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No-sew fleece tie pillow

Cut fringe around 2 squares of fleece, tie the strips together, and stuff it into a squishy pillow with zero sewing.

No-sew fleece tie pillow
LevelIntermediate
AgesAges 6 to 10
Time1 hour
Cost$8 to $15

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Materials

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How to make it

  1. Step 1: Stack the fleece
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    Stack the fleece

    Lay 1 square on top of the other, edges lined up.

  2. Step 2: Cut the corners
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    Cut the corners

    Grown-up step: cut a 4 in square out of each corner through both layers, with sharp fabric scissors.

  3. Step 3: Cut the fringe
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    Cut the fringe

    Cut strips 1 in wide and 4 in deep all the way around. A strip of tape at 4 in shows where to stop.

  4. Step 4: Tie 3 sides
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    Tie 3 sides

    Tie each top strip to the bottom strip under it with a double knot. Do 3 sides.

  5. Step 5: Stuff it
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    Stuff it

    Push stuffing in through the open side. Fill the corners first.

  6. Step 6: Tie it closed
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    Tie it closed

    Tie the last side shut. Fluff it and squish it.

Edie's tip

Double knots, every time. Single knots slip loose after a few pillow fights.

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