| This is a fun craft you can do with your kids, and | | | | remember sewing will create a project that will last |
| would be great for a teenager getting ready to go | | | | much longer. |
| to college. You can make this a family event for | | | | Once you have the edges sewn together it's time to |
| some quality craft time. | | | | stuff your pillow. I have used a pillow form that will fill |
| What you will need: | | | | the majority of the square portion of the pillow, then |
| This is a simple craft and you will only need a couple | | | | use pillow foam to fill in the arms. You can use pillow |
| things. | | | | foam for the entire project if you wish. Make sure to |
| Pillow form | | | | stuff the shirt so it is puffy and soft. |
| Pillow stuffing | | | | Once you have the stuffing all filled in, all that's left to |
| Needle and thread or craft glue | | | | do is sew the neck hole together. You can again sew |
| First make sure you are starting with a clean and | | | | this seam with a needle and thread or you can glue it |
| unstained t-shirt. To make this a sentimental project | | | | together. If you plan to wash this pillow I highly |
| you can use concert t-shirts that no longer fit, or the | | | | suggest you use a needle and thread. Glue will not |
| t-shirt of a loved one who has passed or will no | | | | hold up in the washing machine and dryer. |
| longer be with you. (Say a high school boyfriend | | | | There you have it, a cute t-shirt pillow. All that's left |
| going to a different college) | | | | is decorating the outside of the pillow with some |
| If you are just doing this craft for fun, you can | | | | buttons or pins. You could also make one of these |
| always go to your local salvation army and get cheap | | | | for your kids to take to school at the end of the |
| t-shirts. | | | | school year to have all their friends sign as a |
| First you want to sew the edges together, around | | | | memento of that school year. |
| the bottom, and sleeves. You can use glue here, but | | | | |