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Shirt Cushion

"Learn how to make a cushion from men's old shirts. The button placket forms the back closure, so this pillow is quick and easy to sew."
Project TypeMake a Project
Time to CompleteWeekend project
Sewn byMachine
Read NextVintage Embroidered Pillow Pattern
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Sigo
Aug 13, 2018
This is a really good idea. Imagine how soft and cozy the shirts feel from frequent washing, too. I also like how the button down front of one shirt is integrated so that a pillow insert can be used and removed if the pillow case needs washing.

Weberme
Mar 02, 2017
What a super Cool cushion/pillow this beauty is and it is made with strips of men's shirts. How neat is that and look at the button plackets taken from a button down shirt that you cut and sew on the pillow so you can use it to open and close the pillow for washing. I like the convience of buttons or zippers on pillows because you can take insert out and wash the covers but sometimes I do not want to sew them on so I just close the pillow. I love love the quilted look of the pillow. It makes it look unique. This may take a little more patience but the tutorial is easy to follow and well worth it. A great memory pillow to make too. And do not forget you are recycling too.

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