RECYCLE & REPURPOSE

I love DIY projects, especially those that give new life, purpose and beauty to old things!

October 15, 2012

DIY Dragon Pillow Case

So, Toothless is my grandson West's FAVORITE dragon of all time!! So, I had to make him a soft pillow case so he could go to sleep every night with his favorite dragon and dream of riding him!



I found a what I thought would be an easy template for me to  trace, cut and stitch on. 
This TEMPLATE fit what I wanted just perfectly! 

HOW TO:
1. Trace shape from screen on paper, or print and cut.
2. Spray adhesive on back of paper so it stick to your fabric, but still PIN in place for cutting ease.
3. Pin fabric cut out onto pillow case panel and stitch in place with a zig-zag stitch appropriate for your fabric. Here I used a narrow zig zag in med length and was easy to go around tight shapes
4.  You can add a matching/coordinating ribbon if you like, and here the back was from an old pillow case with an eyelet trip so I used a ribbon on that.







 My grandson's words when he opened the gift were "I LOVE IT....I LOVE MY DRAGON!!" Wow, what more can you ask for. Absolutely nothing!

And here, wearing his dragon slayer's gear and face painting, is my inspiration for making this pillow case. Note the amazing Toothless dragon on his cake, made my his mom!