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Turn old button down shirts into graphic throw pillows or play pillows for kids
Using old pillow forms, a pile of discarded button-down shirts and either a sewing machine or hand stitcher, you can create kids' activity shirts or more "grown-up" throw pillows, all highly huggable.

You Will Need:

- Old button down shirts
- a handheld stitcher or sewing machine
- pillow forms
- pins
- optional: felt scraps, glue, yarn and puffy paint to make accessories

Posted by Chrissann G. from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, United States • Published 26th September 2012 • See Chrissann G.'s 5 projects »

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Step 1
Starting with a clean, ironed shirt, cut off the shirtsleeves.
Step 2
Turn the shirt inside-out and place pillow form inside.
Step 3
Pin your desired seam location on all four sides.
Step 4
Trim excess fabric and sew along pin outline.
Step 5
Once all four sides are done, trim any excess fabric and turn the shirt right-side out. Insert pillow form inside the cover, and button shirt closed.
Step 6
Give your finished pillow a big squeeze!

I also made Daddy-inspired felt accessories for the pillows, which you can find via the link to our blog.