How to sew a pillow from pieces. Do-it-yourself pillow - the best ideas, the choice of filling and sewing instructions (90 photos). Pillows - toys for adults and kids

It is sewn mostly simply, rarely requires exotic materials. That is why an amazing journey into the world of pillow dreams awaits you.

Step-by-step master classes and patterns or how to sew a pillow with your own hands

A lot of master classes are waiting for you now. Let's start with baby pillows.

Pillows - toys for adults and kids

Soft plush friends are always in the price of children. But what if we make them a little more practical, but no less original? In this section you will see a lot of children's pillows in the form of toys and just unusual and bright designs for a great rest for your baby.

Children's pillow - toy "Rosalina"

With this shy beauty, children's sleep will always be a joy. To sew a soft zaya for a child, you will need:

velsoft (for the base of Rosalina, you can take faux fur and fleece);
thin felt (for muzzle decoration);
threads in the color of the fabric + black;
lace 2 colors (for decoration);
small rose (for the central part of the bow);
synthetic winterizer (for stuffing);
dry pastel (to give a gentle blush);
cotton pad (optional)
chalk or pencil (for transferring patterns to fabric);
needle;
pins (for chipping parts);
scissors.

Here are the patterns for Rosalina (click to enlarge):

Cut them out carefully, velsoft is a capricious fabric. We start with the ears. Sew them as below. Turn the ears inside out and stuff with padding polyester.

Put the ears inside the head. Pin along the edge, baste and sew, leaving a hole at the bottom.

Turn the head inside out along with the ears. I got it like this:

Stuff Rosalina with padding polyester, sew the bottom hole with a blind seam.

Now we have to make Rosalina's face. To do this, take all the details of the face, pin them to the head with pins (so that they do not move out), and then sew them with a small hidden seam.

To apply blush, simply take a pastel chalk and rub the bunny's cheeks, rub with your finger. If the pile on the fabric is not very long, you can do this with a cotton pad, after applying a pastel on it.

Rosalina definitely needs to make a pretty headband! To do this, cut the lace so long that it is slightly longer than the distance between the ears.

Sew the ends of this piece to the ears, as if pulling it.

Now let's make a bow! To do this, take another piece of lace, fold it in half and sew the ends.

Now simply sew a line of running stitches down the center of the bow. And pull off.

Quad cat

Necessary materials

What is useful to us for a pillow - a Quadrocat toy?

Here is the list:

fleece of 2 colors (for muzzle and head);
felt (for eyes and nose);
threads in the color of the fabric;
synthetic winterizer or synthetic winterizer (for stuffing);
white acrylic paint for the pupil (or rhinestones)
a glass of water (if you use paint);
second glue (if you chose rhinestones);
pencil or chalk for transferring patterns to fabric;
sewing needle;
paper for transferring patterns to fabric;
scissors.

Before you start sewing, you will need the patterns that I have prepared for you (click):

First of all, I want to say: this is only a quarter of the pattern (for the head and muzzle), for the nose it is half. For felt parts, allowances are not needed. For everyone else, half a centimeter should be enough.

First of all, cut out and sew the ears together. Trim off excess seam allowances. Turn out the ears.

Ears while you can put aside, take the muzzle and head. Sew the muzzle into the head as shown below.

In order not to get lost, you can make small notes in the same places on the muzzle and border.

This is what the cat's face looks like:

Now put the ears inside the Quad Cat where you like and sew them on. Also sew the cat along the edge, leaving a small hole at the bottom.

Turn out the pillow. While the Quadcat looks like this:

And now you need to fill the pillow with padding polyester as tightly as possible, since fleece is very sensitive to stretching and it can just turn out to be “orange peel” if the stuffing is not dense enough

And sew the bottom hole with a hidden seam. At the bottom you can see the already completely sewn hole.

Our cat is still without a face! Let's fix this. Take the eyes and nose and attach them where you would like to see the muzzle.

We will sew on the eyes and nose. To do this, bring the thread out, as below, and sew with a buttonhole, but VERY small. That is, there should be no distance at all between the stitches.

This process is quite painstaking, but it's worth it! Final photo:

Do-it-yourself letter pillows

A very common type of sofa cushions. They are sewn quite simply, the main thing is to have an alphabet with the desired language at hand. And increase the letters to the right size, of course.

The most important thing is not to forget to cut off the right amount of strip for the side jumper.

I found two such alphabets, but there are still a very large number of different fonts on the web, each of which is applicable for letter art.

Photo of children's pillows

There will also be many inspirational photos at the end of the article, so don't miss it.

DIY decorative pillows: photos and creation schemes

There will be rollers, and flower pillows, and just unusual, practical and easy-to-do ideas.

Soft heart dear

Now we will talk about how to make a gift to your loved one with your own hands. And then Valentine's Day is about to come, and somehow I rarely prepare you for this)

What gift am I talking about? We will sew a beautiful pink pillow in the shape of a heart with frills from a veil.

Necessary materials

faux fur for the heart itself (the pillow is large enough, so the dimensions of the material are decent: 110 x 40 cm);
veil, chiffon or organza for ruffles and flowers (dimensions: 300 x 30 cm);
sintepuh or synthetic winterizer for stuffing;
threads in the color of the fabric;
satin ribbon for a bow;
rhinestones;
pattern paper;
pencil for translating patterns;
scissors;
needle;
pins for pinning patterns and frills.

You will need patterns (click to enlarge):

As you can see, this is only half of our heart. Therefore, when you cut it out, first translate one half, then the other. And so for both parts.

Cut out two pieces so that the direction of the pile on them is the same. Cut off a strip of the following sizes from the veil: 300 x 18 cm. Such a large length is needed so that, with further shirring of this strip, you can insert it into the edges of the pillow.

Now fold the strip in half lengthwise. Sew on the sewing machine two lines at a distance from the edge and from each other by about 5 - 7 mm. But do not fasten the ends of the thread! And leave a larger supply of thread on all sides.

We haven't secured our stitches, so now we can tighten them. Just pull on both threads and slowly gather our frill to the desired state (the length of the finished frill should be equal to the length of the edge of the pillow itself).

After the threads are tightened, tie all the threads into knots at the ends and cut off the excess threads.

Now you need to put the frill inside the pillow, as shown below, and stick it in.

And then sweep and sew, without sewing to the end. Leave a small hole. After everything is sewn, turn the future pillow inside out and stuff it with sintepuh.

Now sew together the ends of the frill, as in the bottom photo.

If you have a small reserve of frill left, then you can hide the seam slightly by laying a small fold. It remains to sew up the left hole.

Our pillow, of course, is good, but there are not enough decorative elements on it, so we will make roses with you To make roses, you will need 3 strips of veil with the following dimensions: 9 x 50 cm, 5 x 30 cm and 4 x 17 cm. Process them as well as a frill for a pillow.

