Julie-Thanks so much for your story. I was so happy it helped you. I'd love to see photos of the new room. I still use that zebra pillow in my living room right here:
Thank you so much for these directions! I am as uncrafty as can be, but am trying to makeover my daughter's bedroom in a Hawaiian theme. I bought a Hawaiian shirt from Goodwill ($4.99) and a friend brought over her 7 yo daughter's $10 sewing machine. I made the pillow cover and buttoned it over a throw pillow my dog had nipped. I don't know which is more fun -- looking at the pillow, or seeing the shocked faces of my kids when they found out I had actually made it. If I can do this, anyone can!
ModHomeEcTeacher
June 16, 2009
I know. I'm still using these pillows. I love the sweater one and the ladies zebra top turned pillow.
Denise
June 16, 2009
Love this idea! I live in an RV much of the time. Even though every square inch of space is a consideration, I do like to change decor with seasons, events, or even to go with the new area we are in. (Currently in San Joaquin valley and have a mix of wine and olive motifs in sage, gold, and purple accents.) Pillows are lightweight but take up a lot of room, so I reuse the same pillows, just changing the pillow covers. I loathe zippers and buttonholes but they are a necessity when you change the covers regularly - this is BRILLIANT! (PS How cool would this idea be if you hav animals that lay around on your upholstery?)
ModHomeEcTeacher
November 14, 2008
livyschoolgirl-thanks. Isn't it great not having to finish the edges? It's like a miracle!! Ha!
livyschoolgirl
November 11, 2008
That is sooo sneaky! I LOVE it! Now I have a way to recyle old clothes and save myself the trouble of sewing on buttons or zippers. Thanks for sharing, wonderful ideas! :)
ModHomeEcTeacher
November 07, 2008
I know. I did that green cable knit turtleneck but it was sooo stretchy.
DIY Maven
November 07, 2008
How about felting old wool sweaters before making the slipcovers? That'd be cool too.
dewonangus
November 06, 2008
This is great! All the posts ... pillow patterns, forms and recycling garments into pillows. Thanks. I wish I was farther ahead with my unpacking, painting, etc. So many ideas now running through my head and before you know it out will come the Christmas decorations. So many projects and so little time!!!
ModHomeEcTeacher
Julie-Thanks so much for your story. I was so happy it helped you. I'd love to see photos of the new room. I still use that zebra pillow in my living room right here:
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/chicago/how-to/how-to-make-fold-stitch-and-stuff-floor-cushions-075375
Julie Y
Thank you so much for these directions! I am as uncrafty as can be, but am trying to makeover my daughter's bedroom in a Hawaiian theme. I bought a Hawaiian shirt from Goodwill ($4.99) and a friend brought over her 7 yo daughter's $10 sewing machine. I made the pillow cover and buttoned it over a throw pillow my dog had nipped. I don't know which is more fun -- looking at the pillow, or seeing the shocked faces of my kids when they found out I had actually made it. If I can do this, anyone can!
ModHomeEcTeacher
I know. I'm still using these pillows. I love the sweater one and the ladies zebra top turned pillow.
Denise
Love this idea! I live in an RV much of the time. Even though every square inch of space is a consideration, I do like to change decor with seasons, events, or even to go with the new area we are in. (Currently in San Joaquin valley and have a mix of wine and olive motifs in sage, gold, and purple accents.) Pillows are lightweight but take up a lot of room, so I reuse the same pillows, just changing the pillow covers. I loathe zippers and buttonholes but they are a necessity when you change the covers regularly - this is BRILLIANT! (PS How cool would this idea be if you hav animals that lay around on your upholstery?)
ModHomeEcTeacher
livyschoolgirl-thanks. Isn't it great not having to finish the edges? It's like a miracle!! Ha!
livyschoolgirl
ModHomeEcTeacher
I know. I did that green cable knit turtleneck but it was sooo stretchy.
DIY Maven
How about felting old wool sweaters before making the slipcovers? That'd be cool too.
dewonangus
This is great! All the posts ... pillow patterns, forms and recycling garments into pillows. Thanks. I wish I was farther ahead with my unpacking, painting, etc. So many ideas now running through my head and before you know it out will come the Christmas decorations. So many projects and so little time!!!
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