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Sewing a stone pine pillow: Sweet dreams guaranteed!

03.07.2020 by Sabine Schmidt

Zirbenkissen nähen: Süße Träume garantiert!

Sewing a stone pine pillow: A practical little pillow filled with fragrant stone pine shavings is said to help with falling asleep and sleeping through the night. With these instructions, even beginners can sew a beautiful stone pine pillow.

The most important points at a glance

  • The essential oils in stone pine shavings and flakes are said to help with sleep disorders and snoring problems
  • It is best to close stone pine pillows with a zipper so they can be opened and refilled if necessary
  • Stone pine shavings and flakes can be supplemented with other essential plants
  • The 26 x 36 cm pillow is sewn from simple cotton fabric

For as long as anyone can remember, pillows generously filled with stone pine shavings have been considered one of the best things Mother Nature has in store for us to combat sleep problems. The spicy, woody scent of stone pine wood becomes even more intense when the surface area is increased by processing it into fine curls.

But stone pine wood is also said to work wonders for snoring problems and cardiovascular diseases.

For a scented pillow of 26 x 36 cm, you will need about 7 liters of stone pine shavings or flakes.

For a sleeping pillow, you can count on about 1 kg of stone pine shavings*. Shavings are better for sleeping than larger flakes* because shavings rustle less. :)

To intensify the effect, you can also combine the stone pine shavings with other essential plant parts:

  • Lavender blossoms (perhaps you have some left over from sewing a scented pillow?)
  • Spelt husks
  • Linden blossoms
  • Sage
  • Chamomile blossoms
  • Spruce needles

The stone pine shavings should be replaced every two years.

There is also stone pine oil*, which can be used to refresh the scent in between times.

Important accessories for sewing the stone pine pillow

Frequently asked questions

How often do I need to replace the stone pine shavings?

It is sufficient to replace the stone pine shavings every two years. If you wish, you can refresh the scent in between with stone pine oil.

Can you sleep on stone pine pillows?

Yes. If you want to use it as a pillow for sleeping, you should fill it with quiet stone pine shavings. For a scented pillow, you can very well use the larger stone pine flakes.

What is such a stone pine pillow actually good for?

The essential oils of stone pine shavings have long had the reputation of helping with sleep, snoring, and cardiovascular problems. Stone pine wood contains a substance called pinosylvin, which is said to have a calming effect on the entire organism.

Links marked with * are affiliate links: If you make a purchase through them, we receive a small commission. The price remains the same for you.

Step-by-step instructions

Photo tutorial: sew a Swiss pine cushion

Step-by-step tutorial for a 26 x 36 cm Swiss pine cushion with a zipper, made from two pieces of cotton fabric cut to 27 x 37 cm.

  1. Step

    Cut the fabric pieces

    Cut two pieces of fabric measuring 27 x 37 cm.

    Cut the fabric pieces
  2. Step

    Finish the long sides

    Finish two of the long sides with your overlock or a zigzag stitch.

    Finish the long sides
  3. Step

    Mark the zipper opening and sew the ends closed

    Pin the finished edges right sides together.

    Mark a 5 cm line inwards from each side edge.

    Sew along this marking with 1 cm seam allowance and backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam.

    Press the seam allowances of the finished fabric edge open.

    Mark the zipper opening and sew the ends closed
  4. Step

    Sew in the zipper

    Place the zipper face down exactly in the centre of the opening you have created and pin it in place.

    Sew in the zipper using the zipper foot. Backstitch across the short ends to make the seam more durable.

    Sew in the zipper
  5. Step

    Close the three open sides

    Open the zipper a little and place the fabric pieces right sides together, edges aligned.

    Sew the three open sides with a straight stitch, an overlock stitch or with your overlock.

    Close the three open sides
  6. Step

    Turn, press and fill

    Turn the cushion right side out and press it.

    Now you can fill it with Swiss stone pine shavings or flakes. Done!

    Turn, press and fill

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About the author

Sabine

I come from Siegen-Wittgenstein, where I spent my childhood breaking in cows, jumping off haystacks and scraping a D- in needlework class.

Today, being creative feels like indescribable happiness to me – and it grows even more when I can share it with others. Since 2016 I have been celebrating my passion for sewing on this blog, and I love that sewing connects so many people.