This was a fun DIY Star Wars Craft project for me! I got to combine my sons favorite thing- Star Wars, with my favorite thing- my Silhouette. My son is getting a room redo before/during/after Christmas. While I have been carefully picking up great sale items to go with the new Star Wars comforter, I really wanted to create a few handmade items to personalize his room. Of course my Silhouette Portrait had to be included since I can use it to create just about anything I can dream up! Pillow cases with his name and a movie quote or two seemed to be just the thing to finish off his bed with a fun look.
Star Wars Craft: DIY Personalized Pillowcase
Supplies Needed:
Silhouette Cameo or Portrait
2 pillowcases
iron/ironing board
Directions:
Choose your design/text in the Silhouette Software. I went with a quote from his favorite movie, and then made another simple one I knew he would love!
Feed it into the Silhouette machine WITHOUT the cutting mat.
Select smooth or flock depending on which heat transfer material you have chosen, mirror your image, and then cut.
Remove negative space from your design from the plastic backing, leaving just your design (the hook tool is perfect for little pieces).
Place design on your project face down- I grabbed a set of 2 plain black pillowcases for around $5, making this a pretty frugal DIY too!
Place a thin piece of fabric over design, press firmly with iron about 45 seconds, everywhere over design.
Remove cloth and gently peel back transfer sheet, if design sticks to backing replace and iron again with firm pressure.
*Silhouette recommends washing and drying your items inside out.
Voila! A great, personalized touch for my son’s room for very little cost out of pocket!
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Thanks to Silhouette for inspiring today’s Star Wars Craft by sending some fun Silhouette materials!
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
That is such a great gift idea for Star Wars fans. I like that it’s easy to make and you can personalize it for who ever you are giving it to.
Aubrey says
My boys would probably love this. Great idea.
Ann Bacciaglia says
My Son would love this pillow case. It is such a great gift idea. I will have to get the supplies i need to make some.
Danielle Harper says
I’ve had my eye on the Silhouettes and this project makes me want one even more. Definitely gonna check out those sales!
Liz Mays says
It definitely looks like now’s the time to pick one up. There is so much you can do them. I bought one for my daughter last year.
Scarlet says
That is such a great idea. A Silhouette would be great for so many DIY projects!
Mistee Dawn says
Aww, this is so super cute. My husband would love on of these. lol
Felicita Moncada says
My son is on a Star Wars kick right now! He’ll love this! I need to make him something with Kylo Wren!
Valerie says
This is a great idea! I love how easy it is to create a special pillowcase.
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
How neat! My son would love a Star Wars pillowcase. My husband probably would, too! I didn’t realize you could this with the Silhouette Portrait – awesome!
Daisy says
This is super cute! I want to make one of these for my son. He will love it, plus I have been meaning to use my crafting tech and supplies more.
Jeanette says
Oh man my kiddo would love this! I wish we had this machine so we could do this. What a great idea for a gift.
Aimee Smith says
I love this idea! Any StarWars fan would be so thrilled to have such a cool pillowcase.
Dawn Lopez says
Oh my goodness, this is such a cool DIY project! It looks like there are so many things you can do with the Silhouette products.
Brandy says
This is so cool, my kids would totally get a kick out of it if I made this for them! Would also make a great gift this holiday season!
Danielle says
I have to get one of these. I love doing DIY projects at home and this would come in handy.
OurFamilyWorld says
This is going to be a huge hit with the Star Wars fans in my family. Can’t believe this is so easy to do.
Jenna Wood says
I can’t believe how easy to was to make this- when I think of personalized fabric gifts I always think they’re way too advanced for me. Thanks for the great tutorial!