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DIY pillow tutorial teaches you how to transform an old plaid shirt into a pillowcase

With the improvement of material living standards, everyones pursuit of trends has resulted in a lot of unworn clothes sleeping in the closet. It would be a pity to throw them away, and it would take up space if not thrown away. Today I would like to recommend a tutorial on turning old clothes into treasure. Not only can our environmental awareness be turned into practical actions, but it can also add joy to life. Let’s take a look at how DIY experts use old plaid shirts to make pillowcases. It’s a very economical and practical craft!

DIY pillow tutorial teaches you how to transform an old plaid shirt into a pillowcase

Materials: Pillow core, old plaid shirt, needle and thread, scissors.

How to transform an old plaid shirt into a pillowcase

DIY pillow tutorial teaches you how to transform an old plaid shirt into a pillowcase

1. First, find a pillow core that is ready for disposal, clean it and set it aside.

DIY pillow tutorial teaches you how to transform an old plaid shirt into a pillowcase

2. Fold in half to turn the rectangle into a square.

DIY pillow tutorial teaches you how to transform an old plaid shirt into a pillowcase

3. When sewing, just use large stitches!

DIY pillow tutorial teaches you how to transform an old plaid shirt into a pillowcase

4. Put on the old plaid shirt first and measure the size.

DIY pillow tutorial teaches you how to transform an old plaid shirt into a pillowcase

5. Adjust up and down to ensure that the shirt can cover the pillow core, and record the measurement position.

DIY pillow tutorial teaches you how to transform an old plaid shirt into a pillowcase

6. Turn the shirt over and sew according to the measured size.

DIY pillow tutorial teaches you how to transform an old plaid shirt into a pillowcase

7. All openings must be carefully sewn, leaving a small opening at the end.

DIY pillow tutorial teaches you how to transform an old plaid shirt into a pillowcase

8. Put the sewn pillowcase on.

DIY pillow tutorial teaches you how to transform an old plaid shirt into a pillowcase

9. This is the final effect of transforming old clothes into pillows. In addition to plaid shirts, you can also refer to this tutorial to make pillows from old clothes of other colors. Do you regret throwing away your clothes? It’s better to act than to sew them with your own hands. Made of pillows will make your home look more cozy.

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