sweater pillow {tutorial}

I love a good project and when it is low cost, it is even better.

Today I’ll show you how I made a cozy, classic and simple pillow using a thrift store sweater. I call it the

Here is what you’ll need:

:: a sweater

:: down pillow form

:: scissors, tape measure, pins

:: sewing machine

:: needle & thread

STEP ONE: cut the arms off the sweater

I found this Eddie Bauer turtleneck cable knit at Goodwill for $5.99. It was in great shape {barely worn} and I love that it is part angora. If you have an old sweater in your closet, this would be a great way to reuse it.

STEP TWO: cut out the front and back of the pillow

measure the insert to determine the size of the pillow adding 1/2 inch to each side for seam allowance {my pillow form was 16 inches, so I cut the sweater to 17 inches}

measure and cut {I cut both front and back at one time being sure to keep the two pieces lined up}.

You will have two identical pieces.

STEP THREE: pin right sides together

STEP FIVE: stitch around the perimeter of the pillow

Using a regular stitch, be sure to leave an opening at the bottom of the pillow and back stitch several times to secure.

STEP SIX: trim the edges

cut the corners at a diagonal and trim excess material from the seam allowances

STEP SEVEN: turn right side out

STEP EIGHT: add the insert and hand-stitch close

So cozy!