Figured pillow patterns. Pillow books for babies. For the development of fine motor skills and the acquisition of life skills and knowledge

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

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

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

Pillows - toys for adults and kids

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

Children's pillow - toy "Rosalina"

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quad cat

Necessary materials

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

Here is the list:

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is what the cat's face looks like:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do-it-yourself letter pillows

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

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

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

Photo of children's pillows

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

DIY decorative pillows: photos and creation schemes

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

Soft heart dear

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

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

Necessary materials

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

You will need patterns (click to enlarge):

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Other sofa cushions

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

butterflies

Lamb

Bear and dog

Frill

roses

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

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

Other fabric fantasies

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

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

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

Sincerely, Anastasia Skoreva

Decorative pillows have long been an important part of the textile design of many rooms. You can meet this functional and at the same time decorative element not only in living rooms, but also in bedrooms, children's rooms, dining rooms and even kitchen areas of a modern home. Decorative pillows. In addition to performing their main function - providing the most comfortable location in the recreation area of any room, they can act as an accent element of the interior (performed in a bright or contrasting form) or serve as a guide in choosing a stylistic direction in the design of the space. In a word, we need decorative pillows not only for convenience, but also for beauty. It is especially pleasant that you can make this simple decoration item with your own hands. We have collected 100 ideas for you to create practical and beautiful, stylish and artsy, bright and neutral, smooth and textured, pillows for every taste, for various design options for your homes. Get inspired, get inspired and create beauty for your own home.

How to use decorative pillows

It is a misconception that decorative pillows should only be placed in the seating area of the living room. Beautiful pillows and cushions can become part of the textile design bed. Comfortable cushions can be used for comfortable seating in the dining room or kitchen (for example, in the dining area with the so-called "corner"). Decorative pillows can be used not only in the interior of the home, but also outside it. For example, to increase the comfort of a seating area with garden furniture exposed on an open veranda or terrace, you can use various types of pillows, including decorative ones.

With the help of bright decorative pillows, it is easiest and quickest to change the character of the interior. If the whole room is made in light or neutral colors, then bright textiles in the recreation area will easily become an accent element. For a global change in color temperature and design dynamics, it is enough to change the covers on the pillows that provide the comfort of the recreation area.

With the help of pillows on a sofa or bed, in small armchairs or large-scale ensembles, on personal chairs and even swings, you can unambiguously determine the stylistic design of the interior. For example, the presence of a marine or beach style will be indicated by textile design using a blue and white stripe, images of ships, anchors, shells, inhabitants of various reservoirs.

Variety of options

knitwear

Knitted pillow covers exude homeliness and comfort. Perfect option for the Scandinavian style of interior design. But many variations modern style will easily accept such decor. Beautiful textured knitting in neutral colors will be a harmonious addition to the design of the recreation area, and bright threads will help create the necessary color accent if the image of a sofa, armchair or bed was destined to stand out from the general background.

What do you associate the word yarn with? What about wool? Surely many will say that sheep's fleece was introduced to the Sazu. Knitting from woolen threads sheep-shaped pillows are an incredibly harmonious solution. And there is no need to talk about the originality of the result obtained - such decorative pillows will cheer you up even on the gloomiest day.

Pure white handmade lace will look great on linen or cotton cushion covers.

If you don’t know how to knit or don’t want to, but you have knitting threads and a desire to use them to decorate decorative pillow cases, the easiest application will be to make pompoms. The technique is simple, even a child can handle it, but the result is a wonderful, textured decor that uplifts the mood and transforms the neutral design of the room.

The most common way to create texture on pillow covers is to use the fabric itself. Folds and various bends, bows and all kinds of weaving (from the main fabric), even knots - everything is used to create a creative design.

A method in which there is practically no need to sew has gained great popularity - the pillow is literally wrapped in fabric, but in an original way.

Ordinary ruffles and frills can become the basis for creating an original and stylish decor item. It is enough to sew strips of fabric gathered into ruffles onto the simplest pillow cover, and a boring interior detail turns into its decoration. This way of decorating is also suitable for those. who just tries his hand at sewing.

With the help of many bright circles cut out of felt (or other material that holds its shape well and does not require processing along the edges of the products), you can make an incredibly textured, original pillow that can decorate any interior.

Embroidery, applications and combination of materials

Application is a great way to create a unique decorative element from improvised means. If you have leftover fabrics, felt, beautiful threads, beads, rhinestones, braid or ribbons - any of these materials can become the basis for creating an appliqué. You just need to decide on a theme. It will depend on the chosen stylistic design of the room for which the decorative pillow will be made. But there are many universal options - images of plants, flowers, geometric shapes, abstract patterns ...

Image of animals…

Christmas themed...

Hearts, as a symbol of not only love, but also the holiday of Valentine's Day ...

Button appliqué is an easy way to decorate that even a child can handle. Especially if the buttons are not sewn on, but glued on. Ask the children to help you and get not only an original decorative and at the same time practical element of the interior, but also invaluable moments of joint creativity spent with the child.

The decoration of the pillow fabric with beads, rivets, sequins looks even more textured and luxurious. It may not be very convenient to use such pillows for their intended purpose, but they will certainly decorate the interior.

An excellent opportunity for the rational disposal of leftover fabrics of different colors is the use of pieces to make a patchwork-style pillow. Patchwork looks original and invariably brings warmth and comfort to any interior.

