How to make patterns for decorative pillows and sew these products? Currently, decorative pillows are a very fashionable, bright element of the interior. They are used to create a color composition and give the interior a special style. You can make patterns for decorative pillows and sew models from them with your own hands.
Decorative pillows Self-sewn items are currently a fashionable addition to the interior style.
Pillow with trim
This model can be sewn using a needle and thread.
Materials and tools:
- fabric with satin sheen;
- needle;
- threads;
- buttons;
- synthetic filler;
To create a pattern, the fabric is pulled together in the center of the diamond and pinched with a needle.
You need to pre-treat the fabric so that it does not shrink in the future. To do this, it is soaked in hot water. Then the fabric should dry. She needs to be petted.
After this, patterns of decorative pillows are made, a circle of the required diameter is drawn, plus an additional 3 cm for the seams.
The radius of the product is 35 cm plus 3 cm for seams. Then determine the direction in which the fabric will not stretch. Make 4 marks on the fabric. Mark the center of the circle. To make the drapery beautiful, you need to adjust the circumference.
In the middle of each arc, reduce the radius by 1 cm and connect the points with a smooth line. Get a circle. Then the workpiece is cut out and the edges are sewn with an overlocker. After this, markings are made for finishing.
The arc between the marked points is divided in half, then in half again, until the segment is 5 cm. Marks are made on the front side with chalk. Then it can be easily removed. After this, pin tucks are pinned.
It is not necessary to sew a pillow strictly according to the pattern; you can change the arrangement of geometric shapes and get a new ornament.
Each tuck is secured to one another and ironed from edge to center with an iron. This is how draping is done. Then stitch each tuck with a needle. The workpiece is pulled together with a thread.
After this it is filled with filler. Tighten the thread. Secure it by performing several stitches. The buttons are covered with fabric.
Then the product is stitched in the center of the workpiece. After this, sew the button to the center of the product. Then bring the thread to the back side of the model and sew the second button in the center.
The result is a spectacular pillow in the Baroque style. She will give classic style and will effectively complement the interior of surrounding objects: furniture, curtains, walls. It can be decorated with a lace frill.
In this case, before sewing on the buttons, you need to install an additional part. First, measure the circumference of the product. Make a pattern of a rectangular part, with a length equal to the circumference of the product, and a width of one third of the radius of the model.
The edges of the part are sheathed. Sew the part in the middle. One edge is decorated with lace, the other is tied with thread. The result is a lace rosette. It is applied to the pillow and stitched right through in the center. Then the buttons are sewn on. The product is ready.
Hexagon Shaped Pillow
Materials and tools:
- fabrics of different colors;
- paper;
- scissors;
- needles;
- threads;
- buttons;
- sewing machine.
This model is made using the patchwork technique from scraps of various fabrics. Two can be used various colors. Each sector can be made in a specific color.
You need to choose the colors beautifully so that they harmonize with each other.
First you need to cut out the pattern template the right size from cardboard, transfer to fabric and cut 7 elements for each side of the pillow.
First, make a pattern for twelve identical triangles. The pattern is made first on paper. Then transferred to fabric. The triangles are sewn together. The top of the product is made from six triangles, and the bottom of the exhibit is made from the remaining six triangles.
Then connect both sides, folding them face to face. Leave the area unstitched for filling with padding polyester. Then the product is turned inside out, the filling is inserted and the hole is sewn up. A button is sewn into the center of each side to create a recess. Buttons with a large head are first covered with fabric. Now you can decorate the pillow with tassels. You can buy them at a haberdashery store. Sew the tassels to the corners.
Heart-shaped pillow
Pattern diagram for the first half of the heart pillow. One cell is equal to 5 cm.
Materials and tools:
- fabrics for cushions and decoration;
- scissors;
- paper;
- needles;
- threads;
- sewing machine.
Making patterns for decorative pillows. Make patterns of two squares, use them to cut out the details of a regular model, adding 2 cm to the seams. The parts are sewn together. The case is filled with padding polyester.
Pattern pattern for the second half of the heart pillow. One cell is equal to 5 cm.
Then they start making the heart-shaped trim. Make a pattern of a small circle. Cut circles of the same size from fabric. The fabric should not fray.
Place the circles one on top of the other to make a flower and sew them together. 10 such flowers are made. After this, flowers are sewn along the contour of the heart.
Then the flowers are sewn inside the outline. The flowers are sewn tightly to each other. For the heart, you can choose a soft fabric Pink colour. When the heart is ready, you need to fluff it by rubbing it with your hands.
Cushion pillow
Materials and tools:
- fabric 100x60 cm;
- cord;
- scissors;
- paper;
- sewing machine.
A bolster pillow will look much cuter if you sew it in the shape of an animal or simply make an applique.
First, make a rectangular pattern from paper, 100 cm long and 60 cm wide. Cut out the product from fabric. On the edges of the long side of the rectangle, make marks 7 cm from the edge. After this, the 60 cm side is folded and ironed inside out at the 7 cm mark.
This is done on both sides. Straighten ironed folds. Bend the part face to face along the 100 cm side. Sew the parts together, leaving seam allowances. Turn it inside out.
Fold the edges along the ironed line. Place pins along the processed cut. Make two lines at a distance of 2 cm and 1 cm from the edge. When making the first line, leave a 1.5 cm section unsewn. The cord is inserted here. The bottoms are sewn in.
The product is turned right side out. Fill the pillow with filler. Tighten 2 cords around the edges. A decorative ribbon is tied on the outside. The ribbon is sewn to the middle of the product. The bolster pillow is ready.
Pillow with piping
Materials and tools:
- textile;
- edging;
- scissors;
- paper;
- needles;
- threads;
- sewing machine.
To make the edging, the ribbon is folded in half, a rope is inserted inside and stitched.
A pillow with a perimeter edging can be finished with fringe, piping, lace or ruffle. First, two parts for a 43x43 cm pillow are cut out. The edges are processed with an overlocker. The length of the edging is equal to the perimeter of the pillow plus 10 cm.
You can buy ready-made edging or make it yourself. To do this, strips 5 cm wide are cut out of the fabric along an oblique line. The length of the tape is equal to the length of the strip. The tape is folded in half lengthwise. The cord is inserted into the fold. Sew the fabric to stretch it on the cord.
The details are sewn along the perimeter of the pillow. Then the cord is sewn on manually with nylon thread. After this, all the details of the pillow are sewn together. The product is turned right side out, straightened, and the filler is inserted. The model is ready.
