So I am back with another crafty post for you today. How to upstyle some cushions with a few pom-poms. A pom-pom cushion!
If you love a good pom-pom (like me) then this tutorial is for you. A perfect way of sprucing up your cushions to add a bit something-something to your decor. It is also a bit cheaper than buying from the store.
Pom-Pom cushion:
So, to make this cushion, you can either buy a cushion cover from the shops or have a go at making your own. Check out my tutorial on making an Envelope cushion to see how to make your own. Adding the pom-poms is the perfect way to finish off a handmade cushion.
Once you have bought or made your cushion, it is time to add on your pom-poms. There are lots of ways of making your own pom-poms, from using a cardboard template to using a pom-pom making. In this tutorial, I chose to use the latter, purely because of the number of pom-poms I needed to make. If you want to use the easy cardboard versions, check out how to make pom-poms.
There are several ways that you can add your pom-poms to the cushion; over the entire front of the cushion, or around the edge. You can really explore your creativeness with this. For this post, I chose to just place pom-poms around two opposite sides of the cushion; as I thought this was really effective with the cushions I had. But, I have made a pom-pom cushion where the pom-poms covered the whole front and it was super cute.
Making Pom-Poms:
To make your pom-poms for the fancy pom-pom cushion you will need the following items:
- Wool in varying colours
- Pom-pom maker*
- Sewing needle and thread
- Scissors
- Cushion cover
*This link is an affiliate link, which means I may earn a small amount of commission should you buy the item through the link. This is at no cost to you but will go towards keeping Aimsy’s Antics running.
For the cushions I made, I needed five of each colour per side, so ten pom-poms in total each side. For the 16×16″ cushion these were the smaller pom-poms, and the 18×18″ cushions were made with the next size up of the pom-pom maker.
Step 1 – Make your pom-poms
You want to grab your pom-pom maker for this. Open up the maker so that you have two ‘arms’. Begin wrapping your chosen wool around one of the arms, until it is pretty full with the wool, then close this arm into the maker. You then want to carry on wrapping the wool around the other arm of the maker, again until it is pretty full. Close this arm into the maker, and you should have two round ‘humps’ of wool. Cut the wool connecting it to the wool ball.
If you have used a continuous piece of wool, cut where it has crossed over onto the next arm to separate the two. Then using your scissors, cut down the middle of the top of each hump. Make sure you keep the arms into the maker, as you may lose your pieces of wool when cutting.
Once both sides are cut, you want to cut a piece of wool from your ball of wool and place this down one middle part of your pom-pom maker. Secure this tightly with a double or triple knot, this will make sure that your wool forms the pom-pom and doesn’t fall out all over the place. I usually wrap it around once, and then back on itself to make sure it is fully secure.
Then you have your pom-pom. Keep repeating this until you have enough pom-poms for your cushion.
I used two different colours of wool to be able to alternate my pom-poms on the edge of the cushion.
Step 2 – Add on the pom-poms
Once you have enough pom-poms for the cushion it is time to attach them. Now, you could use fabric glue for this, but I felt using a sewing needle and thread would be much more secure.
Double thread your needle for extra strength and bring this up through the knot of your pom-pom. Bring the needle back down through the knot so that the thread is fully attached. You could also do some form of loop knot her as well.
Then, thread your needle through the desired place on your cushion. Repeating this several times so that the pom-pom is fully secure. Finish by looping and knotting the thread.
You then want to measure out where your next pom-pom should go. Make sure you are checking throughout when attaching the pom-poms so that they are at an equal distance between them.
If you are alternating colours, then when you move onto the opposite side, make sure that these alternate in colour as well. This will mean that you pom-poms are an alternate colour opposite each other. But, you can do the pattern however you like to suit your taste and decor etc.
Once all of your pom-poms are attached, you have been successful in making a pom-pom cushion!
I think these have turned out great, don’t you? How would you arrange your pom-poms on the cushion? Let me know in the comments below!
