What are decorative pillows made from? We sew a decorative pillow with our own hands. Ideas for decorating throw pillows

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A handmade pillow will not only decorate your home, but will also add individuality.

Moreover, this is a good gift to your loved one.

Just turn on your imagination and you can do not only all kinds of patterns on the pillows, but also the pillows themselves bizarre (in the good sense of the word) shapes, and we will help you take the first step.

DIY pillow. Master Class. Origami pillow.

1. Prepare any fabric you like and cut out 2 squares (2 halves of a pillowcase). In this case, the squares measure 42 x 42 cm.

2. Now use a zipper to connect two squares on one side and sew the remaining 3 sides with a sewing machine.

3. After stitching the remaining sides of the squares, screw in the finished base of your pillowcase to place it on the pillow.

4. Cooking decorative flower for a pillow. To do this, you need to cut out 2 identical circles from fabric - in this case, the circles have a diameter of 17 cm.

4.1 Center points must be marked on the front sides of each part. After this, fold your blanks, sweep them and stitch them. In this case, you need to leave a small hole that will allow you to turn the workpiece out.

4.2 Using scissors, make several cuts around the perimeter of the workpiece and turn it inside out.

4.3 Use a blind stitch when sewing up the hole, then iron the module.

4.4 Look carefully at the images - the four segments of the module need to be bent inward, towards central point. Using pins, secure the segments and press the folds, but only through the fabric. The tops of the segments need to be sewn on with neat stitches.

4.5 Now you need to turn out the edges that are next to the segments by 1.5 cm and smooth out the fold lines.

4.6 Turn the module over and bend its corners to the center. As before, the crowns need to be secured in the center of the module using several stitches. After this, the workpiece needs to be ironed.

5. Attach the finished flower to the pillow using a hidden seam. You can add a cord to the decor.

DIY decorative pillows. Stone pillow.

1. Prepare wool of any color and wrap it tightly around a regular plastic container. You should end up with a “ball” like this.

* To ensure that your layers of wool do not move out while you are making blanks in the washing machine, you need to wrap the layers of wool using knitting thread.

2. Use pieces of gray wool, torn from the strands by hand, to cover the inner layer of the base. These pieces need to be secured with thread.

*You need to completely cover the base.

3. Now you need to put the workpiece in a thick stocking and tie both ends.

4. Now your workpiece needs to be placed in washing machine, to which you also need to add a handful of baby washing powder. Wash the workpiece at a temperature not exceeding 50 degrees Celsius.

5. After washing, remove the workpiece from the machine, remove the stocking from it and dry it at room temperature.

7. To hide the seam and gaps in the workpiece, use pieces of wool torn from the strand. You can nail the wool with needles or special tool for felting.

8. You can make the pillow even more realistic by adding white wool, nailed with needles.

9. If you make the surface of your artificial stone a little uneven, it will take on an even more natural look.

DIY sofa pillows

You can make several different applications.

Tree

1. Have some leftover fabric ready. Outline color scheme and texture of materials. It is also worth paying attention to color design interior, so that the pillow matches not only the pattern, but also the color scheme.

2. First you need to cut the trunk from one piece of fabric. You can choose a darker color. From other pieces you can cut out leaves for the tree.

3. Use basting stitches when sewing pattern elements to the front side of the pillowcase. For sewing you can use sewing machine.

4. Sew both sides of the pillowcase.

Dog

Draw the silhouette of your favorite dog breed on the fabric and cut it out. IN in this example The silhouette of a terrier is used.

Flower

1. Prepare white felt and cut out poinsettia flower “petals” from it. You need both large and small petals. Large petals should be half the length of the pillow.

2. Using a sewing machine, stitch the petal down the middle and all the way to the middle. You need to sew 3-4 layers of petals.

3. You can sew a button into the middle of the flower.

How to sew a decorative pillow

To make such a decorative pillow with your own hands, prepare several scraps of three colors, as well as scissors, threads, needles and an iron.

1. First you need to make a blank, namely a square of cardboard or plastic. In this case, the workpiece measures 8 x 8 cm.

2. Now you need to make one large one from 9 small square pieces of fabric, cut using blanks. Lay out the squares however you like.

3. Start connecting the squares with a thread and a needle in lines of 3 squares.

4. Make sure that the joints are neat and that the alternation order is not disturbed.

5. To achieve a seamless look, press each seam.

This is what it should look like if you put all three lines side by side.

6. Sew all 3 strips one by one.

7. Press the seams.

8. You have one side of the pillow. Now repeat steps 1-7 to make the second half.

9. Connect both halves.

This is what the reverse side should look like.

And here is the front side.

10. Prepare a suitable fabric and cut 2 strips from it - in this example, the strips are about 10cm wide and their length is equal to the length of half the pillow.

11. Sew stripes on the sides.

12. Now you need to cut out a flap - this is the back part of the pillow.

13. Place seams on 3 sides from the wrong side.

14. You have a pillow blank ready. All that remains is to fill it with foam rubber or padding polyester. Once you've filled the pillow, simply sew the remaining side closed with a blind stitch.