Floor decorative pillows
Materials and tools:
- durable fabric;
- scissors;
- paper;
- needles;
- threads;
- sewing machine.
Floor decorative pillows are intended not only for interior decoration. They can be used, for example, as an ottoman or stool.
You can sew a cushion for sitting on the floor with your own hands. The product will be sewn from triangular sectors. The sectors must be made of the same material, but in different colors.
Make a pattern of triangles. Then cut from fabric required amount triangles. They cut off the corners to make the pillow voluminous.
The sectors of each side are sewn together. Connect the top and bottom sides of the pillow by folding them. Leave a hole for the filler. Turn the product inside out. Then he fills it with padding polyester. The floor cushion is ready.
Children's decorative pillows
A baby pillow should be filled with safe and environmentally friendly filling.
Materials and tools:
- fabrics for pillows and appliqués;
- scissors;
- paper;
- needles;
- threads;
- sewing machine.
You can make models of children's pillows. Toy pillows and models with appliqués are very popular.
A regular square-shaped model is made. Appliques made from various fabrics are glued onto it.
First, cut out a stencil from paper, for example, apples or pears. Then from the fabric suitable color Appliqués are cut out and sewn onto the product.
You can make patterns and make applications of various fruits, birds, hearts and so on. Children really like pillow toys.
No complex patterns are needed to make them. The form chosen is very simple. The resemblance to cartoon characters or animals is achieved through the color of the fabric and applications.
Currently, pillows in the shape of an owl, Mickey Mouse, and kittens are very popular. You can use applique, buttons, and embroidery to make eyes, mouths, and whiskers of your favorite animals and cartoon characters.
You can make patterns and sew them yourself various options decorative pillows, using all your skill, creativity and imagination. Each model of decorative pillow, the patterns of which were made by hand, will be original and exclusive and will successfully complement the interior of any room.
Expectant mothers are painfully familiar with the problems of having to purchase certain products for pregnant women. For some it is difficult to find this or that item in their city, for others the cost is too high. Today we will talk about how to sew a pillow for pregnant women with your own hands, so as not to incur unnecessary financial costs.
Why do you need a pregnancy pillow?
No matter what they say about the delights of pregnancy, we should not forget that it is also associated with certain problems. The longer the period, the more difficult it is for a woman to fall asleep due to her expanding belly. It is difficult to find a comfortable position, lying on your back for a long time is uncomfortable and dangerous, as a result - lack of sleep, swelling of the legs, headache, back pain, fatigue.
A pregnancy pillow will provide you with a sound sleep and help avoid health problems.
As a rule, pregnant women try to sleep on their side, and for greater comfort, place folded blankets or towels under their stomach. There are a wide range of special pillows for pregnant women on sale - you can choose the appropriate size, color, texture. But, unfortunately, many people cannot afford them. The solution is simple: you can sew such a pillow yourself. It will cost much less, and you can easily customize this product to suit you.
In addition to its intended purpose, this pillow will serve you after childbirth.. There are at least 2 use cases.
- During the breastfeeding period, you can use pillows as soft seating. Wrap it around your waist and tie the pre-sewn ribbons at the back. This way you won't have to constantly hold your baby in your arms while feeding.
- Tie the pillow in the same way and place it on the floor or sofa. You will get a kind of playpen, in the center of which you can put the baby.
Babies love to lie in a large soft playpen pillow
Different shapes
A classic pregnancy pillow looks like this: english letter U. This feature provides maximum convenient location body: the head is located on a rounded area, and the arms and legs are on the sides.
Advantages:
- the stomach and back are evenly supported, the load is distributed correctly;
- a good option for those who like to turn from side to side, because such a pillow will not need to be shifted, unlike products of other shapes.
Flaws:
- The pillow size is large, the bed must be appropriate;
- It is unlikely that you will be able to hug your husband with such a pillow.
Most often, such pillows are available in 2 sizes: for tall girls and for average height.
U-shaped pillow is equally comfortable on both sides
G-shaped pillows have recently appeared on the market, but have already become popular. Among their advantages is that they are well suited not only for sleep, but also for daytime rest. This pillow can easily be tucked under your head, stomach, wrapped around your legs, or leaned against your back. This form of the product helps relieve muscle tension.
The G-shaped pillow is universal: it supports the back, stomach and relieves heaviness from the hips and legs
In a bagel pillow you will comfortably spend not only your sleep time, but also your evening watching TV. It is especially convenient because it allows you to relieve not only your back and stomach, but also your legs.
Some people compare a bagel pillow to a hug.
True, in some cases this accessory will have to be turned over: when you turn on the other side, your stomach will rest against the back of the pillow, and your back will be without proper support.
Banana pillow is simple and mobile. It will provide good support for either the stomach or the back; will not take up much space; ideal for sleeping on your side (on later this is especially important). In addition, you can take this pillow on a trip to rest on it in a half-sitting or half-lying position.
The banana pillow is comfortable, easy to use and mobile.
An L-shaped pillow is a simple long cushion that is curved on one side.. It will not take up much space and will be convenient in almost any situation. True, when turning from side to side, you will have to shift it every time.
The L-shaped pillow is not universal, but it is very comfortable in many ways.
The I-shaped pillow is the simplest option. Compact, inexpensive and very easy to make if you decide to sew it yourself. The shape of this pillow relieves the spine and neck joints, relaxes the muscles, and allows the body to rest. Yes, and turning over with her in an embrace is not difficult.
This pillow is the most compact and simple, but very comfortable
As you can see, a pillow for pregnant women is not a luxury, but a very useful and comfortable thing that anyone will be happy with. future mom. Are you ready to start crafting? Then let's talk about the progress of the work.
We sew a pillow for pregnant women with our own hands
What you will need
You will need what any woman probably has:
- sewing machine;
- threads;
- needles;
- scissors;
- pencil;
- paper for patterns (any - newspapers, magazine pages, old notebooks);
- fabric for pillow;
- pillowcase fabric;
- filler.
And if everything is clear with tools, then we need to talk in more detail about fabrics, and especially fillers.
Choose high-quality and natural fabrics for the pillow
Naturally, the fabric for such a pillow should be natural, non-toxic allergic reactions and pleasant to the touch. Therefore, choose cotton, linen or calico.
