# How to Measure Shams for Pillows
Pillow shams can add versatility and style to your home. Pillow shams fit over pillows and can be used to update or freshen the look of any room. Change your pillow shams for a seasonal look or to add some color to your home decor. Measuring shams for pillows will allow you to fit pillows to the shams and create the look you want for your living space. Add style, comfort and a one-of-a-kind look to your home with a wide array of pillow shams.
Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Pillow sham
Instructions
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Measuring Shams for Pillows
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Place the sham on your work surface. Smooth the sham flat.
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Measure the width of the sham. Measure from the stitched edge of one side of the pillow sham opening, to the stitched edge of the other side of the sham opening.
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Measure the height of the pillow sham. Measure from the stitched edge of the top of the pillow sham opening, to the stitched edge of the bottom of the sham opening.
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Measure around the height of your pillow to determine sham size. The sham opening should be one half-inch larger in width and height for your pillow to fit inside the sham.
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Determine how you want your sham to fit a pillow. If you want your sham to cover a firm, plump pillow, measure around the height of the pillow to determine if it is plump enough for your sham. If you prefer a sham with a looser fit, use a pillow that is flatter and smaller in height circumference.
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