Turn an Old Sweater Into a Chic, Preppy Pillow
Add warm, menswear-inspired appeal to your bed pillows this winter with quick and easy slipcovers made from old sweaters and button-up shirts.
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Stitch Bottom Corners
Using needle and thread, make a small stitch at bottom corners of sweater where they meet back of pillow insert.
Stitch Arms
Untuck arms from the sides, then pull them across back of pillow insert. Using the needle and thread, add a few small stitches to keep them in place.
Add Menswear Flair to Your Home
Use the throw pillows to add whimsical menswear touches to your bedroom or living room this winter. Best of all: It just takes a few carefully cut stitches to remove the sweater or shirt from the pillow insert when warmers months come.
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