In order for a person to feel truly rested in the morning, his body should take a relaxed posture during sleep. Particularly acute is the question: which pillow to choose for sleep? If it is optimal in size and rigidity, the neck and head take the correct position, the spine acquires natural curves, tension in the back muscles disappears, and the blood supply to the brain improves. There are other criteria that affect the quality of the pillow.

When deciding when buying which pillow is better to choose for sleeping, the requirements for it are formulated in the form of a concise description. The ideal pillow should:

• be cozy to ensure a comfortable sleep;
• keep the original shape;
• do not smell or absorb odors;
• do not have allergenic properties;
• easy to care for
• be strong;
• pass air, do not retain moisture, retain heat, do not become a breeding ground for microorganisms - these qualities depend on fillers, information on the properties of which is given below.

When studying information on how to choose the right pillow for sleeping, it is important to know that all pillows, without exception, should have the listed qualities.

Dimensions and rigidity

What is different anyway right pillow for sleep, which shape, thickness, density is better to choose? The answers to these questions are ambiguous: it all depends on personal habits, health status, age and even height of a person.

Dimensions, shape, rigidity

Insomnia, night snoring, morning shoulder numbness, pain in the cervical or dorsal spine are signs that the pillow does not fit in thickness or stiffness. If a person sleeps with his fist under his head, he needs a higher sleeping accessory. If it is not wide enough, in the morning the head is on the side, on. When figuring out what size pillow to choose and how to deal with stiffness, several recommendations are taken into account.

• Height. For people of normal build, this parameter is in the range of 8-14 cm, for large and broad-shouldered -14-17 cm. Optimal Height cushion is equal to the width of the shoulder.
• Dimensions. Usually they are standard, which allows you to buy pillowcases without any problems. Pillow sizes are selected from the following series: 70 x 70, 50 x 70 (Euro size), 50 x 50 (children). In this case, personal preferences, age and width of the mattress are taken into account: it should not be less than the width of the pillow.
• Rigidity. With a problematic spine or the habit of sleeping on your side, it should be maximum, medium hardness is recommended for those sleeping on their backs. A soft pillow is suitable for lovers of sleeping on their stomachs even if the mattress is also soft.

Classic pillows are made in the shape of a square or rectangle. But products with conventional fillers do not provide proper head support for problems with the spine. For these purposes, special orthopedic products have been developed - in the form of semicircular rollers or rectangular, with a recess for the head.

People often ask which orthopedic pillow to choose for cervical osteochondrosis. The half moon pillow is different medium hardness does not lose shape. Its ends wrap around the neck on the sides and fix it in a permanent position, in which you can only sleep on your back. A rectangular pillow with convex edges and a shallow recess in the center is more convenient and practical. This shape allows you to turn your head during sleep. To check if the pillow is suitable for height, it is advisable to lie down on it before buying.

Filler

The quality of the night's rest and the hygiene of the pillow is largely determined by the stuffing. Depending on the origin, the filler is natural and synthetic. Each of these types has its pros and cons - they are paid attention to when deciding which pillow to choose for a healthy sleep.

natural fillers

These include materials of animal origin (down-feather, wool, silk) and a variety of vegetable stuffings.

1. Down and feather pillows. They provide air exchange, absorb moisture, regulate heat transfer. Especially soft and comfortable products are obtained from goose and duck down. Cons: high risk of an allergic reaction to the excrement of dust mites (they settle in the filler), the need for regular drying and disinfection. In addition, after five years, the feather is destroyed, the pillow loses its elasticity.
   
2. Sheep/camel wool pillows. Like down, they "breathe", absorb sweat, conduct heat well (therefore, it is comfortable to sleep on them at any time of the year). But wool provokes allergies, in case of poor quality it gets lumped. Woolen pillows can only be cleaned chemically.
3. Horsehair. perfectly absorbs and removes moisture, keeps its shape. Of the minuses - the product is rigid, and also, some people may experience allergies.
4. Silk. Pillows filled with the finest fiber from silkworm cocoons are odorless, do not crumple, and are hypoallergenic. To slightly increase the rigidity, silicone can be added to the filler. The disadvantage of silk pillows is the high cost.
5. Vegetable fillers(, rice shells, hop cones, herbs). Their advantages: massage and aromatherapy effect, good air circulation. Now at the peak of popularity are buckwheat pillows, easily taking the shape of the neck and head and at the same time gently massaging the skin. There are also enough disadvantages for such products: increased rigidity, rustling of the contents of the pillow, labor-intensive care (ventilation, dry cleaning, disinfection). After 2-3 years, the filler has to be changed due to wear.
   
