Creating sofa cushions with your own hands will not only give you a burst of positive emotions, but will also delight all family members with the end result. This activity will not take much time and will not require a huge amount of effort.

This article indicates universal methods sewing decorative items, and also provides bright, colorful photos of sofa cushions, at one glance at which the much-needed creative person inspiration.

Options for creating cozy sofa cushions with your own hands

• Applying paint to an old pillowcase and/or hand painting
• Creating a beautiful pillow using various materials (purchasing new fabric; using unnecessary wardrobe items; creating appliqués)
• If you have a crochet hook (knitting needles), you can easily create a sofa cushion using this method
• You will need the simplest, ordinary pillow and decorate it using fabric scraps, multi-colored buttons or embroidery.

How to make a pillow using paint? Everything is very simple! You will need:

• Any white fabric
• Any metal grate
• Any container suitable for the parameters of the grill
• Dye (powder)
• Ice (cubes)
• Rubber gloves)

Wet the cloth and place it on the grill, after placing it over a container where the water will drain. It will be better if the fabric is crumpled on the grid, due to this, you will get an uneven pattern.

Ready to experiment? Then go ahead! Take several pillowcases on the sofa cushions at once and dump them in one pile, then cover it all with ice cubes and decorate with dye.

Wait until there is not a trace left of the ice cubes and thoroughly rinse each of the pillowcases one by one in clean, cool water. After rinsing, dry and iron the pillowcase, the result will be impressive!

Knitted pillowcases

Do knitting needles and a crochet hook work wonders in your skillful hands? In this case, a hand-knitted pillow is exactly what you need! Look at the photos, study the patterns of sofa cushions and create! Create incredible beauty that will fit perfectly into any home interior, complementing it with your presence!

However, if you are far from a skilled knitting craftswoman, don’t be upset, to create decorative pillow with your own hands, just use a worn and disliked sweater, from which it will be much easier to create the product we need.

I would like to separately say a few phrases about creating decorative pillows for the sofa. This is a fairly simple way to sew a beautiful product, even if you are not particularly comfortable with sewing tools.

You will often see the following: man walking and purchases several pillows at the same time, then periodically replacing the pillowcases (depending on your own mood or time of year).

How to make a decorative pillow for a sofa? Consider the option of creating a classic product:

• We proceed according to the scheme: first you need to pick up scissors and carefully cut 2 identical elements, then we sew them together (leaving a medium-sized hole).
• We take soft fabric elements and stuff dumka through the hole.

Do you have unnecessary pieces of fabric? Just start stitching them around the perimeter, and insert a zipper into one of the seams; at the exits you will have a finished pillow cover.

Pillowcases for sofa cushions can be easily created from various scraps, decorated with all sorts of elements, embroidered with a pattern, applied with flowers, an unusual patch or buttons, and you can also use beads.

Among lovers of sofa decorative pillows, products of non-standard shapes are especially popular: round, hexagonal. Such pillows are sewn exactly according to the same pattern as the classic type.

If you are one of those people who love everything non-standard, exclusive and unusual, then your interior is lacking exquisite creations in the style of Andy Warhol’s paintings.

What are these products? This is when there are as many as six, and sometimes all nine, identical drawings on different backgrounds at the same time.

Cushion cushion

Are you familiar with such a fabric product as a bolster pillow?

• To get such a pillow, you first need to take foam rubber and form it into a roll and stuff it with all sorts of woolen pieces.
• Measure the length and circumference of the roller.
• Now take your scissors and start cutting out the pieces. Their size should be slightly smaller than the parameters of the roller. This is necessary so that the cover fits tightly on it in the future.
• Don't lose sight of the seam allowances.
• Take the fabric and cut out 3 elements from it (2 circles and 1 rectangle)
• Now take this rectangle and connect it to one of the bases.
• Push the foam inside the roller.
• Connect the second base (sewn) with a hidden seam to the roller

Creating a children's decorative pillow in the shape of a pencil follows exactly the same pattern as a bolster pillow, the only difference is that you will need to change one of the bases.

As an option, you can create another type: a candy pillow, which is very common in Eastern interiors. All other types of children's pillows are perfectly sewn on the basis of standard classic pillows.

Find any unnecessary fabric, bright shade, make patterns for the future pillow: tail, paws, muzzle, ears and others, necessary elements to create an image and get down to business.

Undoubtedly, sewing such unusual product will take a fair amount of time compared to more simple types, but believe me, the effort is worth it. Your children will be incredibly happy and filled with positive emotions as soon as they see such beauty.

