Pillows eventually wear out, or you want to have a change around in your bedroom or lounge. So, gather up your best pre-loved t-shirts that you’ll never realistically wear again, and turn them into cushion covers. That way, you can snuggle up on the couch and add a bit of your own fashion sense to your home.
Here’s how you do it:
- Lay your old shirt out flat and cut a large square out of the front and back.
- From there, cut four small squares out of the edges and cut some strips of fringe.
- Lay a pillow into the middle of the ‘back square’ and lay the ‘front square’ over the top of the pillow.
- Tie the pieces of fringe together to form a cushion cover.
- Either knot the fringe tightly, or leave to hang loose.
Viola! There you have it. This is a great way to make a temporary change for a special occasion, or to personalise a room if you have someone coming to stay (grandchildren would love seeing their old clothes turned into bespoke decorations when they have a sleepover at Grandma’s).
You’ll also have some spare room in your drawers – just in time to go t-shirt shopping for the new spring colours!