We sew a pillow. All about sewing and decorating pillows

And original, this will allow you not only to decorate your interior, but also to avoid wasting money and time on their purchase. And with the help of various buttons, lace, bows and other inexpensive means you can give them exclusivity. In addition, you can please your loved ones by giving them one of your masterpieces.

If you haven't been into needlework before, you can start sewing pillows using simple patterns. In any case, you will be pleased with the result, and you will see what a fascinating process it is. Gradually developing your skills, you will be able to surprise anyone with your works.

Where to begin?

To start sewing pillows, you need to prepare everything you need in advance. This will allow you not to be distracted while working. The most important thing is to have pillow patterns in front of you. Based on them, it is already worth choosing fabric, filling and accessories.

Option 1

It is better to choose wear-resistant fabric. And the color and texture depend only on your taste or interior. The main thing is that the pillowcases can be removed and washed.

It is better to choose the filler that retains elasticity and softness longer. Down or feather is best. Such pillows can last for decades. If you have old feather pillows that you don't use, you can use a feather from them. But you need to be extremely careful so as not to collect fluff all over the house.

Option 2

If you are not satisfied with this option, we recommend purchasing synthetic fluff or holofiber. Synthetic fluff is polyester fibers rolled into small fluffy balls. Holofiber, in turn, is the same polyester, but in the form of a thick sheet. These fillers are quite elastic and will definitely last 5-7 years.

Option 3

Another type of filler is silicone granules. They are convenient because they can be easily poured into ready-made pillows through a small hole. In addition, if necessary, they can be easily removed from there and washed, and the pillowcases can be washed separately. The main thing is to never wash these granules in washing machine! Only by hand!

A simple version of a baby pillow

For beginners, we’ll tell you how easy it is to make baby pillows with your own hands.

• dense plain fabric (length 64 cm, width 122 cm);
• filler;
• colored fabric, with cars or flowers (length 65 cm, width 145 cm);
• threads;
• scissors;
• measuring tape;
• pins;
• chalk.

Let's start with the “needler”

Let's start from the very beginning:

1. To do this, take a plain fabric and fold it in half. The length and width of the bedspread in the final version should be 60 by 60 cm. Everything else goes as seam allowance. It turns out that the width of the piece of fabric will be 62 cm and the length 64 cm.
2. Sew the sides of the fabric. We leave a hole on one side for the filler. Turn the napkin right side out. Iron it thoroughly. Fill the pillow with filler. The amount of filling depends on how dense the pillow you want. It is not recommended to make tall models for small children.
3. Now carefully sew up the hole.
4. Let's start with the pillowcase.
5. We will sew it with a valve for easy removal. First, we hem the edges. Ironing. Then we fold the piece of fabric inside out, so that we get an even square of 60 cm by 60 cm, and another piece of 22 cm on the flap should lie on top of one of the sides.
6. We sew the sides of the pillowcase, taking into account the fact that 1.5 cm is a seam allowance, and 2 cm is so that the pillow fits easily into the pillowcase.
7. Turn the pillowcase right side out, insert the pillow, and fill the flap. All! We got a 60-60 children's pillow.

Important! Before you start sewing with your own hands, we recommend washing the fabric. Since the material used for sewing pillows is natural, it may shrink.

Pillow with heart

Here is another DIY pillow pattern. We take:

• velor fabric;
• felt;
• scissors;
• ruler;
• synthetic fluff;
• hot glue;
• acrylic paint;
• thread and needle.

Instructions:

1. Take soft pink velor fabric. We cut out a piece of 1 m by 50 cm. Fold the cut in half and sew the sides together from the wrong side. Leave one side free.
2. Let's start decorating. To do this, cut out a rabbit's face, a heart or any other figure from felt. We have this heart. Along the edge of the heart acrylic paint We draw strokes, they imitate a seam.
3. When our heart has dried, we glue it to the pillowcase using hot glue. If you don’t have hot glue, you can use Moment Classic glue or thread.
4. Fill the pillow with filler. Carefully sew the remaining edge.

