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title: "Pillowcases Came With the Sofa but No Inserts? A Free Gift"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/free-gift-pillowcases-no-inserts/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Hana Lindqvist, The Quiet Geometer of Seattle"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/hana/"
published: "2026-05-04"
updated: "2026-09-24"
keywords: "pillowcases came with sofa no inserts, free gift pillowcases floor sofa, 14 x 14 pillow insert, small zippered pillowcases in box, floor sofa free gift"
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# What are the small pillowcases in my sofa box? Is something missing?

*Two small squares of fabric, zipped and empty, at the bottom of the box. Nothing was forgotten. They were added.*

Also asked as: What are the 2 square fabrics with zippers?; Two little zippered bags in the same material?

> **The quick answer:** Nothing is missing: the small zippered pillowcases in your box are a free gift. Floor sofa orders have usually included two, often in the sofa's fabric, and they arrive without inserts. The covers measure 14 x 14 in (36 x 36 cm), so a 14 x 14 in insert fits. Some orders have also included a pet bed or another small extra.

![Two sage and cream leaf jacquard pillows with sage piping on a bamboo lounger with a cream cushion among lavender and roses](https://cushionguide.com/media/throw-pillows/sage-leaf-jacquard-piped-pillows-bamboo-lounger-1600.webp "Two piped sage pillows link a neutral bamboo lounger to the lavender and olive leaves around it.")

## Key facts

- The small pillowcases are a free gift, not part of the order.
- Floor sofa orders have usually included two square zippered pillowcases.
- Gift pillowcases are often in the sofa fabric, but the color may not match.
- They come empty, without inserts.
- The covers measure 14 x 14 in (36 x 36 cm); a 14 x 14 in insert fits.
- Other gifts have included a pet bed, pillowcases, a small towel and a hair scrunchie.
- Extra pillowcases can be purchased.
- Zippered covers from the workshop wash at up to 86°F (30°C), inside out on a gentle cycle.
- Each floor sofa seat mattress is about 79 x 39 in (200 x 100 cm), so the gift pillowcases are small next to the sofa itself.
- The sofa arrives vacuum-compressed in roll packs of about 18-33 lb (8-15 kg) each, plus a small box of metal bars.

## What you may find in the box

| Item | What it is | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Two small zippered squares | Gift pillowcases, often in the sofa fabric | Add a 14 x 14 in (36 x 36 cm) insert |
| A pet bed | A gift that has shipped with the sofa | Nothing; it is yours |
| A small towel or hair scrunchie | A gift | Nothing to return |

## Why they arrive empty

The covers are the gift. The filling is yours to choose. A [pillow insert](https://cushionguide.com/glossary/#pillow-insert) of 14 x 14 in (36 x 36 cm) fills them.

The gift squares are often cut from the sofa's own fabric. Not always. The workshop says plainly that a pair may come in a color that does not match the sofa. With a gift, that can happen.

## If you want more of them

Extra pillowcases can be purchased. For a set that matches the [modular floor sofa](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/modular-floor-sofas/) exactly, ask for them by fabric code rather than relying on the gift pair. The [pillow cover studio](https://cushionguide.com/studio/pillow-cover-studio/) is a quiet place to try sizes first.

Where will the two small pillows go? On the sofa, or on a chair by the window?

A small pillow asks little of a room.
It fills one corner.
A gift can simply be a gift.

> **Tailor's margin:** Gift pillowcases from a floor sofa order arrive empty and measure 14 x 14 in (36 x 36 cm); buy a 14 x 14 in insert.

> Two small zippered pillowcases in a floor sofa box are a free gift, not a missing piece; they measure 14 x 14 in and come without inserts.
>
> — Hana

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** There's an item in my package I didn't order. What is it?

**The workshop's answer:** It's a free gift. The workshop has included things such as a hair scrunchie, a pet bed, pillowcases and a small towel.

**A common question:** My throw pillow covers came without inserts. What are these small square pieces?

**The workshop's answer:** They are two small pillowcases included as a free gift. They come without filling, so add your own insert or stuffing.

**A common question:** What insert size fits the small pillows that came with the sofa?

**The workshop's answer:** The covers are 14 x 14 in, so use a 14 x 14 in insert. They are a free gift and may come in a color that doesn't match your sofa; extra pillowcases can be bought.

**A common question:** My couch came with small pillowcases but no inserts. Is part of my order missing?

**The workshop's answer:** No. The small pillowcases are a free gift, and they are sent without inserts.

**A common question:** Which free gifts come with the sofa?

**The workshop's answer:** A pet bed and decorative pillowcases have come as gifts with the sofa. The pillowcases arrive empty, so add your own inserts.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Will the gift pillowcases always match my sofa's color?

Often, not always. The gift pillowcases are usually cut from the sofa fabric, but a pair can arrive in a different color. If you need an exact match, order extra pillowcases in your sofa's fabric code.

### Can I buy more pillowcases like the gift pair?

Yes, extra pillowcases can be purchased. Give the size, such as 14 x 14 in (36 x 36 cm), and the fabric code you want, and the workshop will quote them.

### Does every floor sofa order come with a gift?

Gifts have been usual rather than promised. Floor sofa orders have usually included two small pillowcases, and a pet bed, a small towel or a hair scrunchie have also been included. Treat anything extra in the box as a gift.

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- [Two tufting buttons came off my cushion. What do I do with the string?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/reattach-tufting-button-floor-cushion-2/): Sew the tufting button back on with one of the spare buttons included in every order.
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- [Kids floor sofa in cream corduroy: color, walls and light](https://cushionguide.com/readings/cream-corduroy-kids-floor-sofa-daisy-sunny-room/): A kids floor sofa in a color close to the walls recedes, so a small bedroom feels larger.
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- [Velvet floor cushions: pile, tufts and the marks a box leaves behind](https://cushionguide.com/guides/velvet-floor-cushions/)
- [Is a floor sofa right for you? Floor couch height, back support and space](https://cushionguide.com/guides/floor-sofa-buying-guide-height-space/)

*— Hana*

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Written by Hana Lindqvist (https://cushionguide.com/masters/hana/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/free-gift-pillowcases-no-inserts/