This pillow tells a story before you even sit down. You can almost imagine Mrs. Claus hanging Santa’s laundry on the line, making sure his suit is clean and crisp for Christmas Eve.
The miniature clothes look like tiny treasures, each stitched with care and accented with soft trim.
Against the rough linen-style background, the red pieces stand out beautifully, reminding you of traditions that mix work and wonder during the holidays.
Materials Needed
- 1 neutral pillow cover (16”×16” or rectangular style)
- Red fabric scraps
- White faux fur trim or felt
- 4-6 mini wooden clothespins
- Twine, ribbon, or sturdy string
- Fabric glue or sewing supplies
- Scissors and pins
- 1 pillow insert
Step-by-step Guide
Step 1: Cut out small clothing shapes from red fabric: two stockings, a Santa hat, coat, and a pair of mittens.
Step 2: Add white trim using faux fur or felt, gluing or sewing it along the edges of each piece for that classic Santa look.
Step 3: Attach a length of twine or ribbon across the pillow cover to form the clothesline. Secure the ends tightly at the seams.
Step 4: Arrange Santa’s clothes along the line and clip them in place with mini clothespins. For extra hold, you can use a dab of fabric glue behind each piece.
Step 5: Insert the pillow form and give it a fluff. Place it on display where it can bring a smile to everyone who sees it.
Tips:
You can slightly fray the red fabric edges to give your version a worn, rustic look like Santa’s clothes had been well-loved over the years.
Also, make variations with different fabric textures, such as velvet for the coat or felt for the mittens, to make each piece stand out more vividly.