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Recycled Craft: Dress-Shirt Pillow – Whole Living Live Green

Got some tired-looking throw pillows and a shirt with a case of ring-around-the-collar? Dress up your bed.


What You Need

  • Dress shirt
  • Iron
  • Pillow form or batting
  • Pen
  • Needle
  • Thread
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1.

Place pillow form on an ironed, buttoned shirt. (If using batting, try a pizza pan to get a nice circle.) Trace the shape with a pen and cut the fabric 1/2 inch outside your line.

 

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2.

With the outer panels facing each other, stitch all the way around — about 1/2 inch inside the fabric edge.

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3.

Turn right-side out and unbutton to insert your pillow form or stuff with batting, then button back up. Your new pillowcase can be machine washed using the gentle cycle.

 


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Medical disclaimer. This article is for educational purposes and reflects general information, not personalised medical advice. Reference ranges vary between laboratories and individuals. Always discuss test selection and results with a qualified healthcare professional before making changes to your care.

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