You will need:

Cushion fabric;

Ruler, centimeter, pencil or fabric marker;

Scissors;

pins;

Hand needle;

Sewing machine and thread.

Work sequence:

1. Iron the fabric.

2. Measure the pillow and cut the pillowcase pattern. Add 1-3 cm to the parameters of the pillow for freedom of fit. There will be a seam on 3 sides of the pillowcase, and a fold on 1 side. Transfer your measurements to the fabric. add 1.5 cm for seam allowances and cut out the pillowcase piece.

3. Fold the piece in half facing inward and pin the edges together with pins.

4. Sew along the perimeter, leaving an opening large enough to fit a pillow inside.

5. Iron the seams.

6. Cut off the corners, stepping back from the seam 2-3 mm.

7. Turn pillowcase inside out, put on pillow. Unstitched edges tuck inward and pin with pins, as shown in the photo.

8. Sew up the hole by hand with a blind stitch. Ready!

Photo and source: diyprojects.com

2. Pillowcase with pom-poms for a decorative pillow: a master class

You will need:

Pillowcase fabric;

Braid with pom-poms;

Fabric cutter and mat or scissors;

Sewing machine and thread;

Centimeter.

Work sequence:

1. Measure the pillow, make a pillowcase pattern, adding 1-3 cm to the pillow parameters for freedom of fit. Cut out 2 pillowcase pieces and 1 flap piece half the size of the pillowcase piece.

2. Attach the braid to the edge of the pillowcase part from the inside, as shown in the photo, and stitch.

3. Process the valve part as shown in the photo. Fold the pieces: pillowcase piece with sewn-on tape (pompoms facing inward, right side up), pillowcase piece without tape right side up to the right side of the tape piece, flap piece face down. Sew along the perimeter. It remains only to turn the pillowcase!

3. Pillowcase with voluminous flounces for a decorative pillow: a master class

You will need:

Pillowcase fabric (for this model, you need a fabric whose edges do not crumble, for example, thin felt or fleece);

Scissors;

pins;

Sewing machine and thread;

Hand needle.

Work sequence:

1. Measure your pillow and make a pattern. You need 2 main details of the pillowcase (add 1-3 cm to the pillow parameters for a free fit) and several long strips for flounces. On one of the main parts of the pillowcase, lay out the part of the shuttlecock, as shown in the photo. Having decided on the width and number of folds, lay out all the details of the shuttlecocks on the main part and pin with pins.

2. Stitch each ruffle to the pillowcase piece. Lay 1 line in the middle along each shuttlecock. Now fold the two main pieces of the pillowcase right sides together and sew around the perimeter, leaving an opening large enough to fit the pillow inside. Turn the pillowcase inside out, put it on the pillow, sew up the hole by hand with a blind seam.

Photo and source: itsalwaysautumn.com

4. Leather pillowcases with geometric applique for decorative pillows: a master class

You will need:

Genuine or imitation leather for the front of the pillowcases and pieces of a different color for appliqués;

Thick cotton for the backs of the pillowcases;

Scissors;

Scalpel knife or dummy knife + cutting mat and ruler;

Glue for skin;

Sewing machine - if your machine does not sew leather, you can use a manual leather needle or needle + awl;

Pencil and paper for sketches.

Work sequence:

1. Come up with sketches for your pillowcases and draw them on paper.

2. Make paper pillowcase patterns. Transfer the appliqué sketches to separate sheets and cut them out.

3. Cut out 1 leather pillowcase, 1 cotton, plus leather appliqué pieces.

4. First glue the appliqué pieces to the leather piece of the pillowcase, then sew each piece along the edge.

5. Then sew the two pieces of the pillowcase, leaving an opening large enough to fit the pillow inside, turn inside out, place the pillow and sew the opening by hand.

Photo and source: allfreesewing.com

Initially, pillows were not invented for comfort during sleep, but for the sake of maintaining complex, intricate hairstyles. The first samples of these devices were preserved in the tombs of the Egyptian pyramids and have survived to this day in their original form. In eastern countries (China, Japan), “pillows” were called special devices made of stone or porcelain, which were placed under the neck, also for the sake of preserving hairstyles. There was no mention of convenience. Solid "pillows" performed an exclusively supportive function for the head. To get used to sleeping on such devices required a habit developed over the years. Real soft pillows, which are well known to all of us, were invented in ancient Greece. Most of the wealthy citizens of this country tried to create comfortable conditions for recreation. Since they spent most of their lives in bed, soft mattresses and pillows have become an indispensable attribute of pastime. They were stuffed with down, feathers, fragrant herbs.

