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Got some tired old pillows that need a face lift? Sweaters are the answer! Remember I promised to show you what I did with the rest of this sweater. Well here ya go….my sweater pillows. Use any old sweater to cover a pillow with these simple steps.
I covered some throw pillows with sweaters I got from Goodwill and the local thrift store. All three of these cost me less than $12. The inspiration? Why PB of course…
image courtesty of The Pottery Barn
I used pillow inserts that were about the same width as the sweaters I bought. That way you can just use the side seams of the sweater as the seams of your pillow. (Remember the sweater will stretch so the insert can be slightly larger.) The bottom of the sweater will be the bottom of your pillow cover. Just cut off the sweater at the top of the pillow. Lay your sweater on top to measure it up.
Turn the sweater piece inside out and sew along the top. Turn it right side out and insert your pillow.
Okay I had to get the little balls off this sweater… I should have done that before the pic huh? Sew along the outside of the bottom edge…and you are DONE! You can hand sew or use a sewing machine. That part is completely up to you!
I love these cause the kids can throw em or jump on em all they want. If they get messed up – another sweater is just a few dollars away! Cover your old pillows with sweaters for an entirely new look. Make your own sweater pillows in just minutes with our guide. Will you be saving your sweaters to make pillows from now on? Look at your old sweaters in an entirely new light. I love a good recycled project.
Karyn @ Candarbry Garden says
I did this with a really loose knit sweater. It stretched too much, so now I have to take it apart and re do it! I wonder how it would look with felted wool? Yours look wonderful, Now I have to go to goodwill again! Karyn
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Cute idea! I’m going to have to find some sweaters!
Jenn says
That is a fantastic idea! I have several sweaters that I love, but probably won’t ever wear again that I could use to do this project. Thanks for inspiring me!
Julie says
Now that’s what I call thrifty and it’s also very unique. Nobody else will have cute chic pillows like yours! That’s your own personal feathering of your nest!! Love it.
LauraBeth says
Love Love Love this idea – now, to go and find some sweaters at the thrift store! (Seriously, how cute would these be if you used those 1980s holiday sweaters that everyone has hiding in the back of the closet!)
Laurie at The Turner Farm says
just found your blog. great post! was just showing my daughter those pillows from PB the other night. Want to create some for my latest project. Thanks for sharing look forward to reading more of your blog.
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
I’ve had this on my list of to-do’s… thanks for the details info… going to bump it up on my list… thanks!
Leigh of Bloggeritaville says
I am so going to do this. And Ill feature tomorrow on my blog. So very creative! Thanks for sharing today. Thank you also for linking up to Thrifty Thursday!~Hugs~LeighTales from Bloggeritavillewww.lbratina.blogspot.com
Wendy says
Angie, That is too funny that we did the same thing!! I like how you used colored sweaters!They look great! Thanks for your sweet comment!Wendy
Enchanted Rose Studio says
Beautiful pillows! I adore sweater pillows. You did a wonderful job on them! Love the colors!Cheers!Tina
Candace @ Candace Creations says
What a GREAT Idea! I think I have some old sweaters that could be repurposed!
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says
Thanks so much all of you!And extra special thank you to Leigh for the feature!
Wendy says
I loved those pillows the second I saw them! Its so hard to find decent looking sweaters at the thrift stores here. Guess thats part of living in Florida!
Sonja @ Craft-Werk says
And another great idea – am so glad I found your blog. (Must sign up!) I just had to throw out one of my favourite knitwear tunics, and was wondering how to salvage it. Here is the answer. They look great!