Did you know that with the help of beautiful pillows, you can study letters with your children, as well as compose various words and say them out loud? Ask how is this possible? It’s very simple - sew decorative pillows in the shape of letters.

Your imagination and availability creativity, will help to complement the interior of the apartment with exclusive products. Needless to say, hand-sewn products are valued much better than those purchased in a store. Still would! After all, in what a person creates with his own hands, he invests not only energy and time, but also his soul!

I would like to believe that after reading this article, the question “How to sew a sofa cushion” will disappear by itself!

Photos of sofa cushions

Initially, pillows were invented not for comfort during sleep, but for the sake of preserving complex, intricate hairstyles. The first examples of these devices were preserved in tombs Egyptian pyramids and have survived to this day in their original form. IN eastern countries(China, Japan) called “pillows” special devices made of stone or porcelain, which were placed under the neck also to preserve hairstyles. There was no talk of any convenience. Hard “pillows” performed exclusively a supporting 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 became a must-have attribute of their time. They were stuffed with down, feathers, and aromatic 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 Buddha, it is said how a pillowcase stuffed fragrant leaves, on which he fell asleep, saved him from physical fatigue. From ancient Greece, pillows migrated to Ancient Rome. Although at first they were very skeptical about them, later this attribute for sleep became mandatory even for the military, hardened by the harsh life of the field. It was given a sacred meaning: a thing that protects a person’s sleep. Many girls' fortune telling is related to pillows. Fir branches, combs, and twigs were placed under them in the hope that this would “bring” the betrothed to sleep. Bags of lavender and dried wormwood, hidden in pillows, were supposed to normalize sleep and ward off evil spirits. To harm a person, it was enough to sew a specially prepared magical attribute into his pillowcase. These beliefs have survived to this day, although the age of digital technology denies the mystical component. Centuries later, the pillow becomes an important part of 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 will need for this work.

Purpose and types of sofa cushions

Pillows are classified into two types depending on their purpose:

• Decorative. Their main function is interior decoration. Such pillows may be hard and uncomfortable, but this is not so important, because they certainly look beautiful and stylish.
• For sleep. Comfortable pillows, which are decorated only with colored pillowcases. They are intended only for sleeping and most of the time they are covered with a blanket on the bed or hidden in niches for storing bedding.

Depending on the location, pillows are divided into three more types:

• Sofas. Although the name speaks for itself, such pillows can decorate not only sofas, but also armchairs, chairs, ottomans, and chaise lounges.
• Triggered. Now this type is rare. Foot cushions were popular in the Middle Ages. Then the owners of stone castles, fearing that their feet would get cold when in contact with a cold floor, ordered special pads.
• Floor-standing. Pillows are stacked directly on the floor. This is an excellent replacement for armchairs and stools. The tradition of sitting on the floor came to us from the east. For example, in Turkey, entire “beds” are built from them 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, floor cushion will be a salvation from numb legs.

Separately, it is worth noting figured pillows, which are usually classified as children's pillows. They are given the shape of various animals, cartoon characters, and letters of the alphabet. They are decorated with drawings and inscriptions. For example, for little boys they sew pillows in the shape of cars or robots, and for girls they choose more delicate options: 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 rough seams that run right through and connect three layers: two canvases and cotton insulation in the middle. They can act as decoration and be used only for sleeping. In a sleeping set, a warm quilt is usually included with 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 generously decorated with fringe, and the corners are decorated with tassels.

Shape of pillows

The classic “European” shape of a pillow is considered to be square or rectangular. Such small things are called “dumkas”. The second most popular, eastern type is rollers. These pillows are shaped like cylinders and are used not only as headrests, but also as armrests. They are quite hard and tightly packed with filler. Round pillows (buffs) 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 on 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 ones include pillows in the shape of letters and hearts. There was a real “boom” just a couple of years ago. 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 part, the “face” soft pillow. As a rule, it is made of durable fabric that will withstand many washes and last for many years. For homemade pillows, improvised materials are often used: from old clothes(T-shirts, jeans), blankets or patchwork scraps.
Although in last years synthetic fabrics have taken over the textile market, it is better to choose natural ones:

• Silk. Delicate but skin-friendly material. Silk slipcovers are difficult to maintain, but they go perfectly with a luxurious, classic design.
• Linen. The rough texture of flax suits the country subspecies. The material wrinkles easily. This is his main drawback, but it is hypoallergenic and pleasant to the touch. In the summer heat, linen will give you a feeling of coolness, and in winter it will warm you up.
• Cotton. Inexpensive natural material that is easy to care for. In terms of stylistic consistency, cotton slipcovers are easy to integrate into almost any interior.
• Wool. The covers may look rough, but the material will keep you warm. cold winter. It's nice to sleep on these pillows.