How to sew a pillow with your own hands from leftover fabric

1. Prepare the remaining fabric and cut out circles with a diameter of approximately 10 cm.

2. Sew along the edges, tighten and tie a knot in the thread.

3. Sew the resulting “pancakes” to the main piece of fabric.

4. Carefully sew the edges between the pancakes.

5. All that remains is to iron it from the wrong side and sew the edges of your pillowcase.

How to sew a pillow with an applique with your own hands

1. Prepare beige crepe satin and linen, and cut out 2 squares of the same size. These will be parts of the front side of the case for your future pillow.

2. Fold the squares as follows: the crepe-satin square should lie front side up. Now sweep it along the edge.

3. Prepare scraps of colored crepe satin and cut out images of vegetables from them. You need to baste the first part, not forgetting to bend the sections. At the end, leave a small hole to fill the part with padding polyester. Then you need to stitch this part along the edge with a zigzag.

4. It is worth noting that vegetables that are in the background need to be sewn on first. Baste all the details and sew them in the same way. Fill with padding polyester.

5. Using a needle-forward stitch, sew stitches that resemble the veins of a lettuce leaf. They will add volume to the surface of the peppers. Use pieces of felt to cut out stalks that you can then sew on.

6. From crepe-satin of the main color you need to cut out the back side of the cover, which is made up of two parts, between which you need to sew a zipper.

7. All finished parts of the cover need to be folded right sides to each other. Baste them and then topstitch them and turn them out through the open zipper.

DIY pillow toys. Pencil pillow.

1. Prepare a fabric (in this case light blue) and cut out a strip 6cm wide and 50cm long.

2. Repeat step 1 11 more times to get enough strips for your pillow. You can use fabrics of different colors.

3. Use a sewing machine to connect all the strips together. You need to sew from the wrong side, then finish the edges and press the seams.

4. Sew the last two sections so that you get a pipe. In order to fill the workpiece with padding polyester, leave a hole measuring 10 - 15 cm.

5. Now you need to cut out 2 circles from the fabric: one with a diameter of 22cm and the other 9cm.

6. In the center of a circle with a diameter of 22cm, cut a hole of a suitable diameter and sew in a second circle (with a diameter of 9cm). This will imitate the lead of a pencil. Next, press the seams.

7. The part made in step 6 must be sewn into the base of the future pencil.

8. Now you need to prepare another piece of fabric to make a semicircular piece with a diameter of 15cm.

9. The side sections need to be sewn so that you form a cone - it will play the role of a sharpened pencil lead.

10. Make a circle of paper with a diameter of 22 cm, and in its center cut a hole with a diameter of 15 cm. Now divide this pattern in half.

11. Using a pattern, cut a half ring from the fabric. The side sections of this part need to be connected, and the stylus part must be sewn into the hole of a smaller diameter. Sew the pencil core blank on the back side.

12. Through the hole that you left in advance, turn the workpiece inside out. After this, fill the product with padding polyester. Next, sew the hole closed using a blind stitch.

How to make a stylish pillow with your own hands

You will need:

Cushion 25 x 45cm.

Orange felt 57 x 47cm and 50 x 45cm.

Zip 45cm.

Sewing supplies

Sewing machine

1. First you need to cut out 3 parts of the pillowcase: front (27 x 47cm) and 2 back (there will be a zipper): 14.5 x 47cm and 15.5 x 47cm.

2. To decorate the pillowcase, cut out 60 circles of fabric with a diameter of 7cm, and roll each circle into a rosette and secure with a stitch.

3. You should start from one edge of the front part. It is advisable to sew the rosettes tightly one to one. You should have a tight row in the center. Be careful to decorative strip was level (you need to have the same indentation on both ends).

4. Use two pieces to sew the back flap of the pillow. It needs to be stitched together with the front shelf and then put the pillowcase on the pillow.

Here are several ways to sew a pillowcase:

Without clasp

This method is the simplest.

* Open the front and back shelves (each size is 27 x 47cm).

* Decorate the front shelf with rosettes.

* Fold both halves right sides inward and sew on three sides (1 cm indentation).

* Turn the pillowcase inside out, place it on the pillow, and then sew it by hand using a blind stitch.

The downside of this pillowcase is that if you want to wash it, you have to rip it apart to get the pillow out. After washing you will have to sew it again.

With zipper

This option will require more time, care and skill from you. At the same time, it is not so complicated, and quite practical, since the zipper will help you easily remove the pillow and wash the pillowcase, which can then be easily put back on the pillow.

The shelf at the back is made of two transverse parts that are connected with a zipper.

* For the back shelf you need to cut out two parts: 14.5 x 47cm and 15.5 x 47cm.

WITH external parties the indentations should be 1 cm, and on the side of the zipper it should be like this: on one part - 2 cm, on the other - 3 cm. On the larger half, you need to bend the edge 2cm and iron it.

* The fastener must be sewn to the curved edge of the larger half (1 cm indentation). The other part of the fastener needs to be sewn to the inner edge of the second half.

*Now make a zipper stitch on the front side. Hide the zipper behind the folds of the fabric.

* All that remains is to sew the two halves, having previously folded them right sides together and fastened the zipper (1cm margin along the edge). Turn the pillowcase inside out and place it on the pillow.

