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Pillow from old Quacker tee

GingerPeach — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:16:10 GMT

Has anyone ever made a pillow from a Quacker (or any other) tee shirt?

I have an old Quacker tee with an embroidered bicycle at the hem. Mostly embroidery, hardly any bling.

It's a bit big for me now and also shrunk in length so not as flattering to wear.

I think it'll make a nice pillow cover. It's this one, in gray. "botanical bicycle" A231297

Re: Pillow from old Quacker tee

jannabelle1 — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:28:02 GMT

@GingerPeach, what a cute idea and a great way to repurpose a fun and colorful tee!

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Lucky Charm — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:51:03 GMT

What a great idea! I would hate to just *get rid of* that pretty bike. Now you can enjoy it for a few more miles.

Would you be sewing by hand or using a machine?

Please post a pic, after you make it.

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GingerPeach — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 21:56:45 GMT

A machine, I'm pretty sure. Now that I've decided what to do with it, I know it will stay with me for those "few more miles." The embroidery is really very nice on the shirt. Thanks!

Don't hold your breath for the pic of a finished product. If I know me, it'll take a while, @Lucky Charm.

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Ms Meow — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 22:05:49 GMT

I love this idea Plan to check out my old shirts Thanks for posting

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Snicks1 — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 22:15:38 GMT

That is a clever idea. Good luck.

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tansy — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 23:37:07 GMT

Interesting idea!

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 13:38:49 GMT

You might be able to take the easy way out and cut, fold and hand sew the fabric around a pillow form....if sewing is not your thing. Otherwise I am sure you can find lots of patterns on line....it will make a cute pillow!!

I have an old cewel embroidery piece that is framed...not my style, but my mom made it when it was popular many years ago. I do not have the heart to get rid of it so I am thinking of making a pillow out of it as well, maybe two sided so that one side is appropriate for my living room.

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GingerPeach — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 20:56:45 GMT

I've sewn all my life, @Mom2Dogs

I even made an evening gown once upon a time (for my teenage self).

Long, aqua raw silk with a lace bolero.

I'd often make Easter outfits for my sisters, as I was the oldest.

And later for my daughter.

I remember my first sewing lesson. I made a gathered skirt of pale green with a black pattern and my teacher said it would need a zipper. I bought a black one and she lost her cool!

Sounds like you sew, too.

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Alison Wonderland — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 21:09:19 GMT

I have not, but I think that's a fantastic idea!

In the 80s, I had a denim jacket with Winnie the Pooh and friends embroidered on the back. I wore it until it was was falling apart and then I cut off the embroidered section and made a pillow out of that.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 20 Mar 2018 22:55:52 GMT

@GingerPeach...well I sewed years ago but nothing like what you have done...I envy your skills. I guess you will have no trouble making that pillow.

When I looked at the photo again I thought it would be nice if the back of the pillow could have the what looks to be pink dots (?) sprinkling over and down the back of the pillow. Be sure to post a photo if you decide to make the pillow!!