![]() Start by trimming one side first, then rotating your pom-pom and trim the shaggier areas of the pom-pom.Įvery now and then, roll your pom-pom in your hands and use your fingers to fluff out the pom-pom to find any strands hidden inside that need to be trimmed. Now you can put your trim guide to the side, and use your scissors to trim slowly around your pom-pom until you get the desired density. Right way: Wrong way (I did this project the wrong way so many times, enjoy learning from my mistakes): 4. Turn the pom-pom on its side, so that your trim guide is now flat against the side you just cut and cut around the guide again. Lay your front piece right side up and pin your pom pom trim on top of it, edge of trim to edge of fabric, all the way around. Don't be scared, the first could cuts are a bit of a hack job to get the general shape. Then, place your trim guide in the centre of the pom-pom and holding it firmly, snip generously around the guide, keeping your scissors close to the guide. Place trim guide centre-to-centre and cut One pom down Chain 3, and finish your first pompom with a double crochet in the 4th stitch along the row. Then, trim all your loops. Make sure none are hiding down inside. I always start by trimming the middle strings down, so that they don't show later. Once you've tied your middle string, you're ready to trim. Make your pom-pomĬheck out our tutorial how to make a pom-pom. Plus, they double up as a kumihimo cord maker! Let's get started! 1. ![]() What I love about the Loome ones though, is that they're strong and sturdy, made from bamboo, and won't bend while trimming. We stock the Loome Pom-Pom Trim Guides in our shop, which are made of bamboo but you could also make one yourself at home out of cardboard or strong card-stock. This small circular guide helps shape and trim down your pom-pom super accurately, and also quickly. Have you ever wondered how people get their pom-poms perfectly round? I'll let you in on a little secret: they use a trim guide.
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