Decorative cushion-roller
A bolster cushion will help you relaxand relax, and will also become an exquisite decoration of your apartment, adding an oriental flavor to it. It is not difficult to make it at all, besides, your own pillow is always better than a store-bought one - no one will have one like it, and it will look original.
- Roller
First of all, you need to make the roller itself.Simple foam rubber will do for this. Roll up the pieces of foam rubber and simply sew them along the long side (you can be clever and sew them using a sewing machine, but you can do it pretty quickly with your own hands). Use a thick, dense thread. The second way to make a roller is to form a hollow cylinder from pieces of foam rubber (it is better to take a thin one). Place any woolen items that you no longer need inside the cylinder. Just roll them up and distribute them evenly inside the cavity.
- Pouch
The cover needs to fit tightly on the roller itself,therefore, its size should be slightly smaller. Measure the width and length of all the parts for the roller and add a couple of centimeters for the seams. Fold the resulting pattern lengthwise and in half, with the front side on the inside. Make a stitch on each edge, leaving the middle unsewn. You will need to sew a zipper here. Turn the cover inside out and sew any decorative ribbon or thick cord.
- End parts
Especially for the end parts of the pillow you needCut out a couple of strips of fabric, adding one and a half centimeters for allowance. The length of the strips should be equal to the circumference of the roll, and the width – to the radius of this circle. The short ends need to be connected and sewn. Now baste the ends to the finished cover and sew them. Sew as tightly as possible to the tape. The last thing we do is fold and sew all the raw edges, and also thread the ribbons and cords into the drawstring. Now insert the roll into the cover, tightening the tape on the sides. To fix it even more tightly, you need to tighten and tie the cord tightly, then hide the ends in the roll. Sew on a decoration on top that you like. This can be a decorative tassel or a large button.
Winter cushions
Knitted, warm ones are no less original and beautiful.and cozy "winter" pillows. They will help to create an atmosphere of calm and comfort in the house. In order to make a knitted pillow, you will need the remains of wool or old wool products, as well as knitwear. You will also need a crochet hook, which will allow you to connect all the scraps of fabric, as well as tie the joints and correct irregularities. Everything is very simple. Knit two canvases measuring 72 by 72 centimeters, using any thick threads. These can be different colors and textures - show your imagination! Are the canvases made? Now sew them together, leaving one side unsewn. Fill the pillow with wool or padding polyester to such an extent that you feel comfortable resting on it, because some people like denser options, and some like softer options. You can decorate such a pillow with tassels, buttons or ribbons.
Pillows not for sofas
More original DIY pillows thatare quite easy to make, and can be useful not only for a sofa or bed, but for any furniture. For example, they can be used for kitchen chairs - it is not only beautiful, but also comfortable, and chairs with such decorations look new. In this case, the pillow is made in a standard way, by sewing rectangular or round pieces of fabric, but the color here should be selected in accordance with the shade of the curtains or tablecloth in the kitchen. If you prefer to read books or watch TV, sitting or lying on the floor, then such a pillow can also be useful to you. True, it should be a little larger. Many designers use pillows casually scattered on the floor as an original decorative element. For example, pillows and a carpet that match perfectly are a great combination for the living room.
Old-new
Maybe you have a lot of stuff accumulated in your apartmentold pillows that are no longer suitable for sleeping on or for decorating the room? In this case, maybe they should be modernized and something new should be made from the old? To fill the interior with new colors, first of all, change the covers on the old pillows. In addition, you can use various appliques, which can now be purchased at any sewing store. Such appliques are easily glued to various surfaces simply by ironing. A simple ribbon sewn along the edge or on the side will decorate the look of the pillow. If you like embroidery, then use your talent to decorate the pillow - any embroidery looks truly amazing on any pillowcase!
Pillow of tissue remnants
Perhaps the easiest way to do itpillows. If you don’t have extra time to knit or embroider, but you still want to have an original pillow, this method is ideal for you. All you need is small scraps of different fabrics that are simply combined with each other. One pillow can consist of striped and checkered fabric and patches. Scraps of fabric from old blouses and scarves are suitable here. The joints of the fabric are decorated with simple ribbons or braid. You can use lace or rows of buttons, which looks especially unusual. Here everything depends only on your imagination!
Some useful tips
All designers unanimously say that the drawingThe fabric on the decorative pillow should be light and casual. Floral prints or plain fabrics look great. The main rule: there should be no difference between artificial and natural. Shades of yellow and green look great on pillows. By the way, they go well with a light cage. However, the color depends on the interior. You need to pay attention to all the details and select shades so that they harmonize with each other. Playing with contrasts is another way to make a boring room brighter. Note that color plays a very important role. If the colors are too faded, this can have a depressing effect on all the inhabitants of the apartment - the psychological moment is important. But overly bright colors, on the contrary, will irritate or tire - find the right balance. To do this, just follow the basic rule. If the furniture and curtains are very bright, the pillows should be more restrained. If, on the contrary, the overall interior is calm, we make the pillows bright. DIY pillows are not only an ideal decoration for your home interior, but also a great gift. Agree, everyone would be pleased to receive an original gift made with their own hands. A pillow certainly won't be superfluous in any home! Show your ingenuity and imagination to the maximum, and you will be able to make a bright decorative element for your home.
