Make a Shirt Pillow

Need a fancy pillow? Make one from a plain T-shirt.

Steps

  1. Gather a t-shirt and sewing supplies.
  2. Lay the t-shirt flat on a table. Remove all wrinkles.
  3. Cut off the top of the t-shirt. Cut horizontally just below the sleeves, without cutting off the design.
  4. Cut off the side seams and lower hem. Two pieces of matching rectangular fabric should remain.
  5. Sew the sides of the rectangle, leaving an opening about 6 inches (right sides facing). Stitch two or three inches away from the edge of the fabric.
  6. Invert and stuff the pillow with scrap cloth or cotton.
  7. Stitch the remaining opening. Stitch two or three inches away from the edge of the fabric.
  8. Make fringe or add preferred final touches if desired. For the fringe, cut vertical slits along all edges of the pillow. Be careful not to cut into the pillow.



Tips

  • Make a double row of stitching, if desired
  • Stitch entirely by hand, if desired

Things You'll Need

  • Plain t-shirt
  • Scissors
  • Needle
  • Matching thread
  • Stuffing
  • Sewing machine

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