Burlap Ring Pillow Diy

How to Make a Ring Bearer Pillow Out of Burlap

A ring bearer pillow is a popular wedding tradition. The wedding rings rest on the pillow as the ring bearer carries them down the aisle. Making your own pillow is a great way to bring a unique touch to your special day. Here's how to make a ring bearer pillow out of burlap:

Materials

You will need:

- Burlap fabric

- Ribbon

- String

- Hot glue or fabric glue

- Pillow stuffing (polyester stuffing, foam, or a mini pillow insert)

- Scissors

- Needle and thread (optional)

Steps:

1. Cut two squares of burlap fabric. The size can vary depending on your preference, but a standard size is 10 inches by 10 inches.

2. Clip the corners of the fabric squares by about 1/4 inch to reduce bulk and help conceal raw edges.

3. Set the seams by folding down the edges of the fabric by 1/4 inch towards the wrong side. You can use an iron to press the fabric, if needed.

4. Glue the hems down. Apply hot glue or fabric glue along the edges and press them back down.

5. Glue the squares together. Place one square on top of the other, with the wrong sides together. Glue three edges, leaving the fourth edge open for stuffing.

6. Stuff the pillow to your desired fullness.

7. Glue the final seam. Use your fingers to push the stuffing into the pillow, then glue the remaining edge shut.

8. Secure a string to a ribbon with a slip knot. Fold the string in half and place it behind the ribbon to form a loop. Pull the ends of the string over the ribbon and through the loop to create a knot.

9. Tie the ribbon into a bow. Take the left and right sides of the ribbon and form loops. Cross the left loop over the right and thread it through the gap. Pull on the loops to tighten the bow.

10. Glue the bow to the centre of the pillow.

11. Trim and singe the ribbon and string if they are too long.

12. Tie the rings to the string. Thread the rings onto the string and tie a knot or bow to secure them.

Your burlap ring bearer pillow is now complete! This rustic and elegant pillow is the perfect addition to your wedding ceremony.

Cut the burlap fabric to size

To make a ring bearer pillow out of burlap, you'll first need to cut the burlap fabric to size. Cut two identical squares of fabric, each measuring 10 inches by 10 inches (25 cm by 25 cm). If you want a different-sized pillow, you can adjust the measurements, just remember to add a 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) seam allowance to the length and width. For a no-sew pillow, you'll also need to clip the corners of each square by about 1/4 inch (0.64 cm) to reduce bulk and help conceal the raw edges.

Burlap is prone to fraying, so it's important to cut the fabric accurately and securely. Once you've cut out your fabric squares, you can move on to the next steps of assembling your ring bearer pillow.

Prepare the materials

To make a ring bearer pillow out of burlap, you will need the following materials:

Burlap

Firstly, you will need to purchase your burlap fabric. You can buy this from your local craft store, or online. The amount of fabric you need will depend on the size of your pillow. For a 9" x 20" pillow, you will need a piece of burlap cut to that size. However, you can use any size you want for your pillow.

Other Fabric

You will also need some other fabric to form the inside of the pillow. This can be any type of fabric, such as satin, cotton, or linen. It should complement the burlap and match your wedding colours. You will need two squares of fabric, each measuring 10" x 10".

Glue

For a no-sew pillow, you will need some glue. A hot glue gun with a low heat setting will work well, but you can also use fabric glue.

Stuffing

You will need some stuffing to fill your pillow. Polyester stuffing is a good option, but you can also use foam or a pre-made mini pillow.

Ribbon and String

You will need some ribbon and string to decorate your pillow and to attach the rings. Choose a colour and style that complements your fabric choices. You will need enough ribbon to form a bow, and enough string to tie the rings to the pillow.

Scissors

Scissors will be needed to cut your fabric to the correct size, and to trim any loose threads.

Other Tools

Depending on your design, you may also need some or all of the following: an iron, a needle and thread, and a pencil or knitting needle.

Attach ribbons

To attach the ribbons to your burlap ring bearer pillow, you will need a piece of ribbon and string that match your pillow. Fold the string in half to make a loop that is positioned behind the ribbon. Pull the ends of the string to make a knot around the ribbon, then tug on them to tighten the knot. Slide the knot across the ribbon until it is centred.

For a fancier pillow, use a 1/16 or 1/8-inch ribbon instead of string. The ribbon will make the decorative bow, and the string will allow you to tie the rings to the pillow.

Now, lay the ribbon of lesser width on top of the wider one, making sure it matches up with 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.

Sew the pillowcase

Now that you have cut your fabric and ribbons to size, it's time to sew the pillowcase!

First, place one of your fabric squares on a flat surface with the right side facing up. Then, lay your ribbons across the square, ensuring they extend past the square on opposite sides. Pin the ribbons in place, and place the other fabric square on top, with the right side facing down. Pin along the edges, leaving a four-inch opening on one side.

Now, sew along the pinned edges, except for the opening. You can do this by hand or using a sewing machine. If you don't know how to sew, you can also use hot glue or fabric glue to secure the edges. Remember to allow the glue to dry before proceeding to the next step.

Turn the pillowcase right side out through the opening. Use a blunt, pointy object, like a pencil, to push out the corners. Stuff the pillowcase with polyester filling, foam, or a mini pillow insert. Be careful not to overstuff, especially if you want a softer, fluffier pillow.

Finally, close the open seam. Push the filling inside the pillow and fold the raw edges of the opening inwards by about a quarter of an inch. Secure with pins, then sew the opening shut by hand. Alternatively, you can use hot glue, working in small sections at a time and pressing each section until it sets before moving on to the next.

Decorate the pillow

Now for the fun part: decorating the pillow!

First, you'll want to attach a string to a ribbon with a slipknot. Choose a ribbon and string that match your pillow and your wedding colours. Fold the string in half to make a loop that is positioned behind the ribbon. Pull the ends of the string to make a knot around the ribbon, then tug on them to tighten the knot. Slide the knot across the ribbon until it is centred.

Next, form the ribbon into a bow. Take the left and right ends of the ribbon and fold them into loops. Cross the left loop over the right loop, then thread it through the gap that you've made. Pull on the loops to tighten the bow. Position the bow in the middle of the pillow and secure it with hot glue or by sewing it on with matching thread.

Now you can trim and singe the ribbon and strings. Cut the ribbon and strings down to the length you want. If the material is fraying, singe the ends with a flame.

Finally, tie the rings to the strings. Thread both of the rings onto one of the strings. Tie both strings into a knot or a bow.

If you want to add some extra embellishments, you could try tying a ribbon around the pillow, adding a symbolic charm to the bow, or creating a tufted look by sewing a few stitches through the centre of the pillow. You could also add a corded trim and tassels for a lavish touch, or experiment with different fabric choices and shapes for a unique look.

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