Original cushions with their own hands - the choice of materials, decorating tips, new ideas

Using decorative pillows in the interior

Textile decoration of rooms or furniture is an important touch in composing and maintaining the overall interior solution. Decorative cushions often perform several functions, and in order not to waste time on choosing the form and size, suitable color, you can sew such a product yourself:

• an accent element of interior design or a link between colors and textures of finishing materials and stylistic trends;
• beautiful and original decoration of furniture, emphasizing the intended purpose of the allocated area for recreation and games and family leisure;
• Increasing the usability of furniture structures, which is more inherent in the cushions used for comfortable positioning of people.

Inspirational ideas for sewing or making original cushions with your own hands will help to realize even the most unusual idea. Beginners are better to opt for simple solutions, gradually complicating the crafts and using different materials and techniques for processing or additional decoration of products.

What materials can be used to make

Decorative and practical cushions are easy to make using different fabrics and even not woven materials. The chosen pattern of the original cushion is transferred to the base and the sewing process itself is carried out using a sewing machine or by hand, for this you can use:

• upholstery fabrics for furniture of any type and structure;
• natural cotton, linen and burlap, denim and fleece;
• artificial or combined materials.

Special attention should be paid to the inner filling of the cushion, for this purpose different materials are used. In addition to traditional down and feathers, you can use hypoallergenic sintepon or hollofiber, for cushion-rollers suitable modified foam rubber, twisted into a tube.

What to decorate the pillow and how to make it unusual

Even the simplest pillow can be turned into a masterpiece and unusual interior decoration using different decorating techniques. To do this, use a variety of needlework techniques, and they can be combined with each other, but it is important to take into account the style of decoration of the room and other room decorations:

• Dyeing pillowcases, hand painting and stamping;
• creating and combining elements, applique on fabric;
• decorating with the use of buttons, beads, embroidery;
• knitting decorative pillowcases by crochet or needlepoint.

For the process of needlework, you can use both purchased and improvised materials, without the need for financial expenses. Giving a second life to things can not only save your own budget, but also stylishly decorate the house and furniture, transform the recreation area and bring a touch of sophistication and comfort to your home.

Ideas for sewing interesting and original cushions

Choosing which products to make yourself, you can use a huge variety of ideas and ready-made solutions. In the process of needlework you can not be afraid to experiment and sew or knit pillowcases with exclusive decorations or make cushions for every taste, perfectly fitting into the interior.

Unusual shape for cushions

The design of home textile accessories can be varied, you can choose exclusive forms to choose interesting solutions:

• Original toy cushions in the form of cute animals are used to uniquely decorate the interior, decorate the nursery and to organize games with the baby;
• Geometric shapes look very unusual, they can be flowers and shapes, cactus or watermelon slices, rollers and rectangles for a classic interior;
• cushions of letters are suitable for a variety of play and learning process, they can decorate any room or use as an exclusive gift.

Such products are suitable to decorate the seating area in the living room, your favorite armchair or outdoor swing, your own bedroom.

Stylish children's cushions, original in design and shape, are perfect to decorate a child's room or game room, completely transforming the interior.

Decor of original cushions

Often in the house there are already a few favorite cushions, with which the owners do not want to part with, you can choose an unusual way to decorate them:

• openwork pillowcases or original crochet cushions are easy to crochet if you have some experience, if you want you can use for the decor of the capes separate elements of crocheted napkins;
• applique made of fabric, for the creative process you can use materials of different colors and shades, texture and density, the applique can be flat or volumetric, which looks very unusual;
• embroidery, to decorate the pillowcase using the technique of hand or machine embroidery (cross or plain), instead of threads can be used ribbons and small beads, variously shaped beads or buttons.

When decorating cushions or removable pillowcases, you can use different techniques and materials, decor and accessories that can be combined with each other.

Handmade materials for sewing pillowcases

In addition to appliqués on the fabric and hand-tied openwork pillowcases with patterns, you can use several non-standard options for needlework:

• the use of out-of-fashion items to make a beautiful pillowcase, it is best to opt for sweaters or vests with a large and prominent pattern, original knitting;
• cushions or covers can be covered with ruffles of fabric or flowers of felt, use openwork and wide laces, handmade from woolen threads, tassels and pompoms for decorations;
• Those who are preparing for a holiday party and want to really add brightness and sparkle to the celebration can decorate pillowcases with sequins or sequins, stylish ribbon bows.

Before the holiday, you can quickly and easily make beautiful pillows, the shape reminiscent of the attributes of the holiday (hearts and Christmas trees, stars and Easter eggs).

Decorative cushions are often used for their direct purpose and in addition to decorating furniture and the room on them sit and lie down. That is why you should take care that the textile accessories do not have sharp elements that can damage the skin of an adult or child. When choosing an idea for sewing or making a pillow, you should study all the master classes and recommendations, focusing on your own creative skills, abilities and wishes.

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