West Elm has these awesome Sweater Knit Pillow Covers. They retail for $39 (plus shipping & handling), but I bet you have sweaters laying around that you don’t wear anymore, don’t you? Following a few easy steps, you can have your own version of these neat, trendy pillows for a fraction of the cost!
1. Pick up pillow forms from your local craft store OR you can re-cover an existing pillow. You can also stuff them with Poly-Fil if the knit of the sweater is tight enough.
2. Turn the sweater inside out and sew the shape. Sewing before cutting will prevent the edges from fraying too much.You could also hand stitch the cover using a contrasting color yarn to add an interesting touch and not reversing the form. Just cut around the edge and let the yarn fray. Fringe!
3. Insert pillow form or stuffing and sew the end shut. Voila! Instant pillow! You could also add fun buttons or patches for a neat accent.
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