BEAUTIFUL AND COZY DIY HOME DECOR IDEA! Learn how to make this DIY Sweater Pillow with button closure and xoxo message! See the tutorial instructions and supply list.
DIY Sweater Pillow
DIY Sweater Pillow Supplies:
- Cable Knit Sweater
- Pillow form
- Thread
- Buttons (I used grey and white buttons)
- White felt
- Embroidery thread – I used pink and blue
Handmade Sweater Pillow Instructions:
1. Cut out two rectangles from the sweater that are 2 inches wider and 2 inches longer than the pillow form.
2. Pin the two sweater pieces with right sides together.
3. Sew three sides together with a 1” hem, leaving one of the ends open to insert the pillow form.
4. Turn the sweater pillow cover right side out and insert the pillow form.
5. Sew on 5 buttons to the open end to secure.
6. Cut a heart shape from the felt.
7. Sew felt heart to the middle front of pillow using the embroidery thread & using a running stitch.
8. Add buttons as desired.
9. Embroider any message you’d like to felt heart using embroidery thread. I added an ‘Xo Xo’ message!
I don’t know what took me so long to make a sweater pillow – because not only was it easy to make but I think it’s super adorable!
I hope you enjoyed my DIY Heart Sweater Pillow Tutorial today! Try it! It’s so easy to make!
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Kristin @ My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia says
February 2, 2014 at 3:06 pmHeather, this is adorable!!! Love it..xxoo
Heather SettingforFour says
February 2, 2014 at 4:21 pmThank you Kristin! Glad you like it!
Julia Klimek says
February 2, 2014 at 2:00 pmHeather, I love all of the sweater pillows too – yours is adorable!!! I would love to make one, but I don’t sew! Wonder if there is a way to do it with fabric tac or something similar? Julia
Heather SettingforFour says
February 2, 2014 at 4:17 pmHmmm – I’m not sure Julia that fabric tac would work – but I’m not a great sewer either and if I can make this I’m sure you can too!! It’s just straight lines! You could even hand sew it together if you don’t have a machine! Good luck and thanks for your lovely comments!
Kim Wilson says
February 2, 2014 at 2:35 pmGREAT idaa Heather! Looks so soft!
Heather SettingforFour says
February 2, 2014 at 4:19 pmThank you Kim!! I don’t know what took me so long to try this – it’s so easy! Soft too!
Debbiedoos says
February 2, 2014 at 2:37 pmIt’s adorable Heather!
Kim M says
February 2, 2014 at 3:42 pmYou are not alone, Heather, I have not made one yet either! However, yours may be the one to inspire me to tackle it! I love your simple, elegant take on the style! Forget good will, I have temperamental, fickle teens when it comes to fashion, I’m going to raid their closets today! 😉
Heather SettingforFour says
February 2, 2014 at 4:15 pmLOL – I’m glad you have a good resource for sweaters Kim! Thanks for your compliments!
Gypsy Heart says
February 2, 2014 at 5:10 pmI haven’t made one either so you’re ahead of me! 🙂 Your pillow is adorable! Thanks so much for sharing.
xo
Pat
Lisa says
February 2, 2014 at 5:27 pmAdorable and I’m pinning this! I also haven’t done a sweater pillow either (hangs head in shame), but this has inspired me to check the closets for unworn and unloved sweaters.
Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking says
February 2, 2014 at 6:56 pmHeather that pillow is so sweet and cozy – LOVE!
Lisa Northum says
February 2, 2014 at 8:10 pmVery cute…I love the heart with the stitching and buttons. Pinning! ~Lisa @ Practically Perfect Home
Christine Vandormolen says
February 3, 2014 at 12:38 amluv it Heather, Wish I had an old sweater like this one laying around…
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says
February 3, 2014 at 5:41 amI like the little heart you put on your pillow. I’ve also been into buttons lately so I love that you added a few!
Angelina- JoJo & Eloise says
February 3, 2014 at 5:38 pmOh, this Pillow is so very PRETTY!!! I LOVE it. I think I need to be your Valentine 🙂 PINNING 🙂
xoxo
Patty Rumaker says
February 5, 2014 at 1:38 amThat pillow is so cute. Great Job!
Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design
Debbie Borthwick says
February 5, 2014 at 6:10 pmI love the addition of the buttons! What a great idea for closing the end without having to do invisible stitching. It looks beautiful, Heather.
Debbie 🙂
Michele Reynolds says
February 5, 2014 at 8:41 pmSo pretty!!! You should share this at Time Washed Whites link Party:) Pinnning
Allison {A Glimpse Inside} says
February 7, 2014 at 6:07 amThis is so pretty! Love it!
Thanks for linking up to this week’s Catch a Glimpse Party. I’ll be featuring this tomorrow! 🙂
Christy James says
February 7, 2014 at 1:38 pmThis is so pretty, Heather! I haven’t seen such a cute take on a sweater pillow in a long time, so you’re good! XO
WoodsofBellTrees says
February 8, 2014 at 4:50 amI love this, it is absolutely beautiful and romantic!
Judy K says
February 11, 2014 at 3:05 pmI love your sweater pillow. Super cute. I will be featuring this tonight at my Winter Blues Wednesday party that opens at 8pm EST. Please stop by and pick up an I’ve Been Featured button. Thanks. http://diybydesign.blogspot.com
heather says
January 31, 2015 at 5:12 pmThe sides are sewn so it won’t unravel Marian! 🙂