Materials needed:
- At least two contrasting fabrics (I used old t-shirts and solid color cotton) 1 yard for case, 1/2 yard for snowflakes (or scraps…just use scraps.)
- Pillow form (I used an old pillow we already had)
- Iron-on adhesive (like Wonder Under)
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My old t-shirt (you saw this yesterday…) I just hacked it all up and used the back, saving the graphic side for another project. I ironed the Wonder Under on one side. |
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Step 1: Using your pillow as a guide, cut one piece of fabric (the case part) for the front of the pillow. |
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Step 2: Using that piece as a guide, cut a second piece about four inches longer. |
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Step 3: Cut that piece in half |
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Moving onto the snowflake part. Here is my pile ‘o’ scraps with Wonder Under on one side. |
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Step 5: Cut your pieces into small squares |
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Step 6: Fold in half, right sides together |
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Step 7: Fold in half again (you know where this is going…) |
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Step 8: ….aaaaand again…. |
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Step 9: Start cutting, like you did back in kindergarten, making snowflakes. Make sure to clip the top of the folds to create some interest. |
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Step 10: Cut in the folded sides, even the unfolded sides. Also clip the folded corner. It looks much better this way. |
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Here is my snowflake. I actually changed it a little after unfolding it. Whatever…I do what I want! |
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Step 13: Sew the strips down, pulling the fabric as you go so that it stays curled up. |
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Step 15: Turn inside out by the natural slit you made in back. |
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Step 16: Put your pillow insert in the case. Aw, so cute. Go put it on your bed and admire. Or, if you’re like me, go make your bed and THEN put it on your bed and admire. |
Who wants to make this and post it to the Honeybear Lane Flickr? You, you, and YOU!
Wow, this is such a great use of some old tshirts! Thanks for the creative idea! I might have to try something like that soon. I love the snowflakes!
That is so adorable! I love it! Thank you so much for the tutorial!