Ballerina Pillows

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Perfect little pillows for the perfect little ballerina.  (Not only that, but a great way to hide a spot on that formally loved cushion!).

MATERIALSFeltTullePillowFabric GlueRibbonNeedle and thread

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Draw and trade a ballerina figure from felt.  If your art skills aren’t great, mine definitely aren’t, print out a silhouette image on paper, cut it out and trace it into the felt.  Then cut that out.

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Cut a piece of tulle about 4” by 10”.  With needle and thread do a long running stitch along one long end.

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Gently pull it taught to create the skirt.

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Glue the skirt onto the silhouette.

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Cut a piece of ribbon and glue it around the waist to hide the raw edge.  Tuck the ends around the back.

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Now simple use fabric glue to affix the ballerina to the main stage of your pillow.

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