A decorative pillow is an integral part of the interior of living quarters. Today, this functional and aesthetically pleasing element is used not only in living rooms, but also in children's rooms, dining rooms, in the kitchen and even on the balcony. You can find a wide variety of pillow models in stores, but why spend money on something that can be easily done with your own hands.
The main task of decorative pillows is to provide comfort in the recreation area. In addition, they can act as a bright design accent in any stylistic design of the room. In this article, we will look at the most simple master classes with which you can make decorative pillows quickly and inexpensively.
How to use decorative pillows?
There are many ways to decorate a living space, one of which is decorative pillows. This decor will look appropriate in the bedroom, living room, nursery or kitchen. The main thing is to choose the right style, size and shape of the future craft. If you want to transform the dining area or sleeping place, then you should opt for classic models with neutral colors.
Outside the home, handmade decorative pillows can be placed on the veranda, terrace, or supplemented with old garden furniture. Creating a cozy seating area in the garden is not as difficult as it might seem. All you need is very little time and patience and unlimited imagination.
With the help of bright decorative pillows, you can radically change the character of the interior. If the room is made in light, neutral shades, then patchwork-style products or models of unusual shapes will be an excellent accent element.
Most designers agree that when planning a design on your own, it is worth focusing on such small details. To take a simple example, pillows on a sofa or bed in a nautical tones can help define the style of the interior. This technique is especially relevant for spacious rooms with an abundance of various pieces of furniture.
How to choose a fabric color for sewing?
The choice of decor colors in the interior depends on many factors, primarily the general style of the room. A versatile, but no less original, option for decorating a living room are handmade cushions in beige or brown shades.
You can also place several pillows in different colors on the sofa, or create a composition of neutral and contrasting models.
The photo below shows one of the possible ways to decorate a recreation area. This approach allows you to achieve a laconic interior, harmony and integrity due to the general stylistic focus.
There is another option based on similar aesthetic principles. It does not require a special arrangement of objects and a laconic interior. To achieve this result, it is necessary to sew a decorative pillow from the same material that was used to make the furniture upholstery. The shades should match with each other, but the patterns may be different.
Choosing a pillow design
Do-it-yourself decorative pillows will help you freshen up the interior without material costs. By changing pillowcases, you can achieve different effects and easily change the specifics of the entire interior.
Before starting a master class on making a particular craft, you need to decide on the theme and style of the future product. This decor element allows you to emphasize the following styles: retro, romantic provence, shabby chic, nursery design, decorative pillows on the sofa with original ornaments.
Recently, decorative pillows in pastel shades have been increasingly used. They perfectly complement small living rooms and romantic bedrooms.
However, these are far from all the possibilities of textiles, it fits almost every interior design, the main thing is that the execution does not look pretentious or inappropriate. When you have already decided on the choice of a room, you need to start choosing accessories. Now you should figure out the dimensions of the product and start sewing according to a pre-planned scheme.
When choosing a craft design, you should not restrain your imagination. Do not limit yourself in the number of shades and in the form of patterns, because any creativity is individual and reflects your character. You can make any product you want.
Today on the market you can find a variety of decorative pillows - it will not be difficult to repeat them. Pay particular attention to the texture and shape of the decor.
How to make a decorative pillow with your own hands
You can spend days looking for the perfect pillow for your home, but never find the right one. But do-it-yourself sofa models will certainly delight you and your guests. Whether it is a solid color pillow or a combination of different fabrics and shades, it will perfectly fit into the interior and accentuate the individuality and uniform image inherent only in your home.
Needlework is always an experiment, but with the help of all kinds of master classes and expert advice, you can avoid ridiculous mistakes.
There are several ways to make a beautiful decorative pillow with your own hands:
- Hand painting of old pillowcases (fabric dyeing using specialized tools or using non-standard technologies).
- Sewing pillows from various pieces of fabric and decorating products with appliques.
- Knitted pillows using knitting needles or crochet (do not require special skills and abilities, therefore, ideal for beginner craftswomen).
- Decorating purchased items of basic models (with buttons, embroidery, ribbons, adding ready-made textiles with felt elements).
Next, we will take a closer look at each of these options and give a simple master class that even a child can do. To create a decor in a nursery, you can use the brightest colors and unusual shapes. We recommend that you choose materials with your child and entrust him with some of the work on making the pillow.
