Do you have an old shirt that has some holes or tears or you simply don’t want to use it anymore? Before thinking of throwing it away, you might want to consider using it in this project idea by Lucia McWeeny on YouTube! If the majority of the fabric of your shirt is in still good condition, then the best way to do is to upcycle it into a DIY pillowcase.
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It’s a smart and inexpensive idea that is also super simple to make, and even beginners can try it. It doesn’t require special tools or skills, and you can even finish a pillowcase quickly in just a couple of minutes. Learn how to sew a shirt pillowcase by reading the simple instructions down below and make sure to watch the video tutorial as well for more details.
Materials for DIY Upcycled Shirt Pillowcase:
- An old shirt
- Pillow
- Ruler
- Marking pen, pencil, or chalk
- Scissors or rotary cutter and a cutting mat
- Fabric pins
- Needle and thread
- Sewing machine
How to Upcycle an Old Shirt Into a Pillowcase:
Step 1
Lay the shirt flatly and properly on a flat surface, then cut off the sleeves, and flip it over so its backside is facing up.
Step 2
Cut straight through the shoulder, then flip it over to its front side again, and make sure there are no wrinkles.
Step 3
Mark the measurements of the pillow onto the shirt, then cut it out, and stitch all around with ¼ inch seam allowance.
Step 4
Trim off the corners at an angle, then open the buttons, and turn the pillowcase right side out poking the corners nicely.
Step 5
Insert the pillow, then close the buttons, and you’re done!
*All image credit belongs to Lucia McWeeny via YouTube. Follow and subscribe to her channel for more!
How to Upcycle an Old Shirt Into a Pillowcase
