Decorative pillows With your own hands - The highlight of your interior. Master classes, schemes, patterns (145+ Photos)

To realize the idea of ​​​​decorating decorative furniture, it will take little time, money, the main thing is imagination.

Why are they needed?

You can arrange decorative pillows on sofas, armchairs, ottomans, in any room, especially a nursery, in a hall. Why do some people decide not to buy ready-made models, but to make them themselves? Firstly, you can create an original version, made with love, only with your hands. Secondly, it is cheaper to remake an old unnecessary thing or create it yourself from improvised materials.

Decorative furniture will be a good gift option for family and friends. The main rule is that they should fit the design of the room in which they will be located. Therefore, to make it easy for yourself, when preparing a gift, you must first find out the design of the room for which they will be intended.

Schemes, patterns

The first thing to do is create a pattern. Only experienced professionals can engage in tailoring any products “by eye”. And then far from always the result of such a negligent attitude will be an even, neat thing. It is convenient to use the pattern - it is enough to calculate the measurements on paper in order to avoid mistakes.

Thanks to the modeling of the pattern, it will be possible to facilitate the sewing process. It will also be possible to create as many identical products as you like according to the same scheme.

Creating a pattern takes place in several stages:

• We determine the size, draw a square, a rectangle on paper, add 1.5 cm on each side.
• We transfer the pattern to a double fabric, sew, leaving a small opening for stuffing, turn inside out.
• We are making a pillowcase. We make a second pattern, which differs from the first in size - each side should be a couple of centimeters larger.

If you have experience in creating similar products, it is not necessary to be limited to a square or rectangular shape. It is better to start with it for beginners. You can create more interesting patterns:

• owl;
• "boa constrictor" - under the head;
• elephant, etc.

To fulfill any of your ideas, you just need to draw them on paper, then transfer them to the fabric. Nevertheless, in most cases, when they are intended for the decor of the hall, living room, it is better to choose the classic options. They will be rectangular, square in shape.

Master classes. How to sew?

The easiest way is to take a finished thing, decorate it, making it suitable for the design of the room. Some needlewomen decide to create everything with their own hands, for this it is not enough to create a pattern. It is necessary to pay attention to such moments as the choice of fabric, stuffing, threads. It is necessary to proceed to the solution of decoration issues only after a successful attempt to sew it.

Textile

When deciding which fabric to choose, it is necessary to consider not only the availability of the material, but also its suitability for the chosen style. The texture, colors should be suitable, complement the overall design of the room.

The most commonly used materials are:

• cotton;
• sackcloth;
• velours;
• fleece;
• jeans;
• atlas;

Advice

As for the use of fur, it can use both artificial and natural. However, for children's rooms, people with allergies, artificial can be harmful.

In some cases, several types of fabrics may be used, however, it is important to ensure that they are compatible. Otherwise, it will not be easy to sew them, the finished product will turn out to be sloppy, it will be difficult to decorate it. Experienced seamstresses adhere to the following rules:

• The selected fabric may not match the upholstery of the sofa, other furniture, which will complement the product. It is in itself a design decision, the peculiarity of which can be emphasized.
• The color of the fabric may also differ from the shade of the furniture, but they must be combined with each other. If the sofa is brown, the appropriate color for the additional elements will be orange, yellow, beige.
• If there is a pattern on the fabric, it should not be too sticky. A bright, multi-colored pattern becomes a separate design element. In this case, further decoration with different techniques is inappropriate.
• It is necessary to pay attention to the rules for the care of the selected material. Sooner or later it will have to be washed, especially if it is made in bright colors. The simpler the material, the easier it will be to care for it.
• When choosing a fabric, it is important to think over the stuffing of the product in advance. If hard feathers are to be used for it, the material must be strong enough to hold them.

Advice

If you do not have a clear idea about the design, choose natural fabrics. A good option is linen, cotton, based on them, think over the model and decoration.