It's time to wrap our rose! To do this, start folding the rosette, as below. But when wrapping the flower, bend the edges of the rose to make it look more natural. Make all 3 roses in this manner.

The roses came out great, didn't they? I hope everything worked out for you too. By the way, I wrote about creating similar roses in one of my previous posts.

It remains only to sew or glue the rose to the pillow. It comes out very nice:

Other sofa cushions

It seems that a few more detailed master classes will not hurt you)

butterflies

Lamb

Bear and dog

Frill

roses

Roller “Princess Hotdog”(do not bother with the name, this is a character from one stoned cartoon)

I don’t have a detailed photo description, but I can say one thing: for the body you will need six elongated wedges and two parts (almost semicircles) for the muzzle.

Other fabric fantasies

It's nice to know that blog readers are inspired by my posts. The beautiful needlewoman Marina Grudzinskaya sewed pillows based on the works presented in this article. Come visit her (profile in In contact with and Instagram) and evaluate the products themselves:

I want to show you where to buy great materials to create super-soft and delicate pillows that are indistinguishable from store-bought ones. I bought this myself wonderful fleece— I'm overjoyed, he's so glorious. The most important thing is that the color palette is on top.

On this, dear friends, I ask you. This time it turned out to be a very plump article on ideas (I personally counted about 50 ideas). I hope that you found exactly the option that you wanted. See you soon!

Sincerely, Anastasia Skoreva

Expectant mothers are painfully familiar with the challenges of having to purchase certain maternity products. It is difficult for someone to find this or that thing in their city, for someone the cost is too high. Today we will talk about how to sew a pillow for pregnant women with our own hands so as not to incur unnecessary financial costs.

Why do you need a pregnancy pillow

No matter what they say about the charms of the pregnancy period, do not forget that it is also associated with certain problems. The longer the period, the more difficult it is for a woman to fall asleep due to the growing belly. It is difficult to find a comfortable position, lying on your back for a long time is uncomfortable and dangerous, as a result - lack of sleep, swelling of the legs, headache, back pain, fatigue.

Pregnancy pillow will help you sleep soundly and help you avoid health problems

As a rule, pregnant women try to sleep on their side, and for greater comfort put folded blankets or towels under their stomachs. On sale there are special pillows for pregnant women in a large assortment - you can choose the right size, color, texture. But, unfortunately, they are not affordable for many. The solution is simple: you can sew such a pillow yourself. It will cost much less, and you can easily customize this product "for yourself."

In addition to its intended purpose, such a pillow will serve you after childbirth.. There are at least 2 use cases.

During the feeding period, you can use pillows as a soft seat. Wrap it around your waist and tie the pre-sewn ribbons at the back. So you do not have to constantly hold the baby in your arms while feeding.
In the same way, tie a pillow and lay it on the floor or sofa. It will turn out a kind of arena, in the center of which you can put the baby.

Babies love to lie in the big soft playpen.

different forms

Classic pregnancy pillow looks like the English letter U. This feature provides the most convenient body position: the head is located on a rounded area, and the arms and legs are on the sides.

Advantages:

the stomach and back are evenly supported, the load is distributed correctly;
a good option for those who like to roll over from side to side, because such a pillow will not need to be shifted, unlike products of other forms.

Disadvantages:

the size of the pillow is large, the bed must be appropriate;
it is unlikely that you will be able to hug your husband with such a pillow.

Most often, these pillows are presented in 2 sizes: for tall girls and for medium height.

U-shaped cushion is equally comfortable on both sides

G-shaped pillows have recently appeared on the market, but have already become popular.. Among their advantages is that they are well suited not only for sleeping, but also for daytime relaxation. Such a pillow can be easily tucked under the head, stomach, clasp it with your legs or lean on your back. This form of the product helps to relieve muscle tension.

G-shaped pillow is versatile: supports the back, stomach and relieves heaviness from the hips and legs

In a bagel pillow you will comfortably spend not only your sleep time, but also the evening at the TV. It is especially convenient because it allows you to unload not only the back and stomach, but also the legs.

A bagel pillow is compared by some to a hug.

True, in some cases, this accessory will have to be turned over: when you turn to the other side, your stomach will rest against the back of the pillow, and your back will be without proper support.

Banana pillow is simple and mobile. It will support either the stomach or the back well; does not take up much space; ideal for sleeping on your side (in the later stages, this is especially important). In addition, you can take this pillow on a trip to rest on it in a half-sitting or reclining position.

Banana pillow is comfortable, easy to perform and mobile

An L-shaped pillow is a simple long roller, curved on one side.. It does not take up much space and will be convenient in almost any situation. True, turning from side to side, you have to shift it every time.

L-shaped pillow is not universal, but very comfortable in many ways

The I-shaped pillow is the easiest option. Compact, inexpensive and very easy to make if you decide to sew it yourself. The shape of this pillow unloads the spine and neck joints, relaxes the muscles, and allows the body to rest. Yes, and roll over with her in an embrace is not difficult.

This pillow is the most compact and simple, but very comfortable.

As you can see, a pregnancy pillow is not a luxury, but a very useful and convenient thing that any expectant mother will be delighted with. Are you ready to start crafting? Then let's talk about the progress of the work.

We sew a pillow for pregnant women with our own hands

What you need

You will need what any woman probably has:

sewing machine;
threads;
needles;
scissors;
pencil;
pattern paper (any - newspapers, magazine pages, old notebooks);
pillow fabric;
pillowcase fabric;
filler.

And if everything is clear with the tools, then we need to talk more about fabrics, and especially fillers.

Choose high-quality and natural fabrics for the pillow

Naturally, the fabric for such a pillow should be natural, non-allergic and pleasant to the touch. Therefore, choose cotton, linen or calico.

For a pillowcase, you can take fleece, plush, velor, knitwear and even fur - it all depends on your imagination. If you have free time and skills in knitting or crocheting, you can knit a pillowcase. But do not forget that the threads must be of high quality and hypoallergenic.

About filler

The comfort of a pillow for pregnant women depends on the quality of the filler. It should be soft enough, but at the same time retain its shape well. In addition, other important criteria must be taken into account: hypoallergenicity, ease of care (after all, such a large pillow will have to be washed), as well as your personal preferences for stiffness and elasticity.

First of all, go to a store that sells goods for pregnant women and ask the seller about how much the pillow weighs and what it is filled with. At the same time, you can choose the right style. This will help you understand how much filling you need to buy for a homemade pillow. The filler itself can be of several types:

polystyrene balls;
buckwheat peel.

The most popular type of filler is expanded polystyrene in balls (polyfoam). It perfectly holds the shape of the product and does not slip, due to its elasticity. Hypoallergenic, easy to clean, environmentally friendly, repels odors. It is very important that this material does not attract bacteria, mold and mites. There is one drawback: over time, the foam decreases in volume by about 20% due to air loss. In addition, some women complain that it is difficult to fall asleep due to the rustle of balls in the pillow.