Pom-Pom Cushion Video:
If you find it easier to follow video versions of the tutorial, then check out my video below:
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Pom-pom maker! I had no idea there was such a nifty little tool, and I bet they come in different sizes to.
This would be a fun way to spend a lazy afternoon; making pom-poms and sewing them onto cute cloth for the pillows. 🙂
I didn’t realise how useful it would be until I needed to make loads of pom-poms! The pack I bought came in about 4 different sizes, so perfect for making lots of different pom-poms!
Definitely relaxing when you get in the swing of making them, so perfect when you want to spend a lazy afternoon, but be a bit productive.
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Aimsy xoxo
Productive being the key word. 🙂
This looks awesome. I had some sewing experience before with my aunt and I’m sure she will be interesting on this DIY idea, great work!
Glad you liked it….such a simple easy DIY, but so effective!
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Aimsy xoxo
First of all, these are SOO cute! Secondly, I had no idea there was a pom pom maker. I made some pom poms years ago and saw on Pinterest that you use a fork to do it?! The technique you provided seems very easy and most importantly, they all come out uniform! Thanks for sharing.
So cute right? I love a good pom-pom Pom-pom makers make it so much easier to make batches; although they can be a little bit flimsy. I haven’t tried the fork method, but have used a round cardboard template before; I will have to try the fork method out!
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Aimsy xoxo
I don’t recommend the fork. lol Your method sounds like the best way to go!
These are SO CUTE! You should absolutely sell these. I’d love a few pom-pom cushions for the sofa in my new office!
They are cute, aren’t they? I would love to start selling some of my creations, hopefully this year is the year that I do it! Oh, they would look fab in your new office!
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Aimsy xoxo
The one you made is soooo cute! I love to sew so I absolutely have to do this. Thank you for the idea!
Oh, you will have to show me how yours turn out if you end up making them? Love to see other’s creations!
Glad I could give you some inspiration!
thanks for commenting 🙂
Aimsy xoxo
Those pompom cushions are adorable. I can’t help but picture those all over the beds in the room my 2 young nieces share – they would go absolutely crazy for them. I guess I need to get my butt in gear making pompoms, right?
Oh, your two nieces would love them! Perfect little addition to the decor, and they are so easy to make. You will definitely have to get on the pom-pom hype now haha!
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Aimsy xoxo
This looks like such a fun craft project and the results look amazing! I think I need to invest in a pom-pom maker, it makes it look so easy and you end up with the perfect pom-poms! This is a great idea and I love that you can jazz up old cushions and make them look extra cute and comfy. Thanks for sharing Aimsy, fab post! <3 xx
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
A pom-pom maker makes it all so much easier. You could make plenty of pom-poms for your kitty cats then haha! Definitely gives old cushions a new lease of life!
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Aimsy xoxo
Oh wow, this is such a cute and simple craft.
Thanks, I love how they turned out!
Aimsy xoxo
These look awesome, I like the design, never made anything like this before but I am tempted to try it out!
Melissa
http://www.moonlightmel.co.uk
Simple but effective aren’t they? I find making the pom-poms so relaxing too; especially when you are on a roll with it.
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Aimsy xoxo
These are too cute! A great way to change up your current cushion!
It’s a great way to change up a cushion, isn’t it? Glad you liked!
Aimsy xoxo
This looks so good, so cute! I would literally never think to get a plain cushion cover and add details like this for myself so thanks for the inspo! It doesn’t seem too difficult either which is great. I think the only thing I’d likely struggle with is getting them in a straight line! x
Sophie
You definitely need to keep checking the placement of them, I had a few uneven spaces between a few of the pom-poms!
Its a really easy DIY and a great way to spruce up some cushions!
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Aimsy xoxo
Oh my goodness! This is such a great DIY! Pom Poms are so in trend right now too! Thanks so much for sharing this. I may just have to try it out!
-Charity http://www.morningsonmacedonia.com
Glad you like it…you definitely can’t beat a pom-pom! You will have to show me how yours turns out if you do give it a go.
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Aimsy xoxo