Now we’ll tell you how to make original children’s pillows with your own hands.

Pillow-flower made of patches

Almost all of us have pieces of various fabrics at home. This could be old clothes, curtains, etc. All these things can be put to good use. For example, sew baby pillows with your own hands. You definitely won't find these in the store.

Today we will tell you from scraps.

For this we will need:

• 5 different scraps of fabric;
• yellow fabric;
• padding polyester;
• buttons.

To make the petals:

1. Cut out 6 squares from the scraps. We fold them into triangles with the wrong side up. We sew up one side. Then we turn it right side out, fill it with padding polyester and sew it up. We sew all the resulting petals together to form an inflorescence.
2. Let's make the middle. Take yellow fabric and cut out a circle with a diameter of 60 cm.
3. We make stitches along the edge of the fabric with thread and then tighten it. We stuff it with padding polyester and sew it up.
4. We insert the middle into the inflorescence and sew it together.
5. Next, we take scraps of fabric, preferably green, and cut out leaves measuring 35 by 14 cm from them. We cut out the same leaves from foam rubber. Now we sew the leaves from the flaps on one side, then we put foam rubber inside and sew them on the other side. We do the same for the rest of the leaves. We sew the leaves lengthwise in the middle with one line.
6. From the same fabric we cut out two circles with a diameter of 24 cm. We sew them on the wrong side, leaving a hole, turn them inside out, and insert foam rubber inside. Sew until the end.
7. Sew the leaves to the flower. Sew a round base at the bottom.

You can also decorate our flower pillow by sewing red buttons along the yellow center.

Pillow doll

And another type is a hand-made nursery. This will be an original hot water bottle doll. For it you will need:

• a ball of thread;
• padding polyester;
• light fabric, children's tights are also suitable;
• weave bodily or Pink colour, you can take a sleeve from a blouse;
• a piece of thick fabric;
• a piece of soft cloth;
• cherry pits (they need to be boiled in advance, with the addition of vinegar, and then calcined in the oven);
• threads;
• needles;
• scissors.

Let's get started:

1. We sew a hot water bottle doll. The body of our doll should be 24 cm high, 28 cm wide, 33 cm diagonally. Head circumference 22 cm.
2. We cut out a cover from thick fabric, which we will stuff with bones.
3. Sew the edges from the wrong side, leaving a hole. Turn it right side out and fill with cherry pits. Sew it up.
4. We make a jumpsuit for a doll from soft fabric. But we sew it a little more so that you can easily insert a cover with cherry pits there.
5. Sew it inside out and turn it inside out through the hole cut in the neckline.
6. We cut the overalls from the neck down, slightly short of the edge, so that you can place a cover with cherry pits there. To keep the overalls closed, you can sew on a zipper or buttons. We process all edges.
7. We fill all 4 edges of the overalls with padding polyester. There is no need to stuff it too hard. You should get 4 buboes. They need to be tied with thread.
8. Let's start with the head.
9. To do this, take a ball of thread and wrap it with padding polyester.
10. If the head turned out the right size, then we tie it at the bottom with thread.
11. We take a light fabric, preferably tights, and put it on the doll’s head, tighten it with a thread at the base.
12. We cut off the excess, leaving a small neck, and sew it up. To make the face more prominent, tie a thread in the middle of the head.
13. Now we pull flesh-colored or pink knitted fabric over the head so that there are no folds. We tie the place between the head and neck with a thread.
14. Cut off the excess and sew it up.
15. Now we mark the facial features with a washable felt-tip pen. At the same stage, you can cut out and sew the cap. We try it on the head and mark the place on the head where the edge of the cap will be.
16. From the same fabric as the overalls, we sew a triangular cap for the doll. You can sew a frill along the edge where it will be attached to the head.
17. We embroider the face with threads, hiding the knots in the place where the cap will be put on.
18. We sew the cap to the head, as close to the frill as possible.
19. Let's blush the doll's cheeks.
20. Next, insert the doll’s neck into the neck and sew it on.
21. The final stage is to insert the cover with bones inside and fasten the buttons.

