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Thursday, September 14, 2017

Photo Tutorial: How to Make Faux Fur Pom-Poms!


You'll be surprised just how easy it is to make your own pom-poms and you will save a bunch of money too, especially if you take advantage of Hobby Lobby or Joann Fabrics 40% off coupons!

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: Approx. 4"

Supplies:
Faux Fur Fabric (9" x 9" piece, unless you would like a larger pom-pom)
Scissors or X-acto knife
Tape Measure
CD or similar round object (optional)
Poly-fil (optional)
Yarn (approx. 1 yard per pom-pom)

Step 1
Select your desired faux fur!



Step 2
With the fur side down, lay your fur on a flat surface. This is best done outside depending on the fur your chose, it can get pretty messy.

Using the CD as a guide, mark 8 inches horizontally and vertically. 




 Step 3
Using the lines you marked, join them and draw a circle. It does not need to be a perfect circle. As you can see, mine isn't!

 
Step 4:
Cut the circle out. I found the X-acto knife works best for this, you will lose less fur. Set aside your fur scraps. 



Step 5:
With your tapestry needle and yarn use the basting stitch to work around the entire circle.




Step 6:
Now, place the fur scraps (or poly-fil) in the center of the circle. 



Step 7: 
Gently pull both ends of the yarn to close your pom-pom. 



Step 8:
Use the tapestry needle sew the rest of the opening shut & knot the two ends together.



Ta-da! All done and ready to be attached to your favorite crochet or knit beanie!

2 comments:

  1. Jenni, thanks for showing this. If this is messy, how do you stop it from getting all over the product such as a beanie?

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    1. Hi, thanks for your question! After you cut the circle, just use your hand to brush away any loose fibers and it shouldn't shed much more.

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