So it’s a lot softer with no lumps. It’s on our website ucprivatecourses.com I tell you that in case you need it for future projects. Again thanks for watching the video really appreciate it. cheers, Paul
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That’s a nice trick to get smooth pillows. Thanks so much 👍
Thank you for watching and taking out the time to leaving a positive comment. Cheers, Paul
An individual brought me some old pillows and a purchased curtain of a heavy duck fabric. When I removed the old cover, it was not a formed or covered pillow, but rather filled with stuffing. I thought this may solve my concern of "luminess" in the pillow. I was trying to preserve it by using an old pillow case but it was difficult to stuff it into the pillow case without falling apart in the process. Thank you. Subscribing!!
Great father and son team! I'm starting to make some pillow covers and could not figure out the size of the pillow insert. This is extremely helpful. Thank you.
Hello Doris, thank you for watching and positive thoughts. Glad to help please share the video with friends and family it helps us when you do. Cheers, Paul
Genius! I just sewed 6 pillows and stuffed them all with that evil poly stuffing. I sewed zippers in mine so I can just unzip and put in the batting. I was just starting 2 large bed decorative pillows for my sister for Christmas. This is great. Now if I could just stop all the prickly lint that comes off the stuffing. I itch so bad after all the work I have to take a shower.
Lisa, thank you for the encouraging comment I really appreciate reading it. I am very happy that it helped you. Please share it helps us when you do. Good bless you friend. Paul
Thanks for the training...God bless you both...
Hello Oyinloye,
Thank you for watching, most importantly taking time to tell us. If you haven't already please subscribe and share the videos,it helps us when you do. If we can help on a project you're working on, let us know very glad to help. God bless you as well. Paul
A DIY Father and Son Team! 😊 I love this! 💜
Hello Marie, thank so much for your comment it was great to read first thing in the morning. Cheers, Paul
love the batting idea, I made pillows for my shams and they are lumpy so glad I seen your video now I'm going to redo them. thanks
Hello Sheila, Thank you very much for watching our video and mostly for taking time out to comment. Glad we could help, its a pretty neat trick that does work very well. Hey please share the videos it really helps us a lot when you do. Thanks again. Cheers, Paul
Brilliant idea!! Thanks!!
Great idea using the batting.i'll try that next time.
+iliketosew2 Thanks for telling us! Love to get feed back. The batting trick makes your job a lot easier and feels pretty good. Cheers thanks again. Paul
Love the idea of using batting.
I just adore you all. You give me such hope....
Hello Lynn,
Thank you very much for letting Grant and I know, you are a very encouraging person. Glad you watched the video and please let us know if can help you on a project.
Please share the video it really helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
I love you guys! What a great vibe you have together and such helpful info. Keep it coming with your good ideas!
Hey Bonnie, thank you so much for the kind words. 😊 I appreciate you!! Cheers, Paul
That was a good video. Thank you. The bird was probably happy you guys did not use any feathers.
Hello Hadassah, thank you 🙏 for watching I so happy to hear you enjoyed it. Lol you have a point. Please share the videos it will help us. Thank you again. Paul
Love this page always very informative
Nice Video Guys! Thanks!
Thank you Belynda, for your encouragement. Please share it helps us when you do. Cheers Paul
Excellent! Thank you very much!
Hey Laura, thanks for watching and leaving a encouraging comment. Have a great weekend. Cheers, Paul
Awesome teamwork guys
Hello Marissa, Thank you for commenting, we enjoy working together. Please pass on the video to someone who might benefit from it. Thanks again. Cheers, Paul
Great video! Thank you so much!
You’re welcome, thanks for watching Kay!
Thank you for the tutorial. I made pillow last summer and was so bummed out they looked lumpy. Now I know the trick! I have a question. Can I wash the pillow with the wadding in the washing machine? Or will it destroy the wadding and make it lumpy? Thank you again
Very helpful
Thank you!
