Turn a favorite tshirt into an awesome throw pillow. find me on Instagram and threads as chopshopstitch Ravelry thechopshopstitch thanks for watching xo
This is such a clever technique, so glad I watched it. Even though I'm quite an experienced sewer, I would never have thought to overlap the edges to make a washable pillow case! You're brilliant!
This is awesome. My sweet husband passed away 2 years ago, u just gave me a great idea 2 use his shirts as Christmas gifts 4 our children & grand - children. thank u.
Thank you for this tutorial. A friend asked me to make 12 tee shirt memorial 18 inch pillows for her children who recently lost their dad. Following your instructions, they went together so smoothly. I had them finished in a couple of days, well in time for Christmas. Two of the shirts had collars, so that presented a different challenge, but I mastered the task. Your idea to round the corners worked so well. Thank you. Excellent tutorial!
Hi there, I've watched many throw pillow videos from a t-shirt on youtube, and yours definitely was the easiest one to follow and make, and it comes out looking just the same as the other t-shirt pillows. Thanks a lot for this video.
This is very interesting. I’ll be making many tee shirt pillows, with sewing machine. Your techniques are very helpful. I was interested to note you cut shirts the same size as the pillow form.
I've watched your video a fews times just to make sure I didn't forget a step as I was working... But honestly it was so simple and clean-cut that I didn't even need to do that. So, thanks for putting this video out there for us sewing-challenged. It gave me the confidence to finally start making t-shirt pillows from my late Grammy's shirts.
This is the best video I've seen for this project, and the easiest. After watching, I've made pillows out of my father's tee shirts for my family, and they came out great. Thank you so much!
I found your video at the perfect time! Going to be making memory pillows for my family. Just got the shirts delivered today! Than you for the tutorial!
I was searching for a video like this to make a pillow. This is my first video of yours that I have watched. And yes you are magical to think of a storage until for a sewing room. 🤗Looks functional. I don’t know if you respond to questions so here goes. My neighbor brought me her brother’s shirt (he passed last year) and a rectangle pillow. I would like to have the flap on the bottom like you have done. Will it work for a long pillow? Will it be difficult to put the pillow case on and take off? Great video! Thank you!🙌🤗💗
You have removed all my angst about making the memory pillows out of my SIL t-shirts. THANK YOU! My artistic talents do not include sewing. However, I'm the crafty person and want to do this.
Thank you so much. Excellent video. One thing: Can you tell me what stitch you used. You gave me a great idea. I have a t shirt from one of the women's conference I went to. Yes, you got it! I am going to make one.
Yes, I made the pillows for the VPs @ my company due to the change in command and they love it!I didn't make the pillow for the conference yet, I was waiting for the kind of stitch you used. lol (just kidding)Thank you again
Donut glaze? Haha, girl I am with you on that one! Lol😎 Anyway, awesome work! You are indeed magical! I cannot wait to do this! Thank you for the awesome 'to the point' video!
Your video was super helpful! I just made a pillow using your tips - my first with my new serger - and it came out great! Only thing I did differently was to use fusible interfacing on the front.
Thank you for the video. Your directions are clear and easy to follow. I love that you showed how to create the "sham" opening in the back. I tried your method and it was a success!!
I am so thankful I found your video! I have watched so many videos to find a pillowcase that wouldn't be permanent, like the no sew knotted ones everywhere, because I have dogs and a grandbaby and I definitely need to be able to wash it, lol. Technically I have a pillow and I'm trying to cover it with an old T-shirt but anyway I found your video and I would've never thought about that back the way you made it, like bought cases and shams, so it can be removed and washed. anyway, I'm rambling, just thanks so much and I can't wait to visit your page and watch your other videos. I can see now I'ma need a ChopShopBitch folder/playlist😁
Thanks! I have two Clemson T-shirts a friend gave me, this was exactly I’m looking for to give them back as pillows for college football season - finished beck edges 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@@chopshopstitch That is interesting... in our community the city put up garages not for storage but to use as a work room. Electrical and all... with a hallway in the middle for a bathroom to share... It's supposed to be for the man who doesn't have a big enough garage. LOL... I can see anyone working in these. Pretty cool idea. But the one that is here you have to buy and is very expensive.
