What is a dog eared pillow, and how to avoid it.

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[@blissrenee1]

Gotta be honest- I never noticed the dog eared pillow epidemic, but now that Ive watched this video, I will never be able to un-see it. I definitely like your tapered pillow the best. Thank you for leading me out of the darkness

[@MimzyandCompany]

That’s it! It’s an epidemic!😅. Sorry Renee, now you’ll be calling out dog ears left and right.

[@jo-anngirard-friot6177]

THANK YOU, Thank You for this amazing tutorial!! Exactly what I have been looking for to avoid "dog eared" pillows. I am worried about putting in the zipper & will deinately use your tutorials :) I just purchased some beautiful material and can't wait to make pillows!!

[@MimzyandCompany]

yw...Thanks for the comment!

[@pollyg4160]

Finally, someone that brings this to our attention. I have noticed famous designers showing their newly designed rooms and the pillows are dog eared and I ask myself is this a newly acceptable look? I personally don't care for it and don't make my pillows that way.

[@MimzyandCompany]

It does seem to be a trend right?!?! I don’t know why.

[@patriciaferrito9245]

I taper my corners but not that much. I also stuff loose fiberfill into the corners, along with the pillow form. A form just won't fill out those corners properly, so I add extra stuffing. That takes away some of the pointy-ness.

[@marin9704]

thank you for this tutorial! I don't mind the dog ears as much if there's a flange or a ruffle trim but it is SO noticeable with a knife edge like you showed. Also, I love your pink glasses!

[@MimzyandCompany]

your right about trim...I agree. and thank you Marin.

[@Kalaura]

I make reading pillows. I HATE pointy corners! Thank you so much!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Nice. what's a reading pillow? does it have a pocket for your book? I'd love to see...DM me on IG with a pic. @mimzyandco

[@Kalaura]

@@MimzyandCompany Sorry, I’m not on IG…yet! I’m on FB,,,You tube won’t let me attach photos. Or, I’m doing something wrong😖

[@TanyaOwens]

I like the points tho! Maybe something between the points and the curve for me

[@MimzyandCompany]

i get it. It's because so many companies have done the pillows this way for too long and now its the new normal.

[@aleciacope3503]

Definitely pro-tapered corners and had no idea about this. For those of us using antiquated iPad, would you put the video links in the description box too, please? The iCards no longer show up for me on my 2016 iPad. Thank you! I'm curious what you stuffed the pillow with.

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yes, absolutely! I used a feather pillow form. I usually buy them at ikea.

[@aleciacope3503]

Thank you for the pillow form info!

[@user-oo8vh8zf6o]

Love the tapered ends

[@MimzyandCompany]

thank you! same here.

[@Reportermel30]

Laughing so hard…. “Do you see this? Do you like this?” Oh my God I’m laughing because I hate that look too! anyway great video! I’m going to get that template!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks Melissa. After I got the two different pillows constructed I felt like there wasn’t much difference and that I’m over reacting. So I’m glad you’re on team tapered corner!

[@eageag7747]

oh yay! just saw your invisible zip video and asked you about this😂 many many thanks for sharing this🎉

[@MimzyandCompany]

good, good.

[@kornerstonekreations]

I have been watching this long after you posted this video, but I have questions. You mention, "If your pillow is smaller, too, make the taper smaller." What if the pillow is much larger and not a throw pillow? I have three big sofa back cushions that are 28 x 36 inches. How many inches would you suggest measuring down and in for that size pillow? Also, would you recommend tapering on the sofa back pillows?

[@MimzyandCompany]

Is it a regular knife edge pillow style? Not a box cushion or turkish right? If so, yes I would taper the corners. With those dimensions I’d go 8” in on the 36” side and 6” on the 28” side.

[@kornerstonekreations]

@@MimzyandCompany Yes, knife edge, no piping. I looked into the Turkish corners that you did. I like them. I may try some of your ideas on my own items. Right now, I want to finish the customer's project. You have been so helpful! I need to go back and give you a thumbs-up on all of the videos I've watched.

[@MimzyandCompany]

@@kornerstonekreations thanks kim!

[@jagilo9677]

I’ve made dog ear pillows and trust me they were NOT cheap. It was a trend that’s all.

[@MimzyandCompany]

I guess so. Although I still see them a lot.

[@gageiger]

Hate dog eared pillows!! But I HATE the karate chop pillows even more. Why?? Just why one must karate chop a pillow???? 🤔 Thanks for this wonderful tutorial tho...LOVE it!!😊

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thanks for the compliment! I think the karate chop came back when people stared using full feather pillow inserts instead of polyfil. They chopped to show the pillow was feather. And now it’s just a thing.

[@user-bs8qy8dt1i]

I like the tapered corners, but mainly because I don’t like the smashed dog ears on the bottom of the pillow!

[@MimzyandCompany]

yes! I agree! I've noticed that even more myself after making this video! They get all crunched up at the bottom...I should have addressed that too in the vid. Oh well...another time. Thanks for the comment LeRoy.

[@robinagaines6388]

Wonderful!!! THANK YOU!!

[@donnaparker5862]

I like the dog ears 🫣 I think I’ve been tainted by seeing so many of them in the designer houses on Instagram lol! I may try to taper now though!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yep, the internet has made dog eared pillows the norm. Even some really expensive pillows. I used to be shocked, now it’s common.

[@user-mu2gs5se5s]

Wow! No more dog ears for me!!! Great video Thank You!

[@MimzyandCompany]

Excellent.

[@AnnieofBlueGables]

Thank you! Subscribed and liked.

[@Carmen-dd4lb]

Perfect thank You

[@billjuliedriedger5715]

I do not like the dog eared pillow and it is true. There seem to be more and more. I do not like the way it sits with the flat tails on the bed or whatever. Based on your other pillow video years ago I ordered that template and love it Love your videos

[@MimzyandCompany]

Thank you so much Julie! The template is a huge timesaver right?!?!

[@mariewoehr1669]

I don’t like dog eared pillows either, thank you for showing us how to make them without a ruler.

[@MimzyandCompany]

you're welcome Marie. Thanks for taking the time to comment!

[@bluebronx2000]

I was wondering if anyone could give me a good reason for chopping pillows at all. Why did people start doing it again? I thought it was finished with the 80's.

[@MimzyandCompany]

you know how things come and go …it’s cyclical. And I’ll always chop my pillows because it shows that the pillow is feather and not cheap fiberfill. I hate lumpy fiberfill pillows.

[@beverlybruton2271]

I dont like chopped pillows

[@MimzyandCompany]

Yeah. I think a lot of people feel the same. I kinda grew up with the chopped pillow trend, so I like it.

[@user-mu2gs5se5s]

Well I just tried this and mine looks nothing like yours. Tried using a 14” pillow form. 😞

[@MimzyandCompany]

Hmmm. If your pillow is smaller then the taper should be shorter. Or else you may end up with a circle.

[@SueCL1480]

LOL!

[@monserratelapuerta2320]

I'AM pro tapered pillow the other nope.