To make a pillow doll become a heating pad, the cover with bones can be placed on a radiator or in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and heated. This heating pad can be used for stomach cramps or simply put in your child’s stroller in winter and go for a walk.

Letter pillow

There are various pillow patterns. Finally, we’ll tell you how to sew children’s pillows in the shape of letters with your own hands.

For example, let's take the letter "R". We will need:

• colored fabric;
• plain fabric;
• filler;
• thread and needle;
• ruler;
• scissors.

Initially:

• Cut out a large letter “P” on paper. Then we transfer it to the fabric. We cut out the letter.

• Cut out a strip from a plain fabric. We sew this strip from the wrong side to the letter. Sew the second edge of the strip to the other letter, leaving unstitched the space through which you will stuff the pillow. You will have to tinker with the round hole in the letter “P”. It can be sewn to the second part of the letter through the space left for the filler.

• Turn it inside out.

• Fill the pillow with filler.
• Sew up the remaining edge. The pillow is ready.

• On the side of it, you can make embroidery with full name child.

Nowadays such pillows are gaining popularity and many people sew them to order.

We invite you to master another type of needlework and learn how to sew beautiful and practical pillows for different purposes. There are pillows for sleeping and special pillows for pregnant women, there are pillows for a crib, and different kinds decorative interior pillows - all of them will bring coziness and comfort to your home, especially if you make them yourself.

How to sew it yourself

How to sew a maternity pillow with your own hands using a pattern

In order to sew such a pillow, you need to buy:

• a piece of fabric for a bedstead (calico, teak);
• a piece of fabric for a pillowcase (calico);
• zipper;
• threads;

• pillow filling (synthetic fluff, polystyrene foam, holofiber);
• needles;
• graph paper for the pattern.

1. Use the clue in the photo and draw a diagram of the pillow on graph paper. It can be U-shaped or boomerang-shaped.
2. Fold the fabric for the pillowcase in half and transfer the size of the pillow onto it according to the pattern, making indentations around the entire perimeter of about 1 cm.
3. In the same way, transfer the pattern shape onto the folded fabric for the pillowcase, but retreat 1.5 cm along the perimeter.
4. Cut out all the pieces.
5. Place the pillow pieces together with the right sides facing inward and stitch around the perimeter, leaving a small hole.
6. Turn the pillow blank through this hole and compact the filling tightly.
7. Sew the hole by hand.
8. Now sew the pillowcase pieces right sides together, leaving an opening for the zipper.
9. Turn the pillowcase inside out and sew in a zipper.

How to sew a pillowcase for a 70 by 70 wrap pillow

You will need a piece of calico about 2 meters, a measuring tape, thread, scissors and a sewing machine.

1. Use the diagram in the photo and transfer it to the fabric, taking into account the main pillow size of 70 by 70.
2. Be sure to leave 20-30 cm for smell.
3. Fold the fabric along the width of the fabric on both sides into two folds 0.5 cm wide and stitch.
4. Fold some of the wrap fabric with the wrong side inward and stitch the sides to the pillowcase panel.
5. Fold the resulting fabric in half with the front side inward and stitch the side parts.
6. Turn the finished pillowcase inside out and iron it.

How to sew a decorative pillow for a sofa with your own hands

We offer you two options for decorative pillows for the sofa, which can be sewn from any fabric, even from old things.

Option 1

1. Making a pattern in the shape of an apple is not difficult.
2. Transfer the pattern onto the fabric you selected for the pillow.
3. Sew both pieces right sides together, leaving a small hole.
4. Turn the pillow inside out and fill it with holofiber or synthetic down.
5. Sew the hole by hand.
6. We recommend cutting the petiole and leaf from thick fleece or felt fabric so that they keep their shape.
7. Sew on these decorative pieces by hand.

