Cording: 3 yards. Be sure to choose cording that is the correct weight-- not too thick or too thin! (1/4 to 3/8 inches in diameter)

Thread: Choose a small spool to match your fabric. Be sure it is all purpose thread.

Straight pins and a pincushion or non-breakable pin container

Seam ripper

Be sure to label al of your things with your name and class period. A shoebox or similar sized container to keep everything in is  great idea, but a plastic grocery type bag is okay, too.

OR

Pants: 2 and 1/2 yards of 44-45 inch wide, medium weight, woven fabric

1 yard of elastic OR 1 and 1/2 yards of cording

1 small spool of all-purpose thread to match your fabric

1 box of sewing pins and a pincushion or non-breakable pin container

1 seam ripper

1 spool all-purpose thread

1 package hand sewing needles (Embroidery needles are easier to thread.)

16 ounce package polyester fiberfill for stuffing

1 and 3/4 yard of cording, fringe, or pre-ruffled trim for your pillow edge
*If you would like to make your own ruffle, purchase 1 extra yard of one of your fabrics.

2 skeins of embroidery floss in two different colors

1 small size embroidery hoop