For a pillowcase you can take fleece, plush, velor, knitwear and even fur - it all depends on your imagination. If you have free time and knitting or crocheting skills, you can knit a pillowcase. But do not forget that the threads must be of high quality and hypoallergenic.
About the filler
The comfort of a pillow for pregnant women depends on the quality of the filler. It should be soft enough, but at the same time retain its shape well. In addition, other important criteria: hypoallergenic, easy to care for (after all, even such a large pillow will have to be washed), as well as your personal preferences for hardness and elasticity.
First of all, go to a store that sells products for pregnant women and ask the seller about how much the pillow weighs and what it is filled with. At the same time, you can choose the appropriate style. This will help you figure out how much filling you need to buy for your homemade pillow. The filler itself can be of several types:
- polystyrene foam balls;
- buckwheat husk.
The most popular type of filler is polystyrene foam in balls (foam plastic). It holds the shape of the product perfectly and does not sag due to its elasticity. Hypoallergenic, easy to clean, environmentally friendly, repels odors. It is very important that this material does not attract bacteria, mold and mites. There is one drawback: over time, the foam decreases in volume by about 20% due to air loss. In addition, some women complain that the rustling of the balls in the pillow makes it difficult to fall asleep.
Expanded polystyrene is the most popular filling for pregnant pillows
Holofiber is soft and elastic
Synthetic down (synthetic down) is similar in almost all qualities to holofiber.
Synthetic fluff is cheaper than holofiber
Buckwheat husks - absolutely environmentally friendly pure product, with whom you should not be afraid of allergies. True, the pillow will turn out to be a little heavy, and such a filler is not cheap.
Buckwheat husks have long been used as a filler for mattresses and pillows.
Now that you have everything you need, you can start making the pillow.
Step-by-step instructions with photos
Classic U Shape Pillow
Its main advantage self-made is that you can determine the size of the pillow for your height. The provided pattern shows standard indicators. You will need two identical pieces of fabric. So, let's start our master class.
Pattern of a classic pillow for pregnant women, on the right - the fold or middle of the fabric
- Place the pattern on paper and cut out. Fold the fabric in half, right side inward. Connect the center of the pattern to the fold of the fabric.
Transfer the pattern to the fabric
- Pin the pattern to the material, outline with a pencil or chalk.
- When cutting off a pattern, immediately fasten the fabric back, otherwise it will move to the side.
Secure the fabric with pins
- If you felt more comfortable laying out the fabric in one layer, turn the pattern and align the center on top. Pin and trace the pattern again.
- Make the second fabric piece in the same way.
- Put away the pattern until you sew the pillowcase. Place two pieces of fabric facing each other (the one on which the pattern is transferred lies on top) and fasten with pins.
Fold the pieces of fabric to make 2 parts of the product
- Carefully cut along the drawn line, leaving a 1.5 cm seam allowance.
Carefully cut out the pieces with seam allowances
- On top, along the fold, mark a section about 20 cm long. You cannot sew it yet: through this hole you will turn the pillow inside out and lay the filling.
Leave the area at the top of the product unsewn
- Baste the parts along the outline line and stitch on a sewing machine. Be sure to leave an open area at the top of the piece unstitched.
Sew the cover with a straight stitch along the entire outline, except for the hole for stuffing.
- Finish the edges with an overlock, zigzag or overlock stitch.
Finish the edges
- Now you can turn the cover right side out. These are the “pants” you get.
Turn the pillowcase right side out
- Insert the filling through the hole left at the top. Distribute it evenly. Adjust the density according to your own preferences.
Fill the case with filler
- Sew the hole by hand or machine stitch.
Sew the cover all the way
- As a result, you will get a pillow like this.
Ready-made pregnancy pillow
- Using the same pattern, adding 1 cm on each side, sew the pillowcase in the same way. Allowances are needed to make it easier to place the pillow inside. Leave a 50 cm long section at the top unstitched and sew a zipper there.
Pillow in a pillowcase
Note! A pregnancy pillow should be clean - this is the main rule of hygiene. It’s better to sew 2-3 pillowcases at once so that you can change and wash them as needed.
Is it really very easy and simple? Rest assured, you can easily cope with other shapes of pillows. They are sewn in the same way.
"Bagel"
This product is no more difficult to sew than the previous one. In fact, the difference is only in form. For this pillow you will need a piece of fabric 1 m X 2.20 m and the same amount for the pillowcase. Select the amount of filler according to the same principle as in the first option. In addition, you will need a zipper 40 cm long.
First of all, transfer the provided pattern onto paper. For simplicity and convenience, it is divided into squares. The size of each is 5 X 5 cm. You will need two identical parts.
Pattern for a bagel pillow, on the right - the fold or middle of the fabric
If you have average height(150–160 cm), leave the pattern as is. For taller girls, you can add about 20 cm more by extending the fold line.
Transfer the pattern to the fabric in 2 copies and cut it out. Sew the pieces right sides together, leaving a hole at the top for the filling.
Sew the pillow parts together and add filling to the desired degree of firmness.
Turn the cover right side out, stuff and sew by hand or by machine.
Sew the hole by hand or machine stitch
All that remains is to sew the pillowcase. Also transfer the pattern to the fabric, adding an additional 1–1.5 cm to the width of the pattern, cut, stitch and sew in a zipper. Place a pillowcase on your pillow and enjoy the coziness!
A bright pillowcase will lift your spirits
If you are confident in handling sewing machine and are not afraid to experiment, then the pillow can become a real toy, sweet and funny. Use multi-colored fabrics, make an appliqué, and the pillow will become a full-fledged interior detail that will be loved by all family members, including the future baby.
Give your bagel pillow a fun and funny look
Take the time to sew ribbons or fasteners to the ends of the pillow so that it can be easily rolled into a bagel playpen and secured.
"Banana"
This version of the product is extremely simple to implement. And you will need less fabric than for previous pillows.
Transfer the pattern onto paper (dimensions are given in millimeters).
Pattern of half a banana pillow, on the left - the fold or middle of the fabric
Transfer the pattern onto the fabric. Cut without forgetting the seam allowances. You will need two identical parts.
Transfer the pattern to the fabric
Sew the parts from the wrong side, leaving a 20 cm hole for the filler.
Turn the napkin right side out and fill with filling. Sew the hole left for stuffing. The banana pillow is ready! All that remains is to sew a pillowcase with a zipper using the same pattern.
