25/08/25
Mastectomy Pillow

Sew a Mastectomy Pillow – Handmade Comfort with Heart
A heart-shaped pillow that brings real relief
After breast surgery, this soft pillow provides gentle support under the arm or across the chest. Whether for yourself, a loved one, or as a donation – it’s a simple project with a big emotional impact. A handmade gesture of care that speaks volumes.
Materials required
- Woven cotton fabric, approx. 45 x 60 cm:
- Cotton Zefir Check 17 mm, pink
- Cotton Poplin Flower Confetti, bright pink
- Cotton Voile Nerida Hansen Town, bright pink
- Tailor's shears Professional 21cm
- Pin with grip
- THERMO trick markers, heat-erasable
- Prym Wadding material, ca. 125 g
- Colour-matched sewing thread
- Domestic sewing machine, for example: Bernina B335

Watch the full tutorial on YouTube