The easiest way to combine fabrics is the arrangement of translucent lace on a plain background. The design looks elegant and even modest, it will organically fit into almost any interior of the room. If you are not sure about the possibility of combining fabrics of different colors and prints to create decorative pillows, then use a more or less neutral option that will look organically in modern interior any room. The black and white print is quite conservative and is able to successfully fit into various options for the decor and color palette of the room.

The combination of fabrics of not only different colors, but also textures looks luxurious. For example, elements made of leather or jeans look great as decor against the background of a plain dense fabric.

Drawings and other ways of color variety

Drawing on fabric is not one of the types of children's tricks for "transforming" the surrounding space, into an activity for quite adult people who want to create truly exclusive decor items for their homes. There are quite a few fabric painting tools on the market that can be used on various types textiles. The pillows can then be washed. The drawing can be abstract (this can be created by a person without art education, but with the obligatory desire to create an original, personalized thing for his home) ...

The print can be quite specific. An interesting way to create a pattern or pattern is to use a stencil. As a blank for transferring the pattern to the fabric, a twig or leaf, letters, geometric shapes, in a word, any image that is convex enough to leave prints on the pillow cover can act.

Second life for old things

Do not rush to throw out damaged or simply out of fashion items - they can become the basis for a new piece of furniture, for example, a decorative pillow cover. The advantage of this approach is not only in obtaining a new decorative element (with a functional load in the meantime), but also in the fact that you will not need to spend money on consumable. See what original products can be sewn from an old shirt, dress or sweater

Pillows for children's room

Making decorative pillows for children is a special pleasure. After all, such a textile element of the interior will not only fulfill its main functions, but also decorate the child’s room, it can become a favorite toy, the reason for gaining new knowledge and skills, sensations and impressions. When making pillows for decorating a children's room, it is important to understand that they will be used not only for their intended purpose, not only on a bed and sofa, in an armchair or chair, but also on the floor, they will take Active participation in games.

IN Lately the manufacture of letters-pillows, which can be used both for their intended purpose and as a decor and a toy, has become very popular. Most often, letters are made for children's rooms, from which you can make up the name of the child or one capital letter of the name is sewn.

Evgenia Smirnova

To send light into the depths of the human heart - this is the purpose of the artist

Content

Soft, comfortable pillows in the original design are always appropriate even in a simple interior. Knowing the simple rules of needlework, you can add a little comfort to your home on your own. In this article you will read step by step recommendations how to sew a pillow, learn about materials for a pillowcase, pillowcases. You will figure out which filler for decorative pillows is better to use, learn how to sew products unusual shape and appointments. Sew pillows for sofas, in the form of letters of the alphabet, in the form of toys, for pregnant women and other pillows! Let's start by looking at general rules manufacturing.

Step-by-step instructions for sewing pillows with your own hands

If you already have a desire to practice design and creative design products, before you make a pillow, you need to pick up necessary tools and materials. For the manufacture of crafts, you will need the following supplies:

sewing machine;
fabric cuts;
needles and threads;
pins;
scissors;
centimeter;
millimeter paper for a pattern, if the pillow is of a complex shape;
for marking - a pencil, crayon or fabric marker;
decorative elements.

Products with a pillowcase and a pillowcase should always be chosen for hygiene, if the product is not only a decorative element, but also an accessory for sleeping. The material for the breastplate is taken natural (satin, coarse calico), dense, so that the stuffing does not come out. As a filler, a variety of compositions are used. It should be noted that filling with down or feathers can cause allergies, so it is better to choose modern technological materials: synthetic winterizer, holofiber, comforter. For good night near the bed it is good to put a roller filled with fragrant herbs, hay.

Cushion pattern

To make rectangular pillows on the sofa with your own hands, determine what size they should be, and depending on this, when cutting the fabric, you need to choose one pattern:

cut out 2 identical parts of the fabric of the desired size, making 1 cm of seam allowance from each edge;
or measure two pillow lengths, add 2 cm in width to the seams, fold the fabric in half, sew two sides.

Sew up the edges with a linen seam, and the last seam:

make it to the middle, stuff the filler through the remaining hole and sew it up to the end with a hidden seam;
or sew in a zipper.

When sewing a pillowcase, it should be remembered that the pattern is made similarly to the pillowcase, but its size should be 1 cm larger than the base of the pillow, and 1 cm is allowed for seam processing. In the future, it will be very convenient if a zipper or Velcro is inserted when sewing the pillowcase. If the pillowcase is scented, you need:

add 15 cm of fabric to the size of the length, which is folded to the wrong side;
put on top of the other side of the pillowcase, while its edge should coincide with the fold of the smell;
sew side seams.

Making a pillow letter

To make the pattern even, the desired letter is drawn on graph paper, checking the symmetry by folding the finished layout along the central axis. On the fabric, two contours of the letter are indicated: once along the layout, the other - by mirroring the layout. The side part (the thickness of the letter) is cut like a long strip of fabric, cutting the material in one direction along the shared thread. Since the thickness of the pillow will be very important, it is better to make an allowance of 2 cm, because after stuffing with insulation, the volume will visually decrease. Rules:

Simple letters, for example, "G", "T", "C", are sewn from the inside out and turned inside out.
If the letter "A" or "D" is assembled, the outer contour is sewn to the front side first.
At the same time, a mark is applied on the other side of the strip in parallel so as not to stretch the material by sewing the other side.
A segment is left unsewn on one side below the crossbar of the letter - it will be filled through the hole.
The strip, which will be the thickness of the letter, is first sewn from only one inner (above the crossbar) part of the letter.
The rest of the seams are done after the item has been turned inside out.