Last night I was trying to make a lumbar pillow for my porch! I stuffed it and it looked terrible! I watched your video and I’m set to make a pillow that looks professionally made!! Thank you SO much!!!!!👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you Kelly, I am glad you shared your experience with us rather than just moving on. It goes along way for us. Yes, I think it’s pretty neat trick for pillows. Thanks again friend. Please share it helps. Cheers, Paul
Great idea
Thank you!
Thank you for sharing
Hey this is good idea to thank you So much
Hey thank you for the positive comment. Cheers, Paul
very brilliant
New subscriber here I love your videos keep up the good work guys
Thank you, Crystal, it's great to have you here!
me gusto mucho su video, un tutorial muy bueno y divertido!!
Wonderful!!! Thanks for making this video! I can't sew so this is Perfect!
Hello Leslie,
Thank you for watching the video, happy to help. Yes it works very well. Please share the videos it helps us when you do.Cheers,
Paul
Great ideas, thank you so much!!!
Hey Darlene,
You're welcome, thanks so much for watching!!
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thanks for teaching.
I liked it can you show more videos please
Thank you 😊
Hey Linda, thank you so much for watching our videos!
Thanks so much for this! I've been having a hard time sourcing polyfill. I can only find sponge chips and while it's nice and springy, it's quite lumpy. The batting would definitely smooth that all out. Great video. I like to see you guys working together. Looking forward to the next one. Stay well. Blessings...
+AfroTee Thanks for commenting to let us know. The shredded foam will always have that trouble. I love it because it's a great use of the pieces of left over foam from cushions. So yes the batting will help. It would be best to sew or staple the batting together so the foam does not work its way out. Fill it and close up the bottom, if you didn't already think of that yourself. Love that term sponge chips never heard of it, I want to remember that. Again thanks for watching and telling us. God bless. Cheers, Paul
Ohhh thanks for the tip about securing the foam inside the batting. I think sewing it would work best for me. Ohhh that's a good idea! Thank you again!
Hi, can you please create a video for creating cotton filled pillow as well. I particularly want to know some easy ways to fluff the cotton before filling it in
Hello Divya, unfortunately we have had to put the videos on hold for a little while. The foam business takes up most of our time. The cotton we use comes in rolls about an inch thick divided by a piece of paper for upholstery. When it comes to filling it with a pillow or a cushion we just use the layers of it, we don’t fluff it up. Cotton can get into a big ball sometimes and become a mess. I hope this address is your concerns. In short the cotton we use you don’t fluff up you keep it flat in layers. Cheers, Paul
Just ran across your video and love the idea of no lumpy pillows. Can you show how you close the end of the pillow? I was thinking of sewing the pillow and then adding velcro in case I want to add more filling or if my customers want to add it.
Thank u
Hi there, thank you for watching, I appreciate it if you have any questions send my way 😊. Cheers, Paul
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great advise do you put the polyfil between the the poly batting or on top
Could you sew the batting to the liner??
It can be done but it can put a lot of fine fibers inside the sewing machine. It would be better to baste it by hand. The best option would be to use an appropriate spray adhesive- you would need to research that. All of those things are unnecessary. If you don't want it to shift ( which I am guessing is your goal, you can use the sewing version of clothespins to hold it together. (Wooden clothespins work only in some situations. I bought mine on Amazon to get a generic one including a generic price!)
Great video! I’m wondering if this method could be used to make inserts for back cushions? The ones I have now are down filled and completely flattened out. New poly filled inserts could be just what I’m looking for.
TYSM for sharing this info with us. I have a question though. How would I go about stuffing an "L - Shaped" body pillow using this method ? I presently have only the polyfil in there, and, it is quite lumpy.