Video: master class on sewing a pillow for pregnant women
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Content
Soft, comfortable pillows in an original design are always appropriate even in strict interior. Knowing simple rules handicrafts, you can add a little coziness to your home yourself. In this article you will read step-by-step recommendations how to sew a pillow, learn about materials for bedspreads and pillowcases. You will figure out which filling for decorative pillows is best to use, learn how to sew products unusual shape and appointments. Sew sofa pillows, alphabet pillows, toy pillows, maternity pillows, and other pillows! Let's start by considering general rules manufacturing.
Step-by-step instructions for sewing your own pillows
If you already want to practice design and creative design products, before making a pillow, you need to select necessary tools and materials. To make crafts you will need the following supplies:
- sewing machine;
- fabric cuts;
- needles and threads;
- pins;
- scissors;
- centimeter;
- graph paper for the pattern, if the pillow will be complex shape;
- for marking - pencil, chalk or fabric marker;
- decorative elements.
Products with a bedspread and pillowcase should always be chosen for hygiene purposes if the product is not only a decorative element, but also a sleeping accessory. The material for the pillowcase is natural (satin, calico), dense, so that the stuffing does not come out. Various compositions are used as filler. It should be taken into account that filling with down or feathers can cause allergies, so it is better to choose modern technological materials: padding polyester, holofiber, comforter. For good night It’s good to put a roller filled with fragrant herbs and hay near the bed.
Sofa cushion pattern
To make rectangular pillows for a sofa with your own hands, determine what size they should be, and depending on this, when cutting the fabric, you need to choose one pattern:
- cut out 2 identical pieces of fabric of the required size, making a 1 cm allowance for seams on each edge;
- or measure two lengths of the pillow, add 2 cm in width to the seams, fold the material in half, sew two sides.
Sew up the edges with a linen seam, and the last seam:
- do it to the middle, stuff the filler through the remaining hole and sew it up to the end with a hidden seam;
- or sew in a zipper.
When sewing a pillowcase, you should remember that the pattern is made in the same way as a pillowcase, but its size should be 1 cm larger than the base of the pillow, and 1 cm is allowed for processing the seams. In the future, it will be very convenient if a zipper or Velcro is inserted when sewing a pillowcase. If the pillowcase has a smell, you need:
- add 15 cm of fabric to the length size, which is folded to the wrong side;
- place the other side of the pillowcase on top, with its edge matching the fold of the scent;
- sew side seams.
Making pillow letters
To make the pattern even, draw the desired letter on graph paper, checking the symmetry by folding the finished layout along the central axis. On the fabric, two contours of the letter are marked: once along the layout, the other - turning the layout over in a mirror. The side part (the thickness of the letter) is cut like a long strip of fabric, cutting the material in one direction along the grain thread. Since the thickness of the pillow will be very important, it is better to make an allowance of 2 cm, because after stuffing with insulation, the volume will visually decrease. Rules:
- Simple letters, for example, “G”, “T”, “S”, are sewn from the inside out and turned inside out.
- If the letter “A” or “D” is assembled, the outer outline is first sewn to the front side.
- At the same time, a mark is applied in parallel on the other side of the strip so as not to stretch the material when stitching the other side.
- Leave a section unstitched on one side below the crossbar of the letter - it will be filled through the hole.
- The strip, which will be the thickness of the letter, is first sewn on only one inner (above the crossbar) part of the letter.
- The remaining seams are made after the item is turned inside out.
In the shape of a heart
There are two answers to the question of how to sew an original heart-shaped pillow. First: make two patterns in the shape of a heart, sew them, insert filler, decoratively process the seam. The product looks unusual if you decorate one side of the pillow with a photo print of a loved one or small fabric roses made of satin. The second way is to decorate the heart on the pillow. To do this you need to cut out a pillowcase.
On another piece of fabric, contrasting in color (red fabric works well), draw a heart according to a pre-cut cardboard template, and cut it out with a margin of 2.5-3 cm along the contour. Further steps:
- On the inside of one half of the pillowcase, symmetrically lay out and secure with pins the cut out heart, on top - a cardboard template, the outline of which is traced along the fabric.
- Sew, departing 1 cm from the outline of the template.
- On the front side in the center of the embroidered figure, attach a cardboard template and trace it again.
- Separate the two sewn pieces of fabric, understanding that the bottom sewn is the heart. You just need to make a cut on the pillowcase and carefully cut out the material along the outline you just outlined.
- To decorate the seam, make a beautiful frill from soft fabric.
In the form of a cat
It is good to make such a pillow together with your child from a knitted sweater with long sleeves, which is already too small for your baby. This way the item will find another life, and the baby will have both fun entertainment and something nice to lie down on to take a nap. “Cat” is an excellent travel option, for example, when traveling. Let's look at how to easily sew a toy pillow:
- Prepare a model of the cat's head and ears, trace these details on the fabric and cut them out.
- For the tail, use a sleeve; it will be fun to attach a round fur pompom to its tip.
- Draw the face of an animal: take a thick fabric of a suitable color (preferably felt or leather) under the blanks for the eyes, nose, and tongue. Buttons will replace them. You need to sew the parts to the intended places.
- Draw the mustache with symmetrical stitches or do embroidery.
- Assemble the parts, stuff them with filler, and sew them together.
- Since the child will play floor games with such a pillow, it must be taken into account that it can be easily washed.
Master class on making a pillow for pregnant women
Future mothers will be very useful tip how to sew a pillow for pregnant women. This hug improves the quality of sleep. This long C- or U-shaped product is convenient to place under the tummy when a woman sleeps on her side. The sizes are determined by the woman's height from approximately shoulder to knee, the usual width is 25-50 cm, and the length of the inner girth should exceed the waist circumference.
The pattern of a pillow for pregnant women is simple; after calculating the dimensions, the markings must be applied directly to the fabric with a seam allowance, the parts sewn together and filled. When making such a product, preference should be given to non-allergenic materials. It is worth sewing several pillowcases so that it is convenient to use every day, including after the birth of a child when feeding the baby.
Round cushion for a chair or stool made from scraps
When asked what can be sewn from scraps, the surest creative answer is a round pillow. A sofa can be round for garden furniture or textile on a hard chair seat. For sewing, calculate and cut out the required number of patches - from 4 to 12 sectors or more. It is better to use a cardboard model so that the details are the same.