DIY pillows (video tutorial)

DIY pillows (photo)

Every housewife dreams of something extra. One of the most interesting and easy to implement ideas is making decorative pillows with your own hands, amazing photos which are presented in our review. It is with the help of such accents that one can consider it complete. And here you don’t need any professional skills, experience, or talent. Even a beginner can create a unique thing. In the review of the editorial site today we will show several master classes, with the help of which the principle of sewing decorative pillows will be clear, and you will be able to independently think through the design and bring all your creative fantasies to life.

General information for making your own decorative pillows for interior decoration

Before you sew a pillowcase for a sofa cushion with your own hands, you need to determine the sequence of work, what materials and tools should be prepared. In addition, it is important to know what load it will bear: decorative or functional; the choice of fabric and filler depends on this.

What tools do you need to prepare for work?

Depending on what the pillow will be made of, you need to prepare the appropriate tools. For a knitted product you will need yarn, knitting needles or a hook. For fabric decor you need the following materials and tools:

needle, thread, ;
paper for the diagram. It can be tracing paper or a regular newspaper;
chalk, a special marker or a small piece of soap to transfer the pattern to the canvas;
scissors.

Variety of shapes of decorative sofa pillows

Decorative pillows can be not only strict geometric shapes, but you can bring something creative to life. For example, the following forms look quite interesting in the interior:

modular is a complex design consisting of several simple elements sewn together using technology;
For children's rooms, you can make elements in the form of figures of numbers or letters. In addition to their decorative function, pillows will also develop the baby;
For very small children, bumper pillows are sewn into the crib.

How to decorate decorative pillows

One of the simplest decorating techniques is the use of fabrics of several colors. The main thing is that they are combined and emphasize all the advantages. Besides, in Lately very popular the following types decoration.

Type of decoration	Description
Seal	The material is printed in the studio according to an individual sketch.
Embroidery	Any technique will do: cross stitch, satin stitch, ribbons.
Knitted lace	You can simply decorate a pillow made of fabric; the tied edges look interesting.
	They can be made from any material and secured completely to the pillow or left the edges free, sewing only the middle.

How to choose the right fabric, filling and accessories for a pillow

Before sewing a practical and beautiful pillow with your own hands, it is important to choose a material that will be easy to care for, and in addition, it should not become electrified during use. Suitable for this:

silk and satin materials;
crepe-satin, flannel, calico and linen fabrics;
fabrics that are used as upholstery.

You can use it as an idea, from which you will get unusual and beautiful products.

Filler

If you don’t know what to fill your homemade pillow with, you need to familiarize yourself with the properties of each filler. You should choose a composition that will not fall into lumps after just a few days of use. In this regard, it is advisable to exclude cotton wool and padding polyester. Also, you should not use down and feathers; they are better used in pillows that are intended for sleeping. They don't hold their shape well, and this is the main thing for decorative items.

It is most practical to use:

holofiber, its service life reaches 10 years;
Silicone granules are an excellent option for baby pillows. In addition, if necessary, they can be drained to dry and reused.

Accessories

To sew a sofa cushion by hand or on a machine, you will need threads of the appropriate color and number, usually from 40 and above. For embroidery - floss. If you want to decorate your apartment knitted product– here it all depends on the design of the pillow; you can use absolutely any yarn. Additionally, a zipper or buttons may be needed for a removable cover.

How to make a pattern and sew a pillow with your own hands

It’s not at all difficult to make any pillowcase with your own hands for a decorative pillow; you can try your hand at making simple product and then move on to more complex ones. To begin with, you should use a photo of the finished pattern from the Internet, and then work on the patterns yourself.

How to sew an original custom-design pillow with your own hands

Let's first try to make interesting pillow in the form of a donut with colored sprinkles, and step-by-step instruction will help us in this process.

Illustration	Description of action
	Take fabric of two colors, fold it together, secure with safety needles, make the outline of the donut in any way in a convenient way and cut.
	Cut a small hole in the center. You can use a regular glass as a pattern.
	Sew outer edges machine, turn the pillow right side out and fill it with holofiber.
	The inner edges of the donut need to be glued together with hot glue.
	You can use colored string for an impromptu sprinkle on a donut. You need to cut it into small strips, singe the ends so that they do not crumble, and glue them with a hot gun.

For a more detailed master class on making decorative pillows, watch the video. In addition, it contains a description of sewing a beautiful cloud that kids will really like.

How to properly sew an applique onto a decorative pillow

An interesting decoration option - such products can be used not only as an accent element, but also for sleeping. All work is performed in a certain sequence.

Before you draw a pillow on the fabric, you need to prepare a pattern. After that, cut it out, not forgetting to allow seam allowances.
From the material that will serve as decoration, cut out appliqués of the required size. As a sample, you can take any drawing from the Internet or make your own sketch.
For details you can use different materials both in color and texture, but no more than 4 types. There is no need to add seam allowances as the samples will be sewn onto the front side of the pillowcase. If the fabric is elastic, you can make allowances of about 0.5 cm, fold the material and.
Pin or baste all the applique parts to the pillowcase, then sew them using a decorative seam by hand or with an overlocker.
If desired, you can sew or glue decorative braid over the seam.
After this, sew both parts of the pillowcase.

What is a shabby chic decorative pillow?

