DIY March Madness Pillow Cases

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    If March Madness means your television is turned to college hoops all month long, show your school pride by giving your couch a spirited makeover: Temporarily transform your favorite team tees into game-day decor. Don't worry-- your shirts are still wearable when the season's over. What a slam-dunk DIY project!

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    1. Gather your supplies

    Clear off a workspace and have your supplies handy. Slide the pillow form into the T-shirt, making sure the logo is centered. Lay the pillow flat on your work surface with the front of the shirt face down.

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    Supplies:

    Square pillow form

    Team logo T-shirt

    Colorful felt

    Peel-and-stick Velcro tape

    Safety pins

    2. Pin it down

    Fold the next of the shirt over and down the back of the pillow and secure with safety pins. Fold both sleeves in, making sure the design on the front of the shirt remains centered and smooth. Finally, fold up the bottom of the shirt and secure with more safety pins.

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    3. Make your backing

    trim the felt so that it is 1 inch smaller than your pillow on all sides. Remove the backing from one side of the Velcro tape and secure it to the felt, placing it 1/4 inch from each edge. Remove the remaining tape backing and turn up the 1/4-inch runover of felt so it wraps around part of the Velcro.

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    4. Put it together

    Flip the felt back over and center it on the back of your pillow, making sure to cover up all the safety pins. Press down on the adhesive Velcro to secure the edges.

    When the season's over, remove the Velcro and pins and your tee is as good as new!