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Pillow Inserts/Forms what is the right size?

16 years ago

My pillow covers are 18X18 - do I buy 18X18 pillow forms or 20X20? Are pillow inserts made to be the exact size or do you order up? Thanks

Comments (15)

  • 16 years ago

    Are you talking about decorative pillows? I just bought some covers and now I'm having a brain fog...I think the size I bought was the "European" which are a perfect square, I think 20x20. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

    But when I did a search all I found was 20 x 20 for the square pillows.

    When my covers came in my 20 x 20 pillow seemed too small for them.

  • 16 years ago

    Yes, they are decorative pillows in a perfect square. I have found numerous options of inserts and I am trying to avoid buying the wrong thing. Sounds like, I need 20X20 pillow inserts for 18X18 covers. Thanks

  • 16 years ago

    Helene is right and I learned that the hard way after looking at throw pillows I didnt like *for some reason* for two years.

    I just ordered all new faux down inserts for my couch and I LOVE them. Ordered them 2 inches bigger but could have gone another 2 I think- maybe. Anyway, they are great and were only like 7 dollars each for 24 by 24 inch. Found them online.

  • 16 years ago

    Depends what type of filling you want. If the pillowcase is 18 x 18 and you want foam, get 18 x 18 otherwise it will feel a bit too firm. If you plan to use duck feather pillows, get the 20 x 20. Down is really soft, so you could go bigger still.

  • 16 years ago

    oakley, euro size is 25 by 25, used for bed shams usually, although I use mine on a sofa.

  • 16 years ago

    Thanks Mitch! I prefer that size for my sofa in case I ever need to take a catnap. :)

    Blubird, I sure wish I knew to buy a couple of inches smaller in the cover before I bought a pair.

    Seriously, does anyone know of an online store that sells a lot of textiles, like pillow covers with many colors and patterns to choose from?

    I'm looking for checks and plaids and they're really hard to find, or not the color I want.

  • 12 years ago

    I found this while searching for an answer regarding pillows. I appreciate everyone's input! This was the last website I expected to find this kind of information!! :0)

  • 8 years ago

    i just bought 3 gorgeous Orla Kiely pillow cases 16 x 20 - what size insert do you suggest? thanks!


  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Inserts should be 2" bigger than their exterior measurement.

  • 8 years ago

    If you order any pillow covers through Etsy, beware that a cover listed as "fits 18x18 insert" is not necessarily a 16x16 cover. I learned the hard way and just bought more fill, opened the inserts and added enough to fill out the cover.

  • 8 years ago

    I have 2 24 x 24 feather pillow inserts. Should I order 24x24 pillow covers?

  • 8 years ago

    I have a 17x16 3/4 cover. I’m buying a feather and down insert. What is the proper size?

  • 6 years ago

    i ordered pillow inserts two inches larger than the covers and I think they look too stiff! They are so stuffed, they look like polyester filled pillows. I wish I had not gone 2" larger...Maybe one inch bigger might have worked or just the same size. This would go against the standard advice...Live and learn.

  • 6 years ago

    I like my pillows to be more floppy so I get the same size cover and only down inserts.