Stuffing

There are three main types of padding available:

• natural;
• vegetable;
• synthetic.

Natural materials are:

• wool;
• feathers;

Their main advantage is the safety of use, however, not everyone has the opportunity to purchase such materials. Some decide to dissolve the old down products, use the material in them, but this is also not safe.

Over time, all living creatures start up in natural stuffings, especially if the products are not given to dry cleaning, they are not provided with proper care. The result may be that a person will have an allergy, even if he is just in a room, no one sleeps on it.

If you want to make stuffing from natural material, be sure to use a new one. Do not forget to provide him with the necessary care.

Plant stuffing has a short service life, because the plants need to be replaced. Often used:

• medicinal herbs;
• bamboo;
• hop cones.

It is believed that such material is very beneficial for health. It is important to consider that if the healing properties are really present, then not for long. In this case, a small amount of moisture will be enough to form rot.

Synthetic materials have the least disadvantages, which is why many people choose them. The most commonly used synthetic winterizer, foam rubber, holofiber. These stuffing materials are affordable, budget-friendly, and do not cause allergies. If it is not possible to purchase such materials, you can use those that you have at home:

• cotton wool;
• silicone balls.

Threads

When choosing threads, two important factors must be taken into account: they must be of high quality so that the product does not come apart at the seams. Also, they should be combined with the selected fabric. The main rules are:

• The threads should match the fabric in color. The more suitable the shade is, the less attention the applied seams will attract.
• If it is not possible to use a precisely matched shade, you must choose a few tones darker. When the thread is lighter than the fabric, unnecessary attention is focused on it.
• The threads must match the width of the fabric. Too thin will not be able to firmly fasten the matter, too thick will simply break it. Those used for decoration should also fit in width so that the embroidery or other pattern looks neat.
• If a machine will be used when sewing a product, the correct needle must be selected for the thread. In addition, the top and bottom threads must be the same.

The most common type of thread suitable for sewing many products is cotton, especially combined with natural fabrics: linen, cotton. Depending on the material, polyester, viscose, silk, woolen threads can also be used.

Step-by-step instruction

After choosing the fabric, stuffing and threads, you can proceed to sewing. The easiest way is to use a machine. But if this is not possible, you can make neat seams with your hands, no worse. If you make a product with your own hands, you will need the following tools:

• scissors;
• ruler;
• marker or chalk (depending on the density of the selected fabric);
• needle.

Step-by-step instruction

• We turn the fabric inside out, fold it in half, measure the estimated length, width. Then we draw straight lines under the ruler with a marker or chalk.
• We cut out rectangles or squares along the drawn lines; for convenience, you can chop off the fabric folded in half with basting needles. We apply them to each other "face to face" - if there are any irregularities, we level them.
• We sew three sides completely, and the fourth - half, through which the stuffing will be inserted. It is necessary to sew with a regular line seam, not different from a machine one. The smaller the stitches, the neater the finished product will look.
• We turn the sewn cover inside out, stuff it through the side left not sewn to the end, carefully sew it together.
• The product is ready for further decoration.

Advice

If it is very small, it is better not to sew the fourth side at all, it is necessary to calculate so that the hand crawls into the hole.

Sofa cushions

Some housewives decide to sew sofas, their role is not only to decorate the room, but also to complement the furniture. Often such a need arises due to the lack of "relatives" - after the purchase, they are often torn in the first place. It happens that it is impossible to purchase them for a certain sofa model, since they are no longer produced.

The principle of sewing sofa products does not differ from the above: first, fabric, stuffing, threads are selected. Then a pattern is created, according to which the product is sewn.

Rules

• Fabric compatibility. It is possible that you will not be able to find exactly the same material from which the sofa is made. In any case, the fabric should be dense, silk, satin will be inappropriate options.
• Color. The shade of sofa accessories is often different from the sofa itself. On brown it can be beige, on green it can be yellow, on black it can be red. Therefore, the color does not have to be identical, the main thing is that they are combined.
• Stuffing. They must be dense, so it is best to use a dense synthetic winterizer, another similar material.

