DIY Autumn Bag Charm Tutorial | Cute Homemade Pillow Charm 🍁@favourandthreaddiy, by Favourandthreaddiy on YouTube. 8 min 27 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 27 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Pick your fabric and lay out your tools. Choose an autumn orange or fall shade fabric, plus thread, a needle, lace ribbon, a ring clasp and stuffing.
Cut two matching squares or rectangles of fabric for the front and back of the pillow. Keep them small, around 6 to 8 cm, so the charm hangs neatly on a bag.
Mark your chosen initial on the front piece with a pen or chalk. Place it in the middle so it stays visible once the charm is stuffed.
Stitch over the initial by hand with a simple backstitch or running stitch. Keep the stitches small and even for a tidy letter.
Place the two fabric pieces right sides together and sew around the edges, leaving a gap of about 3 cm on one side. Use a small running stitch or backstitch.
Trim the corners and turn the charm right side out through the gap. Push the corners out gently with a pencil or your finger.
Stuff the pillow with small pieces of cotton until it feels firm but not tight. Sew the gap closed with a ladder stitch.
Fold the lace ribbon into a loop and stitch it to the top of the charm. Slide the ring clasp through the loop.
Clip the finished charm onto your tote, backpack or keys and adjust the ribbon so it hangs straight.
Tips and common mistakes
Use small stuffing pieces rather than one big lump so the charm stays smooth.
Sew the ribbon loop on before the ring so the stitching is hidden behind the clasp.
Keep the initial simple, like a single letter, so it stays clear on a small charm.
Questions
Can I make this without an embroidery hoop?
Yes. The fabric pieces are small, so you can hold them in your hand while stitching. A hoop just helps keep the fabric taut.
What fabric works best for a bag charm?
A medium weight cotton or felt holds its shape well and is easy to hand sew. Very thin fabric may fray or sag once stuffed.
How do I attach the charm to a bag?
Thread a keychain ring or clasp through the ribbon loop, then clip it to a bag strap, zipper pull or keyring.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