In the shape of a heart

There are two answers to the question of how to sew an original heart-shaped pillow. First: make two patterns in the shape of a heart, sew them together, put in a filler, and decorate the seam. The product looks unusual if you decorate one side of the pillow with a photo print with the image of a loved one or small satin fabric roses. The second way is to arrange a heart on a pillow. To do this, you need to cut out a pillowcase.

On another piece of fabric, contrasting in color (red fabric is good), draw a heart according to a pre-cut cardboard template, and cut it out with a margin of 2.5-3 cm along the contour. Further actions:

On the wrong side of one half of the pillowcase, symmetrically lay out and fasten with pins the cut out heart, on top - a cardboard template, the outline of which is circled over the fabric.
Sew, retreating 1 cm from the outline of the template.
On the front side in the center of the embroidered figure, attach a cardboard template, circle again.
Separate two sewn pieces of fabric, realizing that the bottom sewn is the heart. You just need to make an incision on the pillowcase and carefully cut the fabric along the outline you just circled.
To decorate the seam, make a beautiful frill of soft fabric.

In the form of a cat

It is good to make such a pillow together with a child from a knitted sweater with long sleeves, which is already small for your baby. So the thing will take on a different life, and the baby will have both fun entertainment and a thing that is nice to lie down to take a nap. "Cat" is a great travel option, for example, when traveling. Let's figure out how easy it is to sew a toy pillow:

Prepare the layout of the cat's head and ears, circle these details on the fabric and cut them out.
For the tail, use a sleeve; it will be fun to attach a round fur pom-pom to its tip.
Draw the muzzle of an animal: take a thick fabric suitable color(preferably from felt or leather) for blanks for the eyes, nose, tongue. Change their buttons. Sew the details to the intended places.
Draw a mustache with stitched symmetrical seams or make embroidery.
Assemble the details, fill with filler, sew together.
Since the child will play outdoor games with such a pillow, it must be taken into account that it is easy to wash.

Master class on making a pillow for pregnant women

Expectant mothers will find a very useful hint on how to sew a pillow for pregnant women. This hug improves the quality of sleep. This long C-shaped or U-shaped product is convenient to put under the tummy when a woman sleeps on her side. Sizes are determined by the height of the woman approximately from shoulder to knee, the usual width is 25-50 cm, and the length of the inner girth should exceed the waist circumference.

The pattern of a pillow for pregnant women is simple, after calculating the dimensions, the markings must be applied directly to the fabric with an allowance for the seams, stitch the details and fill. In the manufacture of such a product, preference should be given to non-allergenic materials. It is worth sewing several pillowcases so that it is convenient to use it every day, including after the birth of a child when feeding the crumbs.

Round pillow on a chair or stool from patches

When asked what can be sewn from scraps, the most correct creative answer is a round pillow. Rounded can be sofa for garden furniture or textile on the hard seat of the chair. For tailoring, the required number of shreds is calculated and cut out - from 4 to 12 sectors or more. It is better to use a cardboard layout so that the details are the same.

Sew the parts in pairs, repeating until you get a round front side of the pillow. It is important to ensure that the seams of the patches are even, continue in a straight line. Work process:

Cut out a circle of thin foam rubber or batting according to the size of the front side of the pillow and sew from the inside with a double line along the contours of the patches.
Make the second part of the pillow in the same way, or cut it out of a piece of fabric according to the size of the front side.
For a secure fit on the chair, stitch the ties to the product. To do this, narrow strips of fabric of the desired size must be cut out, folded in half in length, ironed and stitched along the edges.
Collect the craft, stuff it with foam rubber or soft rags, sew it up with a blind seam.
In the place where the patches converge, sew on a decorative button.

Usage decorative elements- a matter of taste. The main decoration will be the color and texture of the pillowcases. They are sewn in harmony with the color and pattern on the walls or in contrast with the furniture upholstery. Several different covers will allow you to change the interior of the apartment according to your mood. To decorate pillows in an oriental style, it is beautiful to roll a cord with a shiny thread and attach it around the perimeter of the seams, and attach tassels to the corners.

It will be original if the names of those to whom it was made as a gift are embroidered on the pillowcase. They look nice:

frills;
puffs;
flowers collected from fabric;
vintage lace.

Video tutorials for beginners on sewing decorative pillows

If the variety of cozy pillows has fascinated you, do not put off the idea for later, choose the option you like and get down to business! Even if you have never practiced sewing, you will definitely get an original pillow thanks to the tips of the craftswomen presented in the video. From their detailed explanations, you will learn how to sew a sofa cushion in the form of a roller step by step, understand the intricacies of the stuffing process, processing seams and corners, secrets decorative ornament. Over time, you will learn how to carry any soft thing you like on your bed or sofa.

How to sew a roller on a clasp

How to sew a decorative pillowcase or cover

Photo ideas of beautiful handmade pillows

Understand all the nuances and decide exactly what cute and cozy soft crafts you would like to add to your home. To do this, look at the photo selection of products made by craftswomen at home. Looking at the pictures and listening to the emotions that arise during viewing, you will definitely choose a pillow for you personally, you can download the image and make your own version, which will pleasantly surprise your family.

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How to sew a pillow with your own hands? Every needlewoman thought about this. A pillow is needed not only for sleeping, with it you can make the design of the apartment complete and original.