6. Bamboo. When asked which pillow to choose for sleeping, so that the filler is both natural, hypoallergenic, antibacterial, breathable, the answer is: pay attention to products from. In addition, they are durable, easy to wash and affordable. Bamboo is not suitable for a damp climate: the hygroscopic pillow is saturated with moisture and does not have time to dry out. Also, some note its increased rigidity.
7. Latex. Natural springy and soft foam rubber material. latex filler differs in high bactericidal and orthopedic properties. The pillow perfectly reproduces the contours of the head and neck, and then restores its previous shape. The service life of the product (without loss of performance) is about 20 years.
   

Note: latex orthopedic base coated with down or wool - a good answer to the question of which pillow to choose for sleeping, reviews of this combined option are positive, it is now very popular. The latex pillow can be washed on a delicate cycle. The disadvantage is high price products.

Synthetic fillers

They attract low cost, ease of maintenance, acceptable quality. There are other advantages: hypoallergenicity, good thermal protection and ventilation, soft pillows.

1. Sintepon. The most popular of inexpensive fillers. The sintepon pillow does not smell and does not absorb smells, transfers a machine wash. But at the same time, the material quickly rolls up and the product loses its shape.
2. Comfortel. Represents small balls(diameter 0.5 cm) made of polyester fiber that has undergone thermal and antibacterial treatment. The balls are covered with silicone on top. Comfortel retains its shape for a long time, keeps heat, is permeable to air, does not absorb odors, mites and fungus do not start in it.
3. . The best synthetic analogue of down and feather, 100% polyester. The filler has good thermal insulation performance, is non-toxic, hypoallergenic, does not smell. Pillows can be washed at 40 ° C. To give orthopedic properties to the pillow, sheep's wool is sometimes added to the holofiber. Of the minuses, relatively high rigidity is noted.
4. Silicone. The soft and at the same time elastic filler gives the pillows firmness of shape, volume and splendor. Silicone does not cause allergies, allows air to pass through, and is easy to wash. Optionally choose silicone pillows of different density and height. Small disadvantages of silicone are the ability to electrify and its artificial origin.

Features of choice

So, when buying a pillow, pay attention to its contents, dimensions, stiffness, and, if necessary, orthopedic characteristics. An important role is played by visual inspection and testing of the selected product - the following recommendations will help with this.

• The pillow is felt, checking the quality of the stuffing. The filler should be evenly distributed, without pits or bumps.
• If you press on a high-quality pillow and remove your hand, the previous dimensions are quickly restored.
• When patted on the pillow, it should not emit dust, which may contain substances harmful to health.
• It is advisable to lie down on a pillow - this will make sure that it is suitable in terms of stiffness, height and dimensions.
• The product is sniffed - it should not have a chemical smell, although the natural filler has an unobtrusive aroma characteristic of it.
• A high-quality cover is sewn from natural fabrics (silk or cotton), the seams are strong, with small stitches. If threads or contents stick out from the seams, the pillow will only last until the first wash.

It is better if the cover is equipped with a zipper - this allows you to remove excess filler to adjust the height and stiffness of the pillow. In addition, drying, cleaning and replacement of the filler are facilitated.

Customers often ask which company to buy a pillow from. Here are popular manufacturers of synthetic products: Samson, Dargez, SN-TEXTILE. Down and feather pillows are produced by the same Samson, as well as Norsk Dun, TekStil and Topas specialize in woolen pillows. Latex models are produced by PATEX and Sultan. Products with bamboo filler- products of the company Artpostel, silk pillows are sewn by Primavell. The list of manufacturers is far from complete, only the most famous brands are listed here.

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Beautiful decorative pillows can revive even the most restrained interior. They bring an atmosphere of comfort, home warmth and allow you to relax. To decorate your home with them, it is not necessary to spend a lot of money, because you can create these cute decor elements yourself.

We have selected themed workshops for you, from which you will learn how to sew the pillow of your dreams. Thanks to step by step photos and detailed description even a beginner can handle it.

Volumetric heart of roses

A handmade pillow can be a wonderful gift. Armed with fantasy and a thread with a needle, it can even be turned into a unique Valentine. We are offering to you step by step master class making an unusual pillow with a voluminous heart.