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

• For “loose” fillings, thick fabric pillowcases are needed.
• For delicate stuffing (swan down), the same delicate fabric is selected, which will allow you to feel the filling.

Popular textile options for pillow covers include fleece, felt, teak, jacquard, satin, percale, cambric, twill, and tapestry.

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

Types of stuffing

The next question that faces those who want to make a pillow with their own hands is what to stuff it with? Natural fillers include swan down, goose feathers, horsehair, sheep and camel wool, and even buckwheat husks. These types of fillers require special care. Due to their 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 paddings. It replaced foam rubber, unlike which it breathes due to its special fibrous structure. Synthetic filler is lightweight, does not cause allergies and is easy to care for.
• Holofiber. Almost weightless material that allows moisture and odors to pass through. Holofiber fillings are ideal for kitchen pillows.
• Latex filler. It is obtained from foam rubber. The filler holds its shape well, so it is often used for filling special orthopedic pillows for people with problematic health.

There is also a separate type of filler - comforter. The material consists of small balls that quickly regain their shape after pressing.

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 chalk, thread, sewing tape measure).
• Directly stitching together the elements.
• Padding.
• Final suturing of the hole through which the filler was passed. Attaching a zipper.
• Making a cover and decorating it.

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

You need to start sewing with a pattern. In essence, this is a scheme, a “template”, according to which you will have to work in the future. Typically, patterns are presented in finished form in specialized magazines or on websites for needlewomen. It will be quite difficult to draw a drawing for a pillow of complex shape (animals, letters) on your own, but for simple thoughts or cushions it is quite possible. The main thing that should not be forgotten is the “reserves” of fabric that will be wrapped inside and processed with an overlocker, which will prevent them from delaminating 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. Markings are applied to the fabric on the reverse side after measurements are taken. The pattern is then cut out. For pillows complex shapes use a pre-prepared template made of graph paper, which is secured 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 make do with connecting the sides. This will result in one less seam.

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

Sewing

The details of the future pillow are sewn together from the wrong side. The stitch should go exactly along the pre-designated line. It's better to take advantage sewing machine, as the stitching will be more accurate and durable. If the work is done by hand, then the stitch is done as little as possible. Only then will the pillow be strong. Three (two, if there is one fabric), the sides are sewn completely, and the fourth only halfway. The hole is necessary to turn the pillow inside out and fill it with stuffing. Some people immediately sew a zipper on the fourth side. The locking clasp is really convenient, but you need to choose models with small sliders and tiny teeth on the ribbons. Too large parts of the zipper can be “felt” through the cover and cause discomfort. The edges of the fabric must be processed from the inside. It's better to use an overlocker.

Padding

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

How to sew a pillow?

The eversion hole is usually closed with a hidden stitch. Stitches should be small and neat. The knot is tied from the inside, and the needle is pulled to the front side. The edges of the fabric are folded, and the cover is folded exactly along the machine seam, which ends in the middle. This is important because the discrepancy will be obvious. To make the stitch look even neater, it is duplicated, but the needle punctures are staggered relative to the previous ones. Then the seam will be stronger and it will look neater. Since the pillow will not be exhibited in a museum as an exhibit and it will spend most of its time in a pillowcase, the fourth side “from the face” can simply be stitched with a machine. The main thing is that the line goes as close to the edge as possible. If the fabric chosen is variegated, then the thread selected by shade will not be noticeable on it at all.

Pillowcase

When the work on sewing the pillow itself is completed, you can begin the most creative part, choosing the design of the pillowcase. First you need to choose a design for stylistic decision room that will be decorated with this piece of decor. For classics, it is better to use luxurious, expensive fabrics with elegant embroidery with gold or silver threads. For modern styles, simple cut models made from laconic 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. A child's room will be decorated with covers with frills, ruffles, appliqués, lace, and simple embroidery. For modern girls' bedrooms Pillows decorated with sequins, pins, bows and even fur are suitable. For rustic interiors They use knitted covers decorated with buttons and ribbon flowers.

