A beautiful cushion pillow is considered to be a full-fledged decor in the room. To sometimes make a variety in the interior, you can sew a pillowcase with your own hands, since it is several correctly placed accents that significantly change the impression of the situation. Experts recommend to select colors according to the color scheme of the interior , but not under the upholstery of furniture. The simpler the design in the room, the more vivid and intricate the pillowcase can be picked up.
How to sew a pillowcase correctly?
Here everything depends on the purpose of the pillow. If we are talking about a decorative element, then you can use a variety of synthetic materials, but for permanent use suitable natural cotton fabrics. Consider a few tips on how to properly sew a pillowcase.
- How to sew a pillowcase with ears? Today this option is becoming more popular. Ears are made on decorative pads as well as for bed linen. Before you sew a pillowcase with ears, you need to remove the dimensions from the cushion and add a few centimeters to the allowances and ears. Sew it is entirely within the power of novice craftsmen. To do this, often use a tight cotton cloth. Suitable oxford or heavy linen.
- If you are just getting started with a sewing business, try sewing a pillowcase with a zipper, since this is the simplest version you are running. It's enough just to circle the pillow, laying it on a piece of cloth, and instead of one of the seams to sew a snake. It is necessary to start with a snake, and then lay all the other seams.
- The most fertile soil for the embodiment of their ideas is decorative cushions. Before you sew a pillowcase with ruffles, take a little time to select the fabric. It is better if the color of the pads and upholstery furniture will be different. Play the contrast and do not limit yourself in choosing the material. Excellent look silk, for ruches you can use lace or guipure, different fabrics for curtains also fit.
How to sew a children's pillowcase?
We offer a simple step-by-step instruction on the example of a children's pillowcase. For work you will need:
- cut fabric;
- needle and thread in tone;
- chalk with scissors;
- sewing machine.
Now consider a simple master class, how to sew a pillowcase with your own hands.
- We measure the length and width of the pillow. In this case, the dimensions are 37x54 cm. The pattern is a rectangle with sides 40x131 cm. We add 1.5 cm to the allowances, 20 cm to the smell.
- When you go to the store for the material, advance on a sheet of paper draw a pattern for yourself so that it's easier to choose the width of the canvas and measure the required length. Also, when calculating, make a discount on the shrinkage of the fabric after washing. The easiest way is not to make a mistake, to wash the fabric before cutting.
- After the fabric is cut, it is necessary to make a hem on the short sides of the rectangle. First, we fold by 0.75 cm, then the second time. Thus, the tissue cut will remain inside and will not crumble.
- Fold ironing or pins pins. A little trick: if the pins stick perpendicular to the line, the machine will not hit them.
- We fold the fabric inside out, with the smell remaining inside. We lay a line on the front side on the sides at a distance of 0.5 cm from the edge.
- Shear the slices.
- We turn the pillowcase inside out and iron the seams. Again, plot the line along the sides at a distance of 0.6 cm from the edge. Thus, the edges of the fabric will be hidden inside the seams.
- Such a seam is called double.
Baby pillow case is ready!