For work you will need:

• finished pillow of the desired size;
• fabric for roses, which does not require overcasting;
• scissors;
• needle with thread.

Cut out circles with a diameter of about 8 cm from the fabric, they may be slightly crooked and slightly different in size. This will only add volume and realism to the flowers.

Take a circle of fabric by the middle, gather it up, forming folds as in the photo. Fix the workpiece in the desired position with a couple of stitches.

Sew another circle of fabric on the bottom, forming a voluminous bud.

Continue sewing the circles onto the rosette until you have the size you want.

Prepare the rest of the roses in the same way. Their number depends on the size of the flower heart.

Sew the flowers to the pillow starting from the outline of the heart.

Arrange the blanks close to each other so that there are no gaps between them. A magnificent heart is ready to conquer and win hearts.

Such a designer pillow will decorate the room of a capricious fashionista or will become a highlight of your living room. And she will cheer you up just by looking at her.

fluffy pillow

The original pillow with a fringe will successfully fit into any interior. Pleasant to the touch fleece will make it a favorite thing not only in the children's room.

For work you will need:

• fleece for the base of the pillow and fringe;
• filler;
• scissors;
• threads;
• pins;
• sewing machine.

From the fleece, cut two squares 40 by 40 cm.

For fringe, it is better to choose a fabric several colors of the same range- get a stylish transition between them. In our case, 10 strips of 37 * 10 cm in three shades of brown are used.

Fold each strip in half and cut the fringe.

Sew the first strip to the base of the pillow, stepping back 1 cm from the edges. This is the result you should get.

Next, fold the fringe to one side.

Sew next to the second strip at a distance of about 1.5 cm from the first.

Continue sewing on the fringe in the same way. Alternate dark stripes with light stripes in several rows, achieving a beautiful and smooth transition of colors.

Put a second square on top of the fringed blank and pin it around the edges with pins. Sew the pillow around the perimeter, leaving a small opening for stuffing.

Turn pillow inside out and stuff with filling. It is better to use a synthetic winterizer or holofiber. natural materials, such as cotton wool and fluff, can clump over time and the product will lose its neat appearance.

Sew up the opening with a blind stitch.

It turns out a very beautiful sofa cushion, which will create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort in your home.

Pillow "Butterfly Wings"

We present you a detailed photo lesson on decorating an interior pillow. Even if sewing is not your forte, you can easily master it: you will need a ready-made pillow for work. Following the step-by-step instructions, you will turn an ordinary pillowcase into a masterpiece of art design.

Pillow-toy "Owl"

A funny and bright owl is a win-win gift option for both an adult and a child. When such a cute bird settles in your baby's bedroom, he will not only sleep with her, but also play with her.

For work you will need:

• cotton in two colors;
• felt for eyes and beak;
• black buttons or beads for pupils;
• bow ribbon;
• crayon;
• threads;
• needle and pins for sewing;
• scissors;
• lace;
• filler.

Transfer the owl pattern to paper in the desired size.

Attach the template to the fabric and cut out the necessary details, make an allowance of 1 centimeter for the body and wings.

To decorate the toy, lace, bows and a wooden flower button are used. If you are using a full-size pattern, then cut out an 8 * 16 cm rectangle and a 4.5 cm square for the bow, or change the size of these parts in proportion to the owl.

Sew on the beak and lace with a zigzag stitch. Lace is placed in the center of the body, between the wings.

Sew wings and eyes with the same seam. Attach the black pupil buttons by hand.

Fold the details of the body of an owl front side inside, secure with pins and sew. Leave a hole at the bottom between the wings for further manipulations.

Turn the toy inside out, iron it and stuff it with stuffing. If you used ordinary scissors to cut out the details, before turning out, make neat notches near the ears and in all convex places so that the fabric does not shrink.

Sew up the opening with a blind stitch.

You can do decor. Fold the square for the bow into a strip and iron it.

Fold the rectangle in half right side inward and sew, leaving a 1 cm allowance.

Turn it inside out, gather in the middle and sew on the prepared strip, forming a bow. Sew it on the owl's ear.

Tie a bow from a small piece of ribbon, sew it and a wooden button to the body of the toy.

Such a cute owl will reliably guard your sleep.

Another idea for implementation is to sew a solid owl according to this pattern. It is enough just to show imagination and choose the appropriate toy color scheme and decoration.