Pillow decor options

Decorating is the most creative part of the process. Here you can fully express your imagination and create both laconic options for strict interiors and playful solutions for original furnishings. To decorate the case, both available materials and specially purchased fittings are suitable. Let's take a closer look at 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, variegated, or combine a moderate number of shades (two or three), selected according to the principles of analogy (ombre effect) or contrast. Last option easy to implement in modular cases, the two parts of which are not sewn, but connected by an insert. The shade must be selected based on the characteristics color scheme rooms in general and furniture in particular. If textile decor should become bright accent on a calm palette of the interior, then catchy colors are selected: red, orange, yellow, green. Shiny golden, bronze, and silver cases that are covered with continuous rows of sequins will look stylish and original. If the pillow is just a neutral touch, then choose a calm shade: white, gray, blue, pink, brown, pastel colors. For outdoor decor (patio, gazebo, garden bench) choose more natural colors. For example, covers of crimson and brown tones with color gradation are in perfect harmony 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 for reading a book with a cup of hot tea.

The patchwork technique, or patchwork, as it is sometimes called, allows you to create from old things unusual decor. These pillowcases will look cute at home, but will only suit country-style interiors. For work you will need pieces of fabric different colors, decorated with ornaments and images. They are cut into squares of the same size, which are calculated from the parameters of the future pillowcase and the expected number of segments. These pieces are then sewn to each other to form strips. They are also connected to each other, resulting in a finished canvas.

Using the patchwork technique, you can not decorate the entire pillowcase, but only a separate part of it. For example, a combination of scraps of fabric with an assorted checkered pattern on one half will be organically combined with embroidery on a plain burlap on the second.

Application

The appliqué technique involves sewing individual pieces of fabric onto a canvas so that the result is a picture. The decoration method is somewhat similar to putting together a puzzle. The master has a large number of parts that need to be put together. The application is:

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

When working with fabric, “reverse” appliqué is encountered. A detail is cut out on the pillowcase cover according to the template. The edges must be stitched. Preferably by typewriter. Then a similar part is cut out from a piece of another fabric and sewn on 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 onto the material. However, you can design a pillow cover yourself. You can try to transfer the image using a hot iron with regular photography, 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 chosen to be laconic, 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 must remain untouched is isolated using masking tape or cling film. Now apply the stencil and secure it. You can start coloring the image.

Lace

Covers with lace look very gentle and touching. This “feminine” option is perfect for shabby chic, Provence and blends seamlessly into children's bedrooms for newborns. As a rule, thin lace is used to decorate only a separate part of the cover: a strip in the center, on one side, or paired openwork ribbons that “close” the neat pattern in the middle. Due to its special sophistication, this decoration is combined with covers in pastel shades. Contrast is appropriate in double pillowcases. They are sewn from a bottom plain layer of regular fabric and a top lace layer. This piece can be knitted by hand using a crochet hook and special yarn.

Knitted pillowcases

Knitted pillowcases bring warmth and comfort to the interior. To work, you will need yarn (about 500 grams for a medium-sized case), buttons, knitting needles or a crochet hook. We must not forget that natural threads will shrink a lot after washing. To prevent the pillowcase from becoming too small for the pillow, it is better to use mixed yarn. Mass knitting technique. Some prefer the laconic “braids” and “bumps” that are usually used to decorate homemade sweaters, while others prefer complex “web” patterns and, again, the patchwork technique, but in a slightly different guise. A pillowcase can be made from separately crocheted (usually crocheted) scraps of yarn of different colors. To keep the cover closed, they use buttons, rather than zippers, that blend seamlessly with the yarn.

Embroidery

The cover can be decorated with continuous embroidery or only part of it can be decorated. For the first option, the techniques of embroidery with threads (floss), cross and half-cross (tapestry) are suitable. You need to work either with burlap or with regular fabric on which the canvas is fixed. After the embroidery is completed, it is unraveled along the thread. For partial decoration, embroidery with ribbons, chenille or work using the satin stitch technique is suitable.

We use old clothes

Wonderful pillowcases are made from old jeans, shirts and sweaters. In the last two cases, the sleeves and lower part of the garment are cut off, leaving only the collar and the “chest” piece of fabric. There is no need to cut a shirt or sweater along the seam. The second part will become the back side of the case. Then the remains of the shirt are sewn together on both 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 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 scarf in the breast pocket. Covers are sewn from jeans using the same principle, only both legs are cut off.

It is difficult to find a person’s home that does not have at least one pillow. This bedding has long been used not only for its intended purpose, but also. Cushions, made from decorative materials in the form of squares, triangles and rollers, they create a relaxed atmosphere, make the house cozy and relaxation comfortable.

