When I saw these pillows at Pottery Barn, I immediately thought about an old sweater that I had gotten at Goodwill.
I’m not sure why I bought this sweater, but I thought I could make something out of it. I just didn’t know what that something was going to be….until I saw the pillows.
I love my little lumbar pillow that took me about 5 minutes to make.
I also cut and sewed the collar and made a great little headband for my daughter to wear on her upcoming ski trip.
But then I saw this tutorial over at Flamingo Toes and I’m thinking maybe I should add some rosettes like she did…
Now I am trying to figure out what I want to make out of the sleeves…any suggestions?
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what a sweet pillow! I have lots of old sweaters that I would love to do this to……did you just sew it up with regualr thread or yarn or crochet it shut?
Thanks…I just sewed it up with the sewing machine and regular thread….I stuffed it with a pillow insert so the stuffing wouldn’t come out. If you make them be sure to send me some pictures…I would love to see them
Looks very warm and cozy!
Awesome!!! I’ve done this too. It makes any chair or sofa so much cozier!!!!!!!
I’ve seen those PB pillows… love yours as well! You are making me want to go to Goodwill, except in Florida they don’t get too many sweaters. I posted about a pillow as well on my blog!
I know what you mean…I live in Fl. ..You just have to grab them when you see them.
What an amazing pillow. I have a great sweater that I have been meaning to do the same thing with. I’m your newest follower. I would love it if you linked your project up to my link party.
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I love the way this turned out! I need to make some as well. I have a sneak peak feature linking back to you scheduled for this afternoon!
Denise
Extreme Personal Measures
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These are really cute! And I also love that headband. I saw that same tutorial and have it bookmarked away on my to-do list
PS- I’m doing my first ever giveaway on my blog and I’d love for you to come enter! http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-first-giveaway-and-introducing-your.html
Your pillow turned out really cute-enjoy:@)
Hi there! What a neat idea. Yours actually look better than PB. I see you are new to blogging. I am hosting a newbie party for blogs with less than 100 followers or blogging 6 months or less. I would love for you to join in on the fun.
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these are so cute! I am always looking sideways at my old sweaters too. you could make armwarmers with the sleeves! I hope that you sill link this up with my Show and Share linky party, going on all week. http://craftygeordi.blogspot.com/2011/02/show-and-share-sunday_27.html
That sweater was meant to be a pillow! Nice job!
And the sleeves would be perfect leg warmers…if it was 1980-something…knowing fashion, they should be back anytime now
I have some sweaters I keep saying I’m going to make some pillows out of–
I made some winter caps for the hubby and two Grandsons. No pillows yet.;but they’re on the list!
I’ve heard of people also making pillows out of men’s dress shirts. Or a gently worn, flannel shirt would make a really cozy pillow case. My mom did something similar using wash cloths and hand towels (the bath type) instead of sweaters. With 2 wash cloths she made a small pillow to place behind her head while sitting back in her recliner, and with 4 hand towels she made a matching pair of larger pillows for on our sofa. All she did was use the sewing machine to stitch three sides of each pillow, stuff them with a washable pillow form, and then hand stitch the 4th side shut. This allowes the pillows’ forms and cases to be easily washed as needed. Just rip enough of the hand-stitching out to remove the form, and then stitch it back up after washing and restuffing. The pillow cases are cuddly soft and warm during the winter, are available in a huge assortment or colors and patterns, can be as expensive or inexpensive as you want, and unless they are ultra cheap in quality, hold up rather well. We are still using ones she made quite awhile ago. BTW, if you don’t use overly firm pillow forms, these could make nice cushions for small pets to curl up on. Or for larger pets or for your kiddies to lounge on, you might try taking an old bed pillow and making a case for it out of larger size bath towels.
That reminded me about when my daughter made her little sister a pillow out of wash clothes…it was her favorite pillow for years.
I love your pillows. I think it’s so great that you used a sweater from GW. You are so creative. I am your latest follower. I would love for you to come by and check out my blog and follow me back at http://www.diybydesign.blogspot.com. Thanks so much.
hi there- very cool pillows! newest folower after reading your post on linky from sugar bee with the pillows. laura
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Adorable project! I will have to try this sometime! I am visiting from Giggles, Glitz and Glam and I am a new follower!
Have a great day!
Michelle
http://www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com
These are wonderful, amazing transformation from a GW sweater to practical and useful decor! Thanks for sharing
So cute! I would love it if you would share this upcycle over at The T-Shirt Diaries (http://tinyurl.com/upcycled35).
I love your pillow and also the headband idea! Maybe you could make some little leg warmers for a baby with the sleeves? I truly think that this world could exist for a good long time on repurposed goods, with no new merchandise being made!
I love it! I have sweaters that I just could not get rid of but have lost there shape or style or whatever! now I can put them to use! oooh and do one side the sweater and the other this fabric I have so its.. are you ready for it? reversable….. cant wait!
hehee..can’t wait to see them…
Great pillow. I made a few of these 12 years ago. Must have been very fashion forward
It is such an easy way to update any decor and a thrifty way of decorating. Thank you for sharing.
Awesome! This is giving me some great inspiration!!!
I’m having a party if you would like to join… http://www.bubblynaturecreations.com/2011/03/project-party-weekend-5-ways-to-re.html
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Great job! Both items turned out cute. Thanks for linking to Craftastic Monday:)
Love it! And the headband is great too. Thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday, and wonderful to “meet” you! Hope to see you again soon.
Oh my! I love this…to the moon! I’m a brand spankin new follower! I love your blog…I sure hope you come on back tomorrow and link up to All Things Inspired!!! xo
Robin
All Things Heart and HOme
You are amazing.
I just found you blog. I Love it! I was reading about your Goodwill sweater pillow. I thought of an idea for the sleeves! This may be a bit late considering it’s now June …But I guess you could use it this coming fall/winter. How about some cosy looking wine bottle covers/cosy for the winter? maybe with a draw string with some pom poms or little felt mittens! how cute would that be! I love this. I’m going to have to look for a Goodwill sweater now to make both
hope you like it!
What a cute idea! thanks…I’m glad you found me…I’m not posting much right now because I just had my first grandchild but I am hoping to get back in the swing of this this coming week. Have a great day.
Hi Dianne… say a warm hello from Pakistan,I come here via Pinterest… so lovely pillows you create with sweaters…I collect some sweater for this purpose your post helps me a lot… hmm with sleeves try to stitch some i pod or mobile covers or coins purse ans you can use sleeves to cover tin and decorate them with some bows and flowers
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You can make fingerless gloves out of the sleeves. Place your hand through the cuff of the sleeve and stop when your fingers are sticking out. Cut a hole for your thumb and finish the hole. Cut the sleeve above the wrist. Add buttons and finish the edge.
Just found your post. Love the sweater pillows. I’m not much of a sewer, but would love to know how to make your sweater pillows. They are too neat.
Call me crazy, but I’ve been looking for a sweater like that TO WEAR!!! LOL! Anyway, I love the idea of fingerless gloves. I also think “faux boot socks” (i.e. updated leg warmers) would be a good way to use the sleeves. Love your pillow and i’m gonna hit Goodwill hard this year and dig out the sewing machine. Pillows, pillows, pillows!
I really like your blog.. very nice colors & theme. Did you create this website yourself or did you hire someone to do it for you?
Plz answer back as I’m looking to create my own blog and would like to know where u got this from. many thanks
Thank you…http://www.munchkinland-designs.com/ did my blog for me. My husband gave it to me for Christmas a couple of years ago.