After looking at photos of homemade pillows on the Internet, you might think that sewing requires experience and talent. But having understood the very process of creating a pillow, it turns out that it is not at all difficult.

Let's see how to make a pillow with your own hands?

The most important thing to know before you get started

Before you start sewing a decorative pillow with your own hands, you need to decide exactly how it will look. But more important than this is to choose the fabric and filler.

If you want to make a multifunctional pillow, it is important to choose a fabric that can be easily cleaned. The filler should not fall into dense lumps for as long as possible, losing its elasticity.

Materials. Textile

To make a durable, practical and beautiful pillow, you need to choose the right fabric.

Firstly, it should not be strongly electrified and attract any dust to itself, it can be easily cleaned with a vacuum cleaner.

Secondly, the material must prevent dust from entering the packing. Suitable fabrics:

Atlas
Crepe satin
Upholstery fabrics
bike
linen fabrics

You can use other fabrics, except for propylene matting. It is slippery, rough and tough, so for soft pillow won't fit.

Stuffing

The pillow can be stuffed with many materials. It can be cotton wool, bird fluff or feathers, foam rubber, synthetic winterizer, holofiber and many others.

Let's deal with each filler:

Cotton wool and synthetic winterizer fall into lumps at great speed. At the same time, it is almost impossible to evenly fill the product with cotton wool.

Feathers and down are not suitable not only because of the difficult accessibility, but also because of insufficient elasticity. No one will beat up a decorative pillow like a sleeping pillow, so as not to spoil the beautiful finish.

Hollofiber is readily available, available in two forms: sheets and fluffy granules. Sheet is more expensive, it can be replaced with cheaper foam rubber. Hollofiber is well suited for a pillow. It serves for about 10 years without rolling.

Another filler option is round silicone granules. They are best for baby pillows because they are hypoallergenic and can be easily poured out, rinsed, dried and put back in through a small hole.

Decoration. Colors

The easiest way to decorate the interior is to do it with pillows. different color. Of course, they should match the colors of the interior items: furniture, curtains or even walls.

It's sometimes not an easy task- achieve a combination - but very popular. From pillows of different colors, you can make an ensemble that will emphasize all the advantages of the interior.

The most interesting thing is that the idea with colorful pillows is not only easy to implement, but also financially affordable.
Note!

Do not stop the choice only on plain fabrics, materials with patterns and ornaments will look advantageous.

Seal

Recently, printing on fabrics has become more and more popular. Why not print on the pillow? This affordable option decoration of your product: printing prices are not very high, the pattern is stable and clear.

With the help of numerous computer programs, you can make a design in advance and even see how the ensemble will look in the interior.

Shape and Fragment

Pillows can be made in absolutely any shape. There are no restrictions in this, the main thing is to show imagination. You can use the technique of modular sewing. To do this, several simple parts are made, which are subsequently sewn in place into a complex product.

The disadvantage of this method is that it is quite difficult to clean. You must either completely disassemble the product, or use a furniture vacuum cleaner.

Note!

Patchwork or patchwork is also used. Most often, they take a key fragment and place it in the center. The fragments combined with it are located along the periphery. Simple but very effective!

key element

The compact key element adds a touch of sophistication to the throw pillow. Such an element can be a button, tassels, bows and much more. There are also no restrictions.

You can ennoble a product from a modest fabric with the help of a key element. With his help ready product will look richer and more expensive, so you can use technical or furniture upholstery fabrics that do not differ in bright colors.

Knitting, embroidery, lace

knitted sofa cushions more difficult to perform than just sewing from fabric. You must be able to knit or crochet - this is a laborious craft that requires care.

However, so is embroidery. On the pillow, you can embroider any plot with satin stitch, cross or ribbons. Here, too, everything depends on your skill, imagination and perseverance.

You can also decorate the product with lace. Of course, it is easier to buy ready-made lace in a store, but it will be much more expressive if you make the lace yourself.

Note!

Just imagine the faces of guests who saw pillows completely made by you.

To make a pillow, you can use, for example, an old sweater. The effect will be the same as from a self-bonded cover. If desired, it can be decorated with various beads, buttons, and so on.

Cushion embroidery

As mentioned earlier, you can decorate the pillow with any embroidered plots, but you can not do them in any technique that you own.

Therefore, do not embroider with beads on the pillow. Why? It's just unhygienic. It will be problematic to wash out all the dirt from under the beads, but what got into the beads itself will remain there forever. Yes, and think about whether it will be comfortable to lie on such a pillow?

Cross stitch is best because it is the most durable. You can wash such a product without worrying that the threads will come out. You can use the smooth surface, but when washing the threads weaken, and the pattern loses its attractiveness.

From old clothes

So, you can make a pillow out of old sweaters, but what else can I use? Yes, whatever! Old T-shirts, sweaters, T-shirts - everything that is lying around in your closet and waiting in line for a landfill.

You can even use jeans. The product will turn out not so soft, but it will look very original.

figurines

These pillows are perfect for a child's room. They can simply stand on a bed or even a shelf, pleasing to the eye and finishing the nursery design. They can serve as toys or serve their intended purpose.

The figurine pillow can be of absolutely any shape, the main thing is that you and your kids like it.

Funny letters

With the help of such pillows, the child will quickly learn the letters. Often letters or numbers are sewn for the holidays. Letters can also serve as toys too.

Sleeping on them is sometimes not very comfortable, but they look great in the interior.

