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How to Make a Dog Silhouette Pillow

January 1, 2013 1 Comment
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Shopping for my sister is no easy task.  As a single woman with a stable job, she is in the position to treat herself to most of her “wants.”  For the holidays this year, I wanted to give her something special.  And since her sidekick is a beloved, spunky chihuahua named  Bentley, I was looking for something that showcased his prominent position in her life.

I have been teaching myself to sew over the last few months and wanted to make her a pillow to use as an accent in her living room.  She had been complaining for months that her room was too neutral, even though she had a few deep purple accents.  Since she is a young, single woman, I wanted to combine function with a bit of youthful quirkiness.

I first sewed a quick envelope pillow from purple fabric to fit one of the 20″ by 20″ pillow inserts I had picked up at IKEA (These inserts are so soft, and at approximately $5.99 a piece, they are affordable, too!).

I then downloaded a chihuahua shape (#3322) from the Silhouette Online Store and cut it with my Cameo on white t-shirt vinyl I bought from Pick Your Plum, keeping in mind that iron-on vinyl will cut in reverse. This vinyl was super easy to use.  With a towel as a barrier, I ironed on the shape, applying the heat for 20 seconds at a time.  I peeled away the plastic and voila, the pillow was done!  (Note: I followed a great tutorial for iron-on vinyl at Sew Easy Being Green. If you are new to this type of vinyl, I certainly suggest visiting her post!). The particular vinyl from Pick Your Plum is soft and flexes well with regular pillow use, making for a functional and fashionable lounging experience.

My sister (and Bentley) loved the pillow, and I loved giving her something handmade.

 

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Filed Under: DIY, gifts, home improvements, pets, Silhouette Cameo, Uncategorized Tagged With: dog, pillow, Silhouette Cameo

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  1. Kelly Raudenbush says

    January 4, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    That is so stinkin’ cute! <3 it!

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Heather Schugar is an educator, author, and mom-of-all-trades. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, and her work has has been featured in national outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, Real Simple magazine, and Men’s Fitness.

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