Sew the pieces together in pairs, repeating until you get a round face of the pillow. It is important to ensure that the seams of the patches are even and continue in a straight line. Work process:
- Cut out a circle of thin foam rubber or batting according to the size of the front side of the pillow and sew it from the inside with a double stitch along the contours of the patches.
- Make the second part of the pillow in the same way, or cut it from a piece of fabric according to the dimensions of the front side.
- For secure fixation on the chair, attach ties to the product. To do this, narrow strips of fabric of the required size must be cut, folded in half in length, ironed and stitched around the edges.
- Assemble the craft, stuff it with foam rubber or soft rags, and sew it up with a hidden seam.
- Sew a decorative button in the place where the patches meet.
Usage decorative elements- a matter of taste. The main decoration will be the color and texture of the pillowcases. They are sewn in harmony with the color and pattern on the walls or in contrast with the upholstery. Several different covers will allow you to change the interior of your apartment according to your mood. To decorate pillows in an oriental style, it is beautiful to roll up a cord with a shiny thread and attach it along the perimeter of the seams, and attach tassels to the corners.
It will be original if you embroider on the pillowcase the names of those to whom it was given as a gift. Look smart:
- frills;
- puffs;
- flowers collected from fabric;
- vintage lace.
Video tutorials for beginners on sewing decorative pillows
If the variety of cozy pillows fascinates you, don’t put off the idea for later, choose the option you like and get down to business! Even if you have never practiced sewing, you will definitely get an original pillow thanks to the tips from the craftswomen presented in the video. Using their detailed explanations, you will learn how to sew a cushion in the shape of a cushion step by step, you will understand the intricacies of the stuffing process, processing seams and corners, secrets decorative decoration. Over time, you will learn how to make any soft thing you like on your bed or sofa.
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Photo ideas of beautiful handmade pillows
Understand the nuances completely and decide exactly what cute and cozy soft crafts you would like to add to your home. To do this, look at a photo selection of products made by craftswomen at home. By looking at the pictures and listening to the emotions that arise while viewing, you will definitely choose a pillow for you personally, you will be able to download the image and make your own version, which will pleasantly surprise your family.
DIY pillow book “Look, touch, rattle, rustle”
Master class from Natalia Nichepurenko
Recently, my youngest daughter Dashenka turned 6 months old, she no longer wants to lie in one place, for example, in a play center - a rug with arcs. Studying pictures in books on your own is problematic, since everything ends up in the mouth or torn. Then I decided to sew her an exclusive book that performs maximum functions:
- allows you to get acquainted with different textures by touch
- teaches simple skills (unfastening buttons, zippers, lacing, Velcro, ties)
- demonstrates a variety of colors
- makes various sounds (rattles, rustles, crackles)
- introduces us to the objects around us
- can be used as a pillow during the game
Having gathered together the swarming ideas, all suitable materials(mostly natural: cotton, linen, leather) and patience (I must say, this is a rather painstaking task) I began to make a small “masterpiece”.
I cut out 12 22x30 cm pages of different colors from cotton and duplicated them with non-woven fabric.
Almost all appliques are sewn with a zigzag stitch with a step width close to 0.
The soft looped part of the contact tape (Velcro) is sewn onto the page parts, Velcro with tenacious hooks is sewn onto the underside of the removable parts.
Details of appliqués and removable items are glued with serpyanka or dublerin.
For rustling details, a layer of bags (like pasta) is inserted between the layers of fabric.
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1) On the cover there is an octopus, the voluminous head of which is stuffed with padding polyester and a rattle is also included (a Kinder Surprise box with buckwheat). Tentacles – 8 strips of 25x5 cm, in finished form 25x2 cm, into which 13 cm pieces of elastic tape are threaded. |
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2) A pocket fastened with a large flat button, where you can put the crops from the next page. |
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3) A tree with Velcro flowers on which you can attach apples and even a pear! The grass is made with a fringe of flax scraps, releasing longitudinal threads. |
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4) Ladybug teaches how to use a zipper, the wings are double, sewn only at the top, the antennae made from a hat elastic band can also be pulled. |
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5) The seven-flowered flower has a soft (stuffed with padding polyester) core and rustling, folding petals. |
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6) The boot is cut from a piece of leather and needs to be laced. |
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7) A house with an opening door and window, behind which little animals are hiding. |
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8) The rustling butterfly is attached with its tenacious belly to the place of the caterpillar dancing on the flower (the petals fly away and rustle). |
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9) The boat has a pocket, the sail is fastened with a button on the leg, and the fish is attached with Velcro. |
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10) A Christmas tree in the snow (made of soft Velcro) turns into a New Year's beauty. Ribbons are tied into a bow on the gift. |
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11) A mitten made of terry cloth, where you can put a pen or hide Christmas tree decorations from the previous page. |
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12) The sun with rays made of satin ribbons is attached to 2 pieces of Velcro. |
When all the pages were ready, I sewed them in pairs: 12 and 1, 2 and 11, 10 and 3, 4 and 9, 8 and 5, 6 and 7. I cut out 6 rectangles of 42x30 cm from synthetic padding. The resulting pairs were folded back and forth, inserting 2 layers of padding polyester inside. I framed 3 double sheets with a satin ribbon cut on the bias, placing 4 ribbon ties under it on the cover.
Then it was necessary to assemble the book and stitch it in the center. But I am in no hurry to perform this operation, since it is not convenient for a child to leaf through a large book lying on his tummy. For now, my daughter is playing with three mini rugs, but as soon as she sits well, she can finish the job.
Sewing pillows with your own hands means not only saving on bedding, but also decorating your interior and giving it individuality using simple and inexpensive means. Looking at photos of homemade pillows on the Internet, it may seem that you need great experience or innate talent. But the same problems can be solved much more simply, and certainly, when sewing pillows, it is possible to go from simple to complex, ultimately creating things worthy of prizes at amateur art exhibitions. This article is intended to help readers overcome several stages of this path.
What you need to know right away
It is not always possible to sew original pillows as simple sleeping pillows, in the form of a base and a pillowcase. That's why Special attention You need to pay attention to the choice of fabric and padding. The pillow is conducive to sleep, and someday someone will fall asleep on it. Probably tired, with unwashed and unkempt hair: when your eyes are stuck together, there is no time to look at beauty, it would be a good place to lay your head. That is, the covering fabric should not only accept finishing well, but also be cleanable. And the best thing is that the stuffing can be removed and the cover washed without spoiling its decor. In addition, the filling itself should maintain hygienic qualities, elasticity and be moderately pliable for as long as possible. We will return to materials for pillows that meet these requirements, but for now we will discuss ways to decorate them from simple to complex, keeping in mind the above.