History remembers many precedents when a pillow became a murder weapon, but this decorative item not only took away, but also saved lives. For example, in one of the parables about the Buddha, it is said how a pillowcase stuffed with odorous leaves, on which he fell asleep, saved him from physical fatigue. From ancient Greece, pillows migrated to ancient Rome. Although at first they were treated very skeptically there, later this sleep attribute became mandatory even for the military, hardened by the harsh camp life. He was given a sacred meaning: a thing that protects a person’s sleep. Many girlish fortune-telling is associated with pillows. Spruce twigs, combs, twigs were placed under them in the hope that this would “lead” the betrothed to sleep. Bags of lavender and dried wormwood, hidden in pillows, were supposed to normalize sleep and ward off evil spirits. To bring harm to a person, it was enough to sew a specially prepared magical attribute into his pillowcase. These beliefs have survived to this day, although the digital age denies the mystical component. Centuries later, the pillow becomes an important part of the textile decor. Some are intended only for the bed, while others decorate the house. Let's talk about how to sew pillows with your own hands and what you need for this work.

Purpose and types of sofa cushions

Pillows are classified depending on the purpose into two types:

• Decorative. Their main function is interior decoration. These pillows can be hard and uncomfortable, but this is not so important, because they are sure to look beautiful and stylish.
• For sleep. Comfortable pillows that decorate only with colored pillowcases. They are meant only for sleeping and most of the time covered with a bedspread or hidden in niches for storing bedding.

Depending on the location of the pillow are divided into three types:

• Sofa. Although the name speaks for itself, such pillows can decorate not only sofas, but also armchairs, chairs, ottomans, deck chairs.
• Foot. Now this type is rare. Foot cushions were popular in the Middle Ages. Then the owners of stone castles, fearing to catch cold feet on contact with the cold floor, ordered special pads.
• Floor. Pillows are stacked directly on the floor. This is a great replacement for armchairs and chairs. The tradition of sitting on the floor came to us from the East. For example, in Turkey, they build entire "couch beds" for guests. In Japan, it is generally not customary to use chairs. However, the Japanese are so accustomed to sitting on folded knees that they, in fact, do not need pillows. But for those who are trying to fit into their lifestyle, a floor pillow will be a salvation from stiff legs.

Separately, it is worth noting curly pillows, which are usually classified as children's. They are given the shape of various animals, cartoon characters, letters of the alphabet. They are decorated with drawings and inscriptions. For example, pillows in the form of cars or robots are sewn for little boys, and more delicate options are selected for girls: puppies, giraffes, cats, dogs, soft dolls. You can sleep on such toys, but most of the time they decorate the room and are used for games. Depending on the sewing technology, several more types are distinguished:

• Quilted. The pillowcases of these pillows are decorated with coarse seams that go through and connect three layers: two sheets and a wadding in the middle. They can act as decoration, and are used only for sleeping. In a sleeping set, a warm quilt is usually attached to the pillows.
• Modular or sectional. The lower and upper parts of such pillows are connected by a special insert. Thanks to this, they look more voluminous.
• Turkish. Their pillowcases are lavishly decorated with fringes and tassels at the corners.

Pillow shape

The classic "European" shape of the pillow is considered square or rectangular. Such small things are called "dumka". The second most popular, oriental view is rollers. These pillows are in the form of cylinders and are used not only as headrests, but also as armrests. They are quite rigid and tightly stuffed with filler. Round pillows (puffs) are also considered to come from the East. They are very rarely used for sleeping, but are ideal for decorating sofas and as soft seats for stools. They are usually decorated with numerous folds and intricacies of fabric. All other forms belong to the group of figured pillows. The most popular are pillows in the form of letters and hearts. In the last couple of years, there was a real "boom". Furry hearts with typical “love” inscriptions stuffed with foam rubber were sold in almost every home textile store.

Types of fabrics

A cover or pillowcase (if used for sleeping) is the main detail, the “face” of a soft pillow. As a rule, it is made of durable fabric that will withstand many washes and last for more than one year. For homemade pillows, improvised materials are often used: from old clothes (t-shirts, jeans), blankets or patchwork patchwork.
Although synthetic fabrics have taken over the textile market in recent years, it is better to choose natural ones:

• Silk. Delicate yet skin-friendly material. Silk covers are difficult to care for, but they are ideally combined with a luxurious classic design.
• Linen. The rough texture of flax is suitable for country subspecies. The material wrinkles easily. This is its main drawback, but it is hypoallergenic, pleasant to the touch. In the heat of summer, linen will give a feeling of coolness, and in winter it will warm.
• Cotton. Inexpensive natural material, which is easy to care for. In terms of stylistic matching, cotton covers are easy to integrate into almost any interior.
• Wool. Covers may look rough, but the material will perfectly warm in the cold winter. These pillows are great to sleep on.

When choosing a fabric for a cover, it is important to follow the rules for its compatibility with the filler:

• For "loose" stuffings, dense fabric pillowcases are needed.
• For delicate stuffing (swan down), the same delicate fabric is selected, which will allow you to feel the filling.

Among the popular textile options for pillow covers are fleece, felt, teak, jacquard, satin, percale, cambric, twill, tapestry.

