How to Make a Pillow from a Sweater

[@miriamayala5757]

thank you for this simple tutorial and clear directions!!!!

[@cindypate8835]

I remember this sweater. Great repurposing project.

[@sheilawalsh4104]

Wow! I’m speechless. Amazing!

[@Cherylsgirls]

Love this ❤️ Couldn’t be more perfect timing too. My dad passed away last month and I thought it would be nice to make a sweater pillow out of his favourite sweater for my mom for Christmas. Thanks so much for the instructions! I’m also very interested in the ornaments as I could make some out of the rest of the sweater for family members as a keepsake. ❤️

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

that is such a perfect Christmas gift idea!

[@carolehastings1902]

Love this, I have made sweaters into cushions for people who have lost someone special xxx

[@donna8212]

Hi Lisa! That turned out beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mariafiorenecastelli1548]

Very very nice!!! I have some old sweaters too....😏😉😘

[@MommaFromScratch]

Love this idea to repurpose the sweater. I really want to do this. Goodwill here I come because I don’t have anything like this material. Love the ornaments too.

[@angelagoins9384]

Very pretty pillow! Thanks for sharing your piping instructions, that has always scared me!

[@kimkichinko2445]

You inspire me. I tried the linen and flannel blanket. It turned out amazing. I am now recycling old linen tablecloths into blankets.

[@spiveylas]

I can't believe I missed this somehow and just gave away a boat load of sweaters this weekend! I'm so mad at myself!

[@Seriously-though]

Beautiful idea! 🎄🎄🎄

[@rhondawilliams9449]

Yes, definitely, this makes for a very pretty, cozy, and comforting pillow. I also like how well it goes with the farmhouse style. I love it.

[@anacontreras8146]

I love the pillow results thank you for sharing your great ideas🥰🙏🏼

[@findingforests]

So glad you posted this! I am about to make a pillow from an old sweater my dad had from the 80s (a white and berry red Fair Isle type print) and hadn't thought about adding piping around the edges.

[@emilys3638]

I was thinking of using a fairisle sweater too! Mine is also red and white, and really pretty but just doesn't fit very nicely. Good luck on yours and hope it turns out to your liking! I really think the piping will add a touch of extra elegance and class. ❤️🌿

[@CeresaJL]

I love this idea. I made sweater pumpkins for fall. ❤️

[@susanc.ganzel7108]

Excellent video. Your pillow turned out beautiful😍

[@Katy809RD]

Thank you so much! Pillows like this are so expensive, I actually bought one and I am glad I returned it because now I saw your video. And I have a sweater that I didn’t want to throw out so I can use it :D

[@murphy1384]

Love the piping & the use of a different material for the back. It looks really pretty. Mary

[@christinabeiderbecke9625]

I LOVE this video!!! Thank you for showing us such a cozy project for favorite sweaters with holes. As always, I appreciate you taking the time to explain each step in your calm and informative manner.

[@abbabies3049]

Love love love!

[@cyndiaquino3874]

That is beautiful!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@jacksontabaso]

GREAT IDEA!!!

[@LulluBelle28]

Love the pillow! Can’t wait to see the ornaments!!!🎄🎅🏼⛷⛸❄️

[@doraspeedy344]

Looks like they came from the store, very professional ❤️ it TFS

[@joannehunstiger9987]

Love this. Thanks!! 🎅😊🎄

[@Payal_mathur]

I love these pillow covers very classy and elegant!

[@angeladear9237]

Very pretty and nice instructions.

[@cindyfleer2248]

Thanks so much for the great video. it reminds me to get busy doing some of my crafty projects! Feeling tired after having surgery and need to push myself to get stuff done! Thanks again!

[@alexamunoz7943]

Nice! I was about to donate a red sweater since I barely wear it. I’ll definitely try this project!

[@livingcleaninthecountry9019]

Such a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@Loftusgirl]

This is darling!

[@leaht4505]

These are so lovely, Lisa💙💙💙Thanks for sharing and glad that you are enjoying your new place and getting it all festive for the holidays🎄God bless you and your family.

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

I love this idea!!! Such a great use of a beloved sweater and I totally remember you wearing it in your videos!

[@ajoyfullsound]

Beautiful!!!❤

[@melaniebradley8906]

You make EVERYTHING look sooo sooo easy! I'm soo JEALOUS of your talent! Thanks for sharing! I'm definitely going to give this a try! Have a sweet weekend! Hugs!