For the manufacture of large letters, it is better to use foam rubber, and fill only the edges with holofiber. In this way, you can stuff any large pillows.

Borders

Every mother of a baby knows the problem: how to protect the child from bumps while sleeping in a crib? The child has already been saved from falling from the crib, but what to do with these hard sides that the child constantly hits in his sleep?

For these purposes, you can also sew a pillow! Foam rubber is best for boards. It is dense and will not allow the child to feel the fences upon impact.

You can sheathe the foam rubber with any soft fabric that the child will not be allergic to. In order for the pillow to hold on, it is necessary to sew on fabric ties with which the pillow will stay in the crib.

Any pillow, regardless of its shape, size and design, will fit perfectly into any interior.

Easy to manufacture, not requiring special talent and skills, these products will make a boring and dull apartment, original and cozy place for relax.

DIY pillow photo

It doesn’t matter if decorative pillows are sewn with your own hands or bought, they will organically fit into the decor of the room. However, the first option will save you from exhausting shopping in search of a pillow of the desired style, color, material. Sewing beautiful decorative pillows on a sofa with your own hands is quite simple, many patterns are so simple that even a novice needlewoman can handle them.

The variety of this accessory, which can be seen in the photo, excites the imagination: animals, a rose, letters, flowers, puffs. You can sew sofa cushions of any shape - a rose or a turtle, and for any occasion.

Materials and tools

For sewing any pillow, certain materials will be required:

fabrics;
stuffing;
decoration elements;
threads;
instruments.

fabrics

Fabric is the main element when tailoring any kind of pillow. When choosing, the most important thing is to turn on the imagination and choose the option that suits the texture and color. It can be linen, cotton, upholstery fabric, knitwear, jeans, felt, fleece and even fur.

There are a number of materials most commonly used for sewing decorative pillows:

fleece and flock;
linen and cotton;
plush and velor;
sackcloth;
satin and velvet;
jeans;
artificial and natural fur;
leather and dermantin.

Often, fabrics are combined, but in this case, their own rules apply, since, for example, you cannot combine "non-stretch" options with stretch.

When choosing a fabric, you should be guided by some rules:

the material of the pillow does not have to be combined with the upholstery of the sofa, bed, armchairs. This accessory may well be a kind of accent in the interior of the room;
combine colors. For example, if green shades predominate in the interior, then the pillow can be made of blue, yellow or blue fabric;
When choosing a material with a pattern or pattern, make sure that it is lively and relaxed. Patterns in the form of flowers or fruits look good, as well as cage and floral motifs;
there is a way to check whether the material is suitable for making a decorative pillow. Stare at the material in good light for 1 minute, then close your eyes. If you see bright spots or flashes before your eyes, then this is not a suitable option;
for a pillow in a nursery, you should choose materials of all colors of the rainbow with drawings in the form of your favorite fairy-tale characters;
when choosing a fabric, it is important to consider the purpose of the product. If it will be used for sleeping, then the fabric should be soft, pleasant to the touch. For exclusively decorative products, you can choose a dense fabric;
if you want to make the interior more calm, choose dark material, light and bright colors will make the atmosphere more energetic and lively;
if it is planned to use down or feathers as a filler, then a denser fabric will be required that can hold the filler inside the product;
give preference to versatile cotton fabrics;
silk is famous for the fact that products made from it stand out with a cool surface;
brocade is best used for decorative pillows in the bedroom;
one of the main criteria for choosing a material is ease of care.

Stuffing

All fillers for decorative pillows can be divided into:

natural;
vegetable;
artificial and synthetic.

natural

Since ancient times, natural materials such as down, feathers, and wool have been used as stuffing for pillows. The main advantages of materials are that they perfectly retain heat, do not crumple and do not go astray.

As for the disadvantages, this is the absorption of moisture and the fact that in natural material various small animals and bacteria often start up, because of which the pillow can cause allergies. Such products require special care.

vegetable

Recently, more and more often for stuffing decorative pillows are used medicinal herbs, buckwheat husks, hop cones, bamboo. Many prefer such stuffing, believing that it has a beneficial effect on the well-being and health of a person. Actually it is not. The fact is that the smell of some herbs can cause headaches. In addition, having absorbed moisture, the vegetable filler becomes damp and begins to rot. Decorative pillows with vegetable filling require special care and frequent replacement of the filler.

artificial and synthetic

The most commonly used synthetic winterizer, foam rubber, synthetic winterizer, holofiber, polyester materials. All these materials are hypoallergenic, non-toxic, and do not absorb moisture. The only downside is that such materials are pressed over time, caked. It is best to choose a soft-touch holofiber that is machine washable. best choice as a filler will be firewood or sintepuh, which do not go astray, are hypoallergenic, products with them restore their original view. Roller pillows can be filled with foam rubber.

What you should refuse as a stuffing for a pillow is cotton wool, as it will very soon go astray and the product will take on an unsightly appearance. It is better to dwell on a synthetic winterizer, although this material is also capable of losing volume over time.

If there are no funds to purchase special material for filling, then you can use what is at hand. For example, a pillow can be stuffed with fur or fabric remnants, although in this case the product will turn out to be not very neat.

In addition to commonly used materials, the following are often used:

cotton wool - the material quickly gets off, because of which the product loses its original shape. Cotton wool can only be used for pillows intended solely for decorative purposes;
fur - suitable as a filler only when using coarse, durable fabrics;
silicone balls are a soft, safe material suitable for baby pillows.