Don’t despair if the store doesn’t have a pillow of the right color and size. This textile product can be made by hand. The main thing is to choose a quality one and carry out the work carefully, following the advice of professionals.

Properties of pillow filling

The internal filling of sleeping pillows should be made of hypoallergenic materials.

Depending on the purpose of the pillow, the requirements for the internal filling of the product will also vary. As a filler for decorative and sofa pillows, you can use synthetic winterizer, scraps, cotton wool and other inexpensive materials that any housewife has in abundance. Here you need to be more careful when choosing a cover. This pillow is used throughout the day; the fabric gets dirty quickly, which means it should be easy to wash and dry quickly.

If you decide to make a bedding, Special attention need to be addressed following properties filler:

• elasticity - the pillow should be good, not deform during movements, quickly restore volume;
• breathability - the filler and the fabric from which the cover is made must be fully breathable air flow and do not interfere with a person’s breathing;
• hypoallergenic - internal filling bedding should be made from materials that do not cause allergies;
• ease of care - the pillow should be easy to wash; It is very convenient if you can use an automatic machine for washing.

Today you can find many synthetic fillers on sale, but many needlewomen prefer to use time-tested natural materials such as down and feathers. For lovers extraordinary solutions you can pay attention to the vegetable filler, which can be used as dried leaves herbs. Therefore, choosing a material suitable for filling homemade pillow, depends entirely on the preferences of the hostess.

Natural fillers

Pillows filled with natural materials natural materials deservedly hold a leading position, far superior in comfort to products made from synthetics and other materials.

Down and feather of a bird

The feather and down pillow is very soft and comfortable.

Traditionally, natural fillers include down and feathers of various birds: ducks, chickens, geese, swans. A pillow with such a filling is very light and soft, quickly regains its shape, absorbs liquid well and allows air to pass through. Sleeping on it is a pleasure, but only if you are not allergic to dust mites.

The fact is that over time, microorganisms grow inside the feather filling, which can cause attacks of suffocation in people prone to allergies. To prevent this, down and feather products must be properly cared for: dried regularly and taken outside in hot weather, since the easiest way to deal with harmful microorganisms inside the filling is with the help of sunlight.

Camel and sheep wool

Bedding stuffed with camel or sheep wool is incredibly warm and comfortable. In addition, they have a healing effect and can alleviate the condition of people with radiculitis.

However, products with wool filling are heavy, which makes them significant drawback. In addition, the wool quickly rolls off, after which it is almost impossible to return the pillow to its original state.

Cotton

One of the most common and popular filler among needlewomen is. Eco-friendly and hypoallergenic material has high and good thermoregulation. Harmful microorganisms will never grow inside such a pillow. If bedding with cotton filling is properly cared for, aired and dried regularly, it will last quite a long time.

Knitwear

A homemade decorative pillow can be stuffed with pieces of cotton fabric or. Every needlewoman probably has an unnecessary jumper, an old blouse or sweatpants that are destined for the landfill. These things need to be washed, dried thoroughly and cut into small pieces. The filling for the sofa cushion is ready, all that remains is to stuff it into a pre-sewn cover - cheap and beautiful.

Natural yarn

Another option natural filler, which is perfect for stuffing sofa cushions - wool or cotton yarn. If there are deposits of unnecessary threads in the house, they can be sorted out, cut into pieces and used in the manufacture of textiles.

Natural fur

When filling a hand-sewn decorative pillow, pieces of natural fur from an old fur coat. The disadvantage of fur filling is that it collects dust, so the pillow will have to be washed often.

Vegetable filler

The buckwheat husk cushion does not collect dust and does not harbor dust mites.

The following is often used as a filler for decorative pillows:

• dried herbs;
• lemon balm, thyme or mint leaves;
• hop cones;
• buckwheat husk.

Such products give the decoration of the room originality, originality and at the same time saturate the air with pleasant aromas.

Synthetic fillers

Synthetic fillers for stuffing pillows cope with their responsibilities no worse than natural materials and have several clear advantages:

• They do not contribute to the appearance of dust mites, which means they can be used by people prone to allergies.
• For bedding that contains synthetic material, very easy to care for. They are machine washable and dry quickly.

Sintepon

The most budget-friendly and at the same time short-lived synthetic filler is padding polyester. The soft porous material is used not only for making home textiles, but also as insulation when sewing clothes.

A significant disadvantage of padding polyester is that it quickly cakes and does not recover its shape well. After some time, a pillow with such filling becomes lumpy, hard and uncomfortable.

