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Create Pillows From Daddy's Old Shirts

Turn old button down shirts into graphic throw pillows or play pillows for kids

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/create-pillows-from-daddys-old-shirts • Posted by Chrissann G.

Using old pillow forms, a pile of discarded button-down shirts and either a sewing machine or hand stitcher, you can create kids' activity shirts or more "grown-up" throw pillows, all highly huggable. You Will Need: - Old button down shirts - a handheld stitcher or sewing machine - pillow forms - pins - optional: felt scraps, glue, yarn and puffy paint to make accessories

You will need

Project Budget
Almost Nothing

Time

0 h 40

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
Medium z done retry done

Description

Using old pillow forms, a pile of discarded button-down shirts and either a sewing machine or hand stitcher, you can create kids' activity shirts or more "grown-up" throw pillows, all highly huggable. You Will Need: - Old button down shirts - a handheld stitcher or sewing machine - pillow forms - pins - optional: felt scraps, glue, yarn and puffy paint to make accessories

Instructions

  1. Small 6b no sleeves

    Starting with a clean, ironed shirt, cut off the shirtsleeves.

  2. Small 7 shirt inside out stuff with pillow pocket

    Turn the shirt inside-out and place pillow form inside.

  3. Small 8b pin across starting in middle

    Pin your desired seam location on all four sides.

  4. Small 9 stitch 1

    Trim excess fabric and sew along pin outline.

  5. Small 16a a unbutton pillow

    Once all four sides are done, trim any excess fabric and turn the shirt right-side out. Insert pillow form inside the cover, and button shirt closed.

  6. Small holdon heart

    Give your finished pillow a big squeeze! I also made Daddy-inspired felt accessories for the pillows, which you can find via the link to our blog.