Option 2

The diagram shows two options for a sleeping cat: with a straight and a curved tail, so we suggest you sew two pillows at once from fabrics of different colors.

1. Make two patterns on paper and transfer them to the folded fabric.
2. Cut out the details and embroider the faces of sleeping cats on the front panels of the pillow according to the pattern shown in the photo.
3. Sew them around the perimeter with the right sides facing in, leaving small holes.
4. Turn both pillows inside out and pack them tightly with filling.
5. Sew up the holes by hand.

How to sew pillow sides for a baby crib

Prepare several pieces of fabric in cheerful colors that will fit into the interior of the children's room.

• Cut out required number squares, the size of which will correspond to the height of the side of the crib.
• Sew the squares in pairs with the right sides facing inward.
• Turn them inside out and fill them with filling, but not tightly so that the pillows retain their flat shape.
• Sew two pre-prepared ribbons of plain fabric to the corners of the pillows, which will secure the pillows to the rods of the crib.

Along the perimeter of the pillow can be decorated with satin ribbon or silk rope, and their shape can be made not only square, but also in the form of houses, trains, animals or flowers.

How to sew a letter pillow with your own hands

You can sew very original letter pillows that repeat your baby's initials. Use this simple step by step instructions with photo.

1. Make a drawing of the letter and transfer it to the fabric folded in half.
2. Cut a strip of fabric that will determine the height of the pillow and become the side border.
3. With the face inward, sew the border first to the bottom of the pillow and then to the top, leaving a small hole.
4. Sew the entire basting on the machine and turn the product inside out.
5. Fill the pillow tightly with filling. You can use synthetic fluff or holofiber.

How to sew a bolster pillow with your own hands without a pattern

This pillow is very easy to sew, even without a pattern. You will need a rectangular piece of fabric for the bedspread and pillowcase, filling and two silk cords.

1. Cut out two circles from the fabric for the bedspread, which determine the diameter of the future bolster pillow.
2. Sew a rectangular piece of fabric to them, right side inward, to form a cylinder.
3. Turn the pillow inside out and pack it tightly with filling, sewing the hole by hand.
4. From fabric for a pillowcase that is 15 cm wider than the width of the pillow, sew a cylinder of the same diameter as the pillow.
5. Double fold both edges and stitch.
6. Place the pillowcase over the cylinder pillow and tie the edges with laces, as shown in the photo.

• Video with a master class on sewing a letter pillow.

• In this video you will learn how to use -sewing from old things- to sew pillows.

• In this video you will see a selection of ideas for sewing interior pillows—patchwork sewing from jeans—.

• In this video you will learn how to knit and how to sew knitted pieces to get a beautiful sofa cushion.

• A short video tutorial on how to sew a pillowcase for a pillow.

• Master class lesson on how to sew bumpers into a crib using pillows.

We invite you to use our ideas and recommendations and sew your own pillow with unusual design using various techniques. About what you did. tell us in the comments.

For comfortable rest and healthy sleep is needed comfortable pillow. Therefore, it is necessary to approach its choice very responsibly and take into account all the features of the product. Sintepon pillows are popular and in demand. In many respects, they are practically not inferior to products made from natural materials, and in some ways they even surpass them. Synthetic winterizer is hollow polyester fibers, which, after the thermopolymer gluing procedure, are subject to additional siliconization and antibacterial treatment.