Warm and home interior Shabby chic is very popular lately. It is chosen not only by older people, but also by young girls and couples in love. To create decorative items in this style, various patterns and elements are sewn onto the front side. A prerequisite is that there must be a lot of pillows.

You can sew several pillows of different parameters from fabric of a delicate shade, and a heart-shaped product is also welcome. Lace, roses from ribbons and a large amount are used as decoration.

Home comfort with a knitted decorative pillow

If you don't know how to knit, use original idea making a pillow from an old sweater. To do this, you need to cut out the parts from the back and front, carefully collect the outer loops on a needle so that the product does not unravel during use.

To make brutal pillows, pay attention to samples made from large braids, zigzags or arans. To do this, you need to take dense yarn that holds its shape well. In a similar style, you can later knit a cozy blanket, cape or. Another knitting option is granny squares. They are made in plain colors or from threads different color. First you need to knit all the parts and then sew them together.

How to sew a decorative pillow in the shape of a cushion with your own hands

A bolster-shaped pillow can be used in several capacities:

decorative accent on;
as an additional pillow for;
for pregnant.

Before you sew a bolster pillow with your own hands, you need to make a pattern. But simple design allows you not to use additional patterns, but to immediately cut the blank from the fabric. The sequence of actions is as follows.

Cut out a base of 2 side circles with a diameter of 20 cm plus 1 cm for allowances from any natural fabric. All part sizes are arbitrary.
Cut out the main part, the length of which is 61 cm, taking into account an allowance of 63 cm. The width of the part is 20 cm + 1 cm for seams.
Sew a zipper along the long side on both sides.
Turn the product right side out; the sides can be decorated with braid with pom-poms.
Turn inside out and sew on the sides. Then fill the pillow with filler.

What types of decorative children's pillows are there?

None of them can do without decorative pillows. These can be soft animals, letters, educational tetris, cars or doll toys.

It is important! The fabric for children's pillows should be hypoallergenic. Fleece or similar soft material is suitable for these purposes. You can use synthetic granules as a filler.

How to make a baby pillow with your own hands in the shape of a flower

A pillow in the shape of a sun will be a child’s favorite. To make it you will need fabric of two colors and filler. You can take the pattern from the Internet or draw it yourself, there’s nothing complicated about it. The operating procedure is as follows.

Cut out 5 petals from floral fabric, 5 from dark fabric and two centers from a plain material.
Sew all the elements in pairs from fabric of two colors, leaving free space for the filler.
Place filler inside each element. The density is self-adjustable.
Sew the base of the petals, collect and fasten them in the shape of a flower and sew on the middle.

Any pillow in the form of a toy is made in a similar sequence.

How to decorate a baby pillow with ribbons and bows

Decorations in the form of ruffles, frills, bows and lace are used to decorate a children's pillow. You can simply sew them along the perimeter, but products with elements diagonally or in a certain part of the pillowcase look much more interesting. If you are new to sewing, make a simple applique that you simply decorate with a satin ribbon. Professionals will certainly be able to make a complex textured decoration in the form of embroidery from ribbons.

Simple cut maternity pillow

A ready-made pillow for pregnant women is quite expensive, but we will save the family budget and sew it ourselves. For it we will need any natural fabric, which should first be ironed on high temperature so that it gives maximum shrinkage.

A variety of shapes and patterns for making your own pillows for pregnant women

Maternity pillows can be different shapes, each of ready-made models has its own merits. The expectant mother must independently decide which model is most convenient for her to use.

Pattern	Pillow Shape
	Letter U.
	In the shape of a bagel.
	In the shape of a banana or boomerang.
	L-shaped.
	G-shaped.
	I-shaped.

All sizes on the patterns are conditional, they can be changed if the expectant mother finds it more comfortable.

Stages of sewing a decorative pillow for pregnant women with your own hands with photo descriptions of the process

We will make a semicircular shaped maternity pillow, inner part which will be sewn from thick calico, we use satin for the top pillowcase. We will need:

calico 1.5 m;
satin 1.5 m.

The operating procedure is as follows.

Illustration	Description of action
	Fold the calico into 4 layers, attach the pattern to the fabric and cut it taking into account a seam allowance of 1-1.5 cm. Make 2 notches along the rounded edges. Carry out similar actions with satin, which will serve as an outer pillowcase.
	Cut 2 lengths of 50 cm thick tape and baste them to the patterns of white calico along the notches.
	Sew white calico from the notches to the zipper. The places where the tapes are attached need to be stitched 2-3 times for reliability. Overcast all edges and sew in a hidden zipper.
	Turn the pillow inside out and fill it with holofiber.
	All similar actions must be performed with colored fabric. Then place a pillow with filling inside.

You can watch the master class in more detail in the video:

Second life for an old pillow

If you have quite suitable old small pillows at home with good filler, a great option is to sew several sets of different covers for them. They can be changed depending on the period of the year, for a holiday, or simply to update the interior in 5 minutes.

Decorative pillowcases should be made a little larger than the original, then the inside will be well distributed and the pillow will look more natural. In addition, you need to think about the fastener option; the following are suitable for this:

buttons;
ties;
lightning;
a model in which the parts overlap or wrap around.

As for the rest, do-it-yourself sewing beautiful pillowcases absolutely similar to the basic technique of sewing decorative pillows; photos of interior models are presented in our gallery.

