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Fabric & SewingNo. 7057 · The 2026 edition

X-Ray Pillows Halloween Decoration

Transform ordinary pillows into spooky skeletal decor with this easy transfer technique.

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This project guides you through applying X-ray prints to black cloth using a photo transfer medium, then sewing the treated fabric into a stuffed pillow for a unique Halloween accent.

You'll need

Directions

  1. Start by making copies of your chosen X-ray photos on a copier that uses dry toner.
  2. Spread the Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium evenly over the printed side of each copy.
  3. Lay the treated paper face-down onto your black cloth, smoothing it flat. Let everything set for a full day.
  4. Dampen the back of the paper with a wet sponge and wait roughly two minutes. Gently rub the surface in small circles to lift away the paper backing, repeating until only the ink remains on the fabric.
  5. Cut the transferred image down to an 8 by 10 inch rectangle, then cut a matching piece of black fabric to the same dimensions.
  6. Align the two pieces with their good sides facing each other and stitch around the edges using a quarter-inch seam, leaving one edge open. Flip the pillowcase through that gap, fill it with stuffing, and sew the hole shut.

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