4th of July is right around the corner, I can’t believe it!! I love the 4th of July, it’s a fun idea so I enjoy decorating for it. I decided to do a flag pillow this year, using what I had at home.
This is how I made it:
I took some shirts that were too small or ratty.
I cut them up into 1” strips
Then I cut the strips into 1”x4”
I laid the strips down on a piece of fabric that was 18”x18”. I made sure to leave 1” on the side and the top, so when I sew the pillow together I won’t sew the t-shirts into it. I then sewed all of them onto the fabric.
I flipped the first row over and then pinned the next row and then I sewed that row on.
I continued doing that until the blue was done. Then I moved onto the white.
When I got the red, I put that row right under the white.
I did the same thing for the stripes. Then I put two pieces of fabric (18”x10” and 18”x17”) onto the front piece. Then I sewed all of the sides together.
I flipped it inside out and then stuffed a pillow into it. And that’s it!!
My little boy was super excited about it!!!
I`m delighted with the idea. Kaysi, you are really keeping it simple, but yet so perfect!
Aleksandra
http://creactiveallaround.blogspot.com/
I came over from Creations by Kara's party. I love this , now I have to raid hubby's drawers!
I love your 4th of July pillow and a great up-cycle!! Stopping by from Seven Thirty Three linky party and this is what I shared: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.ca/2012/06/kids-roll-up-nap-blanket.html
Kaysi this is so fun! What a great tutorial! We would LOVE for you to stop over and link this post up and any others in our Crafty Showcase. Our showcase runs from Sat-Thur and then on Friday our designers pick their favorite to be featured.
Stop on over and share! We even have a linky for ETSY and Crafty Businesses. http://bowdabrablog.com/2012/06/09/saturday-showcase-craft-projects-5/#
Thanks, Susie @Bowdabra
Love this pillow and lots of your other crafty inspiration, following now. If you'd like to stop and say hi, I'd love that!
Kim
tiarasandbowties.blogspot.com
Wow, you are always so creative! Thanks for sharing!