Ok, maybe it is just a stuffed shirt, but it's surely a great way to upcycle an old garment. Even better when it's free! This of course, isn't a new idea, but it's one worth revisiting when you want to give your decor a boost.
I was given this shirt... it's about a billion sizes too small for my 5"11. Trust me, it's really small.
The ruffles on it were too cute to not make something with it. Pillow time!
I cut off the sleeves, pinned the shirt together inside out, and decided to use the existing lines as my guide for stitching. Easy.Peasy. Stitched and double stitched. No, I didn't measure anything. Hey like I said, the lines were already there....
Cut off excess fabric. No need to worry about an opening for the insert thanks to the existing buttons!
I had some pillow inserts that I wasn't using, so no cost for this project at all. Just a wee bit of time.
Cute! What a great little accent for my bedroom sofa :) Oh, if you are wondering, my sofa is the standard Klippan sofa from Ikea. I dyed my white slipcover in the washing machine with some liquid Rit dye. Isn't it a fab colour?
cute shirt, perfect pillow, bravo
ReplyDeleteOk, that pillow looks great. I would never have thought of turning a shirt into a pillow but you did it beautifully. Second, in my mind, I did not envision you as 5'11". If we ever meet, I'll definitely have to wear my heels :)
ReplyDeleteLol Amy.... and thanks ;)
DeleteLove it!!! :) It looks completely cute~!
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I made some of these years ago, might have to revisit the idea!
ReplyDeleteCute, cute, cute!
ReplyDeleteI like it better as a pillow! Great job! Thank you for sharing. Visiting from Fireflies and Jellybeans. Would love it if you would share this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2012/08/make-it-pretty-monday-week-9.html Hope to see you at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative!
ReplyDeleteWho would think turning a shirt into a beautiful pillow :)
I must admit - it's a very unique and exquisite pillow
so cute! i like it better as a pillow! i am so inspired to find a shirt like that now, to turn into a pillow ha! i would love for you to come link this, or any other post you'd like to up to my weekend link party http://lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/2012/08/spread-love-link-party-20.html
ReplyDeletehope to see you there!
have a great weekend!
{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com
Awesome! love it!!
ReplyDeletePopping over from Shabby Creek Cottage. I chuckled out loud when I read that you don't have to worry about leaving an opening for stuffing because you can simply unbutton the buttons. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I love it! Have GOT to make some of these asap.
ReplyDeleteLesley
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