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03-19-2018 05:16 PM
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
03-19-2018 05:28 PM
@GingerPeach, what a cute idea and a great way to repurpose a fun and colorful tee!
03-19-2018 05:51 PM
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.
03-19-2018 05:56 PM - edited 03-19-2018 05:56 PM
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.
03-19-2018 06:05 PM
I love this idea Plan to check out my old shirts Thanks for posting
03-19-2018 06:15 PM
03-19-2018 07:35 PM - edited 03-19-2018 07:37 PM
Interesting idea!
03-20-2018 09:38 AM
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.
03-20-2018 04:56 PM
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.
03-20-2018 05:09 PM
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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