Pillow with application "Cat in love"

An elegant pillow with a cool application is a wonderful gift for any occasion. With its help, you can confess your feelings or just cheer up your loved one.

For work you will need:

• thick white pillowcase 35*35cm;
• shreds of cotton 4 colors;
• white interlining;
• iron;
• 3 green beads for the eyes;
• threads to match the fabric;
• decorative braid.

Cut out two rectangles 17*13cm- clouds around the cat and the fish. In our case, they are white with orange polka dots. You can choose the color of your choice.

The cat's body is a rectangle 16*12cm, orange with small white polka dots.

Cut a rectangle out of white fabric 20*11 cm. It will make the eyes and thoughts of a cat.

Cut out the rectangle 10*5cm from green fabric for the body of the fish.

Fold the interlining adhesive side with the wrong side of the rectangles and iron them so that they stick together. So it will be easier to cut small parts and they will not crumble.

Cut out blanks for the appliqué. You can use cardboard templates or immediately cut out the details from the fabric.

Arrange the elements on the pillowcase and achieve the desired picture. Mark the ground line with decorative tape. Choose the expression of the cat's loving eyes.

When you decide on the location of all the elements of the application, you can proceed to the last step. It remains to sew them to the pillowcase.

Sew with a small white zigzag the outline of a white cloud to a polka dot cloud.

Sew the contour of the fish to the prepared two-layer cloud with a green zigzag. Embroider the fish's fins and outline of the head. Attach an eye bead.

Sew the details of the cat with a small zigzag thread to match the fabric. Lastly, attach the eyes and embroider his mustache.

Embroidered paws will give the animal even more charm. You can add small flowers to the application to make the composition more expressive.

The finished pillow will definitely take the crown place on the sofa in the living room and will become the star of your interior.

Pillow-spyushka "Sleeping Kitten"

Want even more cats? We are offering to you interesting idea for creativity: sew a charming kitten, which, with its very appearance, evokes drowsiness and peace.

For work you will need:

• cotton fabric 3 colors;
• fleece;
• interlining;
• scissors;
• iron;
• filler;
• chalk or a special marker for fabric;
• floss threads;
• 2 buttons;
• pins;
• pattern.

First of all, print on paper or manually redraw the kitten pattern. Cut out all elements.

Attach the patterns of the torso to the fabric, circle and cut it with an allowance of 1 cm. Place the part with the wrong side on the adhesive side of the interlining, secure with pins and cut it out. Prepare the second part of the fleece body in the same way.

Cut out the paws, ears and tail of the kitten.

Remove the pins and iron the two-layer parts of the body with an iron so that the cotton sticks to the interlining.

Fold the parts of the ears, paws and tail in pairs right side in and sew them on the machine, leaving holes for eversion. Cut the stitched blanks with curly scissors or make the notches normal.

Turn the parts inside out and iron them, stuff with filler. Sew the holes in a zigzag pattern. Attach the resulting parts with pins to the front side of the front of the cat. Sew them to the body of the kitten in a zigzag.

Draw the cat's face with chalk.

Put the fleece part (back) on top and fix it with pins. Sew the blanks, leaving a small opening at the bottom for eversion. Trim the seam allowances with curly scissors or cut the notches normally.

Turn the piece right side out and iron it. Stuff the toy with filler and sew up the opening left earlier with a blind seam.

Sew upper legs and buttons to the body for decoration.

Embroider the nose and closed eyes with floss threads.

The soft splyushka cat is looking for its loving owner. Such pet everyone will be happy. He will be happy to settle both in the baby's crib and in the cozy living room.

Do you feel the strength and desire to create, but still consider yourself a beginner? We bring to your attention an informative video from which you will learn how to sew a funny cat pillow from a regular pillowcase. original pattern, a minimum of action, a little decor and fantasy - and you will get an elegant cat or a mischievous cat.

By the same principle, a cheerful hare will turn out, it is enough just to make the ears longer.

Download even more funny cat patterns to make your wildest ones come true. creative ideas. Such cute little animals will be a wonderful decor for your home or cottage, as well as an original present for your dear people.

Cushion-dog

Do you think that animals do not belong in the house? And here you are wrong. You can always get yourself an adorable pillow dog. A cheerful dachshund will gladly take his place on the sofa and will not cause you any trouble.

A detailed description is presented in our step-by-step master class.

