This is one of those fail-safe craft projects which is really easy to make and keeps older kids entertained for a couple of hours. It’s perfect for those times in the holidays when you’re asked for the umpteenth time “Mum what can I do today?!”
All you need to make your cool tshirt cushion is a old tshirt – you could use up one that’s had a mishap in the wash, been outgrown or one you’ve rescued for a local charity shop. I love poking around our local charity shop for old clothes which I can turn into something new.
I’ve used an Arabella Miller tshirt (the design is Bunny Hop) for this project.
Here’s what you need:
- An old tshirt
- Filling
- Scissors
- Needle and thread (or you can use a sewing machine to be super quick
- Start by putting the tshirt flat on a table.
- Stitch the bottom of the shirt and the arm holes closed (you can pin and tack them first if you want to be super professional).
- Remember to leave the neck area open for the filling.
Washable stuffing like kapok works well, but you can use other stuff like old rags (torn into pieces) too. - Gently stuff your tshirt until it is nice and plump and then sew the neck hole closed.
- If you used a plain white tshirt you could decorate it with sequins or applique other fabric onto the front.
Ta Da!
There you have it – a cool tshirt cushion!
