How to Make a Recycled Pillow

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Choose the jeans you would like to cut up.

   Then decide what style of pillow you'd like from the jeans.
   
   Would you like to cut your jeans into a pair of shorts? Would you like to cut your jeans into capris for now and then shorts at a later time? , Would you like a square pillow or a short or long rectangular pillow? , Cut horizontally to your desired length. ,,, Discard the bulky seams. , Tuck a half-inch of fabric to the inside of the pillow.
   
   Stitch it together by hand. , Use additional stuffing if needed. , Tuck a half-inch of fabric to the inside of the pillow.
   
   Stitch it together by hand. ,
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   Step 2: Decide on the pillow's shape.

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   Step 3: Cut off the pant legs from the jeans.

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   Step 4: Cut off and discard the bulky hems of both lower pant legs.

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   Step 5: Cut one lower pant leg horizontally to your desired pillow length.

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   Step 6: Cut and shred any remaining fabric into stuffing.

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   Step 7: Stitch one opening.

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   Step 8: Stuff the pillow with the shredded fabric.

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   Step 9: Stitch the remaining opening.

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    Step 10: Finished.

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