Conclusion

Now you know how decorative pillows are made, and you understand that the process is not at all difficult. You can come up with a unique design yourself or use ready-made samples from the Internet. The most important thing is that it matches the overall design or stands out as a bright accent in the interior. You can simply make a few spare pillowcases and change the decor of the room if desired.

We hope that you will use our tips and be able to decorate the interior of your apartment or house. Come up with your own original decor and show maximum creativity. Or maybe you have more ideas for making pillows with your own hands? Share in the comments, our readers will be interested.

And in conclusion, we suggest you look at a photo selection of beautiful hand-made pillows for the sofa:

DIY vintage pillow decor

It’s so nice to see household items in the house made by human hands! And if the owner also designs the interior herself, then such a house becomes attractive to all acquaintances and friends. not to mention family members. It's nice to see pillows in the interior, made with your own hands and with great love sewn and decorated by the hostess.

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Felt pillow decor

These scenic pillows are decorated with felt decor in the shape of flowers. Actually, these are wedding accessories, but I think these pillows would look great on a sofa in the living room. Author

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Crochet pillows from motifs

How could I pass by such splendor? Of course not! Stunning pillows made from crocheted thread motifs in bright, bold colors. I really want to knit a couple of these pillows for myself this winter, it’s time to stock up on yarn! Found

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Handmade owl pillow

This very cute owl pillow is made from leftover fabric and its eyes are made from covered with fabric computer mini-discs, and embroidered with beads and rhinestones.

Embroidery on the pillow

Baby pillow - embroidery pattern

schemes are increasing

A modern decorative pillow is more than just a bedding item. Today, this item is an exquisite addition to the interior and demonstrates the ability of the owners to create a unique style and comfort in the house. In such cases, every detail that affects interior decoration homes, color solutions, as well as the preferences of the inhabitants of the home.

A little history

The history of the origin of the pillow goes back to the distant past, to the era of the Egyptian pharaohs and Greek nobles. Of course, the modern pillow is significantly different from the item used by the rulers ancient egypt. At that time, they looked more like a kind of stand in the form of a curved plank, which was made from hard materials - stone, porcelain, metal. It’s hard to imagine what Pharaoh felt while resting like this!

The Greeks were more inventive and most likely loved comfort in all its forms. In view of this, in ancient Greece a soft pillow appeared, consisting of a leather or fabric cover and filler, the role of which was performed by feathers, sheep's wool, and dry grass.

Over time, the pillow turned into a status item - the higher the position, the richer the pillows looked. To sew them, they used more expensive materials - lace, silk, and also decorated them with embroidery and various decor.

IN Ancient Rome and in India, the pillow was endowed with magical properties, believing that it protected its owner from evil spirits and various diseases. For greater persuasiveness, Asians filled the object with various herbs and leaves, thereby endowing it, as it seemed to them, with extraordinary properties. Probably, the custom of filling pillows with aromatic herbs is an Eastern tradition that still exists and is in extraordinary demand.

Pillows were also an item of luxury and prosperity in Rus', especially if they were filled with down. The poor population could not afford such luxury, and made do with bedding made of horsehair and dry grass.

Today, a pillow is one of the most popular textile decor items, which not only speaks about the character of the owner, but also about her creativity. After all, creating home decor items is a huge field for creative activity, where everyone can show their artistic abilities. All it takes is a little patience and ingenuity.

Making a decorative pillow: what you need to know

Sewing decorative pillows with your own hands will not be difficult for anyone, but before that you should study some important points in the work.

What is it common to fill pillows with?

Today, there is a huge selection of handicraft materials on the handicraft market. There is a huge variety of different fillers available. Pillow stuffing can be artificial or natural. The most acceptable option is to choose synthetic padding polyester, holofiber or foam rubber. Natural materials for filling - this is high-quality fluff, hop cones, buckwheat husks, dry aromatic herbs.

What fabric is suitable for covers

Any pillow consists of a main cover, sewn with thick natural fabric. And an outer cover that can be decorated in a variety of ways.

How can you decorate a pillow?

Decorating a pillow is a very important creative part of the process, which should bring no less pleasure than the result itself. Due to the development of the handicraft sphere, more and more new directions are emerging that can be safely used to create and decorate the surface of a pillow. Among the most famous techniques:

patchwork;
embroidery with ribbons, cross stitches, beads;
knitted pillows;
decoration with felt flowers;
printing photographs on fabric;
pillow toys.

How to refresh your interior with pillows

When choosing pillows for home decoration, you should take into account the interior style, color scheme, furniture size and much more. East style Homes will be decorated with satin or velvet pillows.

The classic style is characterized by items made of tapestry and fringe. The Provence style will be harmoniously complemented by pillows made in the style of patchwork or large knitting in pastel shades. But children's pillows in the shape of toys or decorated with bright appliqués would be appropriate only in a children's room.

We sew pillows with our own hands

Even a novice needlewoman can create an original decorative item with her own hands, depending on her skills and ability to master one or another type of craft. But even if you have very little work skills sewing machine, this is enough to create an original and cute little thing without resorting to the services of an atelier. It’s so nice to contribute to the creation of comfort and warmth that handmade objects give us.

