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title: "Matching Throw Pillows in the Same Fabric as Your Cushion"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/matching-throw-pillows-same-fabric/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Hana Lindqvist, The Quiet Geometer of Seattle"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/hana/"
published: "2026-03-13"
updated: "2026-03-13"
keywords: "matching throw pillows same fabric, matching lumbar pillows, pillow covers to match sofa, custom throw pillow covers, bench cushion matching pillows"
---

# Can you make throw pillows to match my cushion or sofa?

*One fabric, repeated at a smaller scale. The room gets quieter.*

Also asked as: Do you make matching throw pillows?; Small matching pillows in the same fabric?

> **The quick answer:** Yes, matching throw pillows are made in the same fabric as your bench cushion, floor cushion or sofa, in any size, as covers only or filled, with zippered covers that come off to wash. Mixed pairs work too, like a contrast pillow with piping beside one in the bench fabric. Send sizes, quantity, piping choice and fabric codes in one message for an exact quote.

![Two navy and cream palm-leaf jacquard pillows on a white built-in bench by an infinity pool with a sea view](https://cushionguide.com/media/throw-pillows/navy-palm-jacquard-throw-pillows-poolside-bench-1600.webp "Two large navy leaf pillows are all this lime-washed poolside bench needs.")

## Key facts

- Matching pillows are made in the same fabric as bench cushions, floor cushions and sofas.
- They come as covers only or filled.
- Covers are zippered, removable and washable.
- Contrast fabric and piping combinations are possible.
- For a full look, 25 x 13 in (64 x 33 cm) inserts went into 24 x 12 in (61 x 30 cm) lumbar covers.
- Matching pillows for the floor sofa are 17 x 17 in (43 x 43 cm).
- A quote needs sizes, quantity, piping choice and fabric codes.

## Real matching pillow orders

| Pillow | Size | Fabric and detail |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbar, set of 3 | 24 x 12 in (61 x 30 cm) covers on 25 x 13 in (64 x 33 cm) inserts | Ticking stripe to match a bench |
| Teddy trio | Two 18 x 18 in (46 x 46 cm) and one 19 x 19 in (48 x 48 cm) | Beige teddy to match a sofa pad |
| Floor sofa pillows | 17 x 17 in (43 x 43 cm) | Same fabric as the sofa |
| Mixed pair | Two sizes | Deep olive with beige piping, and bench fabric with olive piping |
| Scatter cushions, 2 or 3 | Your cover size | Floor cushion fabric, covers only or filled |

## Why the insert is an inch bigger

A 25 x 13 in insert in a 24 x 12 in cover fills the corners. The pillow looks full, not tired. That was one real set of three lumbar pillows in [ticking stripe](https://cushionguide.com/fabrics/striped-cotton-and-ticking/), sewn for the bench they matched.

If you already own inserts, order covers only. If not, ask for them filled. Either way the covers zip off and wash. The [throw and lumbar pillows Pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/matching-throw-pillows-lumbar-pillows/) covers sizing, and the [pillow cover studio](https://cushionguide.com/studio/pillow-cover-studio/) lets you try proportions first.

Which pillow does your bench still need?

Fewer fabrics.
More calm.
Better sitting.

## Put these in one message

- ✓ Size of each pillow
- ✓ How many pillows
- ✓ Piping or not, and its color
- ✓ Fabric codes for body and piping
- ✓ Covers only, or filled
- ✓ A reference photo of the style

> **Tailor's margin:** For a full-looking lumbar pillow, put a 25 x 13 in insert in a 24 x 12 in cover: one inch larger each way.

> A matching throw pillow quote needs four things in one message: the sizes, how many pillows, piping or not, and the fabric codes.
>
> — Hana

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** Can you make pillows in the same fabric as my bench cushion?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes, often, including mixed pairs: one pillow in deep olive with beige piping beside a smaller one in the bench fabric with olive piping. Send the details in one message and the workshop replies with the exact price and a payment link.

**A common question:** Do you make scatter cushions to match the floor cushion I bought?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Say how many, for example 2 or 3, and the cover size. Order covers only if you already have inserts, or ask for them filled.

**A common question:** Do you make pillow covers in the same fabric as my sofa?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes, in any style. Send a reference photo of the pillow style you want. Two 18 x 18 in covers and one 19 x 19 in cover were made this way in beige teddy fabric.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Are matching pillow covers washable?

Yes. The covers are zippered and removable, so they come off for washing. Covers wash at 86°F (30°C) max on a gentle cycle and air dry.

### What size are the pillows that match the floor sofa?

Matching floor sofa pillows are 17 x 17 in (43 x 43 cm), in the sofa's fabric. Other sizes are made to order from your measurements.

### Can I order covers for inserts I already own?

Yes. Order covers only and give the size. For a fuller look, a cover about 1 in smaller than the insert each way works, as with 24 x 12 in covers on 25 x 13 in inserts.

## Related at the atelier

- [Can you make matching throw pillows in the same fabric as my cushion?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/matching-throw-pillows-same-fabric-cushion/): Yes, matching throw pillows can be made in the same fabric as your cushion, in any color and any size, as covers only or filled.
- [Can you make round, spherical or fringed decorative pillows?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/round-spherical-decorative-pillows-custom/): Yes for flat round pillows, made to size such as 20 in (51 cm) across; spherical, fringed and cord-edged pillows are checked with the production team case by case.
- [Custom Throw Pillows in Taupe Boucle for a Beige Linen Sofa](https://cushionguide.com/readings/taupe-boucle-throw-pillow-beige-linen-sofa/): For a calm beige linen sofa, choose one custom throw pillow a single shade darker, such as taupe boucle, rather than a contrast color.
- [Custom Throw Pillows for Gray Sofas: Arch Jacquard and Boucle](https://cushionguide.com/readings/gray-arch-jacquard-black-speckle-boucle-pillows/): On a pale gray sofa, pair one throw pillow that matches the sofa's tone with one that is clearly darker, rather than two mid-tones.
- [Custom Throw Pillows in Navy Palm Jacquard on a Poolside Bench](https://cushionguide.com/readings/navy-palm-jacquard-throw-pillows-poolside-bench/): Two large custom throw pillows in one bold print look calmer on a built-in bench than a row of small mixed ones.
- [Should I get piping on my cushions or not?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/piping-or-no-piping-cushions/): Piping is a style choice, not an upgrade: cushions cost the same with or without it.
- [Matching throw pillows and lumbars to a seat cushion, color by color](https://cushionguide.com/guides/matching-throw-pillows-lumbar-pillows/)
- [How to match a new cushion to your sofa, paint or wallpaper](https://cushionguide.com/guides/match-cushion-to-sofa-paint-wallpaper/)

*— 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/matching-throw-pillows-same-fabric/