We love the pillows shown in the May 2012 Issue of
Traditional Home Magazine (“On the Line
Design” pages 123 -131). Designer Megan
Perry Yorganicioglu uses the simplicity of color blocking and tailored flanges
to accent plump knife edge pillows.
The same style of flanged pillow is used for Euro shams in
the Master Bedroom.
But did you notice something different? Take a closer look at the corners of the flanged
pillows. The flange meets in a miter but
each piece is separate. What a great
idea! When the pillow is filled and
karate-chopped the flange creates a playful corner, a custom detail worth
paying attention to.
How is this done? The
flange is cut in four separate pieces, with angles sewn at each end. The flange pieces are then fitted to the pillow
front. If the fabric is thin
fusible stabilizer or interlining
can be added but the corners do get bulky where the flange sections meet, so
the flanges should not be too thick.
To achieve the plump look of the pillows shown in the magazine, use a
10/90 or
25/75 down/feather pillow form.
If you would like to make
a Flange Pillow with a Split-Mitered Flange like this one, a free
how-to guide is available on our website.