One of the cheapest and most durable materials is polyester. This synthetic fabric is not suitable for sewing covers. It wears out quickly and loses its shape. It is not recommended to use old polyester t-shirts for sewing pillowcases.

Types of stuffing

The next question that confronts those who want to make a pillow with their own hands, how to stuff it? Natural fillers include swan down, goose feather, horse hair, sheep and camel hair, and even buckwheat husk. These types of fillers require special care. Due to the high cost, they are mainly purchased for those pillows that will be used for sleeping. Decorative ones are mainly stuffed with synthetic fillers:

• Sintepon. The leader among synthetic stuffings. It replaced foam rubber, unlike which it breathes due to its special fibrous structure. The synthetic filler is light, does not cause allergies and is easy to care for.
• Holofiber. Almost weightless material that allows moisture and odors to pass through. Holofiber fillers are ideal for pillows in the kitchen.
• latex filler. It is obtained from foamed rubber. The filler keeps its shape well, therefore it is more often used for stuffing special orthopedic pillows for people with health problems.

There is also a separate type of filler - komforel. The material is small balls that quickly restore their shape after being pressed.

How to sew a pillow with your own hands

Sewing a pillow can be divided into several stages:

• Selection of materials and tools (scissors, needles, liner or crayon, thread, sewing centimeter).
• Directly stitching elements.
• Stuffing.
• The final stitching of the hole through which the filler was passed. Attaching lightning.
• Cover making and decoration.

The detailed master class below will help you understand the algorithm for performing work.

You need to start sewing with a pattern. In fact, this is a scheme, a “template”, according to which you will have to work in the future. Usually patterns are presented in finished form in specialized magazines or on sites for needlewomen. It will be quite difficult to draw a drawing for a complex-shaped pillow (animals, letters), but for simple thoughts or rollers it is quite realistic. The main thing that should not be forgotten is the “reserves” of fabric that will be wrapped inside and processed with an overlock, which will prevent them from delamination into fibers. The standard size of a rectangular pillow is 70x50 cm. If there are no plans to make a pillowcase, then it is easy to buy a ready-made cover for such a model in any textile store. From the wrong side, markings are applied to the fabric after measurements. Then the pattern is cut out. For pillows of complex shapes, a pre-prepared template made of graph paper is used, which is fixed with pins. You can cut a large piece of fabric into two and sew them together, or cut out a rectangle, fold it in half and get by with joining the sides. Get one less stitch.

To make it easier for a beginner to work, a sketch of the finished product and a preliminary drawing of the pattern are first made on a sheet of paper. Having the final result in front of your eyes, it will be easier to navigate.

Sewing

The details of the future pillow are sewn together from the wrong side. The stitch should go exactly along the predetermined line. It is better to use a sewing machine, as the line will turn out to be more accurate and durable. If the work is done by hand, then the stitch is made as small as possible. Only then will the pillow be strong. Three (two, if the canvas is one), the sides are sewn completely, and the fourth is only half. The hole is needed in order to turn the pillow inside out and fill it with stuffing. Some people immediately sew a zipper on the fourth side. The clasp is really convenient, but you need to select models with small sliders and tiny teeth on the ribbons. Too large parts of the zipper can "feel" through the case and cause discomfort. The edges of the fabric from the inside must be processed. It is better to use an overlock.

Stuffing

Filling a pillow with synthetic filling is a simple process, which cannot be said for natural down. Usually it is "poured" from old cases to new ones. If you take a “lump” of fluff in your hand, it may seem that there is nothing difficult in sorting it out. However, a couple of movements are enough and weightless white fluffs scatter throughout the room, striving to get into the mouth or nose. You can't just "sprinkle" fluff. This is not cotton wool, which retains its shape and is easily compacted. A hole is made in the old cover, which is sewn to the same one in the new pillow. The fluff is gently “tumbled”, crushed and moved by hand. This process will take more than one hour, so you will have to be patient. Those who bought fluff in the store should also not tear the packaging, but follow the same pattern of pouring from one container to another.

How to sew a pillow?

The opening for eversion, as a rule, is sewn up with a blind seam. Stitches should be small, neat. The knot is tied from the inside, and the needle is pulled to the front side. The edges of the fabric are wrapped, and the cover is folded exactly along the machine seam, which ended in the middle. This is important, as the discrepancy will be conspicuous. To make the line look even neater, it is duplicated, but the needle punctures are staggered relative to the previous ones. Then the seam will turn out stronger, and it will look neater. Since the pillow will not be exhibited in the museum as an exhibit and it will spend most of the time in a pillowcase, the fourth side “from the face” can simply be sewn with a typewriter. The main thing is that the line goes as close to the edge as possible. If the fabric is variegated, then the thread selected according to the shade will not be noticeable on it at all.

