Friday, August 15, 2008

What Can You do in 30 min w/a old shirt, pillow & thread?



Ok, I finally convinced my dear hubby to go through his closet and take out any old clothing to which I would donate along with some of my old clothes that we no longer wear/fit.

As I was bagging up some of the things I spotted this shirt and thought what a shame, the print is so cool, (I LOVE Hawaiian shirts) when an idea came to me...why not a pillow cover?? TaDa! and idea is born and I sped off to my craft/sewing room. I laid out the shirt, pinned & chalked it(for sewing lines) then Mr shirt met Ms sewing machine and for the next few minutes all you could hear was the happy hum of my sewing machine.

After I stitched it up, I flipped it right side out & Voila! here is the end result. I was so excited that I didn't iron it before taking the photo. Oh Well, you get the idea. I now have a cool kitschy pillow cover that easily unbuttons to remove/insert the pillow and since it is my hubbies old cast off shirt, I figure the pocket works well to hold his cell phone or T.V. remote control...

Ok, now I have to get back to bagging up the rest of his clothes before he changes his mind & wants them back...hmmm, wonder if any other cool ideas pop up while bagging up!.
(click on the picture for a closer look)

9 comments:

  1. very good!! you can make a kids backpack as well

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  2. Oh Wowzer, what a really cool idea!
    >^..^<

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  3. What a great idea and a great pillow!! Now I have to go find an old shirt to do see what I can do.

    Hugs,
    Kay

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  4. Love the pillow and what a great way to recycle. Did you use a pillow form or just a good old fashioned bed pillow that you already had?

    You have such great ideas - thanks for sharing.

    Hugs,

    Sue

    P.S. Love all your music!

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  5. I used a feather (queen bed) pillow that was in the closet and stuffed it in, My DH loves it. When he uses it he turns the button side to the back. I need to find a floraly ladies shirt to make one for me, can't let him be the only one with a fun pillow.

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  6. what a great idea...hmmmm how did you get big daddy to give up the goods...oooh i would have to hide a great shirt like that and say i lost it!!!hee hee

    ooh i am a sister!!!! yippy #997 are you going to the ca. kerville? if so when you heading out??? blessings cat~

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  7. hey Cat,
    the shirt had shrunk in the wash & no longer fit, soooo....it now has a new life! In a way, hubby still gets to keep his shirt! lol!
    Can't make the Kern trip, bummer, but MaryJane #595 will be there.
    I'll see ya in 2009(hopefully) @ California Dreamin' in Ventura!
    Keep your fingers crossed for me.
    >^..^<

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  8. really cute. Isnt it fun to repurpose old clothes ??

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  9. You are just so creative, Gracie. I have an award for you to get from my blog, girlfriend!! Have a great day!

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