Recycled T-Shirt Pillow using Recycled Thread with Laura Coia of Sew Very Easy
Recycling a T-shirt to make a pillow using recycled thread just makes sense. Mettler SERACYCLE Poly Thread is from 100% post-consumer recycled PET bottles. It is iron-proof, will not shrink, and is colorfast making it excellent for women's, men's, and children's clothing, sportswear, as well as underwear and lingerie. And to keep with the recycled theme, Laura Coia of Sew Very Easy uses fiber fill from an old pillow!
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Laura Coia
Laura Coia is the founder and celebrity host of the very successful and inspiring SewVeryEasy YouTube channel founded in 2014. Her instructional videos have inspired thousands to start sewing, and she is the author of the book Sew Very Easy.
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Recycling a T-shirt to make a pillow using recycled thread just makes sense. Mettler SERACYCLE Poly Thread is from 100% post-consumer recycled PET bottles. It is iron-proof, will not shrink, and is colorfast making it excellent for women's, men's, and children's clothing, spor...
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The tutorial video is 00:07:33.
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Video Transcript
Choose your t-shirt: Select a t-shirt that you would like to use for your pillow. Make sure it's clean and free of holes or stains.
Cut out the design: Cut out the design or logo from the front of the t-shirt. You can use scissors or a rotary cutter and quilting ruler to make a straight edge. Make sure to leave a border of about 1-2 inches around the design. Depending on your t-shirt fabric, you may wish to add interfacing to the back of the t-shirt, or attach it to a piece of background fabric.
Cut the back fabric: Cut a piece of fabric for the back of the pillow that is the same size as the front piece of the t-shirt. You can use a solid color fabric or a coordinating fabric pattern.
Sew the pieces together: Place the two pieces of fabric right sides together and pin in place. Sew around the edges with a sewing machine, leaving a 4-5 inch opening on one side.
Stuff the pillow: Turn the pillow right side out through the opening. Stuff the pillow with fiberfill or a pillow form until it's the desired firmness.
Finish the pillow: Fold the raw edges of the opening under and pin in place. Sew the opening closed by hand or with a sewing machine.
Your t-shirt pillow is now ready to use! This is a great project for showcasing favorite t-shirts or creating a personalized gift for a friend or family member.