Expanded polystyrene - the most popular pillow filler for pregnant women

Holofiber is soft and elastic

Sintepuh (synthetic fluff) is similar in almost all qualities to holofiber.

Sintepuh is cheaper than holofiber

Buckwheat husk is an absolutely environmentally friendly product with which you should not be afraid of allergies. True, the pillow will turn out to be heavy, and such a filler is not cheap.

Buckwheat husks have long been used as a filler for mattresses and pillows.

Now that you have everything you need, you can start making the pillow.

Step by step instructions with photo

Classic U-Shaped Pillow

The main advantage of making it yourself is that you can determine the size of the pillow for your height. On the provided pattern, standard indicators are given. You will need two identical pieces of fabric. So, let's start our master class.

Pattern of a classic pillow for pregnant women, on the right - a fold or middle of the fabric

Draw the pattern on paper and cut it out. Fold the fabric in half, right side inward. Connect the center of the pattern to the fold of the fabric.
Transfer the pattern to the fabric
Pin the pattern to the material, outline with a pencil or chalk.
When cutting off the pattern, fasten the fabric back immediately, otherwise it will move to the side.
Secure fabric with pins
If it was more convenient for you to lay out the fabric in one layer, turn the pattern and align the center at the top. Pin again and circle the pattern.
Similarly, make the second part of the fabric.
Remove the pattern until the moment you sew the pillowcase. Fold the two parts of the fabric facing each other (the one on which the pattern is transferred lies on top) and fasten with pins.
Fold the pieces of fabric to get 2 pieces of the product.
Carefully cut along the drawn line, leaving a 1.5 cm seam allowance.
Carefully cut out pieces with seam allowances
From above, along the bend, mark a section about 20 cm long. It cannot be stitched yet: through this hole you will turn the pillow inside out and lay the filler.
Leave an unsewn area at the top of the product
Baste the details along the outline line and sew on a sewing machine. Remember to leave an open area on top of the product unstitched.
Sew the cover with a straight stitch along the entire contour, except for the stuffing hole
Finish the edges with an overlock, zigzag, or overlock stitch.
Finish the edges
Now you can turn the cover right side out. These are the "trousers" obtained.
Turn the collar right side out
Insert the filler through the hole left at the top. Distribute it evenly. Adjust the density to your preference.
Stuff the case with filler
Sew up the hole by hand or sew on a typewriter.
Sew up the cover to the end
As a result, you will get such a pillow.
Ready-made pillow for pregnant women
According to the same pattern, adding 1 cm on each side, sew the pillowcase in the same way. Allowances are needed to make it easier to place the pillow inside. From above, leave an unstitched section 50 cm long and sew a zipper there.
Pillow in a pillowcase

Note! The pillow for pregnant women should be clean - this is the main rule of hygiene. It is better to sew 2-3 pillowcases at once so that you can change them and wash them as needed.

Is it really easy and simple? Do not hesitate, you can easily cope with other forms of pillows. They are sewn in the same way.

"Bagel"

Such a product is no more difficult to sew than the previous one. In fact, the difference is only in the form. For this pillow you will need a piece of fabric 1 m X 2.20 m and the same amount for the pillowcase. Select the amount of filler according to the same principle as in the first option. In addition, a 40 cm long zipper is required.

First of all, transfer the provided pattern onto paper. For simplicity and convenience, it is divided into squares. The size of each is 5 X 5 cm. You will need two identical parts.

Pattern for a bagel pillow, on the right - a fold or middle of the fabric

If you are of medium height (150-160 cm), leave the pattern as is. For taller girls, you can add about 20 cm more, extending the fold line.

Transfer the pattern to the fabric in 2 copies, cut out. Sew the pieces right sides inward, leaving a hole at the top for the filler.

Sew the pillow details and insert the filler to the desired degree of rigidity.

Turn the cover right side out, stuff and sew by hand or machine.

Sew up the hole by hand or machine stitch

It remains to sew a pillowcase. Also transfer the pattern to the fabric, adding an additional 1–1.5 cm to the width of the pattern, cut, stitch and sew on the zipper. Throw a pillowcase over your pillow and enjoy the coziness!

A bright pillowcase will cheer you up

If you are confident with a sewing machine and are not afraid to experiment, then a pillow can become a real toy, cute and funny. Use multi-colored fabrics, make an application, and the pillow will become a full-fledged interior detail that will be loved by all family members, including the unborn baby.

Give your bagel pillow a fun and playful look

Do not be too lazy to sew ribbons or fasteners to the ends of the pillow so that it can be easily rolled into a playpen bagel and fixed.

"Banana"

This version of the product is extremely simple to implement. And you will need less fabric than on previous pillows.

Transfer the pattern to paper (dimensions are given in millimeters).

Pattern of half a banana pillow, on the left - a fold or middle of the fabric

Transfer the pattern to the fabric. Cut out, remembering the seam allowances. You will need two identical parts.

Transfer the pattern to the fabric

Sew the details from the inside, leaving a hole of 20 cm for the filler.

Turn the pillowcase right side out and fill with stuffing. Sew the opening left for stuffing. The banana pillow is ready! It remains only to sew a pillowcase with a zipper according to the same pattern.

Video: a master class on sewing a pillow for pregnant women

Here is another useful idea in the piggy bank of the needlewoman. We hope our article was helpful to you. Ask your questions in the comments and share with us your experience in sewing pillows for pregnant women. Have a nice rest and creative mood!

Making various pillows has always been popular with craftswomen and needlewomen. Easy to make, they can serve not only as beautiful elements for decorating an apartment, but also as a useful thing in everyday life. Pillows will not just lie on your sofa, they will be used in everyday life. Such handmade products are also often used as gifts and souvenirs. So how to sew a pillow from a synthetic winterizer with your own hands?

Advantages

First we need to figure out what material we will work with. A synthetic winterizer is a material that is used to strengthen or warm clothes. It is most often used as a filler in any products or for lining in clothes to make them warmer. Why do-it-yourself pillows made of synthetic winterizer are more popular than products with other fillers? The answer to this question will be quite simple. The material is cheaper than its other counterparts, is sold in any needlework stores, and also does not require certain work skills. Among the main advantages of synthetic winterizer can be called: airiness, lightness, relatively long service life.

Necessary materials

In order to sew a pillow with your own hands, the following materials will be needed:

Sheet synthetic winterizer, which we will use as a filler.
Sewing machine for neat stitching.
The fabric from which we will make the pillowcase.
Needles, scissors, ruler, marker.
A zipper so that the pillowcase can be closed.
Various decorative elements, with the help of which a do-it-yourself pillow made of padding polyester will turn out to be elegant and stylish.

There are many options for creating such a product, but we will consider the most basic and easy way.