According to this scheme, you will get both a small toy puppy and a solid adult dog. It all depends on the amount of materials at hand and your desire.

And if you have a lot of unclaimed pieces and shreds of fabric left, then you can sew a bright dog pillow out of them. This patchwork toy with a cute face, made in the technique of patchwork, will become a favorite character in the children's room.

This toy can be made together with children and have a fun and useful time. And your child will receive the first lessons of cutting and sewing.

Piggy bank of master classes on pillows + interesting ideas

Heart valentine pillow:

Original circles:

Checkered dog:

Romantic option:

In the form of a star:

A few more original pillows for inspiration:

Pillows for children: cats, bunnies, owls, dogs, bears:

Decorate pillowcases with plant prints

An original way to decorate a pillowcase with a floral ornament is to transfer prints of live fresh grass and leaves onto it. A product with such a design will be unique and one of a kind. And it will keep you warm winter evenings thoughts of a warm summer.

For work you will need:

• natural light fabric;
• freshly picked plants;
• a hammer;
• scissors;
• parchment, preferably siliconized for baking.

Fern, plantain, clover are perfect for prints. Tear off the plant you need, spread it on the fabric and cover with parchment. Beat it very hard with a hammer so that the juice stands out from the leaves, which is absorbed into the fabric and forms an imprint. Remember: you need to beat off the plants on a hard, flat surface.

Experiment with different leaves, stems and their arrangement to get the desired result.

People, at all times, have been inherent in the quality of improvement of the most various items and things. They say that such things are mostly done by lazy people who do their best to make life easier for themselves. But, after all, inventing something for themselves, they help everyone else. Pillows are one of the most fertile topics in this plan. Great amount People try to come up with something new and useful on their basis. Fancy pillows– gadgets have long become familiar to all of us, but human imagination is not limited to the invented and is constantly moving forward.

Everyone knows the main purpose, but their transformations can cause surprise, bewilderment or delight in many. The reaction is completely unpredictable.

Let's start with the kids. Many moms are well aware of how difficult it can be to hold a baby in her arms for a long time during feeding. Sometimes it doesn't last more than 10 minutes. Some try to adapt and put the baby on a soft pillow. But it is not a fact that in this case all participants in the process will be comfortable.

What can you say about such a wonderful platform - a pillow? In my opinion, a great idea. The child lies as he wants, mommy's hands are free and nothing prevents her from feeding her child.

Fastened, fed, unfastened and everyone is happy. The pillow even has a pocket in which you can put things you need for feeding. I am sure that mothers who have small children will like this pillow.

The following model can be useful to absolutely everyone. It is not regrettable, but each of us is subject to colds more-less. Even a slight runny nose gives a lot of inconvenience, especially at night. You can, of course, give him a tough rebuff, but it will not be enough for the whole night either. And so you still have to prepare a few handkerchiefs.

But there is an unexpected alternative, a pillow with an interesting compartment in which napkins are hidden. They can be obtained at any time if necessary and used. This will save you from searching in the dark for the cherished handkerchief.

But if a person is healthy and full of energy, then sooner or later he will certainly want to change the situation and go on trips, which are sometimes quite long and tiring. Therefore, in addition to a suitcase, and other gadgets useful on the road, you must not forget about the pillow.

Yes, yes, it's about the pillow. But she will again be unusual. Those who like to take a nap in transport know how sometimes you want to put your head somewhere. This "somewhere", as a rule, turns out to be the neighbor's shoulder. But having a special pillow with you for such situations, you do not have to disturb the people sitting next to you.

There are several options. One pillow has a decent size, but it is inflatable, so it takes up very little space in its original state. You can put her on her knees and fall asleep peacefully without disturbing anyone.

Another option has a curved shape and smaller dimensions. You can put it on the side and lean against it to relax a bit with your eyes closed. Both pillows are very comfortable for airplane travel.

The flight was successful, you have landed at the airport and are walking, waiting for the next flight to your final destination. But here's the problem. In connection with weather conditions further flight is postponed indefinitely.

2 hours pass, 4 hours, 10 hours ... and I want to rest again. But how to do this, if there are a lot of people around who wander back and forth, talking, making noise and the atmosphere is absolutely not conducive to relaxation.

No problem. A pillow will come to the rescue - the gadget “I don’t see anyone, I don’t hear anyone.” From the outside it looks a little strange and funny, but in this way no one will stop you from disconnecting from external factors and fall asleep in any environment.

