Pillows are usually used as support for the head in bed or the body in chair or couch. Other than for the purpose of comfort, pillows are also used as accent to furniture. Since pillows are used time and again, they tend to lose their original state and appearance as they become fluffy and bulky over time. It is a great thing that you can do something about this by knowing how to restuff a pillow. Once you have done so, your pillows will surely be back to their best condition.
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Prepare the necessary stuff
Here are the things you will need for this task: batting, a pair of scissors, seam ripper, sewing needle, and thread. The batting is a cotton, synthetic fiber, or wool that is rolled tightly into sheets or rolls. This is normally utilized for stuffing mattresses and furniture as well as pillows. You can buy batting at any hobby or craft shop. For the sewing needle, make sure to choose one that has the ability to penetrate the fabric of the pillow. Lastly, the thread must have the color that matches that of the pillow.
Cut the stitching of the pillow
Inspect the pillow that you want to restuff. With the use of a seam ripper, cut a hole in the pillow about the size of your fist. Take note of cutting only the stitching of the pillow so that you can still restitch the pillow and you will not damage the fabric.
Stuff the batting into the pillow
Reach the inner part of the pillow and push the remaining stuffing to a corner. Loosen a chunk of batting and pull it apart until it is completely loosened. Afterward, stuff it away until you are satisfied with its fullness. Do not stuff the batting right away if you think you need additional chunks. Loosen a good number of chunks, instead, to be sure of how you want the pillow to be fluffy.
Restitch the pillow
Once you are truly satisfied with how the pillow is stuffed, it is time to restitch the hole you have cut. Get the thread of the same color as the pillow and thread it. Using one hand, hold the pillow tightly. Use the other hand on stitching the pillow.
Begin at one end of the cut part by taking the sewing needle in and out of the fabric. When you are already sure that the hole have been sewed so that there will be no batting that falls out of the pillow, have the thread tied with a knot. It is best to have the knot near the last stitch that you have. Get a pair of scissors and cut the remainder of the thread.
Fluff the pillow
Check for any excessive thread that goes out of the fabric. Be sure to remove them before you fluff the pillow.
Take the pillow back to where it belongs. Restuff the other pillow that comes with it whenever necessary. Enjoy the restuffed pillow and do not worry about dozing off.