Holofiber

It is a non-woven synthetic material consisting of polyester fibers intertwined. The cavities between the finest fibers are filled with air, which makes the material incredibly warm and light.

An excellent solution to the question of how to stuff a homemade sofa cushion is to use pieces of faux fur, synthetic fabric or yarn. Old tights, scraps of knitwear or other synthetic fabric left over from sewing a dress, and unnecessary pieces of faux fur will be used.

To make the surface of the pillow look more even, the filling, made by yourself, can be placed between two layers of foam rubber or rolled padding polyester.

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Sometimes it happens that the interior seems familiar, monotonous, and you want to update it with something. Or vice versa, new design the room seems imperfect and something is missing. Do-it-yourself decorative pillows can be called a wonderful original addition to decorate a room, and at the same time your own comfort. We have prepared tips on how to create a beautiful pillow yourself in different styles and for various purposes.

If the product includes different types fabrics, you will need needles of different thicknesses and suitable types of thread

At first glance, it may seem scary to a beginner in sewing to take and sew a decorative pillow. But in fact, the pillow manufacturing technology is not so complicated thing. How simpler form products, the easier it will be to work.

What tools are used for work

Whatever pillow you want to sew, the process of creating a miracle will require needles, threads in the color of the fabric, scissors, chalk (or a simple pencil), and paper for creating a pattern. In the case where the product has a special design, you need to have on hand all the components for the design of the product.

What forms can a decorative pillow on a sofa take?

In many photos of hand-sewn sofa pillows, there is a square standard form. In addition to the usual square or rectangle, many people opt for a round shape.

Non-standard shapes make the interior especially original. The shape of the product can be in the form of not only any geometric figure, but also in the form of letters or animals.

Advice! Take a photo of your room, print it out and try placing cut out different geometric shapes on the sofa. This method will help you decide on the best shape for your interior. In the same way, you can select a color in a graphics editor.

Methods for decorating pillows

Patchwork is considered a favorite style that creates an atmosphere of comfort in the house. Not the easiest option for a beginner, but the result will be worth all the effort and perseverance.

The colors of the products can match the tone of the furniture or create a contrast. It all depends on whether you need to make an accent in the room, or whether it is worth emphasizing the unity of style.

Another common way to decorate a pillow is to sew a cover on it from an unwanted sweater or knit or crochet it. Such covers create a warm, homely atmosphere, and winter time you look at such a thing and warm up.

It turned out that tired jeans look great as pillows. In addition, they can be used without any problems for their intended purpose without the risk of damaging the decorative finish.

How do you feel about buffs? Just imagine in your hands a sliding satin, a thin needle... and several hours of painstaking work. But as a result, exquisite beauty will settle on the sofa. What are buffs? These are waves of fabric fixed according to a certain pattern.

You can list all possible types of decor until the morning, but it’s worth spending time on other aspects of creating pillow beauty.

How to choose fabric for a cover, accessories and stuffing for a pillow

Finding an idea for decor is only half the battle. You also need to select fabric, padding and accessories, if required. Typically, buttons, rivets or a zipper are used for such products. It is better to sew the latter in the most inconspicuous way, so that neither the geometry of the product nor its appearance. Fabrics that are respected in the pillow business: satin, burlap, cotton, linen, upholstery fabrics, fur, jeans.

How to stuff your pillow with your own hands? Of course, not with cotton wool or a feather. We settle on synthetic padding in any form or fibertech. These are hypoallergenic and non-caking materials even after washing.

How to make a pillow with your own hands - step-by-step instructions

How to sew a pillow for a sofa with your own hands? We get an idea or take our own, select tools, fabric, padding and get down to business!

How to sew an original fancy-shaped pillow with your own hands

If the form is not simple, then it will take more time to create a good thing.

Why not? We bring to your attention a detailed master class.

Illustration	Description of action
	For work you need such patterns.
	We prepare a set of patterns using patterns. There should be 6 circles of each diameter.
	The core will require these parts. The edges of the strips are rounded.
	We make a petal from two fabrics, trim the edge with bias tape, but leave a hole at the end for stuffing.
	We put padding polyester inside, sew the edge with a hidden seam and form a petal with thread and needle.
	We sew all the petals one by one onto the base.
	Lastly, we sew a long petal twisted around itself into the middle.

How to create a decorative pillow with applique

Let's remember our childhood, when we created masterpieces from the remains of colored paper. It’s the same with appliqué on a pillow: we take scraps of any fabrics suitable for the design, tape for appliqués on fabrics, fabric for a pillowcase and tailor’s tools.