Moreover, you can do this business not only on the road, but also at work (during your lunch break) and even in the library.

The other day, from the media, I learned that in America they came up with an unusual service called paid hugs. It turns out that many Americans, regardless of age, gender and position in society, really lack tactile touch. The consequence of this is irritability, stress and even disease.

Good American women decided to help such people for money. They invite everyone to their home (in turn, of course) and hug them, using various body positions. People calm down, relax so much that they even begin to cry, but as a result of such therapy they leave freed from internal blocks and satisfied.

By the way, according to surveys, men use this service much more willingly than women.

Of course, human touch cannot be compared to pillow touch, but as an alternative it is also possible. Do you want to feel a strong shoulder next to you, which will gently hug you? Then you will love these pillows.

Thanks to various forms They are suitable for both men and women.

This may be only a part of your soft friend, and perhaps a full-fledged malleable character.

For those who can't tear themselves away from their phones and are ready to spend all their time with them, Japanese company Thank you came up with an unusual pillow - a holder for smartphones. With it, you can use your phone even while lying in the bathroom.

A transparent waterproof case is attached to the inflatable leg, in which the smartphone is laid. Complete security and plenty of amenities.

And in conclusion, the pillow is a hat for those who constantly fall asleep on the go. You don't have to carry it with you, you have to wear it on yourself. Anywhere, anytime, you can lean against the wall, window, seat back and relax. Very handy item.)

Here are such unusual pillows - gadgets now have a place to be. Some may seem strange, and some are quite useful. But, they all serve the benefit of people. There is no doubt about this.

And one of them is already in my arsenal. I sewed it myself. Take a look and you will see for yourself. A very useful gadget for those who work at the computer for a long time.

What do you say about it? Do you already have these pillows?

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To begin with, all pillows for sleeping are divided into two large groups: simple and orthopedic. Although we often confuse these concepts and call any pillow made of a sufficiently elastic filler orthopedic.

In fact, a real orthopedic model is distinguished not only by its internal, but also by its external content: it has a specific shape, which, in conjunction with the right filler prevents the curvature of the cervical spine of a sleeping person. Such pillows are used both for the prevention of diseases of the spine, and for medical indications. But to decide which pillow to choose for sleep should still be assessed quality characteristics filler.

Fillers for stuffing pillows and blankets, there are at least two dozen. It would be wrong to definitely give the palm to one of them, because what may be ideal for a particular person may cause discomfort for another.

Therefore, when choosing a “filling” for a pillow, you need to find out if you are allergic to it, and also focus on personal representations about how hard or soft it should be.

Consider the most popular types of fillers and evaluate their advantages and disadvantages.

polyester fiber

Fillers of this type are made from hollow. The oldest of them is a synthetic winterizer. It first appeared on the market in the mid-1930s.

Today, on the basis of the same polyester fibers as in the synthetic winterizer, a whole generation of more quality materials, such as swan down, holofiber, ecofiber, comforter, and classic synthetic winterizer are gradually becoming a thing of the past. But in general, the advantages and disadvantages of these fillers are similar.

Pros:

• Do not cause allergies.
• Do not accumulate dust and do not smell.
• They do not absorb moisture and quickly evaporate it from the surface.
• Light weight.
• Available at a cost.
• Simple care.

Minuses:

• Low orthopedic characteristics.
• Poor support can exacerbate neck pain.
• Poor thermoregulation.
• They stick quickly.
• When washing, they lose volume.
• The synthetic winterizer lasts about a year, its modifications are no more than 3 years. .

Preference should be given to new generation materials, but you should not count on the fact that they will provide good support to the cervical spine.

It makes sense to buy a pillow from a classic synthetic winterizer as a budget option for giving, as a temporary replacement or in case of a sudden arrival of guests.

Feather

Waterfowl - a traditional natural filler, along with sheep's wool, used by people for hundreds of years. Assessing its properties, we mean the plumage of ducks and geese. Incredibly expensive eider down is very rare, and when they talk about swan down, in most cases they mean a popular synthetic analogue.

Pros:

• Excellent thermoregulation.
• Perfectly absorbs and evaporates moisture.
• Easily restores volume.
• Possesses orthopedic properties.
• Will last up to 5 years or more.