Peculiarities

Sintepon is the first synthetic material that became widely used for the manufacture of pillows. It has a number of advantages:

• environmental Safety. Thanks to the use of gluing technology without the use of adhesives, products made from padding polyester are absolutely harmless to humans;
• hypoallergenic. Sintepon, unlike down-feather products, does not cause allergic reactions. In addition, polyester fiber is not favorable environment for the appearance and reproduction of pathogens, mold, bacteria and fungi, and also prevents the appearance of dust mites;
• hygiene. Sintepon does not smell itself and does not absorb unpleasant odors, non-toxic and not prone to dust accumulation;
• ease of care. It tolerates hand and machine washing well, dries quickly and does not lose its properties;
• elasticity. During the guaranteed service life, it does not wrinkle and instantly returns to its original form after getting up from the pillow;
• enough large volume with low weight. A pillow measuring 0.5 x 0.7 m weighs no more than six hundred grams;
• moisture resistance. Thanks to siliconization during the production of padding polyester, products do not accumulate moisture at all;
• ventilation. The hollow structure of the padding polyester filler promotes good air exchange, moisture evaporation and prevents dust from accumulating;
• low price;
• ease of use on the road due to ease of transportation and the ability to compactly pack the product;
• indispensability of the product for people working in night shift and forced to spend the night at work;
• the ability to be used as a guest option for temporary accommodation of guests;
• thermoregulatory function. Thanks to its porous structure and ability to retain heat, synthetic winterizer can provide warmth in a cold room, and in hot weather, on the contrary, it will help to slightly cool a sleeping person.

However, the material has some disadvantages:

• short service life with daily use. Pillows made from padding polyester can last no more than 2 years without losing their qualities, but due to their low cost, they provide the opportunity to periodically update them;
• not suitable for constant use by people who have problems in the cervical spine due to the fact that they are not able to reliably fix the neck and head in a certain position;
• too soft: despite the elasticity, they are not able to provide the required rigidity;
• tendency to accumulate static electricity. They require the use of special antistatic additives when washing to prevent electrification of the product. When using a cover whose material is 100% cotton, static is noticeably reduced. For children's pillows, for example, only natural covers are used.

Manual

In order to extend the service life of the product, you must follow the following recommendations:

• compliance temperature regime when washing. Do not heat the water above 40 degrees, and before placing the pillow in the machine, you should moisten it generously with water. room temperature;
• Use gel or liquid detergent for washing. From a material that has a porous structure and consists of hollow fibers, it is very difficult to completely remove powder even with repeated rinsing;
• wash in the “delicate”, “children’s” or “synthetic” modes, spin at low speeds;
• It is prohibited to use bleaching agents to avoid damage to the fibrous structure of the padding polyester;
• When washing in a machine, it is recommended to place several tennis balls with the pillow, this will prevent the material from bunching up;
• The product can only be dried in a horizontal position, periodically turning it from one side to the other;
• When washing by hand, avoid long soaking. It is enough to place the pillow in pre-prepared soapy water and leave it for 20 minutes. After this, lightly pat the product, wring it out a little and start rinsing, changing the water several times;
• Do not wash the product more than 3 times a year;
• After the pillow has dried, you need to fluff the material through the fabric of the cover, separating it into fibers. The same should be done if the pillow has become a little matted during use.

DIY making

You can sew the cover and properly stuff the pillow yourself. This process is quite simple and will not cause difficulties even for beginners. For production you will need:

• sheet synthetic winterizer;
• thick fabric for sewing a cover and thin, beautiful fabric for a pillowcase. Natural materials such as calico and chintz are well suited for the cover. These are bright, beautiful and pleasant to the touch fabrics. They have fairly high wear resistance and density, the seams on them do not unravel when washed;
• zipper;
• needle, thread, scissors;
• ruler and felt-tip pen;
• sewing machine.

Progress:

• cut 10 squares from sheet padding polyester with sides 44, 40, 36, 32 and 28 cm - two of each size;
• fold the blanks into 2 piles like a pyramid;
• Turn one of the pyramids over and place it on the second pyramid. In this case, small squares with a side of 28 cm will end up on top of each other;
• sew large squares together along the edges. Everyone else will be inside the structure;
• measure the padding polyester square blank and sew a cover made of thick fabric on a machine. More experienced sewers can sew a piping around the entire perimeter of the cover. This will give the pillow a clearer shape and prevent it from losing geometric shape after washing;
• Turn out the cover and fill it, putting it on the padding part. Then sew tightly on sewing machine;
• With a small allowance for the size of the cover, cut out the pillowcase and sew it;
• A soft plastic zipper with small teeth is sewn to the finished pillowcase.