To create a soft and beautiful piece of furniture you will need:

sewing machine;
thick fabric (cotton or linen);
filler (sintepon or down);
scissors;
pattern of decorative pillows;
threads, needles, pins;
lightning;
knitting needles, hook;
yarn;
fabric for the top cover;
lace, pieces of multi-colored fabric, buttons and other decorative elements.

Operating procedure:

The first stage of work is to create a pattern for the future pillow. To do this, draw a sketch on a sheet of whatman paper, cut out the template and transfer it to the fabric. Often the size of square pillows is 50 cm x 50 cm.
We cut out 2 halves of the cover from cotton (taking into account 2 cm allowances), carefully sew them together, placing them right sides together. A zipper should be inserted on one side.
Then we fill the pillow with padding polyester and close it.
We sew the second cover using the same principle, having previously decorated it at our discretion.

Original pillows with embroidery

That sofa cushions should be comfortable and practical, every housewife knows this. Why not make them exclusive by decorating one of the sides with interesting embroidery. True, the practicality of such pillows is somewhat reduced. And it’s unlikely that anyone will want to lay their head down on voluminous flowers embroidered with silk ribbons. The same applies to paintings made of beads, which can be used to decorate soft interior items.

When embroidering with ribbons, it is worth considering the thickness of the fabric and the ribbon itself - the thinner the fabric, the thinner the ribbon should be. The drawing should be applied with a disappearing marker to avoid unsightly outlines at the end of the work.

Pillows embroidered with cross or satin stitch are more practical to care for, but you shouldn’t abuse it, because handmade– this is invaluable work. Therefore, let such pillows perform their function, simply decorating and enlivening the atmosphere in the house.

Patchwork style pillows

Patchwork is a handicraft technique of combining multi-colored pieces of fabric into a single fabric. This perfect option for creating pillows for the sofa, since they do not require such careful treatment as embroidery. The only thing worth working on is creating the necessary sketch and patterns for future patches.

To do this, apply the desired pattern to the paper pattern. These can be squares, triangles, rhombuses, that is, any shapes that subsequently need to be transferred to fabric and sewn.

When transferring figures to fabric, be sure to leave allowances (1 cm). After joining, the fabric should be thoroughly ironed with a hot iron from the wrong side.

The resulting multi-colored canvas can be decorated with lace, beads, buttons, that is, you can use all your creativity and imagination. Then sew 2 parts of the top cover, not forgetting to insert a zipper.

Knitted pillows

Craftswomen skilled in knitting or crocheting can also create decorative pillows with their own hands. Such homely and cozy little things will certainly make the atmosphere of your home warmer and more homely. To do this, you don’t need to get fancy with some complex patterns and invent ingenious combinations. It is enough to select the appropriate yarn and calculate the knitting density.

When choosing a pattern, you should stop your choice on the most simple version– “garter” or “stocking” stitch.

For correct calculation loops, you should knit a small sample and measure it. Then compare it with the dimensions of the pillow, not forgetting about the extra centimeters for the seams.

After the correct calculation has been made, you can begin to work. A knitted pillow can be square or rectangular. To do this, it is enough to knit only one half, which will be the front one. The second part of the pillow can be made of linen or cotton.

As for color preferences, you can combine 2-3 harmonious shades in one pillow, or knit several pillows in different tones. Crocheted flowers or felt appliques go very beautifully with knitted fabric.

Felt pillows

Lovers of romantic notes in the interior will certainly appreciate the decor of felt pillows. This universal material pliable and practical to work with, and can decorate any textile surface.

Applications in the form of hearts, butterflies, flowers, and simply bright colors will help to revive plain pillows. geometric shapes, skillfully selected in shape and color.

Pillows for little ones

No children's room is complete without soft small pillows in delicate shades. But imagine the surprise of a child if his pillow turns into his beloved fairy tale hero or a cute animal!

Pillows in the shape of various animals can be knitted or sewn according to a pattern. You can decorate a baby pillow with various buttons, ribbons and other bright decor.

Before you start making a pillow for your child, you should choose hypoallergenic materials. Under no circumstances should you fill a pillow with synthetic padding polyester or low-quality holofiber.

Tips for caring for decorative pillows

Any objects in the house, regardless of their location, tend to accumulate dust. And pillows are no exception.

What should you know before getting this cozy and beautiful, but a little capricious decor?!

Embroidered pillows should not be placed in areas exposed to straight lines. Sun rays. Even if the threads or ribbons are the most High Quality, after some time after being in the sun they will fade and lose their charm.

Both the outer and inner covers require periodic cleaning. If the inner cover needs to be washed at least once every six months, then the decorated pillowcase must be treated when it gets dirty.

Products with appliqués and embroidered patterns do not need to be pre-soaked; this can significantly deteriorate their appearance.

Decorative pillows should be washed by hand using a small amount of liquid delicate detergent.

To ensure that bright colors retain their color, add 1 tbsp during the last rinse. vinegar. Then the embroidery will retain its original appearance and will not lose color.

Pillowcases with embroidery are laid out on a light towel, straightening out the folds, and left to dry completely.