Working with filler

It is imperative to start creating a pillow from the padding polyester itself. From it we will make the main frame of the pillow. The order of execution will be as follows:

From the sheet synthetic winterizer you need to cut a lot of squares. It is from them that we will fold the entire inside of the pillow. The dimensions of the squares should be as follows - 46 x 46, 42 x 42, 38 x 38, 34 x 34, 30 x 30 centimeters. You need to cut two squares of each size. Get ten pieces.
Put one of the largest squares in front of you. Put a smaller square on it, and so on until the smallest square. It turns out the so-called pyramid.
Now you need to lay out other squares on top of the already finished pyramid in reverse order. From smallest to largest. That is, the folded structure in the center turns out to be narrow, and wide at the edges.
Next, you need to take a needle and thread and sew large squares along the edge between each other. The remaining squares will be, as it were, sewn inside.

Thus, we made the base of the pillow from synthetic winterizer with our own hands.

Creating a cover

The pillow cover must be sewn from a very durable fabric so that the product lasts as long as possible and does not tear. It is best to choose a tapestry. If you decide to buy a lighter and more fragile fabric, then you will definitely need to sew a lining on it. When working on a cover, the sequence of actions will be as follows:

Prepare the necessary materials. Fabric, zipper, scissors, pins or needles, and a sewing machine.
We make measurements of the synthetic winterizer frame for our pillow. We make an increase of 3-4 centimeters to these measurements so that the case does not turn out to be small.
If the fabric for the pillowcase is light, then you will have to sew a lining to it.
Take the part of the fabric that will be the front side of your pillowcase. Lay in front of you with the same side up. Attach a zipper to the edge of the fabric with pins or needles, if it is longer, it's not scary. The unnecessary part of the zipper can then be cut off.
Using a sewing machine, you need to sew a zipper to the fabric. Before this, the pins securing the product must be removed one by one. Reverse stitch only one side of the zipper to the fabric, the other side will be sewn to another piece of fabric.

Next, take the fabric that will be used as the back of the pillow. Lay out in front of you with the reverse side up. The back and front of the pillow should match. Sew a zipper to the second part of the fabric with the side that we did not touch at the beginning. Thus, the zipper is sewn to two parts of the pillow at once: front and back.
Then we need to finally sew our product. To do this, the foot on the sewing machine put the most common, instead of flat. And leave an allowance of 1-3 centimeters. And stitch the product around the perimeter.
Remove the excess zipper. It will be possible to decorate the pillowcase with ribbons, flowers and beads. Then it remains only to place the padding frame of the pillow in a pillowcase.

Simple Options

There are many options for how to make a pillow with your own hands. Some of them are distinguished by their simplicity, but at the same time an interesting design.

If you draw well, then you can sew the simplest white pillowcase, which you can later paint with special fabric paints. It will be very interesting to make such a pillow with your own hands. Original items such as this can not only be given to someone, but also put up for sale.
It will be very easy to make a pillow-shirt. You will need to find an old model, preferably a colored one, that will no longer be used by you. Make a filler from synthetic winterizer, and simply make a pillowcase from a shirt folded into a square and stitched.

Based on the idea with old clothes, you can come up with and implement another very simple option. You just need to take an old sweater and also use it as a pillowcase.
For those who know how to knit, it will not be difficult to make a pillow cover on your own. You just need to make the right measurements of the product and start knitting.

You can come up with a design for a pillow yourself, starting from your abilities and hobbies.

As already mentioned, there are a lot of options for how to make a pillow from a padding polyester with your own hands. But there are a number of interesting ideas that everyone can take note of. Here are some of them:

To make your pillow look interesting, you need to pay more attention to the material from which you are going to make a pillowcase. You can use patterned towels, lace doilies, or even old sheets. With the help of such materials, it is easy to achieve a vintage effect.
Do not get hung up on a particular shape of the pillow. In addition to the square, you can use any geometric shapes. If you need to make a pillow as a gift to someone, then you can create a product in the form of a letter or number.
Also, pillows can be made not from a single piece of fabric, but to make a mosaic pillowcase. Cut out squares from different fabrics, which are then simply sewn to one layer of fabric so that they hold well. Such an idea will be not only original, but also interesting, since you can experiment with different fabric colors.

Another option is to create your own painting on the front of the pillowcase. Figures can be cut from various old fabrics: birds, flowers, patterns. Then all these figures are laid out on the main fabric for the pillowcase to make a beautiful picture, and subsequently sewn to it.
The synthetic winterizer itself can be sewn not only with squares, but simply fill the pillow with it. In this case, however, you will have to buy non-sheet material.

Basic Mistakes

As with the creation of any other products, difficulties also arise in working with sintepon pillows, which subsequently result in sad mistakes. Among these errors are:

Incorrect or inaccurate measurements. Such a mistake can threaten with the fact that the pillowcase simply cannot fit on the synthetic winterizer frame.
Choice of fragile fabric for the cover. As already mentioned above, you can use thin fabric only if you sew a lining to it.
Using an old padding polyester that has already crumpled up and is not at all suitable for adding to a pillow.

If you pay close attention to these aspects, then the work will be done efficiently and quickly.

Those people who have extensive experience in working with sintepon pillows give various advice to beginners. These recommendations will be useful to anyone who wants to start working on a pillow.

Buy quality material. The synthetic winterizer tends to crumple into balls, which can make the future product uncomfortable.
It is best to match the zipper to the color of the future pillowcase. Even if you are going to hide the zipper so that it is not visible, there is no guarantee that part of it will not stick out anywhere.
For decor, do not choose sharp or hard materials. It will be painful not only to lie on such a pillow, but also to lean on it with your back while watching a movie or reading a book.
What can help in making a pillow with your own hands? Photo in various sources or books. Masters are advised to have in front of you a visual representation of the product that you will be making.
Patterns, photos, diagrams or any other illustrative examples that will show you the size of the pillow, the necessary calculations and other information will also help you make a pillow with your own hands.

Price

Sheet synthetic winterizer can be bought in sets for 500-800 rubles. In needlework stores, it can be purchased separately and at a much cheaper price. The price of the fabric will depend on the material itself. The tapestry is sold from 100 rubles, depending on the desired footage. Old clothes for pillows can be found at home. Decor elements are sold in needlework stores and will not cost so cheap.

Sewing pillows with your own hands means not only saving on bedding, but also decorating your interior, giving it a personality with simple and inexpensive means. Looking at photos of homemade pillows on the Internet, it may seem that a lot of experience or innate talent is needed here. But the same tasks can be solved much easier, and certainly, when sewing pillows, there is an opportunity to go from simple to complex, eventually creating things worthy of prizes at exhibitions of amateur art. This article is intended to help readers overcome several stages of this path.

What you need to know right away

It is not always possible to sew original pillows as simple sleeping pillows, in the form of a base and pillowcases. So special attention should be paid to the choice of fabric and padding. The pillow is conducive to sleep, and someone will fall asleep on it sometime. Probably tired, with unwashed and unkempt hair; That is, the sheathing fabric should not only accept the finish well, but also be amenable to cleaning. And best of all, the stuffing can be removed and the cover washed without spoiling its decor. In addition, the stuffing itself should retain hygienic qualities, elasticity and be moderately pliable for as long as possible. We will return to pillow materials that meet these requirements, but for now we will discuss ways to decorate them from simple to complex, keeping the above in mind.

