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Donut Pillow

May 2, 2011 By Jenna 1 Comment

I found this cute, comfy confection at skiptomylou while looking for inspiration one day. It is the perfect gift for my niece who will readily tell you how much she loves donuts.

Now, as you know, I have no idea how to sew…yet! Up until recently, I didn’t even have a machine. But, by the magic of Facebook and the kindness of my cousin in Chicago, I came into a great old sewing machine that was perfect for the job. I have been fiddling with it, and this was my first project (I waited to post it as my niece’s birthday was this past Thursday). So, please excuse the mistakes here and there, and just follow the tutorial, ok?

Materials Needed:
Tan felt
Dark felt for frosting 
(get as much fabric as you’d like. I made my donut apprx. 18″ in diameter)
Embroidery thread
Pillow stuffing
Sewing skills

Alright, to start, I cut out my fabric to the size donut I wanted to make.
Afterward, I sewed the frosting to the top layer of the tan donut and used embroidery thread to sew the sprinkles. I opted for blue, red, yellow and pink. Classic sprinkles.


With right sides together, I sewed the bottom half of the donut to the top and left just enough space so I could flip it right side in afterward.

I used the sewing machine to sew the opening of the inside hole shut. Afterward, I trimmed it up a bit so it looks pretty!

Then, I stuffed that donut with a bunch of snow and attempted to slip stitch the opening shut. By attempted, I mean attempted. I still need to learn that one even after consulting the expert: Youtube.

Well, there you go. My first sewing project in a long time, and it didn’t turn out half bad. Now, if a two-year-old likes it, I’m in business.

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  1. Liz and Will Timmerman says

    May 3, 2011 at 1:24 am

    You’re in business Jenna! Lucy loves her donut pillow and so does her pull along frog who is currently using it as a Lilly pad.

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