When choosing a filler, you should remember some rules:

only hypoallergenic fillers can be used;
the filling material must hold its shape;
the material should not be too soft, even and too hard;
the filler should be easy to wash.

Threads must be chosen not only by quality, but also by combination with the fabric. At the same time, the thickness is also important, so for a denser fabric, more durable options will be required. When working, floss threads may be required, which are excellent for making decorative seams or making decorative tassels.

When choosing the right thread, knowing what sewing threads exist will help:

cotton - the most common type of thread, 100% cotton. Suitable for sewing cotton fabrics. Do not use them for stretchy fabrics, as cotton threads can break when pulled;
polyester - dense threads, which can often have a wax or silicone coating. Suitable for working with stretchy fabrics, synthetics, knitwear and stretch fabric;
viscose - embroidery threads with which you can create smooth stitches;
nylon - strong threads suitable for light and ordinary synthetic fabrics;
silk - durable threads for silk and wool. Such threads will not leave marks on the fabric, besides they are very elastic;
woolen - suitable for embroidering and processing the edges of heavy fabrics;
metal - most often found in gold, silver or bronze. Used for embroidery and decoration of things.

There are also some rules that should be followed when choosing threads:

threads should be chosen not only by color, but also by thickness, which should correspond to the thickness of the fabric;
if a sewing machine is used for sewing, then the lower and upper threads in it must be the same;
a thin thread on a dense fabric will break, and a thick thread on a thin fabric will tighten the product, spoiling the appearance;
if it is not possible to choose threads to match the fabric, then you should take threads 1-2 tones darker than the fabric, so the stitches will be less noticeable.

Instruments

To make a pillow, you will need the following tools:

scissors;
needles;
crayon, soap or pencil (to transfer the pattern to the fabric);
paper for modeling patterns;
hook or knitting needles (if knitted elements are supposed to be in the product);
sewing machine.

Decoration Methods

Even the most ordinary-looking pillow can be turned into a real work of art if applied right kind decoration.

Colors

The easiest way to create original design- This is a sewing of decorative pillows of different colors. Choose several options for matching fabrics in color and texture, make pillows and place them on the sofa. Also, when sewing, you can use elements in the background upholstery, which also looks very original.

Here are some tips to help you choose the color and pattern of your throw pillow:

if you plan to sew two pillows for one side of the sofa, then it is better to make one of them plain and the other with a color pattern, like the first pillow;
for a large sofa, two solid color cushions around the edges will do. The color of the pillows should contrast with the color of the furniture. In addition to these products for the sofa, you can also make several patterned cushions with a pattern color that does not contrast with the color of the furniture;
for patterned pillows, it is worth choosing prints in neutral colors: white, beige or cream;
try the method of mixing patterns, but at the same time, prints must have at least one common color;
Avoid the same type of pillows. If one product is with a floral print, then a large pattern can be used on the other;
when making decorative pillows, give up the idea of decorating the entire room with the same products. Cushions for sofas and chairs may differ in color and pattern, but at the same time they must be in harmony with each other and the surrounding interior.

Applications and printing

The product can be decorated with an application, the drawing of which can be developed independently, or peeped on the Internet. It’s just not worth choosing an application consisting of many elements, otherwise the work will turn into a continuous flicker as a result. The pattern should be simple and clear.

To do right choice and do not spoil the product, follow some rules:

flowers from satin ribbons are suitable for decorating pillows in pastel colors. Similar flowers from ribbons of different colors look original;
you can bring to life the most intricate drawing with the help of a fabric application;
as a pillow decoration, you can use various details connected with knitting needles or a hook;
as appliqué elements, you can use the fabric of old clothes, perfect for this sweater;
the most popular appliqué elements are lace, beads, sequins, buttons;
the pillow can even be painted, depicting a landscape or portrait on it with the help of special paints.

Form and Fragments

For many, the shape of the future product is very important, which can be very diverse. An example of using a mold when sewing a pillow can be products in the form of flowers, animals, and so on. That's just too complex shapes it is better to avoid, as it will be problematic to care for such products.

There are four main forms of decorative pillows:

roller - suitable for decorating leather sofas;
square - most suitable shape for decorative items. In addition, it is convenient to lie down or sit down on such a pillow if necessary;
rectangular - balances the soft shapes of puffy sofas;
round - will help soften the sharp lines of strict sofas.

You can combine products different forms. For example, a combination of square and rectangular products looks good.

Try using the patchwork technique when sewing, which allows you to create original and at the same time practical options.

Key element

Just one correctly selected element, called the key, can give any pillow elegance.

Here are just a few options key elements:

it can be a regular button located in the center of the pillow, a small bow, frills or tassels. Moreover, these elements can be located not only in the center, but also on the side and in the corner of the product. It may not be an ordinary button, but covered with fabric, or with a bow sewn to it. Using buttons, you can create a simple pattern or even embroider your own name;
brushes will help to ennoble even the most ordinary product;
instead of a brush, you can use a homemade pompom, which is sewn to the corner of the pillow and not only decorates it, but also hides the last seam;
ribbons - ordinary satin ribbons can serve as material for creating various volumetric drawings and patterns;
fleece or felt patterns.

Lace, knitting

Pillows with this type of decor are somewhat difficult to make, but believe me, it's worth it. Lacy and knitted options provide an aesthetic effect and indicate that the hostess of the house has “golden” hands. Such things are easy to wash by placing them in washing machine co special means for the care of knitwear.