Pillow Decorating Methods

Colors

The easiest way to sew decorative pillows in the same way as ordinary sleeping pillows is to choose the color of the fabric. And the simplest of the simplest solutions - several pillows of different colors, forming an ensemble inscribed in the interior. In this way, you can not only turn the boudoir of a cocotte into something similar to a soft fluffy cloud, but also express the individuality of laconic interior styles. Such work, I must say, is mentally very difficult, but technologically and financially elementary. For example, on the left in Fig. the sofa with a composition of pillows is not in vain placed against the backdrop of a window (picture?) with live greenery contrasting with the general tone, and the flower in a vase is placed to the right of the sofa for good reason.

In the center in Fig. a method based on similar aesthetic principles, but not requiring a laconic interior and a special organization for the placement of its objects. The point here is that the background of the upholstery of the furniture and the upholstery of the pillow is the same, as well as the tone and density of the pattern here and there, but the patterns of the patterns are somewhat different. And the pillow is highlighted with a wide, so-called. French, edging, the same as the general background, but darker in color; the color scheme is slightly lighter on the lower and side parts of the furniture upholstery.

Finally, on the right in Fig. shows a way to give the pillow a choice of fabric colors, as they say, aesthetic self-sufficiency, i.e. the ability to express the meaning inherent in it by the craftswoman in any situation. Imagine such a pillow in ... a garbage dump. Will she look worse? And the point here is not only and not so much in the choice of 2-3, no more, catchy flowers that make up a fairly large pattern, but also in the arrangement of stylized images of flowers on the visible surface of the thing.

Applications and printing

Only a little more technically, but no less expressive, can be decorating pillows with appliqués. Here, as before. case, the key to success is the artistic taste of the author and, preferably, the combination of at least 2 things in an ensemble, and, unlike the use of colors, its meaning can be absolutely clear up to frivolity, as on the left in a row of photos, but obscene morally healthy a person in this composition will see no more than in normal marital relations.

A detailed, multi-valued composition of pillows with appliqués is technically more difficult to perform, and there is a risk of falling into flickering. However, today photo printing on fabric is affordable, and the images are durable and of the same quality as the texture of the material allows. So, when considering a multi-cushion group with pictures, first of all, it is worth considering the option of photo printing on blanks, in the center in the figure, especially since you can select / create pictures and simulate the entire ensemble in advance on a computer.

Note: modern technique of photo printing on fabric allows you to create images that are visually equivalent to embroideries. Patches with printed pictures can also form the basis of the application, on the right in fig.

Shape and Fragment

Most good designers prefer to work with form, considering it to be the root cause of the expressiveness of things, and color, texture and pattern / pattern as factors of the next orders. One-two-three-tone sofa cushions, the aesthetic value of which is achieved by the form, can also be technologically uncomplicated (pos. 1 in the figure) thanks to the use of modern materials, see below.

Working with the form, it becomes possible to apply a new approach to the meaningful decoration of things: modularity, pos. 2. Technologically, in this case, only the labor intensity increases monotonously without the appearance of fundamental difficulties, since all modules assembled into the product are structurally similar and simple. But in such cases, you need to think about how to clean it, unless there is a desire to completely redo it at least once every 1-2 years. A furniture vacuum cleaner and cleaning products for it are understandable, but it is necessary to use them less frequently.

The modular principle also allows, without a significant increase in labor intensity, to create sewn things of a simple form, in which the form nevertheless works for aesthetics. This is the so-called. patchwork technique; simply patchwork. Patchwork is not necessarily something deliberately rough, rough, even clumsy.

Decorative pillows using the patchwork technique can be sewn gracefully and neatly without painful reflections and looking at samples / sketches to the pain in the eyes, pos. 3 and 4. All you need is a key element (mainly in the center), which is in harmony with the overall design of the thing, but also stands out in something. At pos. 3 this is achieved by a pattern of the same tone, but much larger than that of the elements of one diagonal and at the same time, of course, smaller than the solid color fill of the squares of the other. And on pos. Key 4, on the contrary, is distinguished by its shape, small size and relief (bulge).

Key element

In general, a compact key element (elements) is able to give grace to a pillow made in any technique. For example, at pos. Fig. 1, the key is a simple button combined with a twist of patches of fabric with a trivial black and white geometric pattern, down to scraps of an old mattress. In the case of using a brighter and more colorful material instead of a button covered with fabric, a button with a round gathered bow, pos. 4.

At pos. 2 tassels and a button ennoble cushions in modestly colored fabric. This approach is attractive in that it is possible to use furniture upholstery and even technical fabrics that do not get dirty easily, are easy to clean, but are not produced bright and shiny. And on pos. 3 is an example of how brushes add aesthetic value to a pillow with a pattern that is too small for this purpose. Perhaps the larger pattern did not suit the overall design, but the pillow still needed decorative self-sufficiency, so the brushes came to the rescue.

Note: a single brush on the corner of the pillow can play, without losing its aesthetic value, a purely utilitarian role, hiding the last seam, see below. In this case, it can be successfully replaced with a pom-pom. How to make a brush and a pompom with your own hands, see next. fig., but in general, with tassels and pompoms as numerous elements of the main decoration of pillows, you need to be more careful, see below.

Lace, knitting and embroidery

All these ways of decorating pillows (see fig.) have in common that things, on the one hand, are laborious and difficult to perform (unless ready-made lace or organdy is used). On the other hand, lace and knitted cushions on the sofa provide not only a magnificent aesthetic effect, but also respect with prestige: complex high-quality work speaks for itself. Moreover, all such things are cleaned and washed many times: people have been weaving lace and knitting for centuries; both craftsmanship is quite adapted to washing much more harshly than in a modern washing machine with synthetic detergents.

Knitted sofa cushions have another advantage: the last seam is masked without any difficulties, see below. And by the way, thanks to the same circumstance, knitted decorative pillows can be very easy to make if you sew them from old sweaters, as on the right in Fig.

About knitwear

Knitwear as a material for covering the pillow retains all the advantages of knitted items, incl. the ability to conduct a hidden facial seam. It also has its own special merits. Firstly, the softness of the surface - wool sometimes “bites” the face, and knitting from mohair or down is more difficult. Secondly, accessibility: who hasn’t had to guess what to do with a grown-up child’s sweaters-blouses? Stuff with holofiber (see below), sew up the armholes, embellish a little - and in an hour and a half a good original pillow made from improvised materials is ready, see fig. Whether it fits in the living room is a matter of general design, but as a pillow in the nursery it will be quite in its place. You can also sleep on it without risking button prints on your cheek: turn it over, and that's it.

