💜 Crafts & Thrifty Finds Made With Love February 3 Craft – “Second-Chance Sweater Pillow” 🧶🛋️(Thrift Store Repurpose)

💡 The Idea

Turn a thrifted sweater (or cardigan) into a cozy throw pillow. No fancy sewing skills needed—just warmth, texture, and second-chance charm.

🧺 Supplies:

• Thrifted sweater (adult or child size)

• Pillow insert or old pillow stuffing

• Scissors

• Needle & thread, fabric glue, or iron-on hem tape

• Buttons, ribbon, or brooch (optional)

✨ Directions:

1. Lay the sweater flat and cut a square or rectangle from the body.

2. Turn inside out.

3. Stitch or glue three sides closed.

4. Turn right-side out and insert pillow or stuffing.

5. Close the final side by:

   • Sewing

   • Fabric glue

   • Folding over and adding buttons (super cute!)

💜 Style Variations:

• Cardigan pillow: use the button front as the closure

• Chunky knit: perfect for farmhouse or winter decor

• Faith touch: add a small stitched heart or fabric cross

• Seasonal: light sweaters for spring, heavier for winter

🏡 Where It Works:

• Couch or chair accent

• Bedroom

• Reading nook

• Gift made with love

• Craft fair best-seller

✝️ Optional Faith Tie-In (Caption Idea):

“God specializes in second chances—He takes what’s worn and makes it comforting again.”

📸 Group Engagement Prompt:

“What’s the coziest thrift find you’ve ever repurposed?”