🙀!!! I'm hoping to get it to be less lumpy by using your method of putting the batting in first - thankfully, I haven't sewn my pillow shut yet. 😉 TY AGAIN for sharing this technique. 😻
Hello sorry for the late reply I have been sick. Straight to your question you simply follow the cushion cover as a pattern of the L. Cut the batting out and fill it. How it is best to use shredded foam for the job it is great support and last longer. I hope this helps you. Please share the videos. Cheers, Paul
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore I pray you're feeling better. Sorry about your being sick - no need to apologize. 🙏😻🙏 TY for answering my question ... will try it all out. 😉🙏
Excellent way...
Is there a way to create a flat sheet from the stack you filled in? Is there a trick or is it impossible?
Hey there, yeah the loose poly fill you wouldn’t be able to make it to a flat sheet. But you don’t have to, you can just get poly batting which comes in rolls and is flat. I hope this address is your question, and thank you for watching the video. I look forward to hearing from you again. Cheers, Paul
Hi guys! Great video. I watched it before I ordered poly batting for a large floor pillow, and watched it again just now to make sure there's not a top and down to poly batting that I need to get right. On re-watching I had a question, though. I know about steam-a-seam and use it sometimes. But I didn't see you use it in this video; you sewed the insert fabric. Did I miss it?
Hi Frederica,
Thanks so much for watching our videos! Great question, I don’t believe that you did miss it in the video. As far as I remember we did it off camera with the steam-a-seam. It works well. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the project.
All the best, Grant
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore It's funny because you say at the beginning of the video that viewers can do the project without sewing a stitch, and show the steam-a-seam; and then you sew the pillow entirely with the sewing machine. OK, good to know I didn't just miss it!
Can you wash the pillow insert with the batting inside with a washing machine?
Hey there Susan, First thank you for watching the videos and leaving this comment. Poly fill should be fine to wash in the washing machine, it’s similar to a bed pillow. Please share the videos we would really appreciate it if you have any more comments please leave them. Cheers, Paul
Hi. Thanks for this great video. I am inspired. What brand is the adhesive iron on tape? I can't seem to find any.
I love watching your videos!! Thank you!🙏🏻 Would you tell me how I can hand sew where I open up? My big throw pillows that came with the exact same fabric as the sectional are flattening and they don’t have a zipper, I should have checked before ordering it. There is rolled trim too. I’m worried that where I cut it will fray into a hole. I know how to hand sew well. I thought if I sew around really close over lapping the thread might work? I’m just not sure. Thank you again!! 🙏🏻😊💙
Hey there again Diana, I sent you a message on your last comment. Contact us it will be easiest to answer your questions that way. Videos@urbancastlesolutions.com Cheers, Paul
Thank you for another great video. You mention elsewhere that 1" batting is hard to find. If desired would a double layer of 1/2" batting give the same effect?
Hi Julia, thanks for watching and great question! Yes, 2 layers of 1/2” batting/Dacron will be fine. If you do need 1” Dacron you can find it at our shop here: ucprivatecourses.com/product-category/all-products/
Hello there Julia, good question! But before that thank you for watching and commenting on the video. Apologies for the late reply been busy on the foam side of our business. So yes as they say take what you can get. However I would glue the two together or even staple them together so they do not shift. The two layers should work just fine. Please share and let us know if you have any more questions happy to help. Cheers Paul
where do you get you fiber fill and your poly fil went on sailrite web could not see any poly batting or poly fil
How would memory foam fare ?
Hello Darren, thank you for watching the video and for your comment. Memory foam is great for pillows it is heavy and soft for the most part. If you are asking as for seat cushions no, I believe the support is not there like it is in poly foam. It’s too soft to me.. I hope this helped. Please share the videos it helps us when you do. Cheers, Paul
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore watching is a pleasure! Thanks
When you wash it wouldn't the batting bunch because it hasn't been seen into place or quilted?
Hello Kimberly, thank you for watching and for your comment. That’s a good question, I don’t see it being a problem anymore than the average bed pillow that’s been washed that has poly fill inside. If it does however bunch up once it’s dry you could probably loosen it up, break it free that is from itself. I hope this address your question correctly and again I really do appreciate you watching. I am look forward to hearing from you in the future. Please share because it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore Awesome, thanks!
