Franklin Dean
A moss ring bearer pillow is a unique and beautiful way to incorporate younger children into a wedding ceremony. This DIY project is simple to make and can be customised to fit the event's theme and motif. The pillow can be made by gluing green ribbon around an ice cream pint top, gluing green felt to the bottom, arranging moss on top, and anchoring the ribbon to the moss with floral wire. The rings can then be slipped through the ribbon and tied with a bow.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Step | 1. Choose a design |
| 2. Prepare what you need | |
| 3. Cut fabric and ribbons | |
| 4. Attach the ribbons | |
| 5. Sew the pillowcase | |
| 6. Stuff the pillow | |
| 7. Pin the silk string | |
| 8. Make a ribbon bow | |
| 9. Attach the bow |
Choose a design
When choosing a design for your moss ring bearer pillow, it is best to keep in mind the theme and motif of the wedding. You can make a ring bearer pillow in different shapes and sizes, but simplicity is elegant. If you are a beginner at sewing, choose a simple shape like a square. The pillow should be a comfortable size that fits the event and does not bother the ring bearer.
The market offers many kinds of fabric, but for a wedding, it is better to choose a plain design rather than those with patterns. Here are some suggested fabrics best for making a ring bearer pillow: woven fabric in a colour of your choice (white or cream for a traditional look), velvet, linen, silk, or felt. Remember, the wedding is a formal occasion.
When choosing a ribbon, make sure it complements the type of fabric you chose for the pillowcase. If you choose a fabric with a glossy sheen, use a matte-coloured ribbon. Also, make sure to have an adequate length of ribbon for your design. You can use two ribbons of the same length and appearance but different widths. A three-to-one ratio will be good.
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Prepare materials
To make a moss ring bearer pillow, you will need the following materials:
- Fabric: Choose a plain design in a formal colour such as white or cream. The fabric should be woven, and you will need two squares of it, each with a side length ranging from 10 to 12 inches.
- Ribbon: Ensure the ribbon complements the fabric. If you choose a glossy sheen fabric, use a matt-coloured ribbon. You will need two ribbons of the same length and appearance but different widths, with a three-to-one ratio.
- Silk string: This will be used to secure the rings to the pillow.
- Polyester fiberfill or poly-fil stuffing: This will be used to stuff the pillow and give it the desired amount of puffiness.
- Sewing essentials: Including pins or binder clips, thread, scissors, and a sewing machine (optional).
Once you have gathered all the materials, lay them out in front of you before beginning your craft project.
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Cut fabric and ribbons
To make a moss ring bearer pillow, you will need fabric, ribbon, silk string, polyester fiberfill, sewing essentials such as pins or binder clips, thread, scissors, and a sewing machine (optional).
For convenient sewing, cut the fabric into two squares. A range of 10 to 12 inches for the length of the side would be great. Cut the ribbons twice the length of your fabric – you’ll need two for each ribbon.
Lay the ribbon of lesser width on top of the wider one. Make sure it matches up the side edge. Place the ribbon in the centre and on the top of one pillowcase piece, along the side edge. Pin the ribbon in place, and sew along the side edge using a sufficient seam allowance. Repeat these steps for the other ribbon on the opposite side of the pillow.
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Attach ribbons
Now that you have your materials ready and your fabric cut, it's time to attach the ribbons!
For this step, you will need two ribbons of the same length and appearance but different widths. A good rule of thumb is to use ribbons with a three-to-one width ratio. Cut the ribbons twice the length of your fabric, so you have two pieces for each ribbon.
Lay the ribbon of lesser width on top of the wider one, ensuring they match up along the side edge. Place the ribbon in the centre and on the top of one pillowcase piece, along the side edge. Pin the ribbon in place, and sew along the side edge, using a sufficient seam allowance. Repeat these steps for the other ribbon on the opposite side of the pillow.
You can also add a third ribbon to the centre of the pillow, which will be used to tie the rings. Pin the ribbon to the centre of the pillow, on the side opposite where the other ribbons are attached. Secure it in place with thread and needle.
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Sew pillowcase
Sewing the pillowcase is a crucial step in making a ring bearer pillow. Here is a detailed guide on how to sew a pillowcase for a ring bearer pillow:
Firstly, cut your chosen fabric into two equally-sized squares. The standard size is around 10 to 12 inches in length for each side, but you can adjust it according to your preference. Place one piece of the fabric on top of the other, ensuring they are aligned properly.
Next, you will attach the ribbons. Cut two ribbons of the same length and appearance but different widths, with a ratio of 3:1. Take the ribbon with the lesser width and lay it on top of the wider one, matching it up with the side edge. Place this ribbon in the centre and on the top of one pillowcase piece, along the side edge, and pin it in place. Sew along the side edge, using a sufficient seam allowance. Repeat this process for the other ribbon on the opposite side of the pillow.
Now, you are ready to sew the pillowcase. Place pins along every edge of the pillow to hold the two pieces together. Using a sewing machine or hand-stitching, sew along all the sides, leaving an opening of adequate distance (around 4 inches) to turn the pillowcase right side out. This opening will also be used to stuff the pillow later.
Turn the pillowcase right side out through the opening. If your fabric has wrinkles, it is advisable to iron it flat for a neater finish. Your ring bearer pillowcase is now ready to be stuffed with polyester fiberfill or any preferred filling material. Ensure you do not overstuff the pillow to maintain a soft and fluffy texture. Once you are satisfied with the filling, pin the opening closed, making sure to tuck in any loose ends, and then stitch it shut.
Your ring bearer pillow is now complete! You can add further decorations or embellishments as desired.
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Frequently asked questions
You will need floral foam and moss, as well as glue, green ribbon, green felt, and spike moss or floral wire. You can also add rings to the pillow with a thin ribbon.
You can use a pincushion as a ring pillow. All you need is a long decorative head pin, ribbon, and your rings. Thread the ribbon through the rings, and tack the ends to the cushion with the pin.
First, cut two-foot-long squares from a woven fabric in a colour of your choice. Then, lay two lengths of ribbon across the first fabric square, extending past the square on opposite sides. Pin the ribbon to the side and place the other pillow square on top, followed by more pins along the edges, leaving a four-inch opening. Sew along the pinned edges, turn the pillow right side out, and stuff with poly-fil. Decorate the pillow with a large bow and add string to sew in as a place to tie the rings.