[@mylynnj3792]

I've always loved the sweater pillows and throw look! So cozy. Nap inducing comfort.

[@annelefevre9457]

Great idea, and was fun to watch you give it a sew! Of course, if I did it , I would look like a “ drunken sailor” sewing it . But, I will go find an old sweater and give it a try! Thanks!

[@darlenethompson9325]

What a great thing to do. Love the ornaments too.

[@autumnbrown3180]

Beautiful talent! I’m a beginner with my sewing machine. A lady from church is teaching me a few tricks here and there. I still get my seams all over the place and forget what is suppose to be facing out (thankful for seam rippers). Anyway, thanks for the tip of cutting the edges for a easier fold. Corners are tricky for me and it bums me out when they are all wonky.

[@joannjacquin4983]

I loved this!! A great way to repurpose a sweater! Can't wait to see the tutorial for the ornaments!

[@rebekah3483]

Wow! You make that look easy enough that even I could do it, lol! I just love all of your projects and ideas!!

[@marieradatsz4126]

Loved this video I have a jumper that I'm going to do this with.I am so glad you have shown us how to do the piping as I really want to recover a rocking chair cushion which is piped ty xx

[@maryc5421]

Great idea!!! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@mandypickering3244]

So so pretty 💕

[@jenniecochran1616]

Loved seeing you do a sewing video again. Really enjoyed and LoVe the pillow- so cozy!!💕

[@chrislittebrant5235]

Wow, what a clever idea! I Love the Look So Much, (ps, I adore that old chair with the pillow, gorgeous). Happy Holidays, take care and God Bless, 🥰👍🥰 Chris-Raleigh NC

[@diannerempel8262]

Beautiful pillow! I did this to two sweaters , but didn't add the piping and I think that's what I'm missing! The piping just makes the pillow pop!

[@jolapola2921]

So so pretty! Love it!♡♡

[@dugchris2009]

I've made some of these too. They are really nice and you're recycling 😊

[@mandopianoify]

Such a lovely tutorial. Tfs

[@natalialopes719]

I have clothing from my mom and dad who have passed on. I hate to get rid of all of them and I was thinking this is a great thing to make out of some of them. Thanks for the idea

[@SweetAndSimpleHome]

So pretty. I made a no sew sweater pillow last fall and it’s still my favorite pillow! I love the piping you added! At the store, a pillow like that would be $50+!

[@carolynnance7176]

Love this.

[@Kimberfae]

Gorgeous!

[@simplyhome.denise3490]

My son has a real cute green sweater with reindeer might use it for this! Thanks for sharing!!

[@shanmlane]

I LOVE this!! Very very creative! 😍

[@christhompson7558]

This is such a good idea. My favorite pillow is the personalized farm ticking stripe pillow I got from your shop years ago. It stays on our bed year round. I don't have a sewing machine but I will definitely try the little hoop ornaments, so cute.

[@dcat0603]

So cute! Be waiting for the ornament video!, would love a serger 101 coarse!

[@floragoncalves8029]

beautiful!!

[@judyseekford9656]

I love to do this too, i also like using doilies.

[@anitaakin4865]

Love it!!!

[@pattidavis8043]

Sew pretty!

[@dimples7334]

Love it!

[@annak1371]

Thank you.

[@kimberlym.3643]

Beautiful!

[@jasminebustard5928]

Hi, Lisa! I'm a novice and was wondering if you could explain what the bias (if I'm even spelling it correctly) of fabric is. Thank you! Love your videos!

[@margaretloeffler6342]

Bias is cutting the fabric in a diagonal...So that it has stretch to it.

[@jasminebustard5928]

@@margaretloeffler6342 Thank you!! Very helpful :)

[@ilovemyfamily51]

Very nice ty

[@janiewilliams5803]

While I enjoy watching various D.I.Y. projects, I seldom really care to try them myself. But, this sweater pillow is lovely, and I would like to make one. What was the reason you sewed from the "back" side when doing final seams since you could not see where to sew? Thanks for an excellent tutorial :)

[@annamcg928]

So so cute! I love the feather insert versus polyester! Maybe look up the brand of that sweater on ebay so you can buy a replacement!

[@janesmith8050]

Love this, just shared it with my daughter as a holiday gifts idea. btw, the manufacturers edge is called a selvage...☺

[@TheMacs1]

It turned out beautiful. I can’t keep anything white in my house with 5 kids. I don’t see how you keep your stuff white. It just doesn’t stay white here on our homestead, but white is very beautiful.

