Sweater Pillow Tutorial
June 11, 2009 4:03 pmHere’s a great and easy tutoiral to make a knit sweater pillow. I had seen a bunch of these at different stores but they were so expensive. But sewing on knit always daunted me. But I tried it and, I’m telling you, it’s easy! I think it’s a great way to take a sweater of someone you love and memorialize them or an old sweater of your childs that you just can’t give away. So here’s what we’re going to do. Get whichever sweater you want.
Cut off the sleeves and any excess you may need to to create straight lines all the way around.
Turn the sweater inside out and pin it ALL the way around. We are going to sew all four sides shut because we will just stuff it from the front buttons. After pinning, Sew all four sides.
Turn the pillow right side out and open the buttons.
Get some stuffing and stuff the pillow as full as you like it.
Now, button the pillow back up.
Here’s what it looks like!!
Didn’t it turn out beautiful!! And it took me 15 minutes!
Here’s the first one I did that’s on my bed.
I hope you all like this project! Let me know what you think!
Tags: home, pillow, refashion, sweater, tutorial
Posted in home, refashions | 26 Comments »
By Rachel@oneprettything.com on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply
I love it! I'm so glad I found your site, I just want to do everything on here. I'm hitting up the thrift stores this afternoon and I'm on a hunt for shirts to refashion. Thanks so much for all your amazing ideas! I'll be linking.
By DBS Studio on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply
this is a great gift to someone who has lost a parent or child. A gift of one of the sweaters that their loved one wore, made into a pillow. Or what about a father? Their sweater made into a pillow. Only suggestion is that I would make a separate 'pillow' with the stuffing inside some thin material, so the stuffing doesn't come out of the sweater – and you can remove the 'stuffing pillow' from the sweater cover, for laundering. This cold also make a nice present to an animal for when the owner is away… a sweater with the owners scent on it for them to sleep with.
By maryandheff on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply
sooo cute!!! maybe I'll try that one next. Francie is wearing her ruffle skirt today.. pictures to come!
By Alisha Whitfield on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply
Oh Man I LOVE YOUR SITE!! Your creations are seriously so cool! I have given you a blog award. Check out http://www.homemakinghoneys.com for more details! Thanks again for all the great ideas!
By Alexis on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply
Alisha- I LOVE your blog!! That is so great! I can't wait to add it to my favorites! Thanks for the award. I'm so honored!!
Mary- you BETTER give my pics soon. I'm dying!
DBs- GREAT idea on the pillow. I love it.
Rachel- You're always so kind. Thanks so much for all the links!!
By luvinthemommyhood on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply
Oh wow Alexis! This is great! Can I come live at your house???
By Alexis on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply
Shannon, come on over. You bring the lemon granita and the cookies. And your sunhat
By michellejohnnie on Jun 12, 2009 | Reply
I've seen these too. but have been terrified of sewing on a sweater also. Looks like I need to conquer that fear! I am linking to this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
By Ashley on Jun 13, 2009 | Reply
Your pillows area great! I love making pillows out of button down shirts, so EASY!!! Grat job
By Jennifer on Jun 13, 2009 | Reply
I love your pillows!!! I too love making things out of "previously loved" materials. Thanks for the tute. I'll be following
By luvinthemommyhood on Jun 13, 2009 | Reply
You're on hun. My sun hat and the lemon granita will be there in 10 minutes…haha.
I added the pillow to the link luv this weekend.
Come take a peek
By pillowhead on Jun 13, 2009 | Reply
Did you handsew the pillow or use a machine? And what kind of stitch did you use?
I may have to try this.
cheers!
By casserole on Jun 13, 2009 | Reply
Cool idea! I love that the buttons are functional for inserting the pillow. I posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-pillow-cover-from-a-cardigan/2009/06/13/
–Anne
By QuiteNice on Jun 14, 2009 | Reply
I need to think outside the box more. Thanks for your blog.
Sandy
By The Un-Organized Mom on Jun 14, 2009 | Reply
Just found you via Craft Gossip..and so glad I did! Your ideas are great…and some of them I think even I could do!!
By Emma on Jun 14, 2009 | Reply
I just found your blog – this project looks great and I can't wait to try some of your other projects. Also just love your blog's title. I can't wait to hone my skills and gain the confidence to make clothes for my kids!
By puggerhugger on Jun 14, 2009 | Reply
so cute!
By Die Hausfrau on Jun 19, 2009 | Reply
what a great way to re-use old sweaters!
By Natasha on Jul 13, 2009 | Reply
I LOVE this! I also love what looks to be a ruffled comforter on your bed…did you make that too or buy it? If you don't mind me asking!
By Tanna P . . . aka knitting.ninja on Jul 21, 2009 | Reply
Wonderful stuff! I've made many things with felted recycled sweaters, but I like the idea of just using them without felting. And I had to write because it made me laugh- that last teal pillow you have pictured . . . it used to be one of my favorite sweaters! I recognize it from Old Navy. Haha- just made me giggle. Thanks!
By disa on Sep 24, 2009 | Reply
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By addie on Aug 30, 2010 | Reply
The pillow idea is great It is great for for the winter cold.
By Margaret on Sep 5, 2010 | Reply
Beautiful pillow , I also loved the sweater before the transformation! Great work!
By Carla on Aug 6, 2011 | Reply
I see I am not the only one afraid of cutting into a sweater. Do you have any problems with the sweater having runs or ravaling and if so which ones would be a problem with that happening?
By Mary on Nov 18, 2011 | Reply
Thanks for a great idea for my old sweaters. I plan to give to grandchildren for their beds. Thanks!!!
By Tammi on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
I have tried this and LOVE it. So easy to change pillows up and cover up old ones. Can’t wait to make more.