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How to sew a round chair pillow. Master class on sewing: Do-it-yourself pillows for chairs. The right item for women in an interesting position

In this master class, we will tell you how to make amazingly beautiful soft seats for chairs and stools with our own hands. Let's call them “ottomans”.

First, we need a fabric for the base. Apparently it will not be on the finished product, but it will help us a lot. This base will act as a grid on which we will draw the layout of our ottomans. My stool turned out to be 30 by 30 centimeters in size. From our base, cut out a square 32 by 32 centimeters. 2 centimeters will remain for an allowance, more precisely one centimeter on each side.

Therefore, I step back one centimeter from each edge and draw a square with sides of 30 by 30 centimeters. Further, it is a little more difficult, we need to split the large square into a series of small squares, equal in height and width. Therefore, we draw 5 squares of 6 centimeters each. So, our large square was divided into 5 small ones in width and the same amount in length. There are 25 small squares in total. Our base is ready.

Let's move on to the most enjoyable. To begin with, let's choose the fabrics of which our seat will be composed. You can choose from a wide variety of fabrics, and best of all, you can use the scraps left over from something. The main thing is that from these patches we can cut out a square with sides of 11.5 centimeters. And we should have 25 such squares. Then, we can arrange them in the order in which we want to see our future pouf. If there are several colors, you can lay out a rhombus, or limit yourself to multi-colored squares in each other. In general, your imagination is full of expanse and complete freedom. I limited myself to diagonal lines.

Now we sew our squares into a strip. We just take a row of squares and sew them sequentially together. So, we get five stripes already. Now the most important thing begins. We need some tailor's pins. The first strip must be chopped off with a large square, putting the strip on it with the front side out. We stick in the pins so that the assembly lines of the small squares and the lines on the grid coincide. In doing so, do not forget that both the large and all small squares contain allowances that go beyond the grid line.

We stick pins across the long side of the strip of small squares. It will be much easier this way, then stitch everything together. The outermost squares are connected from the very edge, although there is no connecting seam there. Next, we fix the vertical lines with pins, aligning the seams of the patchwork strip with the lines on the base. The most difficult thing here will be to form beautiful folds. In fact, it will not be difficult for you to do this. Our shreds have become a series of pockets. Gently fill them with filler. You can use padding polyester, cotton wool, or fabric trimmings. I used foam rubber cut into small pieces. We fill and sew on top.

Now we perform all five rows in the same way.
The last stage is registration. I used a different fabric for the first layer, as the base, after you sew on the ottomans, will look untidy due to the many seams and threads. We carefully trim the edge with inlay. Our soft ottomans are ready. Enjoy your needlework! Thanks.

Decorative pillows can greatly diversify your interior design. Cheerful or austere or warm shades instantly transform the look. In addition, it is very inexpensive, and you can do it yourself. The choice of fabric is now simply amazing, and you can experiment with colors and patterns at least every week. In addition to the fact that your interior will sparkle with new colors, it will also be unique. Even if you are just tired of the look of the room, and you don’t want to spend money on updating the interior, covers and curtains will always help you out. Or, on the contrary, you want to decorate the room in some unusual color, but you are afraid, the pillows will immediately evoke the necessary associations, and you will quickly understand whether you like this tone or not, and whether they can decorate large areas of the room.

If possible, combine pillows with other textiles in the room, such as curtains or tablecloths. Handicrafts deliberately made with defects look very impressive: the vintage style is always in fashion. But traditional rectangular simple pillows look good, especially if you choose for them a bright fabric or catchy ornament, here proceed from the general design.

You don't have to spend big days transforming the interior - sew the pillow yourself. The manufacturing process is very simple and resembles the sewing of a regular bedroom. Choose the size you want and cut out your paper pattern. Transfer it to the fabric, remember to leave a 1.5-2 cm seam allowance. Put the filler inside, sew the pillow, after inserting the tapes to secure it to the chair. Everything - the exclusive product is ready.

