Men’s Shirts Become Boy’s Pillows

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I was really drawn to the pattern and colors of these men’s shirts when I saw them at Goodwill. For $4 each, I figured I would make the investment and see what I could come up with.

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First, I cut a square to fit my pillow form. I wanted to keep the pocket and buttons in tact for the pillow front. I used my machine to embroider my older son’s monogram onto the pocket of the dark blue pillow cover.

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For my younger son, I cut the initial of his first name out of felt, adhered it with fusible tape and tacked it down with some orange embroidery floss for contrast and color.
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These were so easy! They only took about 20 minutes each. The boys just love their special pillows.
A fun upcycled project always makes me smile!

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Bag Love

A good bag is like candy on Halloween – once you get a taste you can’t seem to stop yourself!

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I made these bags for some friends and I just adore how they turned out!
This design is a variation on an old pattern. I think the silhouette is classic but the bold fabrics make it feel modern.

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I think I am hooked on bag making now – I already started another one last night!

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