Pillowcase

When the work on sewing the pillow itself is completed, you can proceed to the most creative part, the selection of the design of the pillowcase. First you need to choose a design for the stylistic decision of the room that will be decorated with this piece of decor. For classics, it is better to use luxurious, expensive fabrics with elegant embroidery in gold or silver threads. For modern styles, simple cut models made of concise materials are suitable, because here the emphasis should be on shape and color. For oriental interiors, colorful pillows with numerous fringes and tassels are created. The room for the child will be decorated with covers with frills, ruffles, appliqués, lace, simple embroidery. For modern girlish bedrooms, pillows decorated with sequins, pins, bows and even fur are suitable. For rustic interiors, knitted covers are used, decorated with buttons, ribbon flowers.

Pillow decor options

Decorating is the most creative part of the process. Here you can fully show your imagination and create both laconic options for strict interiors, and mischievous solutions for the original setting. To decorate the cover, both improvised materials and specially purchased accessories are suitable. Let us consider in more detail the popular ways of decorating pillows and analyze them step by step.

Color selection

First of all, you need to decide on a color scheme. Covers can be plain, colorful or combine a moderate number of shades (two or three), selected according to the principles of analogy (ombre effect) or contrast. The latter option is easy to implement in modular covers, the two parts of which are not sewn together, but are connected by an insert. The shade must be selected based on the characteristics of the color scheme of the room as a whole and the furniture in particular. If the textile decor should become a bright accent on the calm palette of the interior, then catchy colors are chosen: red, orange, yellow, green. Shiny golden, bronze, silver cases, which are covered with continuous rows of sequins, will look stylish and original. If the pillow is just a neutral touch, then a calm shade is chosen: white, gray, blue, pink, brown, pastel colors. For outdoor decor (patio, gazebo, garden bench), more natural colors are selected. For example, covers of crimson and brown tones with color gradation perfectly harmonize with the autumn landscape. They are complemented by a checkered blanket, picturesquely laid out on a bench, and now a cozy place in the open air is ready to read a book over a cup of hot tea.

Patchwork technique or patchwork, as it is sometimes called, allows you to create unusual decor from old things. These pillow covers will look cute at home, but will only fit country-style interiors. For work, you will need pieces of fabrics of different colors, decorated with ornaments and images. They are cut into squares of the same size, which is calculated from the parameters of the future pillowcase and the estimated number of segments. Then these pieces are sewn to each other, forming strips. They are also interconnected, resulting in a finished canvas.

In the patchwork technique, it is possible to decorate not the entire pillowcase, but only a separate part of it. For example, a combination of scraps of fabric with a variegated checkered pattern on one half will be organically combined with embroidery on a plain burlap on the second.

Application

The applique technique is the sewing of individual pieces of fabric onto the canvas in such a way that the result is a picture. The way of decorating is somewhat similar to folding a puzzle. The master has a large number of details that need to be put together. Application happens:

• Flat. This is a simple technique in which pieces of fabric are applied to the cover and sewn on completely.
• Volumetric. A more complex technique, which is characterized by the presence of convex elements. For example, flounces, ruffles and bows with ribbons appear on a ballerina's dress. Sometimes, in order to get additional volume, a soft filler is placed under a piece of fabric.

When working with fabric, there is a “reverse” application. On the cover of the pillowcase, a detail is cut out according to the template. The edges must be stitched. Preferably by car. Then a similar detail is cut out from a piece of another fabric and sewn on from the wrong side. It is best to work with a template prepared in advance.

Printing on fabric can be ordered in specialized salons, which, using special equipment, will accurately transfer the image to the material. However, you can make a pillow cover yourself. You can try to transfer the image using a hot iron from a regular photo, but the result will be dull and short-lived. It is much easier to work with a set of markers or spray paints and stencils. Drawings, as a rule, are selected concise, since only a master artist can display complex color transitions. The fabric must be laid out on a flat horizontal surface. For reliability, it is better to secure it with pins or press down on the edges with something heavy. The area that should remain untouched is isolated with masking tape or cling film. Now apply the stencil and fix it. You can start coloring the image.

Lace

Covers with lace look very gentle and touching. This "feminine" option is great for shabby chic, Provence and blends seamlessly into children's bedrooms for newborns. As a rule, only a separate part of the cover is decorated with thin lace: a strip in the center, on one side, or paired openwork ribbons that “close” the neat pattern in the middle. Due to the special sophistication, this decoration is combined with covers in pastel shades. Contrast is appropriate in double pillowcases. They are sewn from the lower plain layer of ordinary fabric and the upper lace. You can knit such a detail manually using a hook and special yarn.

Knitted pillowcases

Knitted pillowcases bring warmth and comfort to the interior. To work, you will need yarn (about 500 grams per medium-sized cover), buttons, knitting needles or a hook. We must not forget that natural threads will strongly “sit down” after washing. To prevent the pillowcase from becoming too small for a pillow, it is better to use mixed yarn. Mass knitting technique. Some prefer the laconic pigtails and bumps that homemade sweaters usually decorate, while others prefer the complex patterns of spider webs and, again, the patchwork technique, but in a slightly different guise. The pillowcase can be sewn from separately knitted (usually crocheted) patches of yarn of different colors. To close the cover, they use not zippers, but buttons that are organically combined with yarn.

