My in-laws have this oxford shirting sheet set that had me thinking that I (a) need that sheet set and (b) I could probably whip up a pillow to match asap with an old oxford shirt. I haven't taken the plunge for the sheet set (our kids are so gross, I'm sure it'd be stained with licorice goo or something within the first five minutes), but it's on my radar. The pillow was a no-brainer. And took the equivalent in time to make (and photograph for this easy-peasy tutorial). Grab a pillow, if you have an old cover you're replacing, use that as your guide. If I don't have to bust out the rulers, it's a win in my opinion. Rulers just slow these Edward-scissorhands digits down. ;) Materials:

• A large old Oxford shirt (I found mine at a local thrift store)
• Pillow form
• Old pillow cover as a template (or a ruler)
• Oversized washers
• Scissors/rotary cutter
• Cutting mat
• Sewing machine

Be sure to wash and iron the shirt beforehand for best results. Lay the shirt on your cutting mat. Flatten out any pleats so you get two flat layers. Pin the old pillowcase down with washers. If you don't have an old cover to work from, Measure a 19" square with your ruler for a standard 18" pillow. Place the cover off-centered over the front buttons. By placing it off-center, you have less puckering/bulging at the opening. And it looks cool. Cut out your square, leaving about a 1/2" seam allowance on all sides. Eyeballing is a-okay. Turn right sides towards each other, pin and sew all four sides together. Un-do the buttons and turn right-side out. Iron out the corners. Place the pillow form inside, fluff and done! Super easy. No worries about enclosures, no hemming, nothing. This is the easiest thing you'll do all week. Promise.