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February 17, 2021 · 19 Comments

Easy and Awesome No Sew DIY Pillow Covers For Your Home

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How do you make homemade pillow covers? My husband wasn't ready to part with this sweater but knew he wouldn't wear it anymore. I turned it into a no sew DIY pillow cover for our home.

How do you make homemade pillow covers? My husband wasn’t ready to part with this sweater but knew he wouldn’t wear it anymore. I turned it into a no sew DIY pillow covers for our home.

This is the original sweater, it was a gift to my husband from his grandma. He wasn't wearing it anymore but didn't want to part with it as it since it was a memory he had with her. I asked him if he'd be okay with me turning it into a pillow so it could be loved again. He agreed.

This is the original sweater, it was a gift to my husband from his grandma. He wasn’t wearing it anymore but didn’t want to part with it as it since it was a memory he had with her. I asked him if he’d be okay with me turning it into a pillow so it could be loved again. He agreed.

Easy and Awesome No Sew DIY Pillow Covers For Your Home Video

I started by cutting off the sleeves.

I started by cutting off the sleeves.

I then cut off the top of the sweater using the lines that were there to guide me.

I then cut off the top of the sweater using the lines that were there to guide me.

I hot glued the sleeve openings together. (You could alternatively sew this project if you like.)

I hot glued the sleeve openings together. (You could alternatively sew this project if you like.)

I hot glued the top of the sweater a few inches in as I wanted to have a flap to match the bottom of the sweater. I also dabbed hot glue on the very inside of the top edges to prevent fraying.

I hot glued the top of the sweater a few inches in as I wanted to have a flap to match the bottom of the sweater. I also dabbed hot glue on the very inside of the top edges to prevent fraying.

On the bottom of the sweater I measured self-adhesive hook and loop fastener.

On the bottom of the sweater I measured self-adhesive hook and loop fastener.

By creating an opening like this, I would be able to wash the pillow and pillow case.

I placed the self-adhesive hook and loop fastener inside the bottom of the sweater. I did this about as far in as I had on the top creating a flap on both sides so the top and bottom would match.

I placed the self-adhesive hook and loop fastener inside the bottom of the sweater. I did this about as far in as I had on the top creating a flap on both sides so the top and bottom would match.

I stuffed my pillow inside the sweater and pressed the hook and loop fastener closed.

I stuffed my pillow inside the sweater and pressed the hook and loop fastener closed.

Here's the completed pillow.

Here’s the completed pillow.

My husband is happy to see this sweater every day, and my kids love laying on it which also makes him happy as well.

My husband is happy to see this sweater every day, and my kids love laying on it which also makes him happy as well.

How do you make homemade pillow covers? My husband wasn't ready to part with this sweater but knew he wouldn't wear it anymore. I turned it into a no sew DIY pillow cover for our home.

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  1. blankTracy says

    March 5, 2019 at 7:44 am

    I am from Portsmouth in the UK originally but i have been living in Canada about 30-40 minutes west of Ottawa Ontario, Canada

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    • blankChas says

      March 5, 2019 at 7:53 am

      Thank you so much for sharing Tracy. I was fortunate to do some traveling in the UK a couple years ago and loved it there. I have only been to Canada briefly and hope to travel and see more someday.

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      • blankfaith bremmer says

        February 23, 2021 at 8:45 am

        hey pretty cool chas ask your husband first before stealing it

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        • blankChas says

          February 23, 2021 at 3:17 pm

          Thanks Faith, and I did – he was totally fine with it. He loves it even more now because we use it all the time.

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  2. blankMihaela says

    March 5, 2019 at 8:16 am

    Such a great idea for all the sweaters we don’t wear anymore and taking closet space because they are in good condition and we say we will still let thecwear them but never do. Let the pillows hunt begin.

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    • blankChas says

      March 5, 2019 at 8:43 am

      Thank you so much Mihaela, you are so right. We’d much rather enjoy them than keep them in the dark πŸ™‚

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  3. blankKippi says

    March 5, 2019 at 8:23 am

    Great idea for folks who don’t sew. You could still make your own pillows from old sweaters. I love a DIY up-cycle project! Have a great week, Kippi #kippiathome

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    • blankChas says

      March 5, 2019 at 8:44 am

      Thank you so much Kippi! I actually didn’t learn how to sew until much later in life (my husband taught me when his grandma gave me a sewing machine – lol). I have learned to use a hot glue gun for so many projects. We always keep one on hand and ready at our dance productions πŸ™‚

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  4. blankcandy says

    March 7, 2019 at 7:07 am

    Using hot glue is smart, can they be washed? Found you on Simple Homestead Blog Hop.

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    • blankChas says

      March 7, 2019 at 7:24 am

      Hi Candy – great question. I have washed mine on a delicate/hand wash cycle and then air dried them.

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  5. blankNana K says

    March 8, 2019 at 8:04 am

    Saw you on Bloggers Pit Stop. What a great idea for recycling those old sweaters. My DH will NOT wear a sweater but has plenty. I now know what I will be doing with them πŸ˜‰

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    • blankChas says

      March 8, 2019 at 10:15 am

      Thank you so much for stopping by and I’m so excited that you might give this a try too πŸ™‚

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  6. blankAmy says

    March 9, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    It turned out great! I love a good new sew project. I also love pillows, so this is right up my alley. Thanks so much for sharing at Sweet Inspiration.

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    • blankChas says

      March 10, 2019 at 3:12 am

      Thank you Amy, I’m so glad you like it. Thanks for a great link party

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  7. blankJen Sicilia says

    March 10, 2019 at 6:18 pm

    I have a huge pile of clothes to get rid of. Now I’m thinking I’ll go back through them and see what I can use for pillows! ❀️?
    Thanks for the idea!!! ?

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    • blankChas says

      March 11, 2019 at 6:37 am

      Thank you Jen, and I love that you are thinking about making some pillows too. They’re fun and I think make my house feel cozy during the cold winter months πŸ™‚

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  8. blankJulie says

    March 14, 2019 at 12:08 pm

    What a great idea to use your husbands sweater and make a really nice pillow out of it. Thanks for sharing at Cooking and Crafting with J&J!

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    • blankChas says

      March 14, 2019 at 2:21 pm

      Thank you so much Julie. We are enjoying it so much more now and he’s thrilled to see it every day. Thanks for stopping by.

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  9. blankBarbara at Mantel and Table says

    February 19, 2021 at 9:35 am

    What fun Chas – saving his sweater is the sweetest thing! You’re so creative! I’m going to keep this in mind for when I start cleaning out my closet! Thanks for even more inspiration! Pinned.

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