About embroidery on pillows

For those who know how to embroider, a pillow is a fertile canvas in all respects, see fig.:

If you want to embroider over the entire field, you will need a special hoop in the form of a frame; the canvas in it is stretched (unhoisted) with harsh threads. Drawing, pattern - everything is at your discretion and skill, but there are some features compared to embroidery of other things:

No need to embroider with beads, it will be unhygienic and uncomfortable. It is impossible to completely remove particles of dirt from the holes in the beads using any known methods of cleaning pillows, and lying down on the beaded surface is also not very pleasant;
Cross-stitch: satin stitch embroidery under the head/body quickly gets dirty and slips, and wrinkles when washed;
When embroidering all over the field, make a continuous wide edging: it is just as easy to hide the last seam in it as in a knitted pillow.

Relief

Embossed decor: fringes, bows, frills, puffs, intarsia, weaving, voluminous applications (patches), quilting, etc., etc., see fig. - widely used for finishing pillows, because. allows you to achieve stunning aesthetic effects. However, when starting your first (or next) masterpiece, keep in mind, firstly, that to create beauty by the method “I want a lot of everything! And more!”, is not true in principle. You need to understand what you feel, what you want, and express it in the means available to you. Which do not necessarily have to be tricky and intricate.

Secondly, remember - you are not the trusted seamstress of the Marquise Pompadour or the Countess de Monsoreau. The charm created by your own hands, inexpressible to you once and erased. And the point is not only whether this thing will withstand washing, but also whether the machine will withstand washing such a thing. Not that, the hour is uneven, you will have to learn interesting, but by no means simple ways to repair washing machines. Tassel fringe can still be torn off and sewn on again, but for a soiled, labor-intensive pom-pom pillow, it’s hard to think of something better than throwing it away and making a new one. If the spirit is enough for it after such an opportunity.

However, to dissuade people from striving for beauty is meaningless, and worthless. So about every case in Fig. above - 2 ways to make roses from felt or cotton pads. Such flowers, if necessary, are easy to rip, and then re-sew. Or just make new ones to replace worn ones.

And in fig. on the right - advice about bows: take the same principle of conciseness as a basis, it will never fail, and make bows simple so that they can be untied and tied to take care of the pillow. That pillow is made of burlap, but does it look?

About puffs

Puffs on a suitable fabric, smooth and glossy, are another matter. Properly made, they can be vacuumed and washed by hand without any problems. And to make all this splendor is not at all as difficult as it seems. First you need to learn how to read the schemes for assembling puffs (assembling them, as the sewers say).

For an example, schemes for assembling simple puffs are given in fig. below. All puff schemes are built on an orthogonal-diagonal grid, the module of which (the side of the square) is 2-7 cm, depending on the size of the product and the density of the fabric. The grid in the diagram can be shown explicitly, as on the right in the figure, or its nodes are only marked with dots, as on the left. The mesh is applied to the inside of the workpiece with a textile marker in a mirror image.

Further, the areas that are pulled together (collected, collected) into a puff are marked either with converging arrows (on the left) or red lines (on the right), and those that are not pulled together are marked with simple thin lines. You can collect puffs either with one thread or separately. The first way is for the lazy, because a web of threads is formed from the inside. In any case, each puff is assembled with at least 3 stitches 4-5 mm wide, unless otherwise indicated in the notes to the diagram.

Then, the assembly sequence. It is produced in horizontal or vertical rows, again, unless otherwise indicated in the description of the scheme. In the case when the rows are indicated explicitly (on the left), they are displayed in the order of numbering and puffs in the row are also collected by numbers; here - Row1 1-2, 3-4, etc., then the same Row2 and so on. In the absence of an explicit indication of the rows (on the right), the puffs will be assembled simply in the order of numbering; according to the diagram on the right - 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, etc.

Try to collect any piece of fabric in puffs according to these entry-level schemes, and you will see that it will take a little time, even if you collect one at a time. And then watching a selection of master classes on making pillows with puffs that are much more spectacular and complex will not seem like a nightmarish horror:

Video: do-it-yourself puff pillows, master classes

About figurine pillows

The principle “You don’t need a lot of things! And sooner!” especially appropriate for decorative pillows, aesthetically working primarily in form. They are often sewn according to patterns for soft toys, forgetting that a sewn cat cannot wash itself under its tail. And he will have to take on not only room dust, but also grease. Perhaps, especially when it comes to children's pillows, so to speak, salvo emissions of pollution of biogenic origin.

On children's pillows, in addition, not only jump and ride on them; they not only fight and throw them, they also sleep on them. And a dream, leaning sideways, with a head that has moved to one side, is in no way useful to the emerging skeleton. This should be especially taken into account when sewing a children's toy pillow; For example, we give patterns in Fig.

On the left is a fish pillow. The shape and technique of execution seem to be chosen correctly: it is quite subject to care, the last seam can be covered with a tail or fins. But - the head of a sleeping person can slide to one side, a shoulder will stretch behind it and it turns out that we are sleeping crouched. An owl pillow is free from this drawback, at the top right: the “ears” will be held. Whoever tosses and turns in a dream is better to put such a pillow with a deflection between the “ears” to the neck; this pattern is easy to adapt for a cat pillow, only without a tail. In either case, for better ergonomics, it is desirable to make a diagonal cut as a bedding, see below.

Note: for kids - indefatigable sleepy little spinners at the bottom right, a pattern of a special pillow on which the child learns to sleep on his back or on his side, freely stretched out.

Pillows in the form of letters (see Fig.) Moved even closer from pillows to soft toys than pillows-figures: there are many gaps in them, where to sleep there. It is believed that letter pillows are educational, developing, etc. Well, except for the coordination of movements and orientation in space, to climb between them big, like in a maze. As for the speedy learning to read and write, science has not yet been confirmed. Nevertheless, no harm from pillows in the form of letters was also noted, and fun for the child is already good for him.

Large letter cushions must hold their shape well and withstand the corresponding operational stresses, with which little users show amazing ingenuity. One of the variants of this kind of construction is shown in Fig.:

Foam 45 is the highest density furniture foam; we will talk about what holofiber is below. Of course, other ways of sewing letter pillows are also possible, see for example. next video.

Note: diagram in fig. also suitable for stuffing pillows, rolls, if you want to get their ends rounded.

Video: do-it-yourself letter pillows, manufacturing option

About puzzle pillows

Pillow in the form of elements of prefabricated mosaic paintings Puzzle is also quite popular. It is believed that if necessary, a mattress can be assembled from them. You can collect something, yes, yes. But anyone who has tried to sleep on such a mattress knows: it is impossible, it is spreading under you. Pillows, unlike puzzle pieces, are soft, pliable, otherwise not pillows, but some kind of bunks will turn out.

Materials and technique

The fact that when sewing it is necessary to give lapels of 20-30 mm, iron them, sew from the inside out and then turn the product inside out, etc., which is well known, we will not spread. Let's talk in this section about things that beginner seamstresses are not always aware of.