Can you knit? Tie a pillow, those that are knitted with a large knit look beautiful. Associate with any pattern or ornament, the benefit of the drawings on the Internet is now the sea. By the way, you can knit with knitting needles or crochet. Some craftswomen manage to make products with beads and stones. Such products look simply stunning, but, unfortunately, they are not very practical - it is uncomfortable to sit on them.

The buttons form a nice geometric row and look good. For such products, it is worth choosing foam rubber as a filler. Then the look of the pillow will be even, and you will sew the buttons along straight lines.

Video of original hand-made covers:

Very beautiful pillows in the form of blades of grass, master class.

Stools and chairs with seating are found in almost every home, bedroom, kitchen and other areas. In many designs, the backs are rigid and sometimes uncomfortable. A do-it-yourself chair pillow will be the best solution for convenience and comfortable sitting. A decorative element - do-it-yourself pillows for a chair will attract the attention of guests at home, making them want to use them.

But if you still don't know how to sew a chair cushion, check out this simple guide. Removable pillows serve not only as a means of convenience, but also as a decorative decoration and easily fit into the design of the premises.

Today, there are many ways to make a pillow for a chair, including they can be sewn, crocheted for every taste and choice of housewives. There are also various fastenings for finished products, including simple fabric ties, elastic bands, velcro, depending on the desired effect.

In order for the seat cushions to meet future expectations, it is important to take into account the recommendations of the masters, and can attend a master class:

  • before starting work, decide on the choice of fabric. Do-it-yourself soft stool covers will be functional and beautiful at the same time. In this case, you should choose a material, or threads for crocheting, which have wear resistance, resistance to friction, paint fading;
  • decide on the color of the material, which is important for creating a single decorative composition. Sewing products can be combined with other textile elements in the interior, in particular, sofa upholstery, curtains. Fabrics with unusual patterns and different decors will give the product a certain style. Noteworthy is such a technique of sewing pillows as patchwork, creating a vintage style. For gardening, for example, stools and chairs, you can arrange crocheted pads.

It is important to consider the functionality of the element when choosing fabrics, style, decoration methods and accessories. Decorative stones, beads and other decorative details will not be practical for the home use of the pillow.

1st stage 2nd stage 3rd stage
4th stage round chair cushion

Easy sewing method

To sew a pillow yourself with your own hands, we offer a short step-by-step guide:

  1. Choose a cotton fabric of your choice in color and match it with threads to match, filling made of foam or other materials, accessories for fastening (buttons, zippers, Velcro).
  2. Take the dimensions of the seat structure, cut out the foam rubber, cover it with a simple fabric for the blank.
  3. Draw the patterns of the two pieces on paper, with and without a solid strip. The pattern is built taking into account the seam allowances so that the foam does not have to fit in the middle. We transfer the constructed part to the fabric.
  4. We cut out blanks from the fabric, after which we sew them around the perimeter on a sewing machine, which can be seen in the photo.
  5. For a seat with a back, sew the fasteners, Velcro and zippers separately as desired.

To know how to make the right cushions for stools or chairs, you need to correctly measure the seats and select functional materials.

1. Making a pattern 2. On the fabric we cut out 2 parts for the future pillow, do not forget about the seam allowances. Then we apply the pattern to the soft foam rubber and cut out the plate of the desired shape 3. Sew 2 parts of the pillow on a typewriter. Turn out the cover on three sides, place the foam rubber inside
4. Carefully hand-sew the fourth side 5. It remains to attach strings at 2 corners of the pillow. Simple pillow for the chair

We make voluminous seats for chairs:

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Stage 5 Stage 6 Large seating for chairs

Currently, there are a huge variety of ideas for sewing, knitting pillows on chairs with your own hands. Author's, designer kits, which we sew with pleasure and soul, will definitely transform the room, fill it with coziness, warmth, and will be incomparable with factory products.

Crochet pads - a short description

The original pillow - the seat is perfectly created by craftswomen who know how to knit or crochet. Regardless of which manual you like to your liking, such products are always original and enjoyable. Experts recommend a simple crochet description of covers for garden chairs, armchairs, stools.