Minuses:

• Attracts ticks and bedbugs (although the highest quality and most expensive products undergo anti-tick treatment in the process).
• Complicated care. Only allowed dry cleaning which must be carried out at least 2 times a year.
• If the filler is of poor quality, the pillow smells unpleasant.
• High price.

Once upon a time best pillow for sleep than downy was unimaginable. But today, no less worthy and cheaper fillers have appeared. True, on sale you can also find quite budgetary down-feather products, but they cannot be of high quality.

Sheep and camel wool

Pet hair is one of the first materials that people learned to use for their own benefit, and another classic natural filler that has not lost popularity for centuries.

Pros:

• Excellent thermoregulation;
• Good support;
• Perfectly absorbs and evaporates moisture;
• Possesses healing properties and helps with joint and headaches;
• Affordable price.

Minuses:

• May fall off after a few months of use;
• Poor-quality raw materials smell unpleasant;
• Contains favorable conditions for reproduction of dust mites;
• Difficult care: it is necessary to ventilate frequently, only gentle hand washing is allowed.

If, when choosing a pillow, naturalness and a budget price are a priority for you, you are not prone to allergies, you suffer from frequent migraines and colds, purchase a model with a filler made of sheep wool definitely worth it.

silkworm silk

This natural natural filler is in high demand today. In its manufacture, silkworm cocoons are manually straightened, stacked on top of each other and folded to fit the pillow.

Pros:

• Environmental friendliness;
• Does not fall off and does not wrinkle;
• Excellent thermoregulation;
• High breathability;
• Dust mites and fungi do not start in silk;
• Has a dirt-repellent effect;
• Does not draw moisture from the skin, allowing the collagen lost during the day to be restored, thereby maintaining the youthfulness of the skin;
• Serves 5 years or more.

Minuses:

• Not
• Complicated care. Only very gentle hand washing and dry cleaning is acceptable;
• High price.

Silkworm cocoons are the only natural filler of animal origin, indicated for use by asthmatics and allergy sufferers. An obstacle to its purchase can only be a high price. average cost quality product starts at $70. But it pays off long term services.

Buckwheat husk

(hollow shells of buckwheat seeds) - natural filler plant origin. Before getting into the pillow, the husks are thoroughly cleaned, treated with hot steam and antimicrobial treated.

Pros:

• Has a slight massage effect;
• Environmental friendliness;
• Good breathability;
• Good thermoregulation;
• High orthopedic properties;
• Dust mites do not start in the husk;
• Affordable price.

Minuses:

• Noisiness;
• Excessive hardness;
• Large weight: on average, such a pillow weighs 2.5 kg;
• Difficult care: you need to pour out the husk from the pillowcase at least once a month and dry it;
• Service life less than 2 years.

Buckwheat husk pillow has a lot of advantages. It is worth buying if you are not confused by the noise and heavy weight of the filler.

Shape memory foam

- modified polyurethane foam with low elasticity. He softens with heat. human body, repeating its contours, and thus providing good anatomical support. When the load is removed, the filler returns to its original shape.

Pros:

• High orthopedic properties;
• Relieves neck pain;
• Not a breeding ground for dust mites, fungi and mold;
• Noiselessness;
• Does not require care: it is enough to wash the pillowcase regularly.

Minuses:

• Poor thermoregulation;
• Enveloping effect: the head is buried in "smart" foam like in a cocoon;
• May exude a specific odor;
• Relative stiffness;
• Service life no more than 3 years;
• High price.

Out of habit, such a pillow may not seem very comfortable. But after 5-7 days of use, most people stop responding to the "enveloping" effect and notice that they have ceased to suffer from pain in the neck. Preference should be given to models with perforations, as they allow air to pass through better.

Latex

Such a filler can be natural, made from the milk of rubber plants and artificial. is very expensive. For pillows, latex is mainly used, containing about 15% synthetics.

Pros:

• High orthopedic characteristics;
• Excellent support;
• Natural antiseptic. Latex does not harbor bacteria;
• Good thermoregulation;
• Relieves neck pain;
• Noiselessness;
• Service life of 5 years or more;
• All care comes down to regular washing of the pillowcase.

Minuses:

• New products have a specific smell;
• Increased rigidity;
• High price.

Today, natural latex is considered one of the best material for the manufacture of high quality orthopedic products. The main thing is to choose a pillow of a comfortable shape and from a conscientious manufacturer.

The form

To understand which pillow to choose for sleep, you must adequately assess your physical condition. Most regular, classic pillows are square or rectangular in shape.