How to make and decorate a decorative pillow yourself: instructions with photos

If you think that decorating a room with decorative pillows- this is a manifestation of philistinism, you are deeply mistaken. There are many styles of decorating a room where “thoughts” various forms, colors and sizes play an important accent or background role. Original hand-made decorative pillows help create coziness, and what’s more, they are very practical.

A beautifully decorated room won't look complete without pillows. They can be used to enhance the effect of a favorite color or to unify the tones and textures of an entire room.

For a relatively small investment of time and money, new DIY throw pillows can liven up your decor or change the entire ambiance of a room. Bright flowers, for example, can bring a bit of summer; a beautiful checkered tartan will remind you of the comfort of winter; red and green pillows will create a festive atmosphere.

At your request, you can sew decorative pillows with your own hands of any size or shape. They can be durable enough to withstand childhood battles, or made from fabrics so thin they are only meant to be displayed. You can decorate them simply or elegantly, make them large or small, filled with foam, fibers or feathers. But in order for you to make all these possibilities a reality, there are a few things you should know first.

Videos, photos and step-by-step master classes on making decorative pillows with your own hands, as well as tips on how to decorate them, are presented on this page.

How to stuff a homemade decorative pillow

When you make your own pillows, you not only decide what they will look like on the outside, but you also choose the filling for them. There are many options for you to choose from. Below we describe how you can stuff a decorative pillow to decorate your room.

These photos show options for filling decorative pillows made by yourself:

Goose down or feather.

Goose down is perhaps the first (and still the most luxurious) pillow filling. It is valued for its elasticity and comfort. Because it is expensive, it is often mixed in (or even replaced) with a feather. Feather is not as warm as down, but this quality is valued more in duvets than in pillows.

However, feathers, especially coarse and large ones, tend to poke through the fabric. Feathers pop out between the threads of the fabric or along the seams. In addition to the fact that such feathers create some sloppiness, they can prick unpleasantly with their sharp tips. Another disadvantage is that many people are allergic to feathers.

Fiberfill.

Fiber filling, which consists of polyester fibers made like a feather, is the most practical option for home craftsmen. It is inexpensive, does not cause allergies and is characterized by very pleasant and comfortable flexibility and elasticity.

You can buy pre-quilted pillow fiber in all basic shapes, or you can buy the fiber in its “raw” form by weight, and then shape it into the pillow shape you like.

Foam filling.

Polyurethane foam is the basis for several basic types of pillows. All these forms are easy to wash and dry. There are several options:

Foam blocks: filling suitable for seat cushions. Since such blocks are elastic, they are comfortable for sitting and always return to their original shape, and therefore have a good appearance when not in use. Before filling a homemade decorative pillow with foam blocks, they can be cut into the most intricate curves and angles.

Foam rubber pieces: They can be used to fill pre-quilted, inexpensive pillowcases. However, due to the fact that pieces of foam rubber are very springy, they are usually too elastic, which is why they are not comfortable. This type of filling also tends to have a lumpy appearance, even when covered with thick fabric.

Foam sheets: Pre-formed and stitched, foam sheets provide a much more attractive appearance than foam pieces. However, these sheets are also distinguished by great elasticity, which is why they react to touch like a springboard. In fact, the neck muscles have to work hard to adapt to such foam, which is why some people feel tired after sleeping on such a pillow.

Sewing decorative pillows with hidden seams with your own hands

Simple throw pillows are two panels sewn together and then stuffed to shape with filling. This type of pillow is thicker in the center and flatter at the edges. Most of decorative pillows, all bed pillows and some types of chair cushions are so-called sharp-edged pillows.

Beautiful handmade decorative pillows can be square, rectangular, round or shaped. The fabric you choose also has a wide range of decorative options. You can make the top and bottom of the pillow from the same fabric, or from contrasting materials, or add your own decorative ornaments. This article talks about several options for choosing fabric and making a decorative pillow.

The simplest technique from a sewing perspective is to make your own throw pillows and cover the unstitched area with a blind stitch, and this is the closing method used in most instructions.

However, this type of closure also has its disadvantages. If a pillow needs cleaning, you should either wash or dry clean the whole thing, or you can remove the cover and clean everything separately, then reinsert the filling into the cover and close the cover with a blind stitch.

This manufacturing method is used for throw pillows filled with washable fibers or for items that rarely need cleaning. However, if proper care is your main concern, then you may want to consider one of the alternative methods closing the opening: sew in a zipper or a strip with hook-and-loop fasteners, or make an opening in the form of an envelope. All this is suitable for decorative pillows.

Below you will learn how to sew a throw pillow with a zipper.

How to sew a decorative pillow with a zipper: step-by-step master class

To sew a throw pillow as described below, use a zipper that is about 5cm shorter than the length of the opening (minus seam allowances). For example, for square pillow 35 cm will require a 30 cm zipper.

A master class on how to sew a decorative pillow with a zipper with your own hands is as follows:

How to make a decorative pillow with a loop-and-hook closure

To make such a pillow, you need to use Velcro tape or another hook-and-loop fastener shorter than the length of the opening (minus seam allowances).

Instructions on how to make a decorative pillow with a hook-and-loop closure with your own hands:

These photos show how to sew a decorative pillow with a loop-and-hook fastener:

Making a decorative pillow with an envelope clasp

The envelope closure is especially popular for pillowcases that are designed to regular use at night.

