DIY Pillows

Pillows are used not only for relaxation and comfortable sleep. Beautiful decorative pillows can add variety to the interior and become its real decoration. You can order the author's design and tailoring of exclusive products in a specialized studio, but it is better to do them yourself.If you have a desire to make pads on your own, you will certainly succeed. Examine the information, view the photo and get started.

DIY decorative pillows for a sofa

Decorative pillows are striking in their originality and grace. The usual design is the square, round and rectangular shape of the product. Unusual shape options:

• Turkish This view has a rounded shape, folds in the corners and an oriental ornament.
• Sectional. In this model, parts of the product are connected by side inserts of different stiffness.
• Oxford The pillow is decorated with a border and brushes on the sides.
• Quilted. This model has a decorative stitch finish.
• Non-standard. Products can be presented here in the form of letters, flowers, fairy-tale characters and other interesting characters.

In the process of self-production of the product, you can apply imagination and feel free to experiment. Pillows are made from a wide variety of materials and decorations, using various sewing and decorating techniques. In the house of each mistress, you can find a variety of ribbons and ribbons, pieces of unnecessary fabrics, buttons, beads, fringe and many more useful things. The sofa will look especially solemn and solid if 5-7 decorative pillows are sewn for it. For sewing, you can use fabric that is used in the decoration of the sofa or, conversely, choose a completely different texture. The main thing remains a harmonious combination of various shades of color.

How to sew a pillow for a sofa - pattern

The product includes two components: a cover filled with special material and an elegant pillowcase. Before building a pattern, you should decide on the shape and size of the product. The drawing is usually drawn on paper, and then transferred to the fabric using a special crayon or remnant. The fabric is folded in half with the front side inward. Thus, two parts of the product are obtained at once. About 1-2 cm should be added to the size of the pattern for grinding the parts. When flashing items, leave space for stuffing with filler. Then, using the same pattern, we cut out the details for a decorative pillowcase, leaving about 3 cm on each side for processing. There are options for pillows without using a pillowcase, that is, the cover itself is already sewn from elegant fabric. The pillowcase is used for hygiene purposes. So that it can be removed for washing, it is necessary to provide a special hole that closes with a zipper, buttons or velcro.

ATTENTION! The average size of pillows is 40-70 cm, small - 30-40 cm and large - from 70 and more centimeters. More complex configurations require careful study of the pattern.

Choose a fabric

To bring the idea to life, it is necessary to prepare the fabric and other accessories. Decorative pillows are sewn from a variety of materials, each of which has certain pros and cons. So, flax is an excellent natural and hypoallergenic material, but it is easily creased and hard to touch. Silk is more pleasant and durable, but costs much more than other fabrics. Chintz is easy to care for, pleasant to the skin, but is very short-lived to use. Dense materials such as felt, bike or denim are also popular. You can not stop at one type of fabric, but effectively combine various options. Therefore, the choice of fabric depends on the use of things and personal preferences of the master. One interesting way is to use an unnecessary sweater or shirt as material.

How and how to fill a pillow

As a filler, natural or synthetic materials are used. Of course, natural feathers of birds more favorably affect the well-being of a person. However, in most cases, these excipients are factors causing allergic reactions. Therefore, to begin with, it is worth making sure that none of the family members are hurt. Buckwheat, bamboo fiber and algae are also widely used for these purposes. Most often, artificial fibers are used for stuffing, such as holofiber, sintepuh, latex and others. They are light, airy and pleasant to the touch, perfectly erased, dry and restore their former appearance, and also do not cause irritation. Silicone balls are also popular.

REFERENCE! One medium-sized sofa cushion takes about 200-300 g of filler.

How to sew a pillow from shreds

It is rather difficult to sew a pillow using the patchwork technique: special knowledge and work skills are required. For sewing you will need shreds of fabrics. It is advisable to use fabrics of different colors and very good quality. Due to the color scheme, you can build spectacular paintings and patterns. Patterns of such pillows are necessarily made in full size. After selecting the fabric from it cut out the elements of the desired size. The patches must be sewn first vertically and then horizontally. After flashing one row, the fabric is ironed, guiding the seams to one side.

How to sew a pillow toy

Pillows in the form of flowers, hearts, emoticons, toys, books, as well as hug pillows were especially popular. For children, such things serve as a sleep aid and a toy at the same time. Despite the apparent complexity, such toys are quite simple to make. It is enough to cut out the pattern of your favorite character from paper. If it is complex, then it must be divided into elements and choose fabrics of suitable colors. Parts of the future product are outlined with chalk and cut with allowance for seams. Then they are stitched and a hole for the filler is left. After filling, the pillow is sutured manually.

How to sew a pillow with applique

Pillows decorated with applique look very stylish and unusual. This technique takes a lot of time, perseverance, as well as artistic taste and the presence of an interesting idea. Stages of decorating a product with an application:

1. Preparing patterns of the right size. On a separate sheet, draw the front side on which the application will be located.
2. Choosing the right picture. You can take the finished image or draw it yourself. The easiest forms are flowers, letters and geometric shapes.
3. The choice of fabric. Usually 3-4 species are used.
4. The paper drawing should be cut into separate composite pieces, circle them on the material, and then cut. If weaving is not strong enough, then from the inside it should be glued with non-woven. Seam allowances can be made as desired, depending on how the pieces are sewn together.
5. Application details are pinned with pins on the front side of the product, then they are sewn by hand, and then sewn using a sewing machine or overlock.

How to sew a beautiful baby pillow

Pillows in children's rooms perform certain functions. So, if the product is large, then the child can lie on it and play. Multi-colored puzzles are especially popular. Oblong products can protect against drafts if placed on the edge of the crib or window sill. It has become a fashionable trend to sew pillows in the form of letters and make up the name of the child from them. In the manufacture of pillows for babies, the main focus is on the fabric. It is better to give preference to natural fabrics, such as linen, calico, chintz, knitwear or cotton. Synthetics are not recommended, because they have the ability to become electrified, stick to the body and cause uncomfortable sensations and negative emotions. They are often the cause of baby crying, which adults may not even suspect. The product must be soft, clean and hypoallergenic. The emphasis is on coloring, and not on decorative elements and decorations.

IMPORTANT! Particular attention should be paid to decorative elements on children's toys. Buttons, beads and other small details are not recommended. A child can easily tear and swallow them, which is very dangerous.

It is quite possible to make a beautiful decorative pillow with your own hands even without special skills in sewing. We hope that this article will be useful and will help to create a beautiful and convenient thing.