Embroidery

The cover can be decorated with solid embroidery or decorate only part of it. For the first option, embroidery techniques with threads (mulina) with a cross and a half-cross (tapestry) are suitable. You need to work either with burlap or with a regular fabric on which the canvas is fixed. After the embroidery is completed, it is dissolved by thread. For partial decoration, embroidery with ribbons, chenille or work using the “smooth” technique is suitable.

Using old clothes

Wonderful pillowcases are made from old jeans, shirts and sweaters. In the last two cases, the sleeves and the lower part of the garment are cut off, leaving only the collar and the “chest” piece of fabric. You do not need to cut the shirt or sweater at the seam. The second part will become the back of the case. Then the remnants of the shirt are sewn on both sides on the sides. A zipper is sewn to the bottom. The upper part, on which the collar is, is additionally decorated with a piece of fabric previously cut off from the bottom to cover the empty neck. This detail can be sewn to the back of the shirt and simply smoothed out, since the seam on the front side will not look very aesthetically pleasing. You can put a handkerchief in the chest pocket. Covers are sewn from jeans according to the same principle, only both legs are cut off.

DIY pillow decor. Ideas.

Another wide area for creativity is hand-made pillows. Making pillows with your own hands is interesting, exciting and, most importantly, grateful. Believe me, your family will appreciate your work! So, there are a lot of options for making pillows! You can simply pick up a beautiful fabric and sew an elegant pillowcase out of it. You can knit and embroider the same pillowcase with beads and beads. You can sew a patchwork blank and make a pillowcase out of it. A pillow with ruffles will suit a vintage interior. In the children's room, you can sew a dog pillow or an elephant pillow. You can paint the pillow with acrylic paints in any genre - from landscape to abstraction. The field of action is limitless!

One of the easiest ways to make a room feel cozy is by sewing and decorating sofa cushions. Beautiful, graceful pillows always attract attention in interior design. In order to sew pillows with your own hands, you do not need a lot of skill. We will show you how to decorate pillows using different types of fabrics, braid, lace, trimmings, satin ribbons, etc.

In order to sew the pillowcase from the top photo you will need crinkled velvet, satin ribbons and plain velvet. In the center, you can sew a flower from the remnants of scarlet-colored fabric.

On a small pillow - a “dumka”, a lot of fabric is not needed, it is enough to make one side 15 cm long and the other 40 cm long. And you can decorate such a pillow simply with inscriptions written with an acrylic outline on the fabric.

An interesting decor of a plain pillowcase can be obtained if you use the remnants of multi-colored braid. Some braid can be sewn on by tying knots at an equal distance.

Using several types of braid of different colors and textures, you can decorate any pillowcase. In some places, you can put buckles on the braid that are left over from old belts or buy new inexpensive ones in a sewing accessories store.

The cushion cushion can be changed by simply sewing a new fabric onto the surface in a circle.

A pillowcase with an appliqué made of fabric with a pattern, superimposed on a plain fabric of a suitable color, looks beautiful.

A small piece of brightly patterned fabric can make a pretty pillow-roller if fringe is sewn to the side edges.

Combining braid and lace, you can decorate a plain pillowcase. You can apply braid and lace in a chaotic manner - everything together will look good in any case!

Any pillow can be changed by stitching it through the center and sewing on a suitable button. You can combine two types of fabric, and sew a satin ribbon at the junction, tying it on a bow, as in the photo.

And roses bloomed on this pillowcase! Such roses can be made by sewing a thin strip of fabric or satin ribbon in a circle. And thin green ribbons will be associated with the stems.

If you sew ruffles very close to each other on a pillowcase, you will get such a fluffy pillow!

DIY vintage pillow decor

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

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Felt pillow decor

These picturesque pillows are decorated with floral felt decorations. Actually, these are wedding accessories, but I think such pillows would look great on the sofa in the living room. author

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Pillows crochet motifs

Well, how could I pass by such magnificence? Of course not! Stunning pillows crocheted from threads of bright bold colors. I really want to knit a couple of such pillows for the winter, it's time to stock up on yarn! Found

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Handmade owl pillow

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

Cushion embroidery

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Beautiful decorative pillows can revive even the most restrained interior. They bring an atmosphere of comfort, home warmth and allow you to relax. To decorate your home with them, it is not necessary to spend a lot of money, because you can create these cute decor elements yourself.

We have selected themed workshops for you, from which you will learn how to sew the pillow of your dreams. Thanks to step-by-step photographs and a detailed description, even a beginner can cope with this.