Textile

To properly sew a pillow without a pillowcase that is comfortable, hygienic, practical and durable, you need to choose the right fabric. Firstly, particles of dirt should not stick to its fibers so that they can be sucked out with a vacuum cleaner without the use of detergents. Secondly, the lining fabric should, as far as possible, prevent the migration of dirt into the packing, which is difficult to clean and change. Silk, satin, crepe-satin and their synthetic counterparts satisfy these conditions from light, smooth and bright textile materials. From light, but soft - coarse calico, baize and other linen fabrics. From rough, but very durable - any furniture upholstery materials. Also, depending on the style of execution, it is possible to use any technical fabrics, except, perhaps, propylene matting and the like - too slippery, but at the same time rough and harsh.

Warp and weft

When cutting a pillow, the orientation of the warp and weft threads of the fabric matters. Orthogonal (straight) orientation, when the warp and weft are oriented perpendicular (along) resp. sides, allows you to more accurately maintain the shape of the pillow according to the pattern. But, if a straight-cut pillow with sharp corners is stuffed with sufficiently dense material, its corners may be empty and sag, pos. 1 in fig.

In pillows with a diagonal cut (warp and weft - at 45 degrees to the sides), the corners will always be full, but a “waist” will appear larger than provided by the pattern, pos. 2. If the pillow is elongated, the thinnest "waist" will be on the long sides, pos. 3, which is not always desirable. In this case, the use of satin or twill weave fabric will help to give the pillow a pleasant fullness, pos. 4.

Stuffing

However, feather / down stuffing, firstly, is not elastic enough for decorative pillows; Secondly, small soft feathers and natural down for stuffing pillows are hard to reach. In the old days, the whole family collected feathers and down for the wedding featherbed (an indispensable attribute of the dowry) for the future bride.

Nowadays, almost ideal stuffing materials for pillows have been developed - syntepuh and holofiber. In terms of hygiene, they are not inferior to swan's down; however, not for the lifetime of generations, but up to 7-10 years. On the other hand, the pillow decor is no longer alive. But these materials have an undoubted advantage: they are moderately elastic and retain this quality for years.

In essence, sintepukh and holofiber are the same material based on the finest tangled polyester fibers; This is the same polyethylene terephthalate (PET) used to make food utensils and bottles. Sintepuh is produced in the form of fluffy granules (on the left in the figure), and holofiber undergoes additional molding and goes on sale in sheets (plates), on the right there.

Sheet holofiber keeps its shape no worse than the best furniture foam rubber. By the way, in letter pillows (see above), you can make the entire base out of it, but it will cost a lot: sheet holofiber is much more expensive than foam rubber, and the material waste in this case is large. But where sheet holofiber is indispensable is in the manufacture of cloud pillows, etc. of complex irregular shape: the workpiece must be cut off with scissors, and then covered with a cloth without a pattern in place.

Another stuffing material particularly suitable for baby pillows is round silicone granules. They don't get wet, this time. Two - silicone granules can be poured into the cover through an armhole that is only 2-4 cm wide, which greatly simplifies the problem of the last seam. Three - the cover from them can be emptied through the same armhole, and the granules can be washed by hand in a basin. In the car - in no case, it will fail instantly! Washed and dried silicone granules can be put back into the same bag; the pillow will be the same as before.

Note: to expanded polystyrene granules, which fill frameless furniture, all of the above regarding the sanitary and hygienic properties of silicone granules does not apply.

Last seam...

... he is the most difficult. You probably already guessed that this is the very seam that needs to be sewn up from the face when the pillow is already inside out and stuffed. Usually for this it is recommended to sew a zipper in advance. With regard to, say, a pear chair or other frameless furniture, this is really the best option.

But the pillow does not have a bottom and a back, on which they never sit, do not sleep, do not lean on them, and waking up with the imprint of a fastener on your cheek is useless under any circumstances. As for the representatives of the stronger sex, a pillow with a zipper is able to cling to their mustache, beard and just 3-5 day stubble. The pillow sticking to the personality harmonizes perfectly with the rumpled physiognomy, but only in a comical sense.

There is no problem at all with knitted, knitted and embroidered pillows with edging, if the thread for the last seam is taken to match the material of the face: stitches of only 1-2 mm in this case are completely drawn into it and turn out to be quite strong. Good options are also a solid narrow textile piping in tone with the general color, see fig., lace or pleated border, inlay, etc. However, the universal solution for the last seam is a narrow, 2-4 cm, armhole in the corner. Through it, you can fill the pillow with sintepuh or silicone granules, and mask the front seam with a brush or pompom. Sintepukh, if necessary, is pulled out in shreds with a crochet hook. At first, silicone granules are simply squeezed out, like paste from a tube, and their remainder is removed from the inside-out case.

About seamless pillows

Representatives of nomadic professions and residents of student hostels from times up to the middle of Khrushchev's have long been familiar with such people. A beautiful scarf allows you to make decorative seamless pillows in just minutes; the basis can be either an ordinary pillow or a piece of foam rubber cut in shape or just a lump of rags. How this magnificent illustration of the saying “Need for inventions is cunning” is created is shown in the figure:

You can tie a curly knot or straighten its ends into a socket and grab it with threads; however, this will be a formal violation of the “seamless” principle. In this case, something like a rose from those described above will also fit in the center.

In Conclusion: Form Functionality

To realize the idea of decorating decorative furniture, it will take little time, money, the main thing is fantasy.

Why are they needed?

You can arrange decorative pillows on sofas, armchairs, ottomans, in any room, especially a nursery, in a hall. Why do some people decide not to buy ready-made models, but to make them themselves? Firstly, you can create an original version, made with love, only with your hands. Secondly, it is cheaper to remake an old unnecessary thing or create it yourself from improvised materials.

Decorative furniture will be a good gift option for family and friends. The main rule is that they should fit the design of the room in which they will be located. Therefore, to make it easy for yourself, when preparing a gift, you must first find out the design of the room for which they will be intended.

Schemes, patterns

The first thing to do is create a pattern. Only experienced professionals can engage in tailoring any products “by eye”. And then far from always the result of such a negligent attitude will be an even, neat thing. It is convenient to use the pattern - it is enough to calculate the measurements on paper in order to avoid mistakes.

Thanks to the modeling of the pattern, it will be possible to facilitate the sewing process. It will also be possible to create as many identical products as you like according to the same scheme.

Creating a pattern takes place in several stages:

We determine the size, draw a square, a rectangle on paper, add 1.5 cm on each side.
We transfer the pattern to a double fabric, sew, leaving a small opening for stuffing, turn inside out.
We are making a pillowcase. We make a second pattern, which differs from the first in size - each side should be a couple of centimeters larger.

If you have experience in creating similar products, it is not necessary to be limited to a square or rectangular shape. It is better to start with it for beginners. You can create more interesting patterns:

owl;
"boa constrictor" - under the head;
elephant, etc.

