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Placemat(s) Pillows to reuse or store-bought fiber filling Seam ripper (scissors work too, if you're careful)![Step 1:]()
Select a side of the placemat and start ripping out the seam.![Step 2:]()
Keep going until you have about a six-inch gap, or enough room for your hand to fit through.![Step 3:]()
Pull out the stuffing from an older pillow. If you don't have any that you're willing to sacrifice, try looking in a thrift store or purchase fiber filling at a craft store. To avoid a lumpy look, shred the fluffs by pulling them apart with both hands.![Step 4:]()
Stuff the placemat, taking care to reach all corners and sides. You can also use a recycled or store-bought pillow insert.![Step 5:]()
Pin the gap closed.![Step 6:]()
Carefully sew the seam shut. If you don't have a sewing machine, you can also hand sew or use steam-a-seam for this step.![Decorate!]()
No one will ever know it was once a placemat. Isn't that sneaky?DIY: Placemat to Pillow
Sometimes, placemats are just too pretty to eat off of. Katy Follis from Sweet Verbena shows us a clever way to turn them into decorative throw pillows.
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