Volumetric heart of roses

A handmade pillow can be a wonderful gift. Armed with fantasy and a thread with a needle, it can even be turned into a unique Valentine. We offer you a step-by-step master class for making an unusual pillow with a voluminous heart.

For work you will need:

• finished pillow of the desired size;
• fabric for roses, which does not require overcasting;
• scissors;
• needle with thread.

Cut out circles with a diameter of about 8 cm from the fabric, they may be slightly crooked and slightly different in size. This will only add volume and realism to the flowers.

Take a circle of fabric by the middle, gather it up, forming folds as in the photo. Fix the workpiece in the desired position with a couple of stitches.

Sew another circle of fabric on the bottom, forming a voluminous bud.

Continue sewing the circles onto the rosette until you have the size you want.

Prepare the rest of the roses in the same way. Their number depends on the size of the flower heart.

Sew the flowers to the pillow starting from the outline of the heart.

Arrange the blanks close to each other so that there are no gaps between them. A magnificent heart is ready to conquer and win hearts.

Such a designer pillow will decorate the room of a capricious fashionista or will become a highlight of your living room. And she will cheer you up just by looking at her.

fluffy pillow

The original pillow with a fringe will successfully fit into any interior. Pleasant to the touch fleece will make it a favorite thing not only in the children's room.

For work you will need:

• fleece for the base of the pillow and fringe;
• filler;
• scissors;
• threads;
• pins;
• sewing machine.

From the fleece, cut two squares 40 by 40 cm.

For fringe, it is better to choose a fabric several colors of the same range- get a stylish transition between them. In our case, 10 strips of 37 * 10 cm in three shades of brown are used.

Fold each strip in half and cut the fringe.

Sew the first strip to the base of the pillow, stepping back 1 cm from the edges. This is the result you should get.

Next, fold the fringe to one side.

Sew next to the second strip at a distance of about 1.5 cm from the first.

Continue sewing on the fringe in the same way. Alternate dark stripes with light stripes in several rows, achieving a beautiful and smooth transition of colors.

Put a second square on top of the fringed blank and pin it around the edges with pins. Sew the pillow around the perimeter, leaving a small opening for stuffing.

Turn pillow inside out and stuff with filling. It is better to use a synthetic winterizer or holofiber. Natural materials such as cotton wool and fluff can clump over time and the product will lose its neat appearance.

Sew up the opening with a blind stitch.

It turns out a very beautiful sofa cushion, which will create an atmosphere of warmth and comfort in your home.

Pillow "Butterfly Wings"

We present you a detailed photo lesson on decorating an interior pillow. Even if sewing is not your forte, you can easily master it: you will need a ready-made pillow for work. Following the step-by-step instructions, you will turn an ordinary pillowcase into a masterpiece of art design.

Pillow-toy "Owl"

A funny and bright owl is a win-win gift option for both an adult and a child. When such a cute bird settles in your baby's bedroom, he will not only sleep with her, but also play with her.

For work you will need:

• cotton in two colors;
• felt for eyes and beak;
• black buttons or beads for pupils;
• bow ribbon;
• crayon;
• threads;
• needle and pins for sewing;
• scissors;
• lace;
• filler.

Transfer the owl pattern to paper in the desired size.

Attach the template to the fabric and cut out the necessary details, make an allowance of 1 centimeter for the body and wings.

To decorate the toy, lace, bows and a wooden flower button are used. If you are using a full-size pattern, then cut out an 8 * 16 cm rectangle and a 4.5 cm square for the bow, or change the size of these parts in proportion to the owl.

Sew on the beak and lace with a zigzag stitch. Lace is placed in the center of the body, between the wings.

Sew wings and eyes with the same seam. Attach the black pupil buttons by hand.

Fold the body parts of the owl right side inward, secure with pins and sew. Leave a hole at the bottom between the wings for further manipulations.

Turn the toy inside out, iron it and stuff it with stuffing. If you used ordinary scissors to cut out the details, before turning out, make neat notches near the ears and in all convex places so that the fabric does not shrink.

Sew up the opening with a blind stitch.

You can do decor. Fold the square for the bow into a strip and iron it.

Fold the rectangle in half right side inward and sew, leaving a 1 cm allowance.

Turn it inside out, gather in the middle and sew on the prepared strip, forming a bow. Sew it on the owl's ear.

Tie a bow from a small piece of ribbon, sew it and a wooden button to the body of the toy.

Such a cute owl will reliably guard your sleep.

Another idea for implementation is to sew a solid owl according to this pattern. It is enough just to show imagination and choose the appropriate color scheme and design for the toy.

Pillow with application "Cat in love"

An elegant pillow with a cool application is a wonderful gift for any occasion. With its help, you can confess your feelings or just cheer up your loved one.

For work you will need:

• thick white pillowcase 35*35cm;
• shreds of cotton 4 colors;
• white interlining;
• iron;
• 3 green beads for the eyes;
• threads to match the fabric;
• decorative braid.