The pillow cover can be fully knitted or some kind of knitted separate element serving as decoration. Pillows with knitted braids or ornaments look beautiful. There are many patterns for knitting techniques, and you can make both a smooth surface and with ornaments.

Embroidery

If you know how to embroider, then you can easily create a real miracle by embroidering a colorful, original pattern on a sewn decorative pillow. But keep in mind some rules:

do not use beads when embroidering, as this will be inconvenient in the future;
use the cross-stitch technique, as the surface will get dirty and slip when used;
in the course of work, do not forget to make a continuous wide edging across the field, in which it is easy to hide the last seam.

Relief

The embossed decor is a fringe, frills, puffs, weaving, voluminous applications and much more. With the help of such elements, it is possible to achieve excellent aesthetic effects. But when choosing another intricate element, remember that in the future you will have to take care of this product and it can be difficult if you choose the wrong one.

Each type of overlay decor has its own characteristics:

decorative braid - the use of this element brings originality to the entire interior. To decorate the edges of the pillows, a motley woolen braid is suitable. Wool braid looks good in combination with velvet, satin and organza;
brushes - are a mandatory attribute when sewing decorative pillows made of brocade, velvet, silk, tapestry. Brushes can be made from melange or linen threads, which rarely have metallic thread added;
fringe - can become a decoration even for the most ordinary and nondescript at first glance decorative pillow. It is enough to attach bright silk fringe or viscose fringe with the addition of glass beads to its edges and the pillow will take on a completely new look;
bows - making this type of decoration is not difficult at all. It is enough to take a piece of matter and tie it in the form of a bow.

For pregnant

Pregnancy is a wonderful time, but there comes a time when it is difficult for a woman to find a comfortable position during rest, it is necessary to put something under her back. To do this, you can sew a special pillow for pregnant women in the form of a roller.

For her, you will need about 2.5 m of cotton or satin fabric. A pillow for pregnant women is sewn in a few steps:

using the diagram, you need to make a pattern: fold the fabric in half, circle the template and cut out the part;

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

Transfer the pattern to the fabric

Fold the pieces of fabric to get 2 pieces of the product.

Secure fabric with pins

Carefully cut out pieces with seam allowances

along the contours of the first we cut out another one;
the resulting elements are sewn on sewing machine leaving a small gap. We turn the basis for the future pillow for pregnant women on front side;

Sew the cover with a straight stitch along the entire contour, except for the stuffing hole

Leave an unsewn area at the top of the product

Finish the edges

through the opening we fill the pillow with holofiber or other filler. Use a filler that does not cause allergies in pregnant women;

Turn the collar right side out

Stuff the case with filler

we sew up the opening;

pillow for pregnant women is ready.

The pillow can be decorated with various applications. The muzzles of animals look original on rollers for pregnant women. This pillow is great for feeding a baby after childbirth.

For feeding twins

The wonderful time of pregnancy has passed, and you have become a happy mother of twins. And then the question arises, how to make the process of feeding babies comfortable. After all, while you feed one, the other is torn in a scream. There is a way out - sew a special pillow for feeding twins in the form of a horseshoe or crescent.

draw a pattern on a sheet of suitable size;

transfer it to a fabric folded in half. Cut out the detail;
stitch it from the inside, leaving a small gap;
Turn inside out and fill the nursing pillow with non-allergic filler. Sew up the gap;
while feeding children, the pillow may become dirty. Therefore, sew several covers for her to change them if necessary.

The twin feeding pillow will give you the opportunity to feed the babies at the same time, which means that their biorhythms will match. Animal pillows are especially popular among children. Often they become an uneasy accessory for decorating a children's room or an object for a comfortable sleep, children use pillows as toys, hugs. Therefore, for the baby, you can sew original animal pillows - it can be an elephant, a cat, a frog or a turtle.

monkey

In order to sew toys for children or an accessory on a sofa in the form of a monkey with your own hands, you need to cut out a pattern, and then proceed according to the algorithm:

take a chocolate-colored satin and cut out two parts of the monkey's head from it;
on a coffee-colored gabardine, circle the muzzle and cut it out;
further, it is necessary to cut out the ears: two parts from gabardine - this will be the front part, and two from satin - the back part;
with the help of white interlining, it is necessary to duplicate the details of the muzzle and ears;
We sew the front and back parts of the ears, leaving a small opening. Using scissors, cut the edges;
the details of the toy must be turned out and, having filled, sewn up, the ears are ready;
now you need to draw the head of the monkey. To do this, we sew a muzzle to its front part. We fix the ears with pins;
attach the back of the head and sew in a circle on a sewing machine. Do not forget to leave a hole for filling the head;
after you turn the part on the front side, you get a funny face of a monkey. Now it remains only to fill and sew;
further, we sew two small circles, buttons on top and more devoted eyes for children can no longer be found;
it remains only to make the monkey smile, for this we embroider a smile and nostrils with black threads.

You can add a pillow with a forelock of woolen threads and the original pillow in the form of a monkey is ready.

For those who like to watch videos on a tablet in the evening, we suggest creating an original pillow-stand for a tablet on your own. This will require:

piece of fabric;
stuffing material;
button on the leg;
pattern paper;
tailor's pins;
needle and thread.