@angela that's sounds amazing! This was good for me at the time but thankfully my kids are all grown now and I've turned one of their rooms into my sewing room :)
What is the best stitch for this. I had a lot of issues sewing this. I used a stretch stitch for it looked like a Zig Zag with lines on both sides. It actually broke my machine for a little bit. Once we fixed it I used the zig-zag for the rest of the pillow cover. Anyone, please reply if you have any tips. I have 4 more of these to make and they are awesome looking when they are done.
Hi first time subcriber, I purchase a tee shirt while on vacation and didn't fit the person. I told her I would make a pillow but don't own a sewing machine could I use hot glue?
I've got to say the video showed me that making a pillos can be super cool and way easier then I would have ever imagined it. And I have a pillow here that I may just do that with.
Thank you so much for making this video! I should have come to youtube right away instead of pinterest. This is exactly what I was looking for. Easy for a semi new sewer and with the perfect amount of sass!
Thank you very much for your clear instructions. I made my first cushion cover out of an old but cherished t-shirt. So satisfying for an intermediate beginner! 😊
this is actually his wife he passed away 2 months ago and I'm trying to make pillows for the 1st time some have buttons and some don't I'm confused how you make the back
This project would be a great first straight stitch project- - instead of making curved edges just sew off each edge then come down the next seam going off the next edge. Enjoy! We learn from our mistakes- remember to use ball point needle for knits
The Heat in Omaha kept me indoors; 95* since 3:00. My brother threw away a t-shirt to me he knew he would never wear. Today I made that t shirt into a pillow using your help. I used shoelaces and accent material to add trim to the outer edge, He will not believe its the T-Shirt he wanted to get rid of...Thanks so much!!!
If your using tshirts I would make the template 16x16. If you're not using stretchy material then I would make the template 17x17 and use 1/4 seam allowance ❤
Amazing video and such easy instructions!!! I made a pillow last night using 2 different t shirts, so there is a print on each side. Thank you so much for sharing!
I love this way to doing the casing. Its perfect. Do you think its a good idea to put stabilizer on the back of the front to keep it sturdy or just leave it? Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for making this so easy. I thought it would be much more complicated. I loved the idea of using the bottom of the t shirt as the finished edge of the flap.
This is such a clever technique, so glad I watched it. Even though I'm quite an experienced sewer, I would never have thought to overlap the edges to make a washable pillow case! You're brilliant!
Thank you so much!!!
This is awesome. My sweet husband passed away 2 years ago, u just gave me a great idea 2 use his shirts as Christmas gifts 4 our children & grand - children. thank u.
That would be wonderful! it would mean so much ❤
Thank you for this tutorial. A friend asked me to make 12 tee shirt memorial 18 inch pillows for her children who recently lost their dad. Following your instructions, they went together so smoothly. I had them finished in a couple of days, well in time for Christmas. Two of the shirts had collars, so that presented a different challenge, but I mastered the task. Your idea to round the corners worked so well.
Thank you. Excellent tutorial!
Yay!! I'm so glad ❤
Hi there, I've watched many throw pillow videos from a t-shirt on youtube, and yours definitely was the easiest one to follow and make, and it comes out looking just the same as the other t-shirt pillows. Thanks a lot for this video.
Yay!! Im so happy!! This made my day!!
This is very interesting. I’ll be making many tee shirt pillows, with sewing machine. Your techniques are very helpful. I was interested to note you cut shirts the same size as the pillow form.
I just like a snug fit :) but you can certainly add in ease if you like a looser fit
@@chopshopstitch I tried it, and it makes sense. You’ve been very helpful.
Yay! Im so glad it worked for you!!!
I’m LOVING your accent!! Subbed immediately! Can’t wait to make this one
Youre the sweetest! 🥰
I've watched your video a fews times just to make sure I didn't forget a step as I was working... But honestly it was so simple and clean-cut that I didn't even need to do that. So, thanks for putting this video out there for us sewing-challenged. It gave me the confidence to finally start making t-shirt pillows from my late Grammy's shirts.
I'm Sooo glad!!!! Yay :) that means everything to me xoxo
This is the best video I've seen for this project, and the easiest. After watching, I've made pillows out of my father's tee shirts for my family, and they came out great. Thank you so much!
That fantastic!! I'm So happy to hear!!!!
I found your video at the perfect time! Going to be making memory pillows for my family. Just got the shirts delivered today! Than you for the tutorial!
