A personalized pillow is a great way to decorate a room.There are many pillow patterns that need to be sewed and embroidered.If you don't want to use a sewing machine, you can make a pillow cover by tying or weaving two pieces of fleece together.This project is a good choice for both children and adults because of its simplicity.You can experiment with different shapes, such as circles or hearts, if you know the basics of making a tied/knotted or woven no-sew fleece pillow.
Step 1: Purchase a pillow form.
You can fill the pillow with your own stuffing.The project can be changed according to the size of the pillow you want to use.
Step 2: Purchase some fleece.
You can do a lot here.Many people choose a solid color for one piece of fleece, and a coordinating pattern for the other.Some people like to go simple with two different colors.There are so many possibilities and combinations.Depending on the size of your pillow, you will need about 1 yard of each type of fleece.
Step 3: Stack two pieces of fleece on top of each other.
You won't be turning the pillow inside-out after this.Some patterned fleeces may be blank on one side, which would make a difference if you were using a solid color.
Step 4: If you want the fleece to be longer and wider than your pillow, you have to cut it down.
Use a pair of fabric scissors and a straight edge to cut through both pieces of fleece at the same time.This will make sure that both pieces match up.If you are working with a large pillow or want a longer fringe, cut the fleece so that it is 8 inches larger than your pillow.
Step 5: Cut a square out of each corner.
It will make your fringe neater.If you want the squares to be neat and even, you should first draw them with a ruler and a piece of chalk.Your fringe may not be right if they are crooked.If you are working with a large pillow or want a longer fringe, cut 4-inch squares out of each corner.
Step 6: Cut a slit along all four sides of your fleece.
It's important to cut through both layers of fleece at the same time.The fringes match up.You can draw the lines with a piece of chalk.Cut the slits 4 inches (10.16 centimeters) deep if you are working with a large pillow or longer fringe.
Step 7: Start tying the fringes together.
In a tight double knot, tie the top piece to the bottom piece.Continue until you have completed three sides.Leave four ties undone if you are using fiberfill.
Step 8: Put the pillow form in your pillowcase.
Stuff your pillow with fiberfill if you are using it.
Step 9: knotting the top of the pillow
Your pillow is done.If you used chalk to mark off your lines, brush it off the fringe.
Step 10: A pillow form is required.
Fiberfill can be used to fill your pillow.The project takes a bit more time than the knotting version, but it's worth it because you don't get those bulky knots.
Step 11: Get some fleece.
If you want a more interesting pillow, get a solid color and a matching pattern.Get two different solid colors for a simpler pillow.Depending on the size of your pillow, you will need about 1 yard of each type of fleece.
Step 12: Stack the fleece with the right side facing out and the left facing in.
It's important that you don't turn the pillow inside-out at the end.If you are using only solid colors, it won't make much of a difference, but if you use patterned fleece, the pattern may only be on one side.
Step 13: Cut the fleece so that it is 8 inches larger than the pillow.
To make sure your lines are straight, use a ruler and fabric scissors.Try to cut through both layers at the same time.This will make sure that the fleece matches up.
Step 14: Cut a square from each corner.
If you need to draw the squares, use a ruler and a piece of chalk.To make sure everything matches up, cut through both layers of fleece.
Step 15: You can cut 112 inch (3.81-centimeter) wide, 4 inch (10.16) deep slits into your fleece.
First, draw the lines with a piece of chalk and a ruler.You have to cut through both pieces of fleece.You can be certain that the tassels will match up.
Step 16: Cut a long slit into each tassel.
The fringe needs to join the pillow at the base of the tassel.
Step 17: Push your first two tassels through the slit.
Take the top and bottom tassels at the bottom left corner.Push them through the slit and give them a tug.
Step 18: Continue weaving until you have finished three sides.
If you are going to use fiberfill to stuff your pillow, you should complete most of the fourth side.
Step 19: Continue weaving the fourth side after stuffing your pillow.
Simply tuck your pillow form into the fleece or fill it with fiberfill and weave the opening shut.If you see chalk on your tassels, brush it off.
Step 20: Pick your fleece.
The most popular design is a solid color and a matching pattern, but you can use two different solid colors.You will need 1 yard of fleece for each pattern.
Step 21: Stack the two pieces of fleece together.
This is important.The right sides need to be on the outside from the beginning because you won't be turning your pillow inside out.
Step 22: Take your shape and put it on the fleece.
If you already have a pillow that you would like to use, trace around it using a piece of chalk.Draw a large circle or heart onto the fleece if you don't have a pillow.
Step 23: Draw a second shape around the first one, leaving a 2 to 4-inch border between them.
There is a border that will make your tassels.The longer your tassels are, the bigger yourpillow is.
Step 24: Cut around the larger shape.
The smaller shape should not be cut out.You will be using that as a guide.Cut through both layers of fleece at the same time.This makes sure that the shapes match up.
Step 25: Cut a slit all around your shape.
Go all the way down to the first shape that you drew.Depending on the space between them, this will be between 2 and 4 inches.Cut through both layers of fleece at the same time.Tie your strips together.Take your first strip and tie it to the other in a double knot.Continue tying the strips together until you have four left.Put the pillow between the two pieces of fleece first if you are using a pillow form.
Step 26: Next, tie the strips together by filling your pillow with fiberfill.
Your pillow is done and ready to show off.You can trim the fringe with scissors if you think it's too long.