How to Make a Basketball Pillow

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find orange fabric suitable for turning into a cushion.

   The fabric should be soft and durable, so that it can take been sat on, slept on and generally used for staying comfortable.
   
   Good fabrics include strong cottons, fleeces and corduroy.
   
   The type of fabric used will also determine how easy it is to make the basketball markings; if you want to draw on the markings, choose a plain, smooth fabric.
   
   If you don't mind sewing on the markings, a thicker, fleecier style of fabric can be used.
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   Step 2: Cut the fabric into a circle.

   Make the circle as large as you like, taking into consideration the usual size of pillows.
   
   Add a one and a half-inch seam allowance on all sides.,, Leave a half-inch seam allowance.,, Tuck a half-inch of fabric inside the pillow and iron it flat., Store-bought cotton filler works best, but anything from down feathers to scrap fabric can be used.
   
   Improvise., This part of the pillow is now complete.
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   Step 3: With right sides together

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   Step 4: pin three sides of the pillow together.

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   Step 5: Stitch most the way around the pillow but leave open a reasonable area for stuffing.

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   Step 6: Turn the pillow right side out and iron it flat.

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   Step 7: Prepare the opening.

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   Step 8: Stuff the pillow.

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   Step 9: Stitch the opening together with tiny whip stitches.

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