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 played 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 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

Sew decorative pillows Doing it yourself 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 are high-quality fluff, hop cones, buckwheat husks, and dry aromatic herbs.

What fabric is suitable for covers

Any pillow consists of a main cover, sewn from 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.

For classic style typical items are 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 skills in operating a 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 bead paintings that can be used to decorate soft objects interior

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 Creative skills and fantasy. 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.

To correctly calculate the 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 versatile material is 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 of the highest quality, after some time 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.

Expectant mothers are painfully familiar with the problems of having to purchase certain products for pregnant women. For some it is difficult to find this or that item in their city, for others the cost is too high. Today we will talk about how to sew a pillow for pregnant women with your own hands, so as not to incur unnecessary financial costs.

Why do you need a pregnancy pillow?

No matter what they say about the delights of pregnancy, we should not forget that it is also associated with certain problems. The longer the period, the more difficult it is for a woman to fall asleep due to her expanding belly. It is difficult to find a comfortable position, lying on your back for a long time is uncomfortable and dangerous, as a result - lack of sleep, swelling of the legs, headache, back pain, fatigue.

A pregnancy pillow will provide you with a sound sleep and help avoid health problems.

As a rule, pregnant women try to sleep on their side, and for greater comfort, place folded blankets or towels under their stomach. There are a wide range of special pillows for pregnant women on sale - you can choose the appropriate size, color, texture. But, unfortunately, many people cannot afford them. The solution is simple: you can sew such a pillow yourself. It will cost much less, and you can easily customize this product to suit you.

In addition to its intended purpose, this pillow will serve you after childbirth.. There are at least 2 use cases.

1. During the breastfeeding period, you can use pillows as soft seating. Wrap it around your waist and tie the pre-sewn ribbons at the back. This way you won't have to constantly hold your baby in your arms while feeding.
2. Tie the pillow in the same way and place it on the floor or sofa. You will get a kind of playpen, in the center of which you can put the baby.

Babies love to lie in a large soft playpen pillow

Different shapes

The classic pregnancy pillow looks like the English letter U. This feature ensures the most comfortable position of the body: the head is located on a rounded area, and the arms and legs are on the sides.

Advantages:

• the stomach and back are evenly supported, the load is distributed correctly;
• a good option for those who like to turn from side to side, because such a pillow will not need to be shifted, unlike products of other shapes.

Flaws:

• The pillow size is large, the bed must be appropriate;
• It is unlikely that you will be able to hug your husband with such a pillow.

Most often, such pillows are available in 2 sizes: for tall girls and for average height.

U-shaped pillow is equally comfortable on both sides

G-shaped pillows have recently appeared on the market, but have already become popular. Among their advantages is that they are well suited not only for sleep, but also for daytime rest. This pillow can easily be tucked under your head, stomach, wrapped around your legs, or leaned against your back. This form of the product helps relieve muscle tension.

The G-shaped pillow is universal: it supports the back, stomach and relieves heaviness from the hips and legs

In a bagel pillow you will comfortably spend not only your sleep time, but also your evening watching TV. It is especially convenient because it allows you to relieve not only your back and stomach, but also your legs.

Some people compare a bagel pillow to a hug.

True, in some cases this accessory will have to be turned over: when you turn on the other side, your stomach will rest against the back of the pillow, and your back will be without proper support.

Banana pillow is simple and mobile. It will provide good support for either the stomach or the back; will not take up much space; ideal for sleeping on your side (on later this is especially important). In addition, you can take this pillow on a trip to rest on it in a half-sitting or half-lying position.