The instructions for use are simple:

1. First, the composition is placed and, when the design takes on its final form, the flaps are glued to the base using a hot iron.
2. Then the blanks of the required shape are cut out with scissors. Let's try to cut out the leaves and trunk of the tree.
3. Delete paper base tape and place the blanks on one side of the future pillowcase.
4. The application is fixed using a heated iron. Now all the elements need to be stitched with a sewing machine, retreating 2-3 mm from the edge, using any seam.

We sew the pillowcase from the back and front sides, and then put the product on the pillow.

How to make a decorative pillow in shabby chic style

The shabby chic style (literally “shabby chic”) is associated with romantic feelings and retro memories. To fully immerse yourself in the image, linen, cotton, and silk are used.

As a print, you should take flowers, pastoral, angels, birds, butterflies. The pillow is decorated in shabby chic style with lace, frills, voluminous fabric flowers, ribbons, and embroidery.

To work you will need filler, fabric and a tailor's kit. The shape of the future cushion is cut out of the fabric according to the pattern and separately strips with a processed edge for the flounce. First, the flounce is sewn to the front side, and then the back and front sides are sewn from the wrong side. Once the filler is inside, the edges of the product are sewn together.

How to knit a decorative pillow

If you really want to work with knitting needles, then here’s an idea for you.

Here's a diagram for you.

This product serves more as a cover than as a base for a pillow.

How to sew a pillow in the shape of a bolster

The cushion under the head is very comfortable. How to sew a bolster pillow with your own hands? Patterns will help!

We sew the rectangle into a ring, not forgetting about the drawstring around the edge if the pillow is in the shape of a candy. Then insert the cord into the drawstring.

Advice! Such pillows can be decorated with lace.

How to sew a decorative baby pillow

A children's room will look more fun if it contains toy pillows. This non-standard shape products sewn by caring hands will become just true friends for the child.

Handmade children's pillow in the form of a toy

To inspire you to create a miracle for your child, we suggest viewing a small gallery of toy pillows.

Fur, an old sweater, felt, flannel, plush can be used.

You can draw your own sketch as a pattern, or take a ready-made one from the master class. Fleece and felt for the face are suitable as fabric:

1. Templates of all parts are transferred to the fabric and cut out taking into account the seam allowance. The body consists of a rectangle, and the front and back parts are made of circles.
2. The parts are sewn from the wrong side, starting with the cat's ears.
3. The ears are sewn in and all the seams are machine sewn. Leave a hole at the bottom for stuffing.
4. You can draw a face acrylic paint, waterproof felt-tip pens or sew on felt parts.

Important! For any decor, especially those involving small details, the work must be securely and firmly sewn. All parts must be sewn, not glued.

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Beautiful decorative pillows can enliven even the most restrained interior. They bring a cozy atmosphere, home warmth and allow you to relax. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to decorate your home with them, because you can create these cute decorative elements yourself.

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

Volumetric heart made of roses

A handmade pillow can be a wonderful gift. Armed with imagination and a thread and a needle, you can even turn it into a unique Valentine’s card. We are offering to you step-by-step master class making an unusual pillow with a voluminous heart.

To work you will need:

• ready-made pillow of the desired size;
• fabric for roses, which does not require overcasting the cut;
• scissors;
• needle and thread.

Cut circles with a diameter of approximately 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, forming folds as in the photo. Fix the workpiece in in the right position a couple of stitches.

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

Continue sewing circles onto the rose until you get the desired size flower.

Prepare the remaining roses using the same scheme. Their number depends on the size of the flower heart.

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

Place the pieces tightly together so that there are no gaps between them. A magnificent heart is ready to conquer and conquer hearts.

This designer pillow will decorate the room of a capricious fashionista or become the highlight of your living room. And she will lift your spirits just by looking at her.

Fluffy pillow

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

To work you will need:

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

Cut two 40 x 40 cm squares from fleece.

It is better to choose a fabric for fringe several colors of the same range- you will get a stylish transition between them. In our case, we use 10 strips of 37*10 cm in three shades of brown.

Fold each strip in half and cut the fringe.

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

Next, bend the fringe to one side.

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

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

Place a second square on top of the fringed piece and pin along the edges. Sew the pillow around the perimeter, leaving a small hole for stuffing.

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

Sew the opening with a blind stitch.

