Just bump the one edge up against the line.
Post mastectomy heart pillow pattern.
The flexible design of the three sectioned pillow conforms to your body shape so you can easily find a comfortable position whether you re.
Cut out the pattern pieces.
Cut out heart on your drawn lines.
Created by a breast cancer survivor the parkpuff is a stylish chest comforting go anywhere seatbelt pillow for patients worldwide.
A quick and easy heart pillow that helps ease the discomfort associated after surgery.
It s often your oncology nurse or people who have gone through breast cancer surgery themselves who can give you the best tips for coping with discomfort and the day to day challenges during treatment.
We depend on donations of cotton fabric poly fiber filling and thread to provide pillows to patients.
If you would like to help us make pillows or other projects to comfort cancer patients join us at stitch chat on the 2 nd and 4 th monday of each month at the center for building hope from 9 30 to 12 30.
Steps to make a mastectomy pillow step 1.
There are a few different variations.
There are also patterns and instructions for comfort pillows on many websites a.
It can also be used in the car to protect the chest from seatbelts.
Free pattern here http sewvery.
When i was calling around about donating head wraps one of the hospitals i called told me they need about 60 pillows each month.
The heart shape is ideal for use as an underarm pillow to protect sensitive spots after a mastectomy or lump removal.
Heart pillow pattern for breast cancer patients.
For intstuctions on how to assemble the pattern click here.
You will need to assemble the pattern.
Overlap the top portion of the heart to the bottom part of the pattern and tape them together.
The contoured pillow supports the arm and shoulder to provide much needed relief after a breast surgery.
Once you have properly assembled the pattern you will need to decide what size pillow you are making cut the pattern to the right size and place it on the fold and cut heart shape out for a total of two full sized hearts.
Comfort pillows can bring tremendous comfort during breast cancer treatment despite their small size.
Jul 18 2020 this uniquely designed post operative pillow will help provide comfort and protection to the chest after a mastectomy or heart surgery.
Scrap busting with post mastectomy pillows a dear friend of mine was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.
One of those tips we should pass on is small support pillows.
About three weeks ago she had a mastectomy which included removal of lymp.
2 fold your fabric in half you can layer a few folded fabrics if you d like to cut out more at the same time.
