How To Make A Memory Shirt Pillow from Old or Vintage Clothing

In this video, I share my process that I use to create Memory Pillows from button down men's shirts. This process can also be used to create Memory Pillows from other shirts, as well. I hope you enjoy, like and subscribe :-)

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🔶 In this Video You Will Learn

‣ How to choose the right shirt for a pillow
‣ How to stabilize and cut apart your shirt for the best results
‣ Get tips on how and where to add embroidery to your pillow before completing it
‣ How to sew the pillow together using Deborah's tried and true method

🔶 Chapters Markers in this Video

‣ Deborah's Introduction: 0:04
‣ Examples of Memory Pillows 0:53
‣ Getting Started - Dimensions 1:50
‣ Cutting Down the Shirt: 2:02
‣ Closing up the Neck Hole to Determine Space for Embroidery: 3:30
‣ Embroidery: 4:48
‣ Stitching the shoulders and the Neck Hole Closed: 6:30
‣ Dealing with the Back Pleat: 7:50
‣ Where to Stitch the Shoulders: 10:30
‣ Forming the Final Pillow: 12:10
‣ Stitching the Final Pillow: 15:05
‣ Inserting the Pillow Form: 16:15
‣ Outtro: 17:48

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