Skull Pillow

Sew a comfy skull pillow

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/skull-pillow • Posted by Mark Montano

(Photography by Auxy Espinoza)

You will need

1 yd white Canvas Fabric Black Satin or black canvas fabric. You could use Ultrasuede for this, too if you wanted. I personally like the frayed edged of the satin and canvas. Sewing Machine Black Thread White Thread Pillow Stuffing Scissors Straight Pins Needle

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(Photography by Auxy Espinoza)

Instructions

1. Cut out 2 layers of your pillow shape in white

2. 

   Cut out 1 skull in black satin, canvas or whatever fabric you chose. SUGGESTION: If you are inclined, cut out two and make a skull on each side.

3. Pin the skull to the white canvas, carefully centering it.

4. 

   Zigzag stitch around the all of the edges, eyes, mouth and nose of the skull.

5. 

   Pin the two sides of the pillow with right sides together and stitch around with 1/2 inch seam allowance leaving a 5 inch hole. This will be the hole to stuff your pillow.

6. 

   Turn the pillow inside out and stuff with the pillow stuffing

7. 

   Stitch up the hole by hand with needle and thread using the white thread.