How to Make Pillows from Placemats
Make Pillows from Placemats in 3 Easy Steps. You will ask yourself; was that really a placemat? You will never look at placemats the same way again. Check out this fun and easy no sew, upcycle DIY, from placemat to pillow...
Equipment
- Seam ripper or Scissors
- Glue Gun (optional)
Materials
- Dollar Tree placemat or any placemat with two sides sewn together
- Polyfil or stuffing from any old pillow
- Seam ripper or Scissors
- Fabric Glue or Hot Glue
Instructions
- Using the seam ripper, scissors, or a sharp razor, carefully remove about 3-4" of the seam on one side of the double-sided placemat.
- Add polyfil until pillow if at desired firmness.
- Apply a single line of adhesive along the opening of the placemat and tuck it in to seal.
- Allow to dry for just a few minutes or clip it shut with clothespins or straight pins.