Methods for decorating pillows
Colors
The easiest way to sew decorative pillows in the same way as regular sleeping pillows is to choose the color of the fabric. And the simplest of all simple solution– several pillows of different colors, forming an ensemble that fits into the interior. In this way, you can not only turn a cocotte’s boudoir into something like a soft fluffy cloud, but also express the individuality of laconic interior styles. This kind of work, I must say, is mentally very difficult, but technologically and financially elementary. For example, on the left in Fig. It’s no wonder that a sofa with a composition of pillows is placed against the backdrop of a window (painting?) with living greenery contrasting with the overall tone, and a flower in a vase is placed to the right of the sofa.
In the center in Fig. a method based on similar aesthetic principles, but not requiring a laconic interior and special organization of the placement of its objects. The point here is that the background of the furniture upholstery and the cushion cover is the same, as is the tone and density of the pattern in both, but the designs of the patterns are slightly different. And the pillow is highlighted wide, the so-called. French, edging, the same as the general background, but of a darker color; The color is slightly lighter on the lower and side parts of the furniture upholstery.
Finally, on the right in Fig. shows a way to give a pillow, by choosing the color of the fabric, what is said to be aesthetic self-sufficiency, i.e. the ability to express the meaning inherent in it by the craftswoman in any environment. Imagine such a pillow in... a garbage dump. Will she look worse there? And the point here is not only and not so much in the choice of 2-3, no more, catchy colors that make up a fairly large pattern, but also in the arrangement of stylized images of flowers on the visible surface of the thing.
Applications and printing
Decorating pillows with appliqués can be just a little more technically difficult, but no less expressive. Here, as before. In this case, the key to success is the artistic taste of the author and, preferably, the combination of at least 2 things into an ensemble, and, unlike the use of colors, its meaning can be absolutely clear to the point of frivolity, as on the left in the photo row, but obscenity is moral healthy man in this composition will see no more than in a normal marital relationship.
An expanded multi-valued composition of pillows with appliqués is technically more difficult to execute, and there is a risk of running into flickering. However, these days, photo printing on fabric is affordable, and the images are durable and of the same quality that the texture of the material allows. So, when considering a multi-pillow group with pictures, first of all it is worth considering the option of photo printing on blanks, in the center in the figure, especially since you can select/create pictures and model the entire ensemble in advance on a computer.
Note: Modern technology of photo printing on fabric allows you to create images that are visually equivalent to embroidery. Flaps with printed pictures can also form the basis of an applique, on the right in Fig.
Form and fragment
Majority good designers prefers to work with form, considering it the root cause of the expressiveness of things, and color, texture and design/pattern as factors of the next orders of magnitude. One-, two-, or three-tone sofa cushions, the aesthetic value of which is achieved by the form, can also be technologically simple (item 1 in the figure) due to the use modern materials, see below.
Working with form, it becomes possible to apply a new approach to meaningful decoration of a thing: modularity, poses. 2. Technologically, in this case, labor intensity only monotonically increases without the emergence of fundamental difficulties, because All modules assembled into the product are structurally similar and simple. But in such cases, you need to think about how to clean it, unless you want to completely redo it at least once every 1-2 years. A furniture vacuum cleaner and cleaning products for it are understandable, but it is necessary to use them less often.
The modular principle also allows, without a significant increase in labor intensity, to create sewn items of simple shape, in which the form nevertheless works for aesthetics. This is the so-called. patchwork technique; simply patchwork. Patchwork is not necessarily something deliberately rough, rough, or even tacky.
Decorative pillows using the patchwork technique can be sewn gracefully and neatly without agonizing thoughts and looking at samples/sketches until it hurts your eyes, poses. 3 and 4. You only need a key element (mainly in the center), which is in harmony with the overall design of the thing, but also stands out in some way. At pos. 3 this is achieved by a pattern of the same tone, but much larger than that of the elements of one diagonal and at the same time, naturally, smaller than the solid color filling of the squares of the other. And at pos. The 4th key, on the contrary, is distinguished by its shape, small size and relief (convexity).
Key element
In general, a compact key element(s) can add elegance to a pillow made in any technique. For example, at pos. 1 pic., the key is a simple button combined with a turn of scraps of fabric with a trivial black and white geometric pattern, right down to scraps of an old mattress. If a brighter, more colorful material is used instead of a fabric-covered button, it may would be better suited button with round gathered bow, pos. 4.
At pos. 2 tassels and a button elevate pillows made of modestly colored fabric. This approach is attractive because it is possible to use furniture upholstery and even technical fabrics that do not get dirty easily, are easy to clean, but are not bright and shiny. And at pos. 3 is an example of how brushes add aesthetic value to a pillow with a pattern that is too small for this purpose. Perhaps the larger pattern somehow didn’t fit into the overall design, but the pillow still needed decorative self-sufficiency, so the brushes came to the rescue.
Note: a single brush on the corner of the pillow can play, without losing its aesthetic value, a purely utilitarian role, hiding the last seam, see below. In this case, it can be successfully replaced with a pompom. How to make a brush and pompom with your own hands, see next. Fig., but in general, you need to be careful with tassels and pom-poms as numerous elements of the main decoration of pillows, see below.
Lace, knitting and embroidery
All these methods of decorating pillows (see fig.) have in common that things, on the one hand, are labor-intensive and difficult to perform (unless ready-made lace or organdy is used). On the other hand, lace and knitted cushions for the sofa provide not only a magnificent aesthetic effect, but also respect and prestige: complex, high-quality work speaks for itself. Moreover, all such things are cleaned and washed many times: people have been weaving lace and knitting for centuries; Both skills are quite adapted to washing much more harshly than in a modern washing machine with synthetic detergents.
In knitted ones sofa cushions there is one more advantage: they mask the last seam without any difficulty, see below. And, by the way, thanks to this same circumstance, knitted decorative pillows can be very simple to make if you sew them from old sweaters, as on the right in Fig.