Pillow with painting
You can transform textiles quickly and inexpensively with cold water or ice. Painting old pillowcases has long been popular, but in the past, special chemicals were used for this purpose. Now a new technique for painting with ice has appeared; it baffles many with its originality. However, in the end, you are guaranteed a stylish and unusual decor - you can see an example in the photo below.
To recreate something like this, you will need:
- white fabric (you can use a cotton or linen pillowcase);
- metal grill from the oven;
- a container of a suitable size (so that the lattice fits into it);
- several ice cubes depending on the size of the canvas;
- rubber gloves.
First of all, you need to wet the fabric well and lay it out on the grate pre-installed above the sink. Put the canvas on the grate with the front side - to do this, it must be slightly crumpled to make the pattern more unusual due to the heterogeneity of the color. Next, ice is laid on top of the fabric and sprinkled with powder on top with the addition of dye.
This completes all the work, it remains only to wait until the ice melts and send the pillowcase to dry. Before that, it is recommended to dip it in cold water several times.
In the video: 4 ways to decorate pillows using the tie die technique.
Knitted option
A decorative pillow, knitting or crocheting, is the simplest product that you can knit. For novice craftswomen, medium-sized knitting needles connected to each other are best suited. The type of yarn does not really matter, the only thing to stick to when choosing is the thickness of the threads. If you are going to combine several shades, then it would be wiser to choose the material of the same thickness.
Knitted pads always look beautiful and elegant. They can be used to decorate any interior of the living room, bedroom or dining room.
Do not be discouraged if the first time you fail to fully comply with the knitting pattern. Sloppy parts can be masked by sewing on voluminous flowers. You can buy them in the store or do it yourself. To begin with, try the simplest options - most often these are products from ordinary air loops with several columns in two or three crochets. Below is a knitting pattern for a decorative pillow for beginners and the finished result.
On the video: knitted decorative pillows from large squares.
Patchwork style
The patchwork technique involves the use of different types of fabrics with different textures and shades. This style is great for creating cute things for the home like table napkins, a cushion, or a baby blanket.
1. Choose a fabric of a suitable color (it is desirable that the individual pieces are combined with each other). Take the fabric and cut out nine squares of equal size and five hearts.
2. Cut a small heart-shaped hole out of the five squares you have obtained. Cut the four elements diagonally so that you get four triangles. Plan a diagram of the future product, as shown in the photo below.
3. Sew together four elements that come together in one square. Repeat for other pieces of fabric. Then sew the hearts into the squares and sew all the finished pieces, arranging them three by three.
4. Cut four thin strips and the same number of squares. Connect all the elements together. Finally, take a single piece of fabric (its size should match the front of the pillow) and sew in a snake. Sew the front and back parts and fill the resulting gap with synthetic winterizer or holofiber.
Fluffy pillow
There is a wide assortment of fluffy textiles in stores, but the price is poor. Such an original pillow will look spectacular in any interior. If it is made of fleece, it will certainly become a favorite thing in the children's room. Making a fluffy pillow is very simple, you just need a little patience, the ability to sew and work with patterns.
The finished product will bring coziness and comfort to your home and will delight guests on cold winter evenings near the fireplace.
The required materials and tools include:
- fleece for the manufacture of the base and fringe;
- filler (synthetic winterizer is most often used);
- scissors and thread;
- corners of different sizes (pins are also needed);
- sewing machine.
Operating procedure:
1. First of all, you need to cut out two 40 by 40 centimeters squares from the fabric for the base of the product.
3. Sew the first element to the base, stepping back one centimeter from the edge (do not forget to bend the fringe to one side).
4. Sew the second strip 1.5 centimeters from the first. Do this operation around the perimeter of the entire product.
5. After the fringed blank is made, place a second square on top of it and pin together. Sew the resulting pieces, leaving a small hole for the filler.
6. Unscrew the fabric and insert the synthetic winterizer inside. Please note that it is better not to use natural materials as a filler (cotton wool and fluff).
Flower pillow
A decorative pillow can be of any shape and size. In this case, we are creating a flower-shaped product. To do this, you need ten scraps of fabric (five plain and five patterned).
Working process:
1. Connect all the elements together and cut out small but neat petals. Then you need to sew them in pairs, connecting the monophonic part with the patterned one. It is important to leave a small hole for the filler.
2. After the petals are ready, straighten the bottom of the shreds and sweep the fabric (one centimeter away from the edge).
3. Sew all five petals to the base. Place filler in the middle of each and sew the edge.
4. Insert each finished circle into the flower and sew them to the petals. Here we have a pillow in the shape of a flower. It can be used to decorate a child's room for a girl or a living room in neutral shades.
