Pom Pom Tip

stabilizer for pom pom
August 2019
Brenda wanted pom poms on three of the golf club covers. In my search to find a pattern for the covers, I stumbled upon a tip to help stabilize the poms and prevent them from flopping over as poms frequently do.

Deborah V. Gardner suggested using a foam disc (similar to a button). Her pattern and suggestion can be found here.
part of a foam door hanger
I had some foam door hangers from the Dollar Store in my craft supplies. I cut off the flower petals and trimmed them into a somewhat round shape.
trimming the foam into discs
holes were punched in the discs with a large tapestry needle
I punched holes in the foam discs with a large tapestry needle and threaded the pom pom ties through the top of the golf club cover and the disc. The poms were secured with a couple of knots and the yarn tails trimmed.


I was pleased with how nicely the foam stabilized the pom to the top. I think this technique would also work for poms on the top of hats.
I made the poms with the Clover Pom Pom Maker which I highly recommend. Making the poms was quick and very easy.


Comments

  1. That is a great tip! I've tried making some pom-poms, but with not much luck. Mine are always lopsided and I don't seem to trim them very well - LOL.

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  2. Now that is smart! I'll have to try it on my next hat.
    I have the same pompom makers and they are the best!

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  3. The foam disk is such a clever idea! I'll have to remember that.

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  4. I have those same pom-pom makers and they do work well. Now, I have to remember about those foam stabilizers. Thank you for the tip.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  5. Very very clever Nancy . The teacher is still teaching!

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  6. PERFECT. I used an oversize button on Stephen's hat, but those foamy things might be a bit more comfortable on the ol' noggin.

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  7. Genius! Thanks for sharing! I am definitely going to use this technique!

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  8. Well this is a most useful idea! Thanks so much for sharing.

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