How to Make Pac-Man Pillows

Make a whimsical Pac-Man pillow using basic craft supplies.

For the 80s video game enthusiast, consider making a Pac-Man pillow to add a touch of whimsy to a room. Given the simplicity of Pac-Man's make-up, you can make your own handmade pillow using a few materials that can be purchased inexpensively at any arts and crafts supply store.

Things You'll Need

• 1 yard of yellow fleece fabric
• Scissors
• Measuring tape
• Straight pins
• Sewing needle
• Thread
• Cotton batting
• 2 black buttons, 2 inches wide

Instructions

1. Using scissors, cut out two circles from the yellow fleece fabric that are 18 inches in diameter.

2. Cut out an 8-inch equilateral triangle from the edge of both circles. Discard the cut out pieces.

3. Place the two forms with the usable sides of the fabric together, lining up the edges. Pin around the edges using straight pins, leaving a 1/2-inch seam allowance.

4. Sew around the Pac-Man pillow form using a needle and thread, leaving four inches unsewn along the rounded edge. Remove the straight pins.

5. Turn the Pac-Man form right side out, then fill the pillow with cotton batting. Fill the pillow to your preference.

6. Turn the open, unsewn edge of the Pac-Man pillow inward by 1/2 an inch, then sew it closed.

7. Place the pillow onto a table with Pac-Man's mouth facing towards the right. Place one of the black buttons against the side of the pillow, positioning it four inches above the center of the pillow.

8. Sew the button in place with a needle and thread. Turn the pillow over, then sew a corresponding black button on the other side. The buttons will be Pac-Man's eyes.

9. Trim off any excess thread with scissors before displaying the Pac-Man pillow.

Tips & Warnings

• Sew a bow on top of the Pac-Man pillow to create a Ms. Pac-Man pillow.

• Keep sharp scissors, straight pins and sewing needles out of the reach of children.