It is not difficult to create comfortable, stylish pillows with your own hands. Now on the Internet there are a huge number of ideas for needlework, you can easily choose the option that suits you. However, do not forget about the theme and style of the interior and use a responsible approach to the choice of materials. In order for beauty and family well-being to always live in your home, do not neglect the original decor. Leave comments so other visitors can take advantage of your advice.
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Why do we need it?
You can arrange decorative pillows on sofas, armchairs, ottomans, in any room, especially in the nursery, in the 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 scrap materials.
Decorative furniture will be a good gift option for family and friends. The basic rule is that they must match the design of the room in which they will be located. Therefore, it is easy to do this for yourself, while 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 be engaged in sewing any products "by eye". And even then not 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 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.
The creation of a pattern takes place in several stages:
- Determine the size, draw a square, rectangle on paper, add 1.5 cm on each side.
- We transfer the pattern to a double fabric, sew it, leaving a small opening for stuffing, turn it out.
- We make a pillowcase. We make a second pattern that differs from the first in size - each side should be a couple of centimeters larger.
If you have experience creating similar products, it is not necessary to limit yourself 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 decorating a hall, living room, it is better to choose 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 points as the choice of fabric, printing, threads. It is necessary to move on to solving decoration issues only after a successful attempt to sew it.
the cloth
When deciding which fabric to choose, it is necessary to consider not only the availability of the material, but also its compliance with the chosen style. The texture and colors should be appropriate and 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 be used both artificial and natural. However, for children's rooms, people with allergies, artificial can cause harm.
In some cases, several types of fabrics can 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 follow these rules:
- The selected fabric may not match the upholstery of the sofa or other furniture that the product will complement. It is in itself a design decision, the feature of which can be accentuated.
- The color of the fabric can also differ from the shade of the furniture, but they must be combined with each other. If the sofa is brown, orange, yellow, beige will be a suitable color for additional elements.
- If there is a pattern on the fabric, it should not be too greasy. Bright, multi-colored drawing becomes a separate design element. In this case, further decoration with different techniques is inappropriate.
- It is necessary to pay attention to the rules of care of the selected material. Sooner or later it will have to be erased, especially if it is made in light colors. The simpler the material, the easier it will be to care for.
- When choosing a fabric, it is important to think over the padding 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 stuffing, 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 develop an allergy, even if he is just in the room, no one sleeps on it.
If you want to use natural stuffing, be sure to use a new one. Remember to provide him with the necessary care.
Vegetable stuffing is characterized by a short service life, because the plants require replacement. Often used:
- medicinal herbs;
- bamboo;
- hop cones.
It is believed that such material is very beneficial to 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 for the formation of rot.
Synthetic materials have the least drawbacks, so many people choose them. The most commonly used synthetic winterizer, foam rubber, holofiber... These stuffing materials are affordable, budgetary, 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 fall apart at the seams. They should also match the selected fabric. The main rules are:
- The threads should match the color of the fabric. The more suitable the shade is, the less attention will be attracted to the applied seams.
- If it is not possible to use a precisely selected shade, you must choose a few shades darker. When the thread is lighter than the fabric, unnecessary attention is focused on it.
- The threads should match the width of the fabric. Too thin will not be able to firmly hold the fabric, too thick will simply tear it. Those used for decoration should also fit in width so that the embroidery or other pattern looks neat.
- If a sewing machine will be used when sewing the product, you must select the correct needle for the thread. In addition, the upper and lower 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, printing and thread, you can start sewing. The easiest way is to use a typewriter. 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, padding, threads are selected. Then a pattern is created on which the product is sewn.
rules
- Fabric compatibility. It may not be possible to find the exact same material from which the sofa is made. In any case, the fabric should be dense, silk, satin will be unsuitable options.
- Colour. The shade of sofa accessories is often different from the sofa itself. On brown can be beige, on green - yellow, on black - red. Therefore, the color does not have to be identical, the main thing is that they match.
- Stuffing. They must be dense, so it is best to use a dense synthetic winterizer, another similar material.
It is difficult to leave the sofa cushions solely for the decor of the room; everyone sitting on it will lean on them. This must be taken into account when decorating, perhaps a good option would not be a separate decoration, but simply the choice of a multi-colored fabric with a pattern.
Pillow Decorating Techniques
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 several plots.
More complex decoration options are:
- applications;
- knitting;
- embroidery;
- creation of reliefs.