The banana pillow is comfortable, easy to use and mobile.

An L-shaped pillow is a simple long cushion that is curved on one side.. It will not take up much space and will be convenient in almost any situation. True, when turning from side to side, you will have to shift it every time.

The L-shaped pillow is not universal, but it is very comfortable in many ways.

The I-shaped pillow is the simplest option. Compact, inexpensive and very easy to make if you decide to sew it yourself. The shape of this pillow relieves the spine and neck joints, relaxes the muscles, and allows the body to rest. Yes, and turning over with her in an embrace is not difficult.

This pillow is the most compact and simple, but very comfortable

As you can see, a pregnancy pillow is not a luxury, but a very useful and comfortable thing that any expectant mother will be delighted with. Are you ready to start crafting? Then let's talk about the progress of the work.

We sew a pillow for pregnant women with our own hands

What you will need

You will need what any woman probably has:

• sewing machine;
• threads;
• needles;
• scissors;
• pencil;
• paper for patterns (any - newspapers, magazine pages, old notebooks);
• fabric for pillow;
• pillowcase fabric;
• filler.

And if everything is clear with tools, then we need to talk in more detail about fabrics, and especially fillers.

Choose high-quality and natural fabrics for the pillow

Naturally, the fabric for such a pillow should be natural, not cause allergic reactions and pleasant to the touch. Therefore, choose cotton, linen or calico.

For a pillowcase you can take fleece, plush, velor, knitwear and even fur - it all depends on your imagination. If you have free time and knitting or crocheting skills, you can knit a pillowcase. But do not forget that the threads must be of high quality and hypoallergenic.

About the filler

The comfort of a pregnancy pillow depends on the quality of the filler. It should be soft enough, but at the same time retain its shape well. In addition, you need to take into account other important criteria: hypoallergenicity, ease of care (after all, even such a large pillow will have to be washed), as well as your personal preferences for hardness and elasticity.

First of all, go to a store that sells products for pregnant women and ask the seller about how much the pillow weighs and what it is filled with. At the same time, you can choose the appropriate style. This will help you figure out how much filling you need to buy for your homemade pillow. The filler itself can be of several types:

• polystyrene foam balls;
• buckwheat husk.

The most popular type of filler is polystyrene foam in balls (foam plastic). It holds the shape of the product perfectly and does not sag due to its elasticity. Hypoallergenic, easy to clean, environmentally friendly, repels odors. It is very important that this material does not attract bacteria, mold and mites. There is one drawback: over time, the foam decreases in volume by about 20% due to air loss. In addition, some women complain that the rustling of the balls in the pillow makes it difficult to fall asleep.

Expanded polystyrene is the most popular filling for pregnant pillows

Holofiber is soft and elastic

Synthetic down (synthetic down) is similar in almost all qualities to holofiber.

Synthetic fluff is cheaper than holofiber

Buckwheat husk is an absolutely environmentally friendly product with which you should not be afraid of allergies.. True, the pillow will turn out to be a little heavy, and such a filler is not cheap.

Buckwheat husks have long been used as a filler for mattresses and pillows.

Now that you have everything you need, you can start making the pillow.

Step-by-step instructions with photos

Classic U Shape Pillow

Its main advantage self-made is that you can determine the size of the pillow for your height. The provided pattern shows standard indicators. You will need two identical pieces of fabric. So, let's start our master class.

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

1. Place the pattern on paper and cut out. Fold the fabric in half, right side inward. Connect the center of the pattern to the fold of the fabric.

   Transfer the pattern to the fabric

2. Pin the pattern to the material, outline with a pencil or chalk.
3. When cutting off a pattern, immediately fasten the fabric back, otherwise it will move to the side.

   Secure the fabric with pins

4. If you felt more comfortable laying out the fabric in one layer, turn the pattern and align the center on top. Pin and trace the pattern again.
5. Make the second fabric piece in the same way.
6. Put away the pattern until you sew the pillowcase. Place two pieces of fabric facing each other (the one on which the pattern is transferred lies on top) and fasten with pins.