Gina T yaaaaaay!!! I'm so glad 💕 you're welcome 😁
This is just what I was looking for!! Thanks so much for your clear instructions!
Yay!! Im so glad!!!
I have been ladder stitching my pillows closed....which is difficult sometimes. I believe I will change to this method ....thank you
I love your videos. They make things look so easy.
Love this my mother in law just passed away and has tons of wolves t shirts going to make all the grand kids one of these out of them ❤️
that is an awesome project and they can keep them forever! yay!
This is great! Thank you! Your scissors are incredible! I’ve never owned a pair that cut so well! What brand do you have?
Yay!!! I use KAI 10" shears you can find them everywhere including Amazon 🎀
Very helpful! Thanks so much!
I’m so glad!!!
I was searching for a video like this to make a pillow. This is my first video of yours that I have watched. And yes you are magical to think of a storage until for a sewing room. 🤗Looks functional. I don’t know if you respond to questions so here goes. My neighbor brought me her brother’s shirt (he passed last year) and a rectangle pillow. I would like to have the flap on the bottom like you have done. Will it work for a long pillow? Will it be difficult to put the pillow case on and take off? Great video! Thank you!🙌🤗💗
You have removed all my angst about making the memory pillows out of my SIL t-shirts. THANK YOU! My artistic talents do not include sewing. However, I'm the crafty person and want to do this.
Yay!! Robin im so glad!!!! You can totally do it!!
This is the best one I've seen
Thank you!
So easy thanks to instruction video
Yay!! Thank you!!
Thank you so much. Excellent video. One thing: Can you tell me what stitch you used. You gave me a great idea. I have a t shirt from one of the women's conference I went to. Yes, you got it! I am going to make one.
I can't believe I missed your comment.did you end up making one? I'm so sorry I didn't get back to you 😶
Yes, I made the pillows for the VPs @ my company due to the change in command and they love it!I didn't make the pillow for the conference yet, I was waiting for the kind of stitch you used. lol (just kidding)Thank you again
lol that's awesome!
I used an overlock stitch fur public record but a zig zag stitch in any length would work as well
Nice
Donut glaze? Haha, girl I am with you on that one! Lol😎
Anyway, awesome work! You are indeed magical! I cannot wait to do this! Thank you for the awesome 'to the point' video!
100th sub for you!
this was very helpful with easy directions. also, love your hair. very cute and flirty
My son passed away 16 yrs ago.This a great idea for his Tshirts......I have watched this video over and over just to make sure i do it right...
That will be awesome!!! Especially if you have several tshirts yay!!
Awesome video! You did a great job showing how to do this. you made it so easy to learn. Thank you so much!
Yaaaaaaaaay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 💓💓💓
This is exactly what I was looking for. I want to make a bunch of memory pillows from my husbands tshirts. Thank you for making such an easy tutorial
@@debbiewhittenberg254 this absolutely made my day 🥰 im so happy it is useful to you ♥️♥️♥️♥️
I would like to make the pillow with a regular sewing machine. How much smaller would you recommend the template and what stitch would you recommend?
I would make the template a quarter of an inch smaller on all sides. And use a medium zig zag stitch :)
@@chopshopstitch Awesome! Thank you so much for your help!
You're welcome!! I'd love to see the finished pillow 😁
Your video was super helpful! I just made a pillow using your tips - my first with my new serger - and it came out great! Only thing I did differently was to use fusible interfacing on the front.
Perfect!!!
Thank you for the video. Your directions are clear and easy to follow. I love that you showed how to create the "sham" opening in the back. I tried your method and it was a success!!
Yay!!!! Im so glad!!!
Great tutorial! Practical and quick
Thank you!
I am so thankful I found your video! I have watched so many videos to find a pillowcase that wouldn't be permanent, like the no sew knotted ones everywhere, because I have dogs and a grandbaby and I definitely need to be able to wash it, lol. Technically I have a pillow and I'm trying to cover it with an old T-shirt but anyway I found your video and I would've never thought about that back the way you made it, like bought cases and shams, so it can be removed and washed. anyway, I'm rambling, just thanks so much and I can't wait to visit your page and watch your other videos. I can see now I'ma need a ChopShopBitch folder/playlist😁
christy sivley I'm so happy you're making these you'll love them!!! Yay!!! Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so appreciative 💗💋
Thanks! I have two Clemson T-shirts a friend gave me, this was exactly I’m looking for to give them back as pillows for college football season - finished beck edges 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Yay!!! I'm so glad!!!!