Despite the complexity of implementation, many note that it becomes easier to use these techniques every time. With their help, you can create beautiful compositions for different interiors.
Applications
Applique is a nice and easy way to decorate. You can choose any drawing for her, come up with it yourself, or find a ready-made template on the Internet. The only caveat is that you shouldn't stop choosing too clumsy 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-out 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 applique will be selected.
Form, fragments
The more complex the shape, the more difficult it is to sew and care for it. 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 shape 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 large dimensions and lend an aesthetic appeal to the largest sofa.
- Round... The main disadvantage of this form is the difficulty in creating patterns, sewing. When a product with right angles is sewn together, 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 using pillows of this shape is decorating 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.
Decorative pillows have long become a familiar element of any interior. And this is not surprising. After all, they are able to make even the most boring and dull room original and beautiful. Decorative pillows fill it with new colors and create a special mood. They fit perfectly into the interior, highlighting its individuality and style.
Despite the fact that this element is presented in a large assortment on store shelves, it is quite difficult to choose it. Not everyone can find a product of the required color, shape and size. It is better to make decorative pillows with your own hands. Thus, you can get a product with a unique and unique design.
Pillows can be decorated in a marine theme
It will be better if the pillows are of different colors.
You can decorate the pillow with any drawings
Knitted pillows will look elegant in the interior
The smiley pillow looks very funny
It is not difficult to make it yourself. This process is fun and interesting. You can experiment with the design, materials that are used. This will allow you to get a special decoration that is most suitable for the interior of the room.
Different methods are used to make designer pillows. The most common are:
- The decor of a pillow that was previously used. To do this, paint, hand-painted and effects are applied to her pillowcase;
- Sewing a new product;
- Crochet, knitting;
- Decor of pillows with embroidery, buttons, fabric and more.
Thus, you can get a stylish and original decoration for the room. At the same time, financial costs will be minimal. Because any available items are used as decoration. It is easy to harmoniously combine them into one whole composition and you get wonderful DIY pillows for decor.
Pillows of different colors will add variety to the interior
You can sew a button into the pillow
You can decorate the pillow in different ways.
You can take a photo of a pillow with a picture of a pet
Pillows must be combined with the interior
rules
It is not difficult to make interior pillows with your own hands. The main thing is to know the rules and features of this process. The first is the choice of the material that will be used for sewing the product. Necessarily guided by the style prevailing in the interior. This will allow the decor to fit perfectly into the overall atmosphere of the room.
When it comes to the classic style, then an arbitrary choice of fabric is allowed. In this case, different materials look good. The owners can safely show their imagination and bring it to life.
Provence and country are already binding. Cushions made of variegated fabrics work best with them. National motives and patterns will well complement the ethnic interior, and plain fabrics are modern, minimalism or art deco.
Pillows with the image of animals will look beautiful
You can sew an owl from other materials on the pillow
Animal pillows will look beautiful
You can paint anything on the pillow
Pillows can be tied with ribbons
Decor
Once the pillow is sewn, it is decorated. To do this, use different objects and materials. Products made of fabric that repeat the texture and pattern of curtains are best decorated with fringes or frills.
If buttons or appliqués are used, they are placed on the front of the pillow. Thus, it can act not only as an element of decoration for a room, but also be used for relaxation. The smooth surface is pleasant to the body, allowing you to relax and unwind.
Such products come in different shapes, which also transforms them. Heart, flowers look original. Huge selection of ideas for do-it-yourself children's decorative pillows. For example, animal figures, letters, cartoon characters, and more. Decorative pillows for children will make the interior of the room magical and informative, enchanting and mysterious.
The pattern on the pillow will look beautiful
These pillows will perfectly complement the interior.
Bright pillows are always in fashion
You can decorate pillows with anything
The pillows will match any interior style
What is necessary?
To do this work with your own hands, you will need a small list of items.
These include:
- Cloth or other material. They must be of the appropriate size;
- Pencil on paper. Used to prepare patterns;
- Scissors. They will allow you to cut the product;
- Padding material. Sintepon, foam rubber and so on are perfect as it;
- Threads, needles, sewing machine;
- Decorative items. When choosing them, the style of the room and the personal preferences of the owners are taken into account.
Do-it-yourself cutting has a number of features and nuances that are important to know about, otherwise mistakes will be made. They will be reflected in the overall appearance of the finished product. The padding material will shrink. Therefore, you will need to make a margin of several centimeters in width and length on the fabric, but do not take into account the seam allowance. Moreover, it must be at least one centimeter. If folds, folds are provided on the product, then they are calculated separately.