The work consists of several simple steps:

cut out a rectangle on the fabric measuring 46x30 cm;

from a fabric for decoration in the form of a flower, we cut out a rectangle 6x21 cm, three squares 10x10;
First we create a decor element. To do this, fold the rectangle of fabric in half, before bending the fabric to the wrong side and ironing it. We do the same with the fabric squares. For folded squares, we cut off the corners from the side of the slices, thus obtaining a sector of the circle. We sew all three square parts as shown in the photo and assemble them on a thread so that there is room for a button in the center;

now it's time to create the pillow. To do this, the part is folded in half along the long side and fastened with pins, forming a bag;

walk along the long and short sides sewing machine, laying a line, cut off the corners. To make the cover easy to turn out, one side must remain unstitched;

turning the “bag” right side out, place it on its side so that the corners and seams are in the middle, as shown in the photo;

after that, you need to gently press the fabric from above, forming a square;

secure the middle of the square with a pin;

the lower corner of the fabric must be wrapped in the direction of the square and stabbed with a pin. This place will house our decorative flower;

you need to sew on the decor by first raising the other corner of the square vertically;

cut out a piece of cardboard with approximate dimensions: top width 9.5 cm, width 19.7 cm, height 14.6 cm;

we insert the resulting cardboard template into the middle of the “bag” so that its narrow side is located towards the flower;

fill the place on top of the cardboard with filler;
we sew the side from the wide edge of the cardboard part;

we turn the unsewn fabric inside;

we chop off with pins and sew again;

do not sew the edge to the end, leaving an opening for adding filler;

tablet stand ready.

A separate place among decorative pillows is given to floor options. It is not difficult to make such a pillow by preparing triangular sectors of the same type of fabric in different colors for this.

Cut out the triangles, trimming the corners as shown in the photo, so that in the future you get a voluminous pillow.

All sectors are neatly sewn together from the wrong side, and then both sides are sewn together, not forgetting to leave room for stuffing.

The cover is turned inside out, the product is stuffed with filler, the hole is sutured. A comfortable floor cushion to sit on is ready.

Original pillow elephant

A pink elephant is every girl's dream. But decorative pillows-animals in the store do not always look attractive. The hand-sewn elephant will please your child.

to do this, draw or print an elephant template of the size you need;

circle it on two pieces of fleece. Don't forget to add a few inches for the allowance;
sew the parts together, leaving a gap for stuffing;
turn the part on the front side;
further, the elephant is stuffed with filler;
according to the same algorithm, it is necessary to sew the ears and tail;
sew the details to the body;
we complement the pillow with eyes. Cut out a small cloud from blue fabric. Attach the cloud to the body.

The unusual elephant is ready.

Decorative pillow turtle

The turtle pillow will decorate not only the children's room, but will also fit perfectly into the gazebo in the garden. A turtle is sewn from colored patches that match the color scheme.

cut out a round base for the belly of the toy. Its dimensions depend on the scale of the pillow you want to sew;

cut out four multi-colored triangles, slightly rounding its edges. Together they should form a circle with the diameter of the abdomen;
prepare 8 parts for legs, two heads and a tail. Details should be proportional to the size of the body. They must be stitched in pairs, leaving a gap. Next, turn out and fill with padding polyester;

colored flaps must be sewn in pairs. Stitching them together, attach the details of the head and tail;

now sew the belly and back of the turtle, distributing the details of the legs;

turn the base through the hole left and stuff it with filler. Sew on the eyes, mouth and the turtle is ready.

sew toys different sizes and you will have a real turtle family. Examples of unusual turtle pillows can be seen in the photo.

splyushki

Often, children are capricious before going to bed, not wanting to go to bed. Sew an unusual owl-shaped pillow for him. It's very easy to make it:

take a sheet of paper corresponding to the size of the future toy;
draw a sketch of an owl on it, cut out the template;
transfer it to felt, make a pattern;
cut out the eyes and beak of an owl from the template. Cut out the details from the felt of the desired color;
glue the felt on a double-sided adhesive web, iron it;
place the details on the body of the owl. Sew with a tight zigzag;
stuff the toy with stuffing.

The Scops Owl will help your child fall asleep much faster.

Pillows with the image of cats

Especially popular are decorative pillows with the image of cats.

hug

Decorative hugging pillow is suitable for adults and children, as well as pregnant women. What could be better than hugging your friend while relaxing. You can perform it in the form of your favorite pet - a cat.

make paired patterns of the body, head and paws of the cat of the desired size;
prepare the nose detail by folding the padding polyester several times;
make the cat's eyes with a French knot;
redraw the sketch of the head on the duplicate fabric. Using thick threads, embroider the cat's mouth and whiskers in a zigzag pattern;
sew the nose, after gluing it in several places;
sew eyes and ears in the same way;
sew the parts of the head from the inside out, leaving a gap. Turn it inside out and fill it with filler;
in the same way we sew the paws and tail of the cat;
separately we sew the pillow itself, round or rectangular, stuff it with padding polyester;
sew all parts of the cat to it.

The photo shows how you can decorate a hug pillow: add a bow tie and you get a cat, or you can attach a bow and now you have a cute cat. Such a hugging cat will appeal to any kid and will organically fit into the interior of the nursery.

Schemes of patterns of pillows in the form of cats

We offer several patterns, according to which it is very simple to create an original, beautiful product.

Letters

Recently, decorative pillows letters have become very popular. They are used to lay out the names of relatives and friends, or they acquire an entire alphabet to teach a child to read. However, you can sew beautiful letters for names with your own hands.

print letters for names or alphabet on paper, cut out;

transfer the sketch to the fabric, cut out two parts;