About knitwear
Knitwear as a material for covering a pillow retains all the advantages of knitted items, incl. the ability to conduct a hidden facial seam. It also has its own special advantages. Firstly, the softness of the surface - wool sometimes “bites” the face, and knitting from mohair or down is more difficult. Secondly, accessibility: who hasn’t had to wonder what to do with the sweaters and blouses of a grown child? Stuff it with holofiber (see below), sew up the armholes, embellish it a little - and in an hour and a half a good original pillow is ready from scrap materials, see fig. Whether it will fit in the living room is a matter of overall design, but as a pillow for a nursery it will be quite in its place. You can also sleep on it without risking button marks on your cheek: you turn it over, and that’s it.
About embroidery on pillows
For those who know how to embroider, a pillow is a beneficial canvas in all respects, see figure:
If you want to embroider across the entire field, you will need a special frame-shaped hoop; the canvas in it is stretched (unfolded) with harsh threads. Drawing, pattern - everything here is at your discretion and skill, but there are some features compared to embroidery of other things:
- There is no need to embroider with beads, it will be unhygienic and inconvenient. Any by known methods When cleaning pillows, it is impossible to completely remove dirt particles from the holes in the beads, and lying down on the beaded surface is also not very pleasant;
- Cross stitch: satin stitch embroidery under the head/body quickly gets dirty and slips, and wrinkles when washed;
- When embroidering across the entire field, make a continuous wide edging: it is just as easy to hide the last seam in it as in a knitted pillow.
Relief
Relief decor: fringe, bows, frills, puffs, intarsia, weaving, voluminous appliqués (stripes), quilting, etc., etc., see fig. – widely used for finishing pillows, because allows you to achieve stunning aesthetic effects. However, when starting your first (or next) masterpiece, keep in mind, firstly, that creating beauty using the “I want a lot of everything!” And more!”, is wrong in principle. You need to understand what you feel, what you want, and express it through the means available to you. Which do not necessarily have to be sophisticated and intricate.
Secondly, remember - you are not the trusted seamstress of the Marquise of Pompadour or the Countess deMoncero. The beauty you created with your own hands is unspeakable and you have to wash it once. And the point is not only whether this thing can withstand washing, but also whether the machine can withstand washing such a thing. Not so, the hour is uneven, you will have to master interesting ones, but not simple ways repairs washing machines. The fringe with tassels can still be torn off and sewn on again, but for a stained, labor-intensive pom-pom pillow, it’s hard to think of anything better than throwing it away and making a new one. If you have enough spirit for it after such an opportunity.
However, dissuading people from striving for beauty is pointless, and even unbecoming. So about every case in Fig. Above are 2 ways to make roses from felt or cotton pads. If necessary, such flowers can be easily removed and then sewn on again. Or simply make new ones to replace worn ones.
And in Fig. on the right - advice about bows: take as a basis the same principle of laconicism, it will never let you down, and make simple bows so that you can untie and tie them for caring for the pillow. That pillow is made of burlap, but does it look good?
About buffs
Puffs on a suitable fabric, smooth and glossy, are another matter. When done correctly, they can be vacuumed and hand washed without any problems. And making all this splendor is not as difficult as it seems. First you need to learn how to read the diagrams for assembling puffs (assembling them, as sewing makers say).
As an example, diagrams for assembling simple puffs are shown in Fig. below. All puff patterns are built on an orthogonal-diagonal grid, the module of which (the side of the square) is 2-7 cm, depending on the size of the product and the density of the fabric. The grid in the diagram can be shown explicitly, as on the right in the figure, or its nodes can only be marked with dots, as on the left. The mesh is applied to the back of the workpiece with a textile marker in a mirror image.
Further, areas that are contracted (collected, assembled) into a buffer are marked either with converging arrows (on the left) or red lines (on the right), and those that are not contracted are marked with simple thin lines. The puffs can be assembled either with one thread or separately. The first method is for the lazy, because... a web of threads is formed from the inside. In any case, each puff is assembled with at least 3 stitches 4-5 mm wide, unless otherwise indicated in the notes to the pattern.
Then, the assembly sequence. It is produced in horizontal or vertical rows, again, unless otherwise indicated in the description of the pattern. In the case where the rows are indicated explicitly (on the left), they are displayed in numbering order and the buffs in the row are also assembled by numbers; here – Row 1 1-2, 3-4, etc., then Row 2 and so on. In the absence of an explicit indication of the rows (on the right), the puffs are assembled simply in numerical order; according to the diagram on the right - 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, etc.
Try to collect in buffs according to these, entry level, diagrams, any scrap of fabric, and you will see that it will take little time, even if you put it together one at a time. And then watching a selection of master classes on making pillows with puffs that are much more spectacular and complex won’t seem like a nightmare:
Video: DIY buffalo pillows, master classes
About figurine pillows
The principle “You don’t need a lot of things! And simpler!” It is especially appropriate in relation to decorative pillows, which work aesthetically primarily through form. They are often sewn using patterns for soft toys, forgetting that a sewn cat does not know how to wash its own tail. And he will have to take on not only room dust, but also grease. Perhaps, especially if we're talking about about children's pillows, so to speak, volley emissions of pollution of biogenic origin.
In addition, they not only jump and ride on children's pillows; They not only fight and throw them around, they also sleep on them. And sleeping with your head askew, with your head slid to one side, is in no way beneficial to your developing skeleton. This especially needs to be taken into account when sewing a children's toy pillow; For example, we give the patterns in Fig.
On the left is a fish pillow. The shape and execution technique seem to have been chosen correctly: it is quite easy to care for, the last seam can be covered with a tail or fins. But the sleeper’s head may slide to one side, the shoulder will follow it and it will turn out that we are sleeping hunched over. The owl pillow, top right, is free from this drawback: the “ears” will hold. For those who toss and turn a lot in their sleep, it is better to place such a pillow with a deflection between the “ears” towards the neck; This pattern can easily be adapted for a cat pillow, only without the tail. In both versions, it is advisable to make the cut diagonal for better ergonomics as a sleeping accessory, see below.
Note: for children - irrepressible sleepy fidgeters - below right is a pattern of a special pillow on which the child automatically learns to sleep on his back or on his side, stretched out freely.
Letter-shaped pillows (see picture) have moved even closer from the pillows to the soft toys than figurine pillows: there are a lot of dips in them, where to sleep there. It is believed that letter pillows are educational, developing, etc. Well, perhaps to coordinate movements and orientation in space, to climb between them large, like in a maze. As for the speedy learning of literacy, this has not yet been confirmed by science. However, no harm was noted from pillows in the form of letters, and the fun for the child is already a benefit for him.