Simple cut
The simplest option is a square or rectangular product. Elements that are used to decorate pillows allow to make it unusual. Bows, circles of different diameters, voluminous, applications, ruffles look original.
How to decorate your pillow with satin ribbons? From them, you can tie a bow and attach it to the product on the side or in the center. Also, a similar decoration is sewn from several ribbons. They are connected in the center with a thread.
The ribbons that are intertwined by the darning method look original. As a result, you will get an original and dense canvas. The decor of do-it-yourself cushions looks luxurious and rich.
Pillows can be placed anywhere
Green pillows will harmonize perfectly with white
You can sew a button on the pillow
You can paint anything on the pillow
Pillows with flower patterns look beautiful
The romance of the interior will emphasize ruffles. They are cut from a strip of material obliquely. Its length should be twice as long as necessary. After that, the edges are processed with a zigzag. A double stitching is performed in the center and the strip is pulled together. Fastened ruffles from different sides on the subject of interior decor: the wrong side, the face.
Decorating textile products with flowers gives them a positive mood. They will fill the room with special comfort and beauty. There will be a beautiful and exquisite flower meadow on the sofa. It is easy to make such a decoration with your own hands. You will need to twist small pieces of fabric or braid. Cutting circles from the material are also suitable for this task. They are collected and fixed in the form of a flower.
The combination of different techniques looks especially original on sofa cushions. At the same time, applications, buttons, pompons, ribbons, felt and so on are used. They allow you to realize any idea. The result will be a real work of art.
DIY pillows contain a piece of the heart of the person who created it. Therefore, they will always look more interesting and beautiful than what was purchased in the store.
Nothing fills your home with coziness like cute pillows. In order to sew them, you do not need to have any talents, it is enough to find the time and attach a piece of your soul to the product!
Agree, the things that you make yourself according to your own design bring an atmosphere much more comfortable and pleasant to the house than those that were bought even in the most reputable store, released "in multiple copies."
Homemade things turn out the way you want them to be. Have you ever thought about sewing a pillow? It's very easy! You will be able to create a piece of furniture that perfectly matches the design of your room. In addition, such products can be considered a real exclusive, which means that you definitely will not find such a product at home with friends or relatives. In this article, we will tell you how to sew a pillow that will bring you comfort, sweet wonderful dreams and a good mood.
It must be said right away that, in general, the creative process can be conditionally divided into two stages: this is the manufacture of the pillow itself, as well as pillowcases for it. Note that for one pillow, you can sew several different covers at once and change them all the time depending on your mood or interior changes.
How to sew a pillow. What to consider
- So, we note that sewing a decorative pillow is practically no different from sewing a regular pillow for sleeping. By the way, let's say right away that it is better to sew a product with a replaceable pillowcase, because this is practical, since every pillow needs to be washed from time to time.
- You will need a variety of sewing accessories: needles, threads, pins, etc., filler (cotton wool, synthetic winterizer, fluff and some other similar materials can serve as filler), and, finally, fabric for making the pillow itself.
- First you need to prepare the details of the pillow. There will be only two of them: either two rectangles or two squares, it all depends on what shape you want the pillow to be. When cutting out the individual pieces, remember to leave a few centimeters on each side for the seams.
- After the parts are cut, you connect them with the right sides and sew on three sides. Then you need to turn out the product, fill it with material to the required density (here you can safely rely on your own feelings) and carefully sew up the fourth side. That's all, the pillow is ready! Now you can safely decorate your own room with such an exclusive product. By the way, a homemade pillow can be a wonderful gift for loved ones. For its manufacture, you can use a variety of fabrics: satin, linen, velvet, velor, etc.
In order for your pillow not to seem boring, but to look different all the time, you, of course, need to sew several pillowcases. Their design depends only on you: you can make plain covers, with patterns, embroidery, created from various scraps of fabric - in a word, in this case everything depends only on your own tastes and preferences.
How to sew a pillow case
In general, there are several basic types of pillowcases: with buttons, with a lock, or, finally, a simple option, a pocket.
For a pillowcase pocket, the pattern will be completely elementary. There should be only one detail: the width is equal to the width of the pillow, and the length is equal to two lengths of the pillow. Naturally, don't forget to leave a few centimeters at the seams. Fold the fabric in half, sew on both sides, and leave the third open - this is the opening where you will insert your pillow. Carefully process the seams to make the pillowcase look aesthetically pleasing, and voila - your exclusive hand-made is ready!