Cut out two rectangles 17*13 cm- clouds around the cat and the fish. In our case, they are white with orange polka dots. You can choose the color of your choice.

The cat's body is a rectangle 16*12cm, orange with small white polka dots.

Cut a rectangle out of white fabric 20*11 cm. It will make the eyes and thoughts of a cat.

Cut out the rectangle 10*5 cm from green fabric for the body of the fish.

Fold the interlining adhesive side with the wrong side of the rectangles and iron them so that they stick together. So it will be easier to cut small parts and they will not crumble.

Cut out blanks for the appliqué. You can use cardboard templates or immediately cut out the details from the fabric.

Arrange the elements on the pillowcase and achieve the desired picture. Mark the ground line with decorative tape. Choose the expression of the cat's loving eyes.

When you decide on the location of all the elements of the application, you can proceed to the last step. It remains to sew them to the pillowcase.

Sew with a small white zigzag the outline of a white cloud to a polka dot cloud.

Sew the contour of the fish to the prepared two-layer cloud with a green zigzag. Embroider the fish's fins and outline of the head. Attach an eye bead.

Sew the details of the cat with a small zigzag thread to match the fabric. Lastly, attach the eyes and embroider his mustache.

Embroidered paws will give the animal even more charm. You can add small flowers to the application to make the composition more expressive.

The finished pillow will definitely take the crown place on the sofa in the living room and will become the star of your interior.

Pillow-spyushka "Sleeping Kitten"

Want even more cats? We offer you an interesting idea for creativity: sew a charming kitten, which, with its very appearance, evokes drowsiness and peace.

For work you will need:

• cotton fabric 3 colors;
• fleece;
• interlining;
• scissors;
• iron;
• filler;
• chalk or a special marker for fabric;
• floss threads;
• 2 buttons;
• pins;
• pattern.

First of all, print on paper or manually redraw the kitten pattern. Cut out all elements.

Attach the patterns of the torso to the fabric, circle and cut it with an allowance of 1 cm. Place the part with the wrong side on the adhesive side of the interlining, secure with pins and cut it out. Prepare the second part of the fleece body in the same way.

Cut out the paws, ears and tail of the kitten.

Remove the pins and iron the two-layer parts of the body with an iron so that the cotton sticks to the interlining.

Fold the parts of the ears, paws and tail in pairs right side in and sew them on the machine, leaving holes for eversion. Cut the stitched blanks with curly scissors or make the notches normal.

Turn the parts inside out and iron them, stuff with filler. Sew the holes in a zigzag pattern. Attach the resulting parts with pins to the front side of the front of the cat. Sew them to the body of the kitten in a zigzag.

Draw the cat's face with chalk.

Put the fleece part (back) on top and fix it with pins. Sew the blanks, leaving a small opening at the bottom for eversion. Trim the seam allowances with curly scissors or cut the notches normally.

Turn the piece right side out and iron it. Stuff the toy with filler and sew up the opening left earlier with a blind seam.

Sew upper legs and buttons to the body for decoration.

Embroider the nose and closed eyes with floss threads.

The soft splyushka cat is looking for its loving owner. Everyone will be happy with such a pet. He will be happy to settle both in the baby's crib and in the cozy living room.

Do you feel the strength and desire to create, but still consider yourself a beginner? We bring to your attention an informative video from which you will learn how to sew a funny cat pillow from a regular pillowcase. An original pattern, a minimum of action, a little decor and imagination - and you will get an elegant cat or a mischievous cat.

By the same principle, a cheerful hare will turn out, it is enough just to make the ears longer.

Download even more funny cat patterns to bring your wildest creative ideas to life. Such cute little animals will be a wonderful decor for your home or cottage, as well as an original present for your dear people.

Cushion-dog

Do you think that animals do not belong in the house? And here you are wrong. You can always get yourself an adorable pillow dog. A cheerful dachshund will gladly take his place on the sofa and will not cause you any trouble.

A detailed description is presented in our step-by-step master class.

According to this scheme, you will get both a small toy puppy and a solid adult dog. It all depends on the amount of materials at hand and your desire.

And if you have a lot of unclaimed pieces and shreds of fabric left, then you can sew a bright dog pillow out of them. This patchwork toy with a cute face, made in the technique of patchwork, will become a favorite character in the children's room.

This toy can be made together with children and have a fun and useful time. And your child will receive the first lessons of cutting and sewing.

Piggy bank of master classes on pillows + interesting ideas

Heart valentine pillow:

Original circles:

Checkered dog:

Romantic option:

In the form of a star:

A few more original pillows for inspiration:

Pillows for children: cats, bunnies, owls, dogs, bears:

Decorate pillowcases with plant prints

An original way to decorate a pillowcase with a floral ornament is to transfer prints of live fresh grass and leaves onto it. A product with such a design will be unique and one of a kind. It will also warm you on winter evenings with thoughts of a warm summer.

