It’s getting cold outside, so you’re going to need a nice, fuzzy pillow. I will show you how to make a quick and easy pillow cover and even create a fringe without any sewing involved. Trust me, you can never go wrong with fringe.

Materials Needed:A throw pillow, preferably square and less than 18 inches across. It doesn’t have to be new; you can use one you stole off your mom’s couch.A pair of scissors.Measuring tape, or anything that can measure the sides of a pillow. I actually used a simple ruler.A marker or a piece of chalk.Stretch/polyester fleece. Ask for the type of cloth used to make kids’ footie pajamas.What to do:Step 1. Measure the length and width of the pillow across the center. Record these measurements to take with you to the fabric store. Recall the measurements of your pillow. If the pillow is square, double the length and width, and add about 10 to 12 inches.Step 2. Choose your fabric. This type of fleece frequently comes in funky patterns, so have fun!Step 3. Fold the fabric in half lengthwise. Place your pillow in the middle and make sure there is sufficient fabric on all four sides to complete the process. It is important to do this before cutting.Step 4. Now, take out those scissors I know you’ve been itching to use. Cut the fabric exactly in half, but don’t separate the two pieces just yet.Step 5. Put the pillow back in the middle of the fabric. Trace around the edges so you know how long to make the fringe. You’ll want to have the pillow covered by solid fabric with the fringe tied snugly around it. To make sure this happens, you have to compensate for the curve of the pillow while tracing.Step 6. I won’t lie to you about this next part. It is mad tedious and requires painstaking care. Throwing the pillow aside, hunch over your fabric and begin cutting fringe. I suggest making the fringe at least an inch wide. It will be more likely to rip if the pieces are too thin. Remember to cut only up to the lines you drew. Cut the two pieces of fabric at once—it saves time and ensures that the number of fringe strips will match up when you start tying the pieces together.Step 7. Separate the two pieces of fabric. Putting the pillow between them, start tying the fringe together, securing each strip from one piece of fabric to the corresponding strip on the other piece.Step 8. When you finish tying all the fringe, look for any little lonely pieces you forgot. If you find any, figure out a way to hide them.Now take a step back and enjoy your handy work!

This project is really easy—no needles or thread needed. Even the measuring part ends up being more guesswork than exact numbers because this type of fabric is stretchy. Have fun with it! Try other fabrics, different-shaped pillows, and details like buttons. Maybe make one out of a sports jersey or with a heart-shaped pillow.It’s called experimenting. Welcome to the world of D.I.Y.