As for the version with a lock, here the pattern will repeat the pocket pillowcase, however, when you fold the fabric and sew two sides, you need to sew a zipper into the third. It can be hidden or, conversely, decorative - only you can choose.
Finally, when we talk about a pillowcase with buttons, we assume that on the third side, which serves as a hole for putting on, buttons must be sewn, and loops for them must be prepared in advance.
Methods for decorating pillows
The simplest method is the use of different colors of fabrics. You can sew different pillows with different colors. For example, in the hall, you can sew products of different colors and textures. In the children's room, bright colors from cartoons or pillows-characters of the child's favorite cartoon look unusual.
A more complex decor is considered:
- relief;
- application;
- embroidery;
- knitting.
With decorative elements, they create original compositions for different interior styles.
Ribbon flower appliques look great on pastel-colored material. It is better if the flower is satin with different petals. You can complement the pattern with sequins, beads, beads, buttons.
How to sew a pillow. Photo ideas
Everyone strives to create a cozy and quiet atmosphere at home or to update the interior a little. There are many ways to do this without spending a lot of money.
One of these options is to update or sew decorative pillows for the sofa and armchairs yourself. Many different cushions are sold in stores, but still a handmade product will be unique.
Hand-made decorative pillows can emphasize your individuality, convey your mood and simply create a cozy atmosphere in your home.
There is one trick to this idea. You can sew several pillows and each one has several sets of decorative pillowcases. This will allow you to constantly change the notes in your interior, that is, you can change pillowcases depending on your mood, season, and so on, while the pillows themselves serve as the basis and do not require replacement.
When creating a decorative pillow or pillowcase, you should first of all decide on the theme of the room in which they will be located, choose a style.
Decorative pillows will complement any interior, but this is only if they are suitable in color and style.
After that, you can look at a photo on the Internet with ideas for handmade pillows and decide on the size of the product.
Making decorative pillows at home
You don't have to be an experienced seamstress and have a sewing machine to sew a decorative pillow. The main thing in this business is a great desire, patience and perseverance. It is easy and simple to sew decorative and original pillows, and expensive fabrics and accessories are not required.
The shape of the pillow does not have to be square or rectangular, it can be whatever your soul and fantasy desires. All the decorations that will be used in the decoration will be needed for the pillowcase itself. The pillowcase can be easily removed, so it will not be difficult to remove it in order to wash it or replace it with another one.
As a rule, the pillow itself is filled with stuffing, but there are cases when stuffing material is stuffed directly into a decorative pillowcase. The second method, of course, saves money, but the appearance of the finished product deteriorates.
Before you sew a pillow with your own hands, you need to select materials. For this purpose, not only fabrics are suitable, but also fur trimmings, remnants of leather or a substitute. Felt, felt fabrics, fleece look just as good in such products.
When creating patterns for pillows, it is worth taking into account the fact that when filling it with padding material, the finished dimensions will be much smaller. Therefore, 3-4 centimeters should be added to the selected dimensions on each side, and this is in addition to fabric allowances for the seams.
It is very easy to cut a pillow of a standard shape, it is a rectangle measuring 128 by 63 cm. The main part of the pillow should be made of dense fabric that will hold its shape.
Three sides of the pillow should be sewn, and in the fourth one should not be stitched to the end, there should be room for stuffing, then this line can be done either on a typewriter or by hand.
You can use different materials for stuffing, for example, synthetic winterizer, or foam rubber, or down.
Now that you know how to make your own cushions, you should start with a decorative pillowcase. Cutting out a decorative pillowcase is completely simple and does not take much time, because its dimensions completely coincide with the cut out pillow.
Options for decorating a sofa cushion
When creating a decorative pillowcase for a sofa cushion, fantasize, dream, collect all the decorative elements that you have. There are a lot of ideas for creating such pillows, it all depends on the flight of your imagination.
The most commonly used materials for decorating pillows are:
- multi-colored ribbons of different widths;
- yarn of different colors and textures;
- sequins, beads, bugles, beads, rhinestones and other decorations;
- all kinds of lace;
- elements of the application;
- embroidered elements;
- ready-made or handmade puffs and so on.
Children's room decorative pillows
Decorative pillows can be used to decorate a children's room. Handmade baby pillows can make the room fun and the child will feel comfortable and cozy in it.
It can be pillows in the shape of fairy-tale characters, animals, or just a pillow of the usual shape, but the decorative pillowcase on it will be bright and cheerful.
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