Thank you for this vedio
Hello Jean,
THANK YOU! For watching glad we could help. Please share the videos with others, it helps us when you do. Cheers, Paul
good job!
Thank checking out our videos. Cheers Paul
How can i measure my fabric if i wanted to make it a circular floor pillow?
Great video. I am assuming that if I want the karate-chop-able pillows, I would not use the batting. What kind of poly fill do you like best? I'm looking for a good down alternative. Something to use as a good dorm backrest.
Hello, thank you for watching the video glad you liked it. The best down alternative you can find it on our website ucprivatecourses.com You’ll have two alternatives The ultra fluff poly has that down feel. The other option not so much. Please share the videos it helps us a lot when you do. All the best on your schooling and soon to be career, Paul
Do I have to use an insert? I just want to stuff a pillow case full of polyfil and zip it up that's all.
HI Cyanoxic, Thank you for watching and for your comment. NO! you do not need to use an insert you can just fill the cover itself. However it can be a challenge to smooth out the lumps and bumps as well as it is a mess when you need to change cover. I hope this has help you, thanks again for commenting . Cheer. Paul
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Got it. Thanks so much for your reply.
No problem, I'm glad I could help!
All the Best,
Paul
Could we sew the batting and muslin together? I worry about the edges of the batting rolling up over time. I'm making a floor pillow for sitting so it will likely get more use than a regular tossing pillow.
Hi Amy,
Excellent question! Yes, though, I would sandwich the batting between two muslin layers since you will not be able to see the batting directly to one layer of muslin. The reason being is the batting has a very loose weave and will snag on the feed-dog or the foot of the sewing machine. I hope this helps! Sounds like a really cool project you’re taking on.
Hey there, I just found your comment and I appreciate you letting me know how it turned out. RUclips has changed the comment structure and it’s more confusing than ever. So that’s why took me so long to get back to you that’s awesome, I always love to hear people having success on their projects. Again thanks for watching, please share the videos because it does help when you do. Cheers, Paul
what is that fabric called and where can i get it?
If I use only few layers of batting to insert ....how is that?
I wish you showed us beginners how to sew the tab instead of hiding that part
Hi Farhana,
Thank you for watching the video. To sew the tap is really simple,ones the pillow insert is filed to your desired amount of poly or feathers. Simply fold raw fabric edges under themselves and hand sew closed or machine sew close. I hope this has helped you. Please share the videos it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
tank you !!!!!!
Hey Nicole! Thank you so much for watching!
Thank you for the tutorial. To cover the insert, would I use the same measurements for the fabric as the insert?
Hi Velda,
Great question! No, make the insert 1 -2 " larger then the fabric cover. I find 1.5" larger fits best not too much not too little. Thank you very much for your comment. If you haven't already please subscribe and share the videos,it helps us when you do. All the best, Paul
So, the insert is actually larger than the cover? I am doing this today so I want to make sure this isn't a typo. I would've thought that the insert would need to be smaller, ( but that's why I am turning to the professionals). So if I want a 16 inch square pillow, the covering fabric is an 18 inch square and the insert is 19 1/2 inches? Is that correct?
Hi There, Thanks for the question and for watching. Please share the videos it helps us a great deal. Now to the question. I will use FINISHED measurements okay.
A 16 x16" throw pillow I would make this way. First the pillow cover (fabric) 16 x 16" (add 1" all around for seam allowance cut 17" SQ). The insert you are making I find making the insert 1 1/2" LARGER it makes for a fuller feel and look, with polyfill. Feather inserts I like 2" larger. I hope this addresses your question. All the best, Paul
Thank you! I get it now.
Was the throw pillow cover video ever posted?
