How to Make a Polar Fleece Pillow for Kids

A fleece pillow can be a prized, loved item for a child.

Fleece, no-sew pillows for kids are inexpensive to create, are fun and appropriate for making by both children and adults, and are practical items for everyday use. They are quick to make, and fleece is widely available in colors and patterns for every season, holiday and hobby. Whether you're making one pillow for a special child, leading a group of children in making personal pillows, or creating a dozen for gift giving or charity, a no-sew fleece pillow will delight creator and recipient alike.

Things You'll Need

• 2, 3/4 yard pieces of fleece fabric (they can be identical or contrasting)
• Ruler
• Safety pins
• Marking pen or tailor's chalk
• Scissors
• Filling for pillow (polyester fiber fill, cotton batting, old wool socks, old nylons or similar)
• Long wooden spoon

Instructions

1. Lay fleece right sides together. Smooth out any wrinkles, then use safety pins to pin the two layers together in several places toward the middle to keep things from shifting.

2. Draw a square as large as will fit in your fleece panels with the marking pen or tailor's chalk. Use your ruler to help you make straight edges and ensure that your sides are all the same length.

3. Cut along your square outline with your scissors, being careful to cut through both layers. Use long strokes with sharp scissors for the neatest edges.

4. Cut six inches into the fleece at one inch intervals, along all four sides of your squares. Again, use your ruler to help guide you and make sure that you cut through both layers. You'll end up with a big square left in the middle and lots of fringes on the sides. Cut off one set of fringe pieces from each corner.

5. Separate the fleece layers, then put them together again so that the right sides are facing out. Line up the corners, using the missing fringe spots as your guide.

6. Tie the layers of fleece together. Match up opposite pieces of fringe from the top and bottom, and secure tightly with an overhand knot. Continue in this fashion around the pillow until you have all but half of one side done.

7. Stuff your pillow with your stuffing (fiberfill, cotton, etc). You can pack it loosely just using your hands and fingers to put in a small amount of filling, or make it quite firm by using the handle of a wooden spoon to tightly pack the corners and body of the pillow with a lot of filling to add bulk and firmness.

8. Finish tying the last sets of fringes. Tighten up your knots one last time. Fluff your completed pillow.

Tips & Warnings

• Tie your knots as close to the main square of the fleece for the nicest look.

• Don't be sloppy with your fringe cutting. Any shaggy cuts will show in the final product.