For work you will need:

• natural light fabric;
• freshly picked plants;
• hammer;
• scissors;
• parchment, preferably siliconized for baking.

Fern, plantain, clover are perfect for prints. Tear off the plant you need, spread it on the fabric and cover with parchment. Beat it very hard with a hammer so that the juice stands out from the leaves, which is absorbed into the fabric and forms an imprint. Remember: you need to beat off the plants on a hard, flat surface.

Experiment with different leaves, stems and their arrangement to get the desired result.

I will tell you how to choose the right decorative pillow for the sofa. Indeed, unlike the traditional pillow for sleeping, sofa decor is needed not only for a comfortable stay, but also to create a comfortable atmosphere of coziness and warmth in the house, how to make patterns and sew with your own hands.

Appointment of decorative pillows

In addition to practical, sofa cushion has a decorative function.

There are several reasons why a pillow on a sofa must be:

• clearly and correctly selected shape, color and size of the sofa decor helps to emphasize the overall style and design of the room;
• the original decor of the pillow emphasizes the tastes and individuality of the owner of the house;
• sofa cushions create an amazing atmosphere of home comfort and warmth;
• sofa decor can correct some interior flaws.

There are no negative points in using a soft product, provided that the shape, color and size are chosen correctly.

Types of sofa cushions

The variety of sofa cushions is striking:

Turkish

Turkish - oblong in shape, decorated with tassels or flounces, they are distinguished by a characteristic oriental ornament of the fabric.

rollers

Cushions - small pillows - dumki, the main purpose of which is to serve as a soft stand during daytime sleep on the sofa.

Quilted

Quilted - square, oval or rectangular pillows, the main difference of which is the quilted surface of the cover.

Sectional - volumetric options, consisting of several parts, connected by an insert with a rib.

Dumka

Dumka is a classic version of a small pillow.

Oxford

Oxford - a variant with a border without padding around the perimeter. At a distance of several centimeters from the edge, an additional line is laid along the perimeter, creating a border.

Material and filling

General requirements for the filler:

• health safety;
• simple care;
• property to keep the form;
• durability.

Most often, products are filled with synthetic winterizer. It is an affordable, lightweight material that retains its shape well.

Also a good filling option would be holofiber - a practical and durable synthetic material. Hollofiber is produced from polyester fibers, they keep their shape perfectly, weigh very little. Models with holofiber filler, foam rubber can be cleaned at home.

For those who prefer natural materials, choose down or feather.

There are no restrictions on the choice of fabric.

The main thing is that the pillowcase is not only beautiful, but also durable and easy to wash, as sofa decor is often washed.

How to choose

When choosing, adhere to the following principles:

1. Moderation. If the room already has voluminous, eye-catching decor items (for example, a bright panel or a picture), you don’t need to fill the sofa with a lot of pillows.
2. The ratio of furniture dimensions and dimensions. No need to fill the entire surface of a small sofa with huge models. A good solution: for a massive sofa, we choose two or three volumetric options, and for a small sofa, several small ones.
3. Form combination. For low sofa models (sofa, ottoman), rectangular, small models will be a good option. To emphasize the sophistication of the classic models of sofas with high backs, square or round options with tassels are capable.
4. Color contrast. Decorative soft model with color emphasizes the style and overall atmosphere. You should not choose decorative elements on the sofa that repeat the color and pattern of the furniture upholstery. A good option: the color of the product is brighter, juicier than the overall color scheme of the room, with patterns that are combined in style and design with other elements.

How to sew yourself

Here is such an interesting option, I sewed it with my own hands from a shirt (by the way, this is a good way to recycle old, unnecessary things).

1. Turn the shirt inside out.
2. Attach the product to the shirt and circle around the contour. The secret is that the placket with buttons should be located exactly in the middle of the product.
3. With seam allowances, cut out the circled blank.
4. Stitch around the perimeter.
5. Turn inside out, iron, try on the product, fasten the buttons.

New sofa decor is ready! For the manufacture of a soft product, you can also use an old sweater.

Ideas in the interior

The main rule for choosing designer decor is a combination with the style of the room.

So for the classical style, options for regular geometric shapes made of dense, good-quality fabrics (tapestry, velvet) are ideal. Oriental style is emphasized by products of bright colors, with an ornate pattern, decorated with embroidery and tassels.

For those who prefer modern minimalism or hi-tech style, models in genuine leather cases without any additional decor will appreciate them.

Country design is emphasized by products in Czech burlap or jeans.

So that the interior is not boring and faceless, remember the main mistakes, and never make them:

• do not choose a sofa decor cover to match the upholstery of upholstered furniture;
• do not sew sofa upholstery fabric products;
• boring and trite look products made of fabric, repeated on the curtains;
• sofa decor is poor and boring if all the cushions are the same color.

A properly selected sofa cushion is the fastest and easiest way to bring a touch of individuality to the interior, to create a unique atmosphere of warmth and comfort.