Hello there, no we never did a video on a throw pillow this video was for people wanting to make their own inserts. Thanks for checking out our video. Please share and subscribe. Cheers, Paul
When you 're cutting the fabric for the insert you said to cut it larger than the intended size. Do you mean the intended size of the insert?
Hi Mary,
Thanks for watching! Great question, yes you would want to cut out the inserts a half-inch bigger on all sides for seam allowance. Also, if you are making an insert for an 18” sq throw pillow you would want to make the insert 20” sq so that it fills out the throw pillow properly. I hope this helps!
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore Thanks for responding.
Dang I watched this entire video to know how or what you do to close in the last side, LOL, you didn’t cover that and the machine was covering the view of what you did. Did you fold it in, or something else. How would you use the tape on the last edge?
Hello there, thank you watching the video. Yes that is correct just simply fold the last side on itself and stitch on top. You can use whats called steam a seam and not sew it closed. warmcompany.com/product/steam-a-seam-2-1-4-tape/ I hope this has helped you and thank you again. Cheers, Paul
Can I throw this in washer? I am kind of concerned this no sew method can’t stand washing.
Hi J F,
Yes I would say these should withstand the wash with a no sew method. However, I would not dry them I would allow them to air dry.
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore thanks 😊
My pleasure 😁
Wat a nice son !
Fluff and stretch the polyfill before stuffing
Good advice, thanks for watching!
Would it be okay to stuff the tabs inside the pillow and use iron on adhesive tape to close the tabs?
Hello Crafty,
YES! You can do just that, it will hold just fine. It can be a challenge to hold the tabs under the sewing foot. So use the iron on adhesive if you are having trouble holding under the sewing foot, what ever keeps it closed. Thank you for taking the time out to comment, please share the video, it does help us a lot when you do. Please comment again looking forward to it. All the best, Paul
Hello Crafty,
YES! That should work just fine, however any of the poly fill or poly batting pushing through will melt on the iron. Sorry for the late reply, you most likely have moved on if so I sure it looks great. Thank you for your comment. Cheers, Paul
Uh I think you meant to say muslin not musliM
you said "sew up the tab" to what though? you didn't really explain or show what you were doing when it came to the tab.. you showed where to see for the side seams which is pretty self explanatory, but this tab thing has me baffled!
Hi Mary, thanks for watching our video! Sorry for the confusion, the tab is referring to the extra fabric that we left to sew up the insert once it is filled.
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore , I think I must be an idiot, bc I still don't understand what the need for the "tab" was for. I'm making sweater pillows for my nieces out of a passed loved one's sweater. And they are custom shaped so I can't just go buy inserts. Hopefully the lightbulb will go off when I am sewing then up lol. If not they will forgive me since they know I can barely sew a button on and that knitting is my thing, lol Thank you for trying and your time! Our video was great, it's just me, truly.. I can cook you anything you want, put a power tool in my hand were good to go, and give a set of knitting needles in my hands and I can knitting you anything under the sun.. But sewing...completely above my head..i try, lol. Tc, stay safe, stay well!
Hi Mary Lol, I totally understand I'm the same way with some subjects. I'm sure it will turn out great and that your nieces will love them.
If you do find yourself stuck you can contact me at our live chat on our website: ucprivatecourses.com, there you can send photos so that it will be easier for me to help. All the Best, Grant
@@ucsolutionsgivingmore thank you so much!!! that really helps out my mind at ease. Because of the situation our world is in, I've had to start making my own face masks.. smh..God is trying to punish me for not paying attention in home ec ( I know I'm showing my age I know! ). But I managed to find a beautiful lady who goes through each step showing how to make each stitch by hand. I have learned so much from her and am feeling much more confident, that I will be able to make at least a very functional insert if not a very nice looking one. The pillow itself I wasn't to concerned about as I an going to knit the front/back together and that is well within my comfort zone.
Glad to hear that you got things covered! Also, I wish home ec was more prevalent in schools nowadays we could use more common sense education.
All the Best,
Grant