How to Sew a Tee Shirt Pillow

Sewing a T-shirt pillow is an easy project for a first time sewing project. It is also a great way to find a unique use for a special shirt. T-shirt pillows are inexpensive to make and comfy to use. Follow the step by step instructions to learn how to make a T-shirt pillow of your own. This project can easily be completed in an hour or two.

Things You'll Need

• T-shirt
• Sewing machine
• Polyfil
• Fabric paint (optional)
• Large buttons (optional)

Instructions

1. Select a T-shirt. The T-shirt used for this project can be one with significant meaning or a brand new shirt purchased just for this project. The shirt should be large enough for you to lay on comfortably.

2. Sew all holes closed. Using a sewing machine, sew the neck opening, one arm and the bottom of the shirt closed. Leave one arm hole opened to be able to stuff the polyfil through.

3. Stuff. Insert the polyfill through the arm hole left open. Use your arm to reach deep into the corners of the T-shirt to ensure that all areas are full of stuffing. Remember that you will use this as a pillow, so you want it to be very fluffy.

4. Sew and fluff. Sew the arm hole closed and fluff the pillow in an effort to even out the stuffing.

5. Embellish. If you desire, personalize the T-shirt pillow with fabric paint or large buttons.

Tips & Warnings

• Never allow a child to operate a sewing machine without proper adult supervision.