Materials:
T-shirt
Scissors
sewing machine (optional)
needle and thread
bobbin (optional)
Poly-Fill Stuffing
Preparation:
You need to wash the t-shirt.
T-shirt
Scissors
sewing machine (optional)
needle and thread
bobbin (optional)
Poly-Fill Stuffing
Preparation:
You need to wash the t-shirt.
Step one: Cut
Lay the shirt flat and cut it all the way across from under each arm. See the next picture to see what it is supposed to look like after you cut it.
Lay the shirt flat and cut it all the way across from under each arm. See the next picture to see what it is supposed to look like after you cut it.
Step two: Decorate
Decorate your t-shirt bottom with any decoration you would like. I used an applique on this one because I was feeling lazy, but you can decorate any way you like.
Step three: Sew
For this step, you will need to turn the pillow inside out. You will want to sew along one side (top or bottom) either with the sewing machine or with a straight stitch by hand.
Step four: Stuff
For this step you will need to sew along the other open side leaving about 6 inches for turning and stuffing. Then, turn the pillow right side out and stuff the pillow to your desired cushioning. Fold the edges inside for the hem. Then sew the pillow closed with a whip-stitch.
Some people sew with a top-stitch on the sewing machine, but I think that is not as good as using your own two hands.
Decorate your t-shirt bottom with any decoration you would like. I used an applique on this one because I was feeling lazy, but you can decorate any way you like.
Step three: Sew
For this step, you will need to turn the pillow inside out. You will want to sew along one side (top or bottom) either with the sewing machine or with a straight stitch by hand.
Step four: Stuff
For this step you will need to sew along the other open side leaving about 6 inches for turning and stuffing. Then, turn the pillow right side out and stuff the pillow to your desired cushioning. Fold the edges inside for the hem. Then sew the pillow closed with a whip-stitch.
Some people sew with a top-stitch on the sewing machine, but I think that is not as good as using your own two hands.
And there you go... a gorgeous pillow made out of a plain old t-shirt.