DIY Birth Ball Cover

These birth ball covers are a must if you’ve got a birth ball (also called exercise ball, yoga ball). This tutorial is super easy and gives your ball a beautiful new look and a handle to easily carry and store!

Here’s what you’ll need:

  • 1 yard knit fabric. Any knit will do! (if you have a 75cm ball, get an extra stretchy one)
  • Paracord (or drawstring of some kind)
  • Paracord clip (optional)

Step 1: Turn the 1 yard of knit fabric right sides together.FullSizeRender (10)

Step 2: Sew down both sides, right sides together to form a pouch. FullSizeRender (12)

Step 3: Fold over top and sew a small pocket for the drawstring around the top. (This will hold the paracord drawstring) Remember to leave a small opening to thread in the drawstring.FullSizeRender (9)

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Step 4: Turn right side out, and find corners. Place corners on top of each other and pin.IMG_5843

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Step 5: Sew around edges to create the handle. You can add an additional piece of fabric here and attach to these corners if you want an extra long handle.IMG_5845

Step 6: Thread the drawstring through the small pocket you sewed around the top. Attach the paracord clip (if desired).

Step 7: Put cover on ball and sinch up drawstring. Use the clip to close or simply tie drawstring.FullSizeRender (25) FullSizeRender (27)

TaDa!!!! So easy, and so practical.

If you don’t feel like sewing at all… Visit my Etsy shop and buy one from me!

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