   Fold the pieces of fabric to make 2 parts of the product

7. Carefully cut along the drawn line, leaving a 1.5 cm seam allowance.

   Carefully cut out the pieces with seam allowances

8. On top, along the fold, mark a section about 20 cm long. You cannot sew it yet: through this hole you will turn the pillow inside out and place the filling.

   Leave the area at the top of the product unsewn

9. Baste the parts along the outline line and stitch on a sewing machine. Don't forget to leave it unstitched open area on top of the product.

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

10. Finish the edges with an overlock, zigzag or overlock stitch.

    Finish the edges

11. Now you can turn the cover right side out. These are the “pants” you get.

    Turn the pillowcase right side out

12. Insert the filling through the hole left at the top. Distribute it evenly. Adjust the density according to your own preferences.

    Fill the case with filler

13. Sew the hole by hand or machine stitch.

    Sew the cover all the way

14. As a result, you will get a pillow like this.

    Ready-made pillow for pregnant women

15. Using the same pattern, adding 1 cm on each side, sew the pillowcase in the same way. Allowances are needed to make it easier to place the pillow inside. Leave a 50 cm long section at the top unstitched and sew a zipper there.

    Pillow in a pillowcase

Note! A pregnancy pillow should be clean - this is the main rule of hygiene. It’s better to sew 2-3 pillowcases at once so that you can change and wash them as needed.

Is it really very easy and simple? Rest assured, you can easily cope with other shapes of pillows. They are sewn in the same way.

"Bagel"

This product is no more difficult to sew than the previous one. In fact, the difference is only in form. For this pillow you will need a piece of fabric 1 m X 2.20 m and the same amount for the pillowcase. Select the amount of filler according to the same principle as in the first option. In addition, you will need a zipper 40 cm long.

First of all, transfer the provided pattern onto paper. For simplicity and convenience, it is divided into squares. The size of each is 5 X 5 cm. You will need two identical parts.

Pattern for a bagel pillow, on the right - the fold or middle of the fabric

If you are of average height (150–160 cm), leave the pattern as is. For taller girls, you can add about 20 cm more by extending the fold line.

Transfer the pattern to the fabric in 2 copies, cut out. Sew the pieces right sides together, leaving a hole at the top for the filling.

Sew the pillow parts together and add filling to the desired degree of firmness.

Turn the cover right side out, stuff and sew by hand or by machine.

Sew the hole by hand or machine stitch

All that remains is to sew the pillowcase. Also transfer the pattern to the fabric, adding an additional 1–1.5 cm to the width of the pattern, cut, stitch and sew in a zipper. Place a pillowcase on your pillow and enjoy the coziness!

A bright pillowcase will lift your spirits

If you are confident in handling sewing machine and are not afraid to experiment, then a pillow can become a real toy, cute and funny. Use multi-colored fabrics, make an appliqué, and the pillow will become a full-fledged interior detail that will be loved by all family members, including the future baby.

Give your bagel pillow a fun and funny look

Take the time to sew ribbons or fasteners to the ends of the pillow so that it can be easily rolled into a bagel playpen and secured.

"Banana"

This version of the product is extremely simple to implement. And you will need less fabric than for previous pillows.

Transfer the pattern onto paper (dimensions are given in millimeters).

Pattern of half a banana pillow, on the left - the fold or middle of the fabric

Transfer the pattern onto the fabric. Cut without forgetting the seam allowances. You will need two identical parts.

Transfer the pattern to the fabric

Sew the parts from the wrong side, leaving a 20 cm hole for the filler.

Turn the napkin right side out and fill with filling. Sew the hole left for stuffing. The banana pillow is ready! All that remains is to sew a pillowcase with a zipper using the same pattern.

Video: master class on sewing a pillow for pregnant women

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