Take, for example, the remnants of yarn and a hook No. 4, or No. 4.5 mm. In the photo you can see how the individual strips are connected with a double crochet, and connected into a single composition. They can be tied in different colors, but the number depends on the size of the structure. It took 22 strips to decorate and refine the standard-sized chair, 11 of which are collected into a single canvas, and tied around the edge, after which we connect other strips with air lifting loops, knit the subsequent rows with double crochets. It is recommended to knit with a dense knit so that the fabric does not walk on the seat.

Or this option:

Square knitted chair pillow This is the kind of pillow you should get

Cape "Grandmother's square" Scheme of grandmother's square

For craftswomen, for whom it is better to knit with knitting needles than crochet, you can also create seat cloths in original patterns. If you wish, you can create a whole set of pillows, seats for every taste and in various colors with your own hands. Chair cushions can lift your spirits and be as useful as possible.

What does a person need to feel happy? Of course, the warmth of those close and dear to him, as well as the comfort of his home. Although often you have to live in not very pleasant conditions of bare walls and cold furniture. Modern designers have found a solution to this: pillows cannot be made such a product during the day. This is just the case when you can say that it is cheap, but cheerful.

First steps in history

This invention of mankind has a very long history, the beginning of which is quite problematic to find. But it is known that initially it was just a matter that was covered on the seat. After some time, she acquired a lining of warm fibers, ties, a bright pattern on the front. As a result, it completely began to resemble a real chair pillow.

Over time, such an element of decor was modified, receiving more and more new details. Ruffles, ribbons, lace and beads folded into real patterns on the pillow, making it a real work of art. Yes, perhaps now these decorations will seem superfluous and you would rather choose some practical fabric with a simple pattern. But all the same, this detail will remain a decoration of our home.

Home workshop

Why are various handicrafts valued? For the fact that you can do everything at home using various junk things, including old sweaters, pillowcases and blankets. Such materials will be just perfect for making pillows for chairs with your own hands.

Necessary materials

Sewing a pillow on a chair with your own hands will not be difficult even for novice seamstresses who work with uncertainty on a sewing machine. For this you will need:

  • Pillow fabric. It is very important to consider where the chair for which the pillow is being made is located. If it is located in a cold room, wear-resistant felt will be the best material. If most of the time the chair is on a light balcony, then the non-fading mat will perfectly fit into such a set. The length of the fabric is selected individually. This figure only depends on the size of your chair.
  • Filler. Since the pillow performs not only a softening, but also a heating function, a good layer of foam rubber or some kind of cotton wool will be a great addition to the product. But it should be borne in mind that over time, a poor-quality filler can be felled.
  • It can be either a machine or a set of needles and threads.
  • Buttons. If you want to make your pillow more original, then various buttons will help you to fulfill your idea.
  • Ties for the pillow. Their role can be played by any ribbons, laces, ropes, homemade strips of fabric and chains. The main thing is that they do their job and keep the product in the right place.
  • Pattern. Without it, it will be difficult to make a pillow for a chair with your own hands.

When everything is ready, you can get to work.

Making patterns for pillows on chairs with your own hands

First you need to make a pattern. To do this, decide on the type of product. If you want a round pillow, then you can take a regular circle as your pattern. If you do decide to make a product that matches the shape of the seat, then you will have to work a little.

To do this, you need to attach a piece of tissue paper or tracing paper to the surface of the chair. Since this material is thin, you can easily see the outlines through it. They will be the pattern. Cut along the contour and get the desired workpiece.

Since most people prefer to make pillows for chairs with their own hands, photo patterns in various variations can be found on the Internet or in various magazines.