Large letter pillows must hold their shape well and withstand the appropriate operating conditions, in relation to which small users show amazing ingenuity. One of the design options of this kind is shown in Fig.:
Foam rubber 45 is furniture foam rubber of the highest density; We’ll talk about what holofiber is below. Of course, other methods of sewing letter pillows are also possible, see for example. next video.
Note: diagram in fig. It is also suitable for stuffing bolster pillows, if it is desirable to have their ends rounded.
Video: do-it-yourself letter pillows, manufacturing option
About puzzle pillows
Pillows in the form of elements of prefabricated Puzzle mosaic paintings are also quite popular. It is believed that, if necessary, they can be assembled into a mattress. It is possible to collect something, yes, then yes. But anyone who has tried to sleep on such a mattress knows: it is impossible, it is crawling under you. Pillows, unlike puzzle pieces, are soft and pliable, otherwise you’ll end up with some kind of bunks instead of pillows.
Materials and technology
We will not expand on the fact that when sewing you need to give cuffs of 20-30 mm, iron them, sew from the inside out and then turn the product inside out, etc., which is well known. In this section we will talk about things that are not always known to beginning seamstresses.
Textile
To properly sew a pillow without a pillowcase that is comfortable, hygienic, practical and durable, you need to choose the right fabric. Firstly, dirt particles should not stick to its fibers so that they can be sucked out with a vacuum cleaner without the use of detergents. Secondly, the covering fabric should, as far as possible, prevent dirt from migrating into the padding, which is difficult to clean and change. Silk, satin, crepe-satin and their synthetic analogues satisfy these conditions of light, smooth and bright textile materials. Light but soft - calico, flannel and other linen fabrics. From rough, but very durable - any furniture upholstery materials. Also, depending on the style of execution, it is possible to use any technical fabrics, except, perhaps, propylene matting and the like - too slippery, but at the same time rough and harsh.
Warp and weft
When cutting a pillow, the orientation of the warp and weft threads of the fabric matters. Orthogonal (straight) orientation, when the warp and weft are oriented perpendicularly (along) respectively. sides, allows you to more accurately maintain the shape of the pillow according to the pattern. But, if a straight-cut pillow with sharp corners is stuffed with sufficiently dense material, its corners may turn out to be empty and sag, pos. 1 in Fig.
In pillows with a diagonal cut (the warp and weft are at 45 degrees to the sides), the corners will always be full, but a “waist” will appear that is larger than provided by the pattern, pos. 2. If the pillow is elongated, the thinnest “waist” will be on the long sides, pos. 3, which is not always desirable. In this case, the use of satin or twill weave fabric, pos. 4.
Padding
However, feather/down filling, firstly, is not elastic enough for decorative pillows; they are not fluffed like sleeping pillows, due to the rapid deterioration of the finish from such treatment. Secondly, small soft feathers and natural down for filling pillows are difficult to obtain. In the old days, the whole family collected feathers and down for years for the future bride for her wedding feather bed (an indispensable attribute of the dowry).
Nowadays, almost ideal stuffing materials for pillows have been developed - synthetic down and holofiber. In terms of hygiene, they are not inferior to swan's down; however, not for the lifetime of generations, but up to 7-10 years. On the other hand, the decor of the pillow no longer lives. But these materials have an undoubted advantage: they are moderately elastic and retain this quality for years.
In essence, synthetic down and holofiber are the same material based on the finest tangled polyester fibers; This is the same polyethylene terephthalate (PET) that food utensils and bottles are made from. Synthetic fluff is produced in the form of fluffy granules (on the left in the figure), and holofiber undergoes additional molding and goes on sale in sheets (plates), on the right there.
Sheet holofiber holds its shape no worse than the best furniture foam rubber. By the way, in letter pillows (see above) you can make the entire base from it, but it will not be cheap: sheet holofiber is much more expensive than foam rubber, and the waste of material in this case is large. But where sheet holofiber is indispensable is in the manufacture of cloud pillows and other complex irregular shape: the workpiece needs to be trimmed with scissors, and then covered with fabric in place without a pattern.
Another filling material that is particularly suitable for baby pillows is rounded silicone beads. They don't get wet, that's it. Two - silicone granules can be poured into the case through an armhole only 2-4 cm wide, which greatly simplifies the problem of the last seam. Three - the cover from them can be emptied through the same armhole, and the granules can be washed manually in a basin. In a car - under no circumstances, it will fail instantly! Washed and dried silicone granules can be put back into the same case; the pillow will be the same as before.
Note: All of the above regarding the sanitary and hygienic properties of silicone granules does not apply to polystyrene foam granules that fill frameless furniture.
The last seam...
...he is the most difficult. You probably already guessed that this is the same seam that needs to be sewn up from the face when the pillow is already turned out and stuffed. It is usually recommended to sew in a zipper in advance for this purpose. In relation to, say, a pear chair or other frameless furniture, this is truly the best option.
But the pillow does not have a bottom or a back, on which people never sit, sleep, or lean on them, and there is no point in waking up with the imprint of a fastener on your cheek under any circumstances. As for the stronger sex, a pillow with a zipper can cling to their mustache, beard and just 3-5 day stubble. The pillow stuck to the person harmonizes perfectly with the rumpled face, but only in a comic sense.
With knitted, knitted and embroidered pillows with piping there is no problem at all if the thread for the last seam is taken to match the material of the face: stitches of only 1-2 mm in this case are completely pulled into it and turn out to be quite durable. Good options are also a solid narrow textile edging in a color that matches the overall color, see picture, lace or ruffled border, trim, etc. However universal solution the last seam - a narrow, 2-4 cm, armhole in the corner. Through it, you can stuff the pillow with synthetic down or silicone granules, and disguise the front seam with a brush or pom-pom. If necessary, synthetic fluff is pulled out in shreds using a crochet hook. At first, the silicone granules are simply squeezed out like paste from a tube, and the remainder is removed from the inside-out case.
About seamless pillows
Representatives of nomadic professions and residents of student dormitories from the pre-Khrushchev era have long been familiar with such things. A beautiful scarf allows you to make decorative seamless pillows in just minutes; the basis could be something like regular pillow, or a piece of foam rubber cut to shape or just a wad of rags. How this magnificent illustration of the saying “The need for invention is cunning” is created is shown in the figure:
You can tie a curly knot or straighten its ends into a socket and grab it with threads; however, this would be a formal violation of the “seamless” principle. In this case, something like the rosette described above will also fit in the center.