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

Pillow "Butterfly Wings"

We present to you detailed photo lesson on decorating interior pillows. Even if sewing is not your thing, you can easily master it: you will need a ready-made pillow for the job. Guided by 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 adults and children. When such a cute bird settles in your baby’s bedroom, he will be happy not only to sleep with it, but also to play with it.

To work you will need:

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

Transfer the owl pattern to paper in the desired size.

Attach the pattern to the fabric and cut out the necessary parts; 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 life-size pattern, then cut out a rectangle of 8*16 cm and a square with a side of 4.5 cm for the bow, or change the size of these parts in proportion to the owl.

Sew the beak and lace using a zigzag stitch. The lace is placed in the center of the body, between the wings.

Using the same seam, sew on the wings and eyes. Hand attach the black pupil buttons.

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

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

Sew the hole closed with a blind stitch.

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

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

Turn it inside out, gather it in the middle and sew on the prepared strip, forming a bow. Sew it to 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 to implement is to sew a respectable eagle owl according to this pattern. It’s enough just to show your imagination and choose the appropriate color scheme and design for the toy.

Pillow with applique “Cat in Love”

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

To work you will need:

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

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

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

Cut a rectangle from white fabric 20*11 cm. From it you will get the eyes and thoughts of a cat.

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

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

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

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

Once you have decided on the location of all the elements of the application, you can begin last stage. All that remains is to sew them to the pillowcase.

Using a small white zigzag stitch, stitch the outline of the white cloud to the polka dot cloud.

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

Sew the parts of the cat with a fine zigzag using threads to match the fabric. Lastly, attach the eyes and embroider his mustache.

Embroidered paws will add even more charm to the animal. You can complement the applique with small flowers 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.

Scops owl pillow “Sleeping kitten”

Want even more cats? We offer you an interesting idea for creativity: sew a charming kitten, which by its very appearance will evoke slumber and peace.

To work you will need:

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

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

Place the body pattern on the fabric, trace and cut it out with a 1 cm allowance. Place the part with the wrong side on the adhesive side of the interlining, secure with pins and cut out. Prepare the second piece of the fleece body in the same way.

Cut out the kitten's paws, ears and tail.

Remove the pins and iron the two-layer body parts so that the cotton adheres to the interlining.

Fold the parts of the ears, legs and tail in pairs with the right sides inward and sew them on a machine, leaving holes for turning them inside out. Cut the stitched blanks with curly scissors or make regular notches.

Turn the parts inside out and iron them, stuff them with filler. Sew the holes with a zigzag. Use pins to attach the resulting pieces to the front side of the cat's front. Sew them to the kitten's body using a zigzag.

Draw the cat's face with chalk.

Place the fleece piece (back) on top and secure it with pins. Sew the pieces together, leaving a small hole at the bottom for turning inside out. Trim the seam allowances with curly scissors or make regular notches.

Turn the workpiece right side out and iron it. Fill the toy with filler and sew up the hole left earlier with a hidden seam.

Sew the upper legs and buttons for decoration to the body.

Embroider the nose and closed eyes with floss threads.

A soft scops owl cat is looking for his loving owner. Everyone will be happy with such a pet. He will happily settle in both a child’s crib and a cozy living room.

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

Using the same principle, you will get a cheerful hare; you just need 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 decoration for your home or cottage, as well as an original gift for your loved ones.

Dog Cushion

Do you think that animals have no place in the house? But you are wrong. You can always have an adorable pillow dog. A cheerful dachshund will happily take its 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 respectable adult dog. It all depends on the amount of available materials and your desire.

And if you have a lot of unclaimed pieces and scraps of fabric left, then you can sew a bright dog pillow from them. A patchwork toy with a cute face made using the patchwork technique will become a favorite character in a child’s room.

You can make this toy with your children and have a fun and useful time. And your child will receive his first cutting and sewing lessons.

A collection of pillow workshops + interesting ideas

Heart Valentine's Pillow:

Original circles:

Checkered Dog:

Romantic option:

Star shaped:

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 design is to transfer prints of living fresh grass and leaves onto it. A product with this design will be unique and one of a kind. It will also keep you warm winter evenings thoughts about warm summer.

To work you will need:

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

Fern, plantain, and clover are perfect for prints. Pick the plant you need, spread it on the fabric and cover with parchment. Beat it very hard with a hammer so that the juice comes out of the leaves, which is absorbed into the fabric and forms an imprint. Remember: Plants need to be picked on a hard, flat surface.

Experiment with different leaves, stems, and placement to get the look you want.