How to Make a Ring Pillow
Cut 2 pieces of fabric that are 5/8 inch (1.59 cm) larger on all sides than the desired finished size of the ring pillow. ,Pin a piece of 1-inch (2.54 cm) wide ribbon down the center of one piece of the fabric, with the wrong side of the ribbon...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Cut 2 pieces of fabric that are 5/8 inch (1.59 cm) larger on all sides than the desired finished size of the ring pillow.
Stitch around 3 sides completely and around half of the last side, using a 5/8-inch (1.59 cm) seam allowance., Trim the seams to 1/4 inch (.56 cm), and turn the pillow right side out., Pin the opening and hand-stitch it closed., Center it on the ring pillow and tack it to the fabric with 2 or 3 hand stitches., The ring bearer can hold the ring pillow securely by sliding his hand between the wide ribbon and the bottom of the pillow. -
Step 2: Pin a piece of 1-inch (2.54 cm) wide ribbon down the center of one piece of the fabric
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Step 3: with the wrong side of the ribbon facing the right side of the fabric.
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Step 4: Pin the fabric pieces together with the right sides facing each other.
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Step 5: Clip the corners diagonally
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Step 6: taking care not to cut into the stitching.
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Step 7: Fill the pillow with fiberfill.
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Step 8: Cut a 12-inch (30.48 cm) length of ribbon.
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Step 9: Tie the ribbon in a bow to hold the rings.
Detailed Guide
Stitch around 3 sides completely and around half of the last side, using a 5/8-inch (1.59 cm) seam allowance., Trim the seams to 1/4 inch (.56 cm), and turn the pillow right side out., Pin the opening and hand-stitch it closed., Center it on the ring pillow and tack it to the fabric with 2 or 3 hand stitches., The ring bearer can hold the ring pillow securely by sliding his hand between the wide ribbon and the bottom of the pillow.
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