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Repeat the above steps with your other end section. Now, let’s finish up your middle section, the one with two open sides instead of just one.
- Trying to use only what you have on hand? An extra king-sized pillow would work great to make two square pillows.
- Body pillows like these make regular thrift store appearances. Pick one up, give it a good washing, and set to work!
- If you would rather, you can certainly trim down your middle section to make an additional square pillow. It is completely up to you!
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
BJ_Mama says
You, my friend, just made my WHOLE WEEK! I’m off to grab a body pillow! LOVE U! LOVE U! LOOOOOOOOVEEE YOUUUUUUU!
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
Wow! How very industrious of you! I *never* would have thought of this. And buying a body pillow is so much cheaper than buying 3 square pillows!! Thanks, Amy!
Williams Family says
A seriously brilliant idea. You deserve some type of bloggie award for this – talk about creative and incredibly useful!! Well done, Miss Amy!
The Design Confidential says
now that is super smart, and i NEVER would have thought of it! thanks for this post, luv it!
Amanda Dale says
Great idea and big time money saver! Just left you an award on my blog! http://www.twoby2.wordpress.com
Heather says
How creative!!!
I too miss the fabric department at our local Walmart. It wasn’t the best selection, but it was nice to have it to save a trip to Hobby Lobby or JoAnn.
malia says
amazing idea amy! love it
BJ_Mama says
I DID IT!!!! I’d love if you’d come check them out 🙂 THANKS again!
http://forwhatitsworth-ornot.blogspot.com/2010/07/scrap-happy-pillows.html
Heather says
I would just love for you to come link this up to Fabulous Friday! Love the frugality & functionality…now if I can just learn to sew….
Heather @ http://www.savingmoneylivinglife.com
CraftyMummy says
I can sooo relate to you not wanting to shop with little ones – that’s me all the time! Clever tip!
Kristen says
I am so so happy you shared this. My body pillow is sitting in my craft room waiting for me to attack. I was going to use it to make my dogs a new bed, but this is an even better idea!!! LOVE IT!!
Found you over at Tatortots and Jello…
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
Oh I adore this project. It is going in my style file for sure!
Happy 4th of July!
edeenut says
great idea!
I just did something similar this week with my patio chair pillows.I had two brand new bed pillows that I bought but they ended up being too full for us so I used them for the stuffing.
I hate using the store bought pillow forms anyway, they are just too thin and I like big plump toss pillows so I always make my own.
Star @ A Load Of Craft says
What a great idea. Thanks so much! I love saving money like this and will definately use this trick in the future. Also, that line you made before backtacking… so smart, thank you!!
[email protected] says
Whoa… that is so smart! I love this idea! Thanks so much, I’ll be linking.
Jenna says
what a great idea! i hate forking out so much money for pillow forms, even with a coupon. definitely gonna try this next time. 🙂
ShellyRaeWood says
Amy! You are Brilliant!! DH just thrifted me a HUGE box of upholstery samples and is buying my new sewing machine next week. I wanted to make pillows but was discouraged with the cost! You, my friend, are a lifesaver!! :::Smiles::: Thanks so much for sharing!!
Sabra Shapiro says
wondeRful idea. I also look for really ugly pillows on clearance and recover those!
Tiffany Noth says
I love this! I may go ahead and try this one. Seems like something I could do!
… and Sabra that’s a great idea! I love doing things like that with clearance items or yard sale items.
Ione says
You are soooo smart. Thank you for your ideas. Will be watching for more.
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
Thank you so much, Ione! I hope you’ll stop in again soon!
Annette says
Hi Amy,
I had this idea today. I just felt guilty about cutting a pillow in half! LOL!!! What I plan on doing, which is a bit different than your instructions, is to make a slit in the edge of the pillow case and remove all the stuffing. Then, I will cut the different size pillows I need. After I get them cut and stitched, I’ll add back the stuffing. It’s easier for me that way. But, thank you for your tutorial! I signed up to follow you.
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
I’m glad you were inspired by my project! I say whatever works best for you, run with it! 🙂
Karen says
I was just at Wal-Mart today looking for pillow forms. I saw the body pillows and didn’t even think about using them for pillow forms. This is a fabulous idea.
Amy @ Positively Splendid says
Thanks, Karen! It’s amazing what a money-saver this is.
Kitty says
I wish I would have seen this before I made my disappointing trip to walmart! But I happen to have a couple of bed pillows stuffed in a closet because they are not as fluffy as they once were. They are about to get a makeover into giraffe print throw pillows!! You are fabulous!!!!