DIY // Sweater Pillow

A couple of months ago, I picked up this stripy sweater at a flea market for one dollar. I couldn't resist turning it into a pillow. It's really easy to do, you could do this with any type of sweater.

Step 1: Cut off any ribbing from the bottom, sleeves, and neckline. I used a rotary cutter and a straight edge quilting ruler. This sweater squared up to be 18"x 18". Square up to the best measurement based on the sweater that you use.

Step Two: Pin right sides of the sweater together. Be careful to line up the stripes. Sew right sides together, make sure to leave an opening of at least 6 inches. 

Step 3: Trim corners, turn pillow right side out, put insert inside, pin opening, sewing opening shut using slip stitch. 

Step four: Enjoy! 

Comments

[Will @ Bright.Bazaar]

I love, love, love this, Heather! The colours, the stripes - the whole DIY. Great job!

[Maxwell Handmade]

I love the colors! Very Hudson's Bay. Great idea for thrift store sweaters that don't quite fit.

[brianne]

Love how its very reminiscent of your local pendleton. I'll have to keep my eye out for some new fun sweaters

[Connie @ Daydream In Color]

Love the colors of the stripes on this sweater now pillow! Super cute.

[Kate]

cute! I've been wanting to do something like this for a while now... i just need a pillow to stuff it with!

[Scandi Coast Home Australia]

This is amazing. I am currently sewing some cushions from coastal inspired skirt fabrics I found......thanks for the added inspiration......
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Tania Maree xx