I like the idea to use a template. This makes it even easier.
Absolutely!
She made her own template didn't buy one
This was a perfect tutorial! If you don't mind me asking.. where do you buy your bulk pillows from?
Thank you so much for this! I have made so many of these now and keep coming back to this video every Christmas because they make amazing gifts!
Curious about your sewing room. It looks like a U-Haul storage unit set up.
This was years ago but it was indeed in a storage unit. It's all I could afford
@@chopshopstitch That is interesting... in our community the city put up garages not for storage but to use as a work room. Electrical and all... with a hallway in the middle for a bathroom to share... It's supposed to be for the man who doesn't have a big enough garage. LOL... I can see anyone working in these. Pretty cool idea. But the one that is here you have to buy and is very expensive.
@angela that's sounds amazing! This was good for me at the time but thankfully my kids are all grown now and I've turned one of their rooms into my sewing room :)
What is the best stitch for this. I had a lot of issues sewing this. I used a stretch stitch for it looked like a Zig Zag with lines on both sides. It actually broke my machine for a little bit. Once we fixed it I used the zig-zag for the rest of the pillow cover. Anyone, please reply if you have any tips. I have 4 more of these to make and they are awesome looking when they are done.
If you don't have a serger zigzag is best
@@chopshopstitch thank you!! I have 4 more to do I think. Looks lovely when done.
@@seasons0123 yay!!!
Hi first time subcriber, I purchase a tee shirt while on vacation and didn't fit the person. I told her I would make a pillow but don't own a sewing machine could I use hot glue?
Irma Pereira-Rivera absolutely just make the line of glue as thin as possible ❤
Really well done. Thanks for making it so straightforward!
Great video..
Thank you!!!
I've got to say the video showed me that making a pillos can be super cool and way easier then I would have ever imagined it. And I have a pillow here that I may just do that with.
What type of stitch do you use. I am a beginner and have a sewing machine with many stitches to choose from. Thank You.
A basic zig zag stitch will work fine but you could also use an overlock stitch 😊
Super great video for making an easy-to-clean T-shirt pillow!!
Thank you!!!!
Can it be made using the neck circle somehow?
Kimberly yes but you'll need to put a flat piece behind the neck crescent to complete the square
Great ideas! I love making the back with the finished edges into a pillow sham!
Im so happy you enjoyed!! Xx
Can’t wait to try this. Thank you for posting.
You're so welcome!!! Xo
Thank you I enjoyed your tutorial.
Im so glad! Thank you!!
I'm trying to make 2 pillows our of the stretchy material. I'm just confused on the back part
Peter Aranda I'm so sorry that I'm just seeing this. Did you get it figured out?
Such a great tutorial! I am a hand stitcher so it will take quite some time to finish, but you gave me all the info I needed! Thanks so much!!
Yay!!! Im so glad xoxo Happy Holidays 😊
Great tutorial. The video made me think about subscribing; but, your channel name is what convinced me to do it.
The Loftons thank you 🤟🏼😻
Thank you so much for making this video! I should have come to youtube right away instead of pinterest. This is exactly what I was looking for. Easy for a semi new sewer and with the perfect amount of sass!
I'm so glad it worked for you!! You've made my day xoxo
Thank you very much for your clear instructions. I made my first cushion cover out of an old but cherished t-shirt. So satisfying for an intermediate beginner! 😊
Yay!! Im thrilled!!
I'm glad people are still commenting great video
Love the video, very helpful! I was wondering where you buy pillows that are in bulk?
Wholesalepillowinserts.com is one but if you just search wholesale pillow inserts there are a zillion xx
this is actually his wife he passed away 2 months ago and I'm trying to make pillows for the 1st time some have buttons and some don't I'm confused how you make the back
I'm so sorry!
if you're not using t-shirts then this method won't work. this will only work on really stretchy material
Peter Aranda I think u can
I think you're magical! haha Thanks so much for a great teaching video!
You are such a doll! Thank you so much xoxoxo
How fun! Thank you for sharing🫶🇺🇸🫶
Genius. Easy even for ME!!
Yay!!!
Could I use heat n bond if I don’t/can’t sew but still want to make this?
Tonya Dean absolutely!!!!!