Sofa cushions are difficult to leave solely for the decor of the room, everyone who sits on it will lean on them. This must be taken into account when decorating; perhaps not a separate decoration would be a good option, but simply a choice of multi-colored fabric with a pattern.

Pillow Decorating Methods

The easiest way to decorate is to use different colors. You can make several pieces that differ from each other, you can combine different colors in one. For a hall with a set of furniture: a sofa, armchairs, you can play with colors, changing them for each item.

For children's rooms, an interesting option would be cartoon colors - you can make several options with different characters of the same cartoon. You can use multiple scenarios.

More complex decoration options are:

• applications;
• knitting;
• embroidery;
• relief creation.

Despite the complexity of implementation, many note that each time it becomes easier to use these techniques. With their help, you can create beautiful compositions for different interiors.

Applications

Applique is a good and easy way to decorate. You can pick up any drawing for it, come up with it yourself or find a ready-made template on the Internet. The only caveat is that you should not opt ​​for too sloppy images in which there are a lot of details. If you make the slightest mistake, you can completely ruin the product.

Rules

• Ribbon flowers look appropriate on things in bed shades. Satin ribbons are best for creating such compositions, from which you can easily make different petals.
• If the design is more complex than ordinary flowers, a fabric appliqué technique may be needed to implement it. It implies the same as working with colored paper, only tissue matter is used instead. The necessary figures are cut out of it, then glued, sewn to the product.
• To create a fabric appliqué, it is not necessary to buy a new fabric, it is not cheap, especially of high quality. Instead, you can use old unnecessary things.
• You can add applications with other elements: beads, beads, sequins, buttons.

Some needlewomen never throw away worn clothes, they give it a second life - they cut out large and small details. If you collect them for some time, by the time of sewing, the elements for the appliqué will be selected.

Form, fragments

The more complex the shape, the more difficult it is to sew and care for. However, it is the products of the original form that look unusual. If you are good at sewing square, rectangular pillows, you can try moving on to more complex ones.

Technologists distinguish four main forms:

• Square. It is considered a classic option, suitable for sofas, armchairs, ottomans. A product of this form is also practical - it is convenient to lean on it, sit down.
• Rectangular. It is also a classic option used for furniture of massive sizes. Rectangular cushions can balance the large size, give an aesthetic look to the largest sofa.
• Round. The main disadvantage of this form is the difficulty in creating a pattern, sewing. When sewing a product with right angles, it is easy to manipulate the seams, create bends, with a round shape it is more and more difficult. However, round decorative pieces are a good way to smooth out the sharp, straight lines of austere sofas.
• oval(roller). The main place of application of pillows of this form is the decoration of leather sofas.

An interesting design option is the creation of geometric fragments that change the overall shape of the pillow. This addition looks especially good on corner sofas.

Knitting, embroidery

Not all needlewomen can knit, embroider, so decorating can be an excellent opportunity to learn a certain skill. We can definitely say that decorating pillows in this way is a laborious task that requires a lot of time and effort. Nevertheless, rave reviews from relatives and friends will fully justify all the costs.

The most original look is a fully connected cover, when instead of a fabric, a cover is knitted into which the stuffing is inserted. If there is no time or opportunity to make such a model, you can simply knit a separate element, for example, a pigtail, which acted as an ornament. Such a pillow will become a mute witness to the fact that the hostess of the house has “golden hands”.

As for embroidery, absolutely any technique can be used when decorating pillows. Cross-stitching looks beautiful, however, it is performed on a special fabric, canvas, which must be taken into account when choosing a fabric for a product. You can embroider the pattern separately, and then sew it to the finished pillow.

The embroideries in the satin stitch technique look especially beautiful, which is applied completely to the entire pillow. It is not easy to master such embroidery, but the result will justify all efforts.