But if you like the look of the blanket but don’t want to spend too much money, Matalan has exactly the same blanket but at a cheaper price in their sale. It would be helpful if you could share with us what the “wire wool” product you used looks like and how you manipulated the material to get it inside the cover. As for the idea of the barrier of plastic to keep pins from piercing the bottom of the cushion, I like it but I do not see how you could put it in place through the side slit. I also think you’d be unable to turn the cover right side out through the slit if you secured the plastic barrier between two layers of fabric after you’d sewn the elastic in place and before you turned the cushion cover right side out. Reply The time P.K. flatly refused a request from his deceased best friend’s mom at their first meeting 7 views Take your other fabric circle and the long rectangle of fabric you cut out earlier. Pin the long side of the rectangle to the curved edge of the circle. When you’ve gone all the way round the circle and the two ends of the rectangle meet, fold the ends outwards (not inwards!).

The Wearable Beanbag comes in three sizes so parents and children can swap their matching pyjamas for matching beanbags instead. Japan is famous for being a land of convenience, so when you want to stay warm and sit down for extended periods of time, who can be bothered to go to the effort of pulling out a chair and wrapping a blanket around yourself?

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According to the company, the product was designed around the idea of a cushion that ruins people, a concept that’s become popular in recent years, where designers seek to provide customers with comfort levels so supreme they won’t ever want to move, leading to their ultimate ruin.

Finally, stitch the slit closed. You’ll need to do this the traditional way: with a needle and thread! Use a hidden ladder stitch (or similar) for the best result.

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This DIY wrist pincushion post is sponsored by Singer, as part of my brand ambassadorship with them. However, all words and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep me blogging! This concept was born out of the idea of a cushion that would allow you to totally let go, any time, anywhere. You can put this on and chill out in your living room, or loads of other places, that’s why we created it,” Takikou’s Shogo Takikawa said. With the rectangular piece now sewed onto the circular piece, you’ll be left with a small opening/slit on one side. Line these edges up neatly, pin in place and stitch together. DO NOT stitch the entire slit close – just the very top part, as you can see in my photos. This is because we will use this slit to stuff the pin cushion later on! The Wearable Beanbag was created by Takikou Sewing, a company in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, that specialises in beanbags, or “bead cushions” as they’re known in Japan. Available in three different sizes and various colors, the wearable beanbag is easy to get in and out of, making it ideal for use virtually anytime, anywhere. One thing you need to keep in mind is that the adult version weighs around 5 kilograms (11 pounds), so it’s a bit heavier than your regular garments.