This project would be a great first straight stitch project- - instead of making curved edges just sew off each edge then come down the next seam going off the next edge. Enjoy! We learn from our mistakes- remember to use ball point needle for knits
Thank you. New to sewing and my granddaughter asked if I could make a pillow from her tee shirt. So thank you so much!
Yay!!!! That's awesome!!!! Xoxox
ChopShopBitch thanks for the encouragement
Thank you - Just what I was looking for! :)
Im so glad!!
I followed your technique today and made a t-shirt pillow in about 20 minutes. Easy tutorial to follow and pillow cover turned out great. THANKS!
Yay!! Im thrilled!!!!🤩❤
The Heat in Omaha kept me indoors; 95* since 3:00. My brother threw away a t-shirt to me he knew he would never wear. Today I made that t shirt into a pillow using your help. I used shoelaces and accent material to add trim to the outer edge, He will not believe its the T-Shirt he wanted to get rid of...Thanks so much!!!
Karen DeSandro that is amazing!!!! Yay! Thank you for sharing with me ❤️
I have a 16x16 pillow. What size should my template be?
If your using tshirts I would make the template 16x16. If you're not using stretchy material then I would make the template 17x17 and use 1/4 seam allowance ❤
Hi fantastic no nonsense chatting in the begging. You are a genius
Beginning
@@Jennifer-bs6oy you're so kind to say so! Im happy you liked the vid! Xo
Thank you this great idea I can make matching pillows for my T-shirt guilt. Great video
Yay!!! Im so glad!!!
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching!!!!
That isawesome!!
Thank you!!!
Great video and so easy! Thank you!
dale2512 thank you 💗❤️
That's Awesome!!!! I love it!!!
this is awesome.thank you.
I'm so glad it was helpful xxx
That's EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you so much! :)
yay! I'm so glad! !!
You make it look too easy! Will have to make some! Thanks!
Trudy Achenbach it is super easy!!!
Jewelry and nose
Thank you so much for the video. ❤️
You're welcome!!!
Thanks so much!
Amazing video and such easy instructions!!! I made a pillow last night using 2 different t shirts, so there is a print on each side. Thank you so much for sharing!
Yay! Im so glad you liked it!!
Thanks for sharing!
This is an awesome way to make t-shirt pillows, thank you!
Victoria Anne thank you xxxx
That was great . You are awesome!
Sharon Maddox you're so welcome 💗
Looks so great!
Thank you!!!
Thanks for this video. I made a pillow for my son for Chrismas from one of his favorite old t-shirts!
Yay!!! That's awesome!!!!!
Oh My 😍
I have used this video once and I love it . It is coming in so handy now for a memorial pillow . Thank you .
Im so happy to hear it! Thank you ❤️ 😊 💓
I love this way to doing the casing. Its perfect. Do you think its a good idea to put stabilizer on the back of the front to keep it sturdy or just leave it? Thank you for sharing.
If you're using it for display or using a cotton fabric you can .. I wouldn't if you're gonna use it bc you want it to be soft 😊
@@chopshopstitch Thank you for responding back. I didn't use it.
@@barbarapisarski4144 💖💖💖
You are awesome, and magical!
You're a doll 💗💗💗
I've been leaving one end open and using a ladder stitch....but this is WAY better...thank you.
You're welcome xo
such a great job!!!!
judy Distefano thank you xo
Exactly what I needed! Thank you!
Yay!!!
For a 14" by 14" pillow, are you using a 14" by 14" square to cut out? Or does it need to be a little bigger?
Yes. that insures a snug fit :)
Great! Thank you!
You're welcome xo
The best idea ever
if the pillow is 16x16 how much extra should I cut
Peter Aranda ...don't cut any extra if the pillow is 16x16 then you want the tshirt panel 16x16 as well so you get a tight fit :)
You made that look so easy! Thanks so much!
I m so glad!!!
LOVE IT!! So easy thanks!
Yay! You're welcome!!
Thank you for making this so easy. I thought it would be much more complicated. I loved the idea of using the bottom of the t shirt as the finished edge of the flap.
Im so glad you liked it!!!! Im always looking for the easiest way!!!!
Just WOW! Fast but now the hard part...no sewing machine :-(
Oh gosh!!! Well at least it's straight line stitching!!!
Love it, thank you. You are so magical!
Im so happy you liked it!!!