The orthopedic effect is achieved in them only due to the appropriate filler. If you do not need a full-fledged orthopedic product for medical reasons, you do not suffer from pain in the muscles and spine, a regular pillow with a filler that suits you will be enough.

But for a full-fledged orthopedic pillow, one filler is not enough. It should adapt to the anatomical features of the person and due to the ergonomic shape.

Orthopedic (anatomical) pillows can be:

• Rectangular. Models rectangular shape have a recess in the center and rollers different heights on the big sides. When you sleep on your side, put the side with the roller under the curve of the lower height, when you sleep on your back ─ the side with the roller is higher.
• With recess for the shoulder. Pillows with this configuration are only used for side sleeping.
• In the form of a roller. Roller pillows are characterized by increased rigidity and are not suitable for permanent use, but are suitable as an option for daytime sleep, for example, in the fresh air.
• In the shape of a horseshoe. This model is used when traveling and helps to sleep comfortably in a sitting position. It can also be put under your head while watching TV. It is not suitable for sleeping in a horizontal position.

The market has been flooded lately orthopedic pillows original configurations: in the form of crescents, butterflies, bananas - you can’t list everything. But to provide good anatomical support during sleep, the first four options are enough.

The shape of the pillow does not play the best important role in the proper maintenance of the neck and head. The most important thing is to choose a pillow that is the right size for you.

Dimensions

The size of the pillow is also important: if it is too big or too small, it will be uncomfortable to sleep on it. When choosing a model right size consider the following nuances:

1. 1 The length of classic pillows varies from 40 to 80 cm, width - from 30 to 50 cm.
2. 2 For tall large people the best option the pillow will be 50 by 80 cm. For people of standard build - 40 by 60 cm.
3. 3 Standard adult sizes orthopedic models- 50 by 70 cm, for children - 20 by 30 cm, for teenagers - 50 by 40 cm.
4. 4 For back sleep, most people of average height fit pillows 10-13 cm high, for side sleep - 11-12 cm. To find out the exact parameters, measure the distance from the shoulder to the middle of the neck and add 1-2 cm to it.
5. 5 If in a dream your neck goes numb and tense, your shoulders numb, your chin almost rests on your chest, there is a desire to put your hand under your head, the pillow does not suit you.
6. 6 Be sure to test your future purchase in the salon: lie down on the pillow you like, in the same position in which you usually sleep. To understand whether it suits you or not, 5-7 minutes are enough.

In conclusion, I would like to add that it is possible to decide which pillow is best for sleeping only on the basis of the physiological characteristics of each adult and child separately. For a teenager, a medium-sized pillow may seem uncomfortable. An allergy sufferer will not be able to fall asleep on a hypoallergenic but rigid latex model.

A person suffering from constant colds may not feel comfortable with the subtle animal smell emanating from the sheep wool filler. Remember that the most common mistake buyers make is purchasing the same type of model for the whole family. Do not commit it, and a comfortable healthy sleep will forever settle in your home.

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 the photo homemade pillows on the Internet, it may seem that you need a lot of experience or innate talent. But the same tasks can be solved much easier, and certainly, while 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 simple solution- several pillows 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

Majority good designers prefers to work with the form, considering it to be the root cause of the expressiveness of things, and color, texture and drawing/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 fabric patches 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, upholstered in fabric, possibly, better fit button with a round pleated 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 pillows on the sofa provide not only a magnificent aesthetic effect, but also respect with prestige: the 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 covert 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? Fill with holofiber (see below), sew up the armholes, embellish a little - and in an hour and a half a good one is ready original pillow from improvised materials, 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:

1. 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;
2. Cross-stitch: satin stitch embroidery under the head/body quickly gets dirty and slips, and wrinkles when washed;
3. 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 master interesting, but by no means simple ways of 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 fat. 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 figurine pillows: there are a lot of dips 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 suitable 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 enough 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 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, the feather/down padding is, firstly, not resilient enough to decorative pillows, they are not beaten like sleeping ones, because of the imminent damage to the finish from such treatment. Secondly, a fine soft pen and natural down for stuffing pillows are difficult to access. 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, it is in the manufacture of cloud pillows, etc. complex irregular shape: the workpiece must be shredded with scissors, and then, without a pattern, covered with a cloth in place.

Another stuffing material, especially suitable for baby pillows - rounded 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 one-stop solution the last seam is 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 cover.

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