How to Make A Heart-Shaped Pillow for Breast Cancer Patients
These instructions are provided as a help. If you have another way to make a heart-shaped pillow or a different pattern, feel free to use yours!
Just keep in mind that the ending product needs enough dip at the top of the heart for a lady to tuck it under her arm. This prevents pressure against the surgical site. It can also be worn at an angle to protect the surgical site from a seat belt.
The shoulder strap is to help her keep the pillow in place, but is not required.
Supplies needed:
1. Print and cut out the pattern
The shoulder strap is to help her keep the pillow in place, but is not required.
Supplies needed:
- ½ yard fabric
- Polyester fiberfill
- Ribbon and fray check (if adding the optional shoulder strap)
1. Print and cut out the pattern
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LOCAL DISTRIBUTION IDEAS
- Contact local hospitals or cancer treatment centers
- Contact local breast cancer support groups
- Personally deliver to friends in the church or community
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