How to Make a Spider Web Pillow
Spider Web Halloween Pillow Step 6
A spider web pillow and spider silhouettes make a creepy and fun Halloween decoration. Fuzzy yarn on gray wool fabric is used to make this creepy (but cute) Halloween pillow. This project involves basic machine and hand sewing, so it's a snap to make.
Materials Needed:
- 3/4 yard of gray wool fabric
- ruler
- marker
- sharp scissors
- fuzzy white yarn
- white cotton all-purpose thread
- dark gray cotton all-purpose thread
- pins
- sewing machine
- all-purpose needle
- 18" x 18" pillow insert
- plastic spiders (optional)
Measure and Cut Fabric
Using a ruler and a marker, measure and mark two 18-1/2" x 18-1/2" squares of wool fabric (Image 1). Cut out both squares with sharp scissors (Image 2).
DIY Halloween Pillow Step 1
Carefully measure the pattern for your Halloween cobweb pillow before cutting. Using a ruler and a marker, measure and mark two 18-1/2" x 18-1/2" squares of wool fabric. Cut out both squares with sharp scissors.
Measure Twice, Cut Once Step 1b
Carefully measure the square pattern for your Halloween cobweb pillow before cutting. Using a ruler and a marker, measure and mark two 18-1/2" x 18-1/2" squares of wool fabric. Cut out both squares with sharp scissors.
Tack Yarn in Place
String three pieces of white fuzzy yarn across a piece of fabric that will be the pillow front, and arrange them so they are crossed in the middle (Image 1). With a sewing needle and all-purpose white thread, tack yarn into place at the pillow's edges and center point (Images 2 and 3).
Cobweb Pillow Yarn Step 2
Fluff out long lengths of yarn to create spooky cobwebs for your Halloween cobweb pillow. String three pieces of white fuzzy yarn across a piece of fabric that will be the pillow front, and arrange them so they are crossed in the middle.
Halloween Pillow Stitches Step 2b
With a sewing needle and all-purpose white thread, tack yarn into place at the pillow's edges and center point.
Creating Cobwebs Step 3
Starting at the outside and working toward the middle, create a web by tacking yarn into place at each intersection. Continue all the way to center of web, and trim excess yarn. Tack down any yarn pieces that are not lying flat against the wool.
Create Web
Starting at the outside and working toward the middle, create a web by tacking yarn into place at each intersection. Continue all the way to center of web, and trim excess yarn. Tack down any yarn pieces that are not lying flat against the wool.
Kooky Cobwebs step 2c
Stitch the cobwebs onto your Halloween cobweb pillow. With a sewing needle and all-purpose white thread, tack yarn into place at the pillow's edges and center point.
Pin and Sew Pillow
Place web-covered fabric right side down on the second piece of wool (Image 1). Line up edges and pin in place (Image 2). Sew around perimeter of pillow, leaving approximately 1/4-inch seam allowances (Image 3). Also, leave a 6- to 8-inch opening at bottom of pillow to insert pillow form (Image 4). Remove pins, and turn pillow cover right side out.
Fantastic Felt Pillow Step 4
Place web-covered fabric right side down on the second piece of wool. Use two equally measured pieces of felt for your Halloween cobweb pillow.
Pin Pillow Before Stitching Step 4b
Pin the edges of your Halloween cobweb pillow in place before stitching. Line up edges and pin in place.
It's Sew Easy Step 4c
It only takes minutes to create a spooky cobweb pillow for Halloween. Sew around perimeter of pillow, leaving approximately 1/4-inch seam allowances.
Cobweb Pillow Cover Step 4d
Stitch your Halloween cobweb pillow after stuffing. Also, leave a 6- to 8-inch opening at bottom of pillow to insert pillow form. Remove pins, and turn pillow cover right side out.
Insert Form and Sew Closed
Gently insert pillow form in cover, making sure it fills cover to each corner. Fold raw edges of opening inside pillow cover and pinch together, pinning it shut. Use a whipstitch to sew edges closed with an all-purpose sewing needle and dark gray all-purpose cotton thread. Remove pins and trim any loose threads.
Tip: Decorate with plastic spiders to bring life to the web.
Plush Halloween Cobweb Pillow Step 5
Gently insert pillow form in cover, making sure it fills cover to each corner. Fold raw edges of opening inside pillow cover and pinch together, pinning it shut. Use a whipstitch to sew edges closed with an all-purpose sewing needle and dark gray all-purpose cotton thread. Remove pins and trim any loose threads.
Stitch Your Pillow Step 5b
Gently insert pillow form in cover, making sure it fills cover to each corner. Fold raw edges of opening inside pillow cover and pinch together, pinning it shut. Stitch your Halloween cobweb pillow shut with a needle and thread. Use a whipstitch to sew edges closed with an all-purpose sewing needle and dark gray all-purpose cotton thread. Remove pins and trim any loose threads.