Step-by-step instructions on how to sew a decorative pillow with an envelope clasp:

Watch the video on how to sew a decorative pillow with an envelope clasp:

How to beautifully decorate a decorative pillow with your own hands (with photo)

You can add personality to any pillow by decorating the edges. Cord, ruffled trim, factory frill, wavy braid and gathers, used alone or in combinations, matching or contrasting colors are just a few of the decorative options.

When making DIY throw pillows on items with a sharp edge or on modern thick box pillows, the edge is sewn along the seam line on right side front section before assembling the pillowcase. On ready-made thick box pillows, this trim is sewn along the front edge and the edge of the back side before attaching the strip.

To determine the amount of trim: For square or rectangular pillows with a sharp edge: take the length and width of the pillow shape as a base, multiply it by 2, then add 2.5 cm to the joint.

For square or rectangular modern thick pillows: calculate in the same way as for pillows with a sharp edge.

How to decorate round decorative pillows with a sharp edge? To do this, take a flexible measuring tape to measure the circumference of the pillow shape, then add 2.5cm to the joint.

For round thick pillows: calculate as for pillows with a sharp edge.

For finished thick pillows: calculate as for sharp-edged pillows, then multiply by 2.

These photos show how to sew and decorate decorative pillows with your own hands:

How to make an original decoration for a decorative pillow with your own hands

There are many different types of pillow finishing that you can do yourself. Below are a few of the most popular ones.

Cord.

When used as the only finish, it will give any base pillow a professional, finished look. Cord can also be used in combination with gathered trims and finished ruffles. First, baste the cord in place, and then sew a gathered trim or frill over the cord.

Wavy braid.

Large wavy braid gives the basic type of pillow an elegant, rural look. For added effect, intertwine or layer two colors of braid. To sew this type of braid, center it over the seam line and baste it in place. When the pillow is finished, the braid gives the edges a scalloped appearance.

Fringe.

The short, dense caterpillar-type fringe gives the product an elegant look. Long fringe or fringe with silver or gold threads is often made from shiny fibers such as rayon or silk and gives a more formal look.

Frill.

To add softness to your pillows, consider purchasing a ready-made, pre-assembled ruffle, or make your own ruffle that matches or contrasts the color of the fabric.

If you want your bedroom to look feminine, then sew two or three layers of frills of increasing width along the edges of the pillows.

To add drama to the ruffles, trim the edges with a narrow contrasting trim or a narrow round hem and contrasting decorative thread.

Other trims, such as skinny lace or a strip of ribbon, can be paired with a DIY ruffle. Sew this trim on before you assemble and baste the frill to the top of the pillow.

Ideas original finish DIY decorative pillows are demonstrated in this video:

Ideas for decorating throw pillows

Quilting, appliqué, machine embroidery and fabric coloring- here are some ways to decorate the top of your pillow. After the pillow is cut, but before you assemble it, you can add your own personal touches.

To determine the trim footage, cut from brown paper bag something like a pattern according to the size and shape of your pillow. Use a pencil to sketch out the trim where you want it to be placed. Measure the line you drew.

Original ideas for decorating a pillow with your own hands:

Use tapes and/or flat finishes, crossing and weaving them to imitate the pattern.
Antique lace, including napkin and handkerchief lace, can be repurposed into interesting appliqués.
Consider using different fabrics for the front and lower parts pillows. Try combining lace with satin, tapestry with velvet, patterns large sizes with small prints.
Use ribbon to create a sort of border on square and rectangular pillows. The same effect can be achieved on a round pillow if you use flexible tape for finishing.

Look how beautiful the handmade decorative pillows are in these photos:

Use the tips below for decorating your living room with pillows:

Pillows in a small or regularly used family room should promote comfort and be practical. To withstand daily wear and tear, they should be made from durable (and possibly washable) fabrics, have closures that make the pillowcase easy to put on and take on, and be soft enough to lie on in front of the TV. .
Antique lace or other elaborate details should be reserved for pillows that are purely for display. Tassels and braids will look elegant in a formal living room.
Think about the size of the sofa, chair or bed on which the pillows are placed. Don't make the pillow so big that it hangs over the chair or so small that it gets lost in a corner.
Also take into account the colors of the fabrics. Small patterns work on pillows of almost all shapes and sizes. Many large designs are not as adaptive; To avoid ending up with the impression of a cropped pattern, use large prints on large pillows.
Beautiful designs and interesting textures can be left unadorned. However, simpler fabrics provide the canvas for some of the most exciting design techniques. Appliques, monograms, ribbons, finishing collages and fabric designs are just a few of the decorative options available to you.
Both simple and sophisticated fabrics can benefit from edge designs such as cording, ruffles, ruffles and braiding. These finishes can enhance the fabric you choose and highlight the shape of the pillow.
To decide whether you should mix square, round, heart-shaped, and bolster pillows or whether you should repeat the same shape in the same or different sizes, fold several pieces of fabric in various shapes and sizes, place them on a bed or sofa and, stepping aside, evaluate the result.
In photographs of professionally designed rooms you can often see a ton of pillows. Resist the temptation to repeat this abundance, otherwise your guests will be surprised to find that all the seating areas are already occupied - with pillows.