[@emilys3638]

The secret to white is that, unlike other colors, it can be bleached! In the case of this pillowcase, probably not, since there are other colors involved. But I've had good success with using Oxy-Clean and hot water to get colored things clean again. There is a mild fade that can occasionally happen, but to me it's worth it to get it clean and nice again. Hope this helps you! White really is lovely. I know that Lisa does bleach the white slipcovers of her wingback chairs when they get stained. 😊❤️

[@TheMacs1]

Thanks!!

[@TheMacs1]

Thank you!!

[@emilys3638]

@@bsteadfast This is good to know! Thank you!

[@margiecook6379]

Nice!

[@VelvetandToads]

Thanks for this. I’ve been saving old sweaters to do this with but wasn’t sure how to go about it. The flannel piping really pulls it all together. One question, how do you keep the sweater piece from unraveling?

[@leaht4505]

Velvet & Toads she sewed it right after she cut it so it didn’t unravel. If your sweater starts to unravel you can use Fray Check on the edges (in sewing notions section) or she says to serge the edge or use zig zag stitch too.

[@VelvetandToads]

Thanks Leah!

[@joannleboeuf1739]

On my way to the store to get some material since I don't have any sweaters that I can use. You are a bad bad bad influence on me :)

[@lindseyheringer2641]

JoAnn LeBoeuf I was thinking the same thing lol! This is beautiful, Lisa!

[@julesiou12]

Ditto!

[@maryannerick7617]

When you trim the seam allowance, you can stagger the layers, i.e. one layer is trimmed to 1/8", the next one to 1/4", then 3/8" etc. Prevents a big bump caused by thick fabrics. More important in dress making than in soft pillows. This is best done where the seam will be enclosed as the fabric can ravel. DON'T try serging over this! ;)

[@camillemccormick5788]

Awesome idea. What jazz song is that playing in the beginning of the video ?

[@margaretpervier8357]

Absolutely beautiful! Wish I could do that. Did you know that young people now buy sweaters that have holes all over them!

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

margaret pervier oh shoot! Maybe I should have kept it. 😆

[@normamccomas9272]

Beautiful! X O

[@garypaul2772]

What type and size needle would you recommend for a wool sweater and drop cloth backing? Does it matter?

[@shannonerickson6076]

Gorgeous!!! Can I buy it?! Haha. Really? ☺️

[@carolbryant5992]

Wow

[@dmay7648]

Where do you suggest buying good inserts at?

[@idaslpdhr]

you need a cozy counter, lol

[@michellebeebelewisfrith1544]

I'm angry!!!! I'm sub. To your channel for a very very long time and I don't seem to be getting notifications. So I re dinged the bell AGAIN.

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

that is so aggravating! there must be a glitch with youtube!

[@angelinacarraway3576]

Can u plz do a Weekly 101 Sewing by an Affordable Sewing Machine Classes Plz??!!! Maybe each week do a Monday n Wed Class starting from very beginning like Affordable Materials u will need, than Affordable Sewing Machine and How the Machine n Parts Work, to Bobbing the Needle, to Preparing to Sew, Finally Sewing Small Easy Pieces?? I’m a single mom w 4 kids money is extremely tight almost nonexistent!!! Unfortunately has much as it hurts my heart I can’t keep them in nice clothes or bedding they want n etc!!! If I could learn to sew I could hopefully make some of their clothes n etc I hav looked into this b4 but sewing classes r to expensive right now but I was gifted an older but affordable sewing machine I jus dnt know what to do w it n I’m the type that needs someone to explain in baby steps n show me how to do something!!!!! Ty

[@FarmhouseonBoone]

Hey Angela! I did that! You can find it here: www.farmhouseonboone.com/simple-sewing-series

[@marie-louiseweerheim4224]

@@FarmhouseonBoone looks great! Thank you!

[@joannleboeuf1739]

I forgot to say that all of your videos should have little man in them cause I like watching how fast he is growing. Just sayin.

[@camilledammasch3648]

Feathers are harvested from live ducks that have their down ripped from their bodies and scream in pain...

[@kathleenbelson7732]

I love this pillow! Great idea. But... Feathers and down are incredibly cruel products. Please consider using a man made, preferably recycled insert instead. 🙏🏻. Thank you!

[@judithcarraway1502]

Beautiful!