Sewing stage

Do not be intimidated by the name of this stage, as it does not imply any difficulties. This whole process can be decomposed into small stages:

  1. To get started, take a paper pattern and attach it to the selected fabric, folded in half. Circling the pattern with a piece of soap or a marker, carefully cut out the blanks, not forgetting to leave a couple of centimeters for allowances and, if necessary, cleaving the layers of fabric with pins.
  2. Now we sew three of the four sides of our pillow. You should gently hold the fabric or simply sweep the workpiece along the contour in advance to avoid wrinkles. It is worth clarifying that the entire sewing process takes place from the seamy side of the material.
  3. Having turned the pillow to the front side, we fill it with padding material.
  4. We sew the fourth side of the pillow, carefully hiding the inner lining and seams.
  5. Now we sew the strings to the pillow. This can be done from both the top and the bottom of the product. It is most convenient to do this by hand, since the sewing machine is unlikely to be able to sew a thick lining complete with two layers of fabric. Small bows can be formed from ribbons, which will perfectly decorate the finished interior element.

It should also be remembered that the length of the tape should be sufficient to reach the chair leg, make a turn there and tie a bow. This method is considered very convenient, since its mobility allows the pillow to be quickly removed at any time.

Finishing touches

Now that our pillow is ready, you can safely put it on the chair and use it as intended. To do this, you just need to put the product on the seat, fix it in the desired position and tie the ribbons.

This is undoubtedly a thing to spend time on. In addition, it should be noted that do-it-yourself chair pillows are a great option for a housewarming gift or just for some holiday. And most importantly, the soul and all the warmth that it will give to the owner for many years of faithful service is invested in such a thing.

One more accessory can be made of fabric and foam rubber, which will not only decorate your home, but also make your life more comfortable. It is a chair seat cushion. This pillow would be appropriate for a Viennese chair, stool or any other hard-seated chair.

To prevent the pillow from sliding out, there are ties made of the same fabric, and brushes reinforced at the corners will give it additional charm.

You will need:
- velor or mutton with a width of 80 cm and a length of 90 cm;
- thick foam rubber measuring 40 x 40 cm;
- four silk brushes;
- silk braid to match the tassels;
- sewing threads.

Features of a cut. How to sew a chair pillow:

  • Since the pillow is designed for a specific chair, it is impossible to give a universal pattern. When cutting, it is best to do this: turn the chair over, attach its seat to the paper spread out on the table and circle it with a pencil. If for some reason it is impossible to do this (for example, the back of a chair interferes), then do the opposite: attach a sheet of paper to the seat and mark the outlines with a pencil.

All that remains is to cut the pattern and it is ready to use. In our case, the fabric was calculated for the seat of a chair with a square
forms 40 x 40 centimes.

Fold the fabric in half with the right side inward, attach a paper pattern on top, pin it to the fabric with pins, circle it with chalk, and then cut out two parts from the fabric at once, retreating from the chalked line by 2-3 cm.This large seam allowance is necessary for free placement in foam rubber cover - the thicker the foam rubber, the more seam allowance is required.

From the remnants of the fabric, cut a 6 cm wide bias tape to make the ties. The length of these strings can be different and is determined empirically. Consider how long the ties should be for the design of your particular chair so that the pillow is securely attached to the seat and does not slide out.

Cut one piece out of foam rubber along a paper pattern. No seam allowances are required here.

1 ... Sew the strings first. To do this, fold the cut ribbons in half along their length with the right side inward. Align the cuts, machine stitch 1 centimeters from the trimmed edges. Using scissors or a long knitting needle, turn the ties out to the right side.

2. Fold the two pillow pieces together with the right sides facing inward, align the cuts and pin them together. In the right places, pin the ties between the two parts, making sure that the ties are located inside between the two parts, and the cuts of their end sides are aligned with the cuts of the main parts. Stitch in a circle, 1 cm back from the cut edges. Leave the 20 cm seam section unstitched. Fold the seam allowances of the unstitched section to the wrong side and press iron on.

3. Turn the cover onto the front through the unstitched seam. Insert the foam into it and carefully sew the hole with small stitches by hand.

4. Apply a silk tape around the contour of the pillow, pin it with pins, and then sew it by hand. Sew brushes on the corners of the product. Tie the ends of the strings untreated with tight knots.
So we made a chair cushion. Place the finished cushion against the seat of the chair and tie the strings tight so that it is securely attached.