A round pillow can add a touch of whimsy and charm to any room, and sewing one yourself allows you to customize the colors, textures, and designs to fit your personal style. In this article, we will explore three different methods of sewing a round pillow that you can use to create your own unique home accessory.

1. Sewing with a Circular Pattern:

The first method involves using a circular pattern as your guide for cutting and sewing the fabric pieces.

Materials:

– Fabric of choice

– Circular pattern or template (can be drawn onto paper or cardboard)

– Sewing machine or needle and thread

– Straight pins

– Fabric scissors

– Fiberfill or pillow stuffing

Instructions:

1. Using your circular pattern/template, trace and cut out two fabric circles of equal size.

2. With the right sides of the fabric facing each other, pin the two pieces together along the outer edge.

3. Stitch around the edge of the circle, leaving a small opening for turning and stuffing.

4. Trim any excess fabric and turn the pillow right-side-out.

5. Stuff your pillow with fiberfill until it reaches your desired level of firmness.

6. Hand-sew the opening closed using a ladder stitch for a seamless finish.

2. Creating a Round Pillow with Wedge-Shaped Pieces:

This technique uses multiple wedge-shaped pieces to form a more structured round pillow similar to a beach ball.

Materials:

– Fabric in various patterns/colors

– Wedge-shaped pattern/template (a ruler or protractor may be needed)

– Sewing machine or needle and thread

– Straight pins

– Fabric scissors

– Fiberfill or pillow stuffing

Instructions:

1. Cut out 6 – 12 equally sized wedge-shaped pieces from your fabric using your template.

2. Pin two wedges together with their right sides facing each other, aligning one long edge.

3. Sew along the pinned edge, then add another wedge in the same manner until all pieces are attached.

4. After sewing the last wedge, join the first and last pieces together by aligning their long edges.

5. The fabric should now resemble a round shape with an opening at the top and bottom. Close one of these openings by sewing across it.

6. Turn the pillow right-side-out through the remaining opening and stuff with fiberfill.

7. Sew the final opening closed to complete your round pillow.

3. No-Sew Round Pillow:

If you prefer a no-sew approach, this method uses fabric glue or fusible tape instead of stitches.

Materials:

– Fabric of choice

– Circular pattern or template

– Fabric glue or fusible tape

– Scissors

– Fiberfill or pillow stuffing

Instructions:

1. Cut out two equal-sized circles from your chosen fabric using your circular pattern/template.

2. On the wrong side of one fabric circle, apply a line of fabric glue or fusible tape near the edge, leaving a small opening for stuffing.

3. Press the second fabric circle onto the first with their right sides facing out, align everything carefully so that they match up around the edges.

4. Allow the glue to dry or iron over fusible tape to activate it before turning your attention to stuffing.

5. Stuff your pillow through the opening until it reaches your desired level of firmness.

6. Close the opening using more fabric glue or additional fusible tape.

By incorporating one of these three methods, you can create a unique and stylish round pillow that will serve as an eye-catching accent in any room of your home while expressing your personal flair!