To fulfill any of your ideas, you just need to draw them on paper, then transfer them to the fabric. Nevertheless, in most cases, when they are intended for the decor of the hall, living room, it is better to choose the classic options. They will be rectangular, square in shape.

Master classes. How to sew?

The easiest way is to take a finished thing, decorate it, making it suitable for the design of the room. Some needlewomen decide to create everything with their own hands, for this it is not enough to create a pattern. It is necessary to pay attention to such moments as the choice of fabric, stuffing, threads. It is necessary to proceed to the solution of decoration issues only after a successful attempt to sew it.

Textile

When deciding which fabric to choose, it is necessary to consider not only the availability of the material, but also its suitability for the chosen style. The texture, colors should be suitable, complement the overall design of the room.

The most commonly used materials are:

cotton;
sackcloth;
velours;
fleece;
jeans;
atlas;

Advice

As for the use of fur, it can use both artificial and natural. However, for children's rooms, people with allergies, artificial can be harmful.

In some cases, several types of fabrics may be used, however, it is important to ensure that they are compatible. Otherwise, it will not be easy to sew them, the finished product will turn out to be sloppy, it will be difficult to decorate it. Experienced seamstresses adhere to the following rules:

The selected fabric may not match the upholstery of the sofa, other furniture, which will complement the product. It is in itself a design decision, the peculiarity of which can be emphasized.
The color of the fabric may also differ from the shade of the furniture, but they must be combined with each other. If the sofa is brown, the appropriate color for the additional elements will be orange, yellow, beige.
If there is a pattern on the fabric, it should not be too sticky. A bright, multi-colored pattern becomes a separate design element. In this case, further decoration with different techniques is inappropriate.
It is necessary to pay attention to the rules for the care of the selected material. Sooner or later it will have to be washed, especially if it is made in bright colors. The simpler the material, the easier it will be to care for it.
When choosing a fabric, it is important to think over the stuffing of the product in advance. If hard feathers are to be used for it, the material must be strong enough to hold them.

Over time, all living creatures start up in natural stuffings, especially if the products are not given to dry cleaning, they are not provided with proper care. The result may be that a person will have an allergy, even if he is just in a room, no one sleeps on it.

If you want to make stuffing from natural material, be sure to use a new one. Do not forget to provide him with the necessary care.

Plant stuffing has a short service life, because the plants need to be replaced. Often used:

medicinal herbs;
bamboo;
hop cones.

It is believed that such material is very beneficial for health. It is important to consider that if the healing properties are really present, then not for long. In this case, a small amount of moisture will be enough to form rot.

Synthetic materials have the least disadvantages, which is why many people choose them. The most commonly used synthetic winterizer, foam rubber, holofiber. These stuffing materials are affordable, budget-friendly, and do not cause allergies. If it is not possible to purchase such materials, you can use those that you have at home:

cotton wool;
silicone balls.

Threads

When choosing threads, two important factors must be taken into account: they must be of high quality so that the product does not come apart at the seams. Also, they should be combined with the selected fabric. The main rules are:

The threads should match the fabric in color. The more suitable the shade is, the less attention the applied seams will attract.
If it is not possible to use a precisely matched shade, you must choose a few tones darker. When the thread is lighter than the fabric, unnecessary attention is focused on it.
The threads must match the width of the fabric. Too thin will not be able to firmly fasten the matter, too thick will simply break it. Those used for decoration should also fit in width so that the embroidery or other pattern looks neat.
If a machine will be used when sewing a product, the correct needle must be selected for the thread. In addition, the top and bottom threads must be the same.

The most common type of thread suitable for sewing many products is cotton, especially combined with natural fabrics: linen, cotton. Depending on the material, polyester, viscose, silk, woolen threads can also be used.

Step-by-step instruction

After choosing the fabric, stuffing and threads, you can proceed to sewing. The easiest way is to use a machine. But if this is not possible, you can make neat seams with your hands, no worse. If you make a product with your own hands, you will need the following tools:

scissors;
ruler;
marker or chalk (depending on the density of the selected fabric);
needle.

Sofa option

The principle of sewing sofa products does not differ from the above: first, fabric, stuffing, threads are selected. Then a pattern is created, according to which the product is sewn.

rules

Fabric compatibility. It is possible that you will not be able to find exactly the same material from which the sofa is made. In any case, the fabric should be dense, silk, satin will be inappropriate options.
Colour. The shade of sofa accessories is often different from the sofa itself. On brown it can be beige, on green it can be yellow, on black it can be red. Therefore, the color does not have to be identical, the main thing is that they are combined.
Stuffing. They must be dense, so it is best to use a dense synthetic winterizer, another similar material.

Sofa cushions are difficult to leave solely for the decor of the room, everyone who sits on it will lean on them. This must be taken into account when decorating; perhaps not a separate decoration would be a good option, but simply a choice of multi-colored fabric with a pattern.

Pillow Decorating Methods

The easiest way to decorate is to use different colors. You can make several pieces that differ from each other, you can combine different colors in one. For a hall with a set of furniture: a sofa, armchairs, you can play with colors, changing them for each item.

For children's rooms, an interesting option would be cartoon colors - you can make several options with different characters of the same cartoon. You can use multiple scenarios.

More complex decoration options are:

applications;
knitting;
embroidery;
relief creation.

Despite the complexity of implementation, many note that each time it becomes easier to use these techniques. With their help, you can create beautiful compositions for different interiors.

Applications

Applique is a good and easy way to decorate. You can pick up any drawing for it, come up with it yourself or find a ready-made template on the Internet. The only caveat is that you should not opt for too sloppy images in which there are a lot of details. If you make the slightest mistake, you can completely ruin the product.

Some needlewomen never throw away worn clothes, they give it a second life - they cut out large and small details. If you collect them for some time, by the time of sewing, the elements for the appliqué will be selected.

Form, fragments

The more complex the shape, the more difficult it is to sew and care for. However, it is the products of the original form that look unusual. If you are good at sewing square, rectangular pillows, you can try moving on to more complex ones.

Technologists distinguish four main forms:

Square. It is considered a classic option, suitable for sofas, armchairs, ottomans. A product of this form is also practical - it is convenient to lean on it, sit down.
Rectangular. It is also a classic option used for furniture of massive sizes. Rectangular cushions can balance the large size, give an aesthetic look to the largest sofa.
Round. The main disadvantage of this form is the difficulty in creating a pattern, sewing. When sewing a product with right angles, it is easy to manipulate the seams, create bends, with a round shape it is more and more difficult. However, round decorative pieces are a good way to smooth out the sharp, straight lines of austere sofas.
oval(roller). The main place of application of pillows of this form is the decoration of leather sofas.

An interesting design option is the creation of geometric fragments that change the overall shape of the pillow. This addition looks especially good on corner sofas.

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