A high-quality blanket for a bed or for a sofa is required to protect bedding from possible contamination, as well as for an additional function of decorating the interior of a bedroom, living room, nursery or any other room. Some housewives prefer store bedspreads, others try to make such products on their own. This article provides information on how to sew a bedspread on your bed with your own hands. Step-by-step instructions are provided for familiarization to everyone.
Color selection
The color of the bedspread or sofa must be chosen according to the following criteria:
- It is advisable that the color scheme of your bedspread is combined with the style of the room, but it can be seasonal in nature, and also take into account the illumination of the room, its size;
- A very catchy and contrasting bedspread should be avoided, unless you doubt your design skills. In a small room, you do not need to make the bed a catchy and eye-catching spot, otherwise it can create the feeling that it fills all the free space. Choose a beautiful, non-flashy range for the bedspread so that it is similar in color to the walls of the room and the rest of the interior;
- The lighting above the bed in the bedroom is also of great importance. It is advisable to smooth out the gloomy atmosphere with warm, light shades. With pleasant lighting and general softness of tones, you can show your imagination in choosing the color of the bedspread;
- Metallic shine and overflows can be afforded only in very large rooms, it is better to use such products in the summer season, otherwise all the supposed luxury will become an unnecessary farce;
- Materials with a variety of prints and decorative elements will help you diversify the interior of your room;
Warm colors bring freshness and coziness. For small rooms, pastel colors are suitable: they will help you visually enlarge the room.
Fabric consumption
To calculate the amount of textiles we need, we need to know the width of the bedspread and bed. If it is 1.4 m, then for a product for a double bed, you will need to cut out 2 parts of the main canvas and then we cannot avoid a seam in the middle of the bedspread, which does not always look aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, try to find a fabric of a suitable width in advance.
It is not difficult to calculate the dimensions of the material for the outer part of the bedspread: you need to know the length, width and then add a few centimeters to them to take into account the allowance. If you plan to decorate your double bedspread with ruffles, you need to consider that you will need some extra folds to keep the ruffles fluffy. In this situation, we increase the length of the strip by one and a half times.
If the width of the fabric you have chosen is 2.8 m, then a single length of the product is probably enough for you, and the rest of the material from the width should be enough for ruffles. If the canvas is 1.4 m, then we lay two lengths of the main canvas and the total length of all sides with a frill. But then the consumption of fabric will come out much more, and the quality and aesthetics of the bedspread will deteriorate due to the greater number of seams.
How to sew a bedspread on a bed with your own hands step by step instructions
Choosing the size of the canvas
First, you need to measure the bed. For sewing, we need to know the length, width and height, if you would like to sew a bedspread with a long frill. The fluffy and voluminous ruffle gives the bedspread a great aesthetic appeal and is often the main decorative element of the bedroom.
Measurements of length, width and height do not have to be microscopically accurate, you can add 1.5-2 cm to each dimension. The only difficulty is the corners of mattresses, which are very often rounded in modern beds. But this is also done quite simply, you can simply trace its outline with a pencil on paper, and then cut it out with scissors.
After the measurements made, you can calculate the required amount of fabric, as well as padding polyester and lining that you will need for sewing. But you should not rush, first we will learn the technique of sewing bedspreads, and after that it will become clear to you that the amount of fabric per frill can be greatly reduced.
The only thing that can be said beforehand: if you are sewing a bedspread with a frill, do not cut it too long, otherwise it will touch the floor. Even if it does not reach the floor by only a few centimeters. Otherwise, the edges will be constantly dirty, and, in addition, visually, this gap will allow you to make your bed a little higher.
How to sew quality bedding?
Sewing technique
The main difficulty in sewing technique is the length of the seams, which can reach 2 meters. When sewing on a home sewing machine, you are unlikely to be able to avoid "landing" at the edge of the fabric for this length of stitching. Also, if you want to decorate your bedspread with a stitch in the form of rhombuses or squares, then at the intersection of the seams you will most likely experience "influxes" of the upper material, and the dimensions of the finished product may decrease.
You also need to take into account that it is best to sew the fabric only once, you should not dissolve the seams that have not been obtained. On some fabrics, the needle can leave many punctures behind. Therefore, before you sew a bedspread on the bed with your own hands, it is better to practice on a comfortable material, and not immediately spoil an expensive satin or silk. While sewing on a typewriter, the upper material will somehow "shrink", no matter how much you smooth it. Your efforts can help the sewing machine, but try to stretch the fabric in two directions so that the needle is always between your hands, in much the same way as tape is sewn onto a curtain. If you only pull the blade to one side, the needle may break.
The smaller you choose the sizes of the diamonds or squares for the stitch, the more likely it is to spoil the quality of the product, so for now it is better not to choose small shapes. Large patterns look very impressive on the bedspread, and much less effort will have to be made.
Cut fabric layers
The complexity of the work depends on which textiles you choose to create your product. If you prefer slippery materials such as satin and silk, then the fabric should be cut very carefully. It is best to fold the fabric in half lengthwise so that the top of the fabric from the fold line is half the length you want. We do the same with the width. After that, closer to the cut line, in several places you need to combine the resulting layers with pins or needles.
It is necessary to cut out on a smooth and hard surface, do not do it by weight.
The synthetic winterizer lining and the lower layer are also covered, but you can no longer make an allowance for shrinkage.
How to sew quality bedding with your own hands?
Sew the layers
How to sew quality bedding with your own hands?
Ruffle bedspread
In this case, you can use the same berth dimensions as for the non-ruffled bedspread. The only difference is that the layer of fabric on top of the bed must be calculated separately, keeping the same length and width, but adding 2 cm to the seams to sew the ruffled bedspread.
The stripes on the sides must be cut out so that their width is equal to the selected length of the frill or the height of the bed, and the length should be 1.5-2 times longer than the length of the side of the fabric where it will be sewn. The splendor of the folds on the sides depends precisely on the length of this strip. If you want the bedspread to drape nicely at the corners, you can add an insert.
How to sew quality bedding with your own hands?
Complex bedspread
It is not at all difficult to translate the design of a bunk bedspread into reality. The upper ball of the canvas should be cut according to a previously prepared template. If desired, the edges can be made clear or curly. In this case, individual design preferences are taken into account. You can also make the cloth a little warm by adding a lining or a small amount of padding polyester. Each part of the pattern is made in one pattern. On the sides, the bedspread for a bunk bed is sheathed with small pieces of fabrics of dark colors. They look quite contrasting and are easy to use. To cut them out, you need to find the diagram in the section before that. The resulting strips must be sewn to the inside of the panel. This is done in the process of sewing the bedspread.
How to make good bedding?
Methods for making a track or cape
The stripe that makes contrast on the bedspread is called the track. Most often it is done across or diagonally. The track looks like a rectangle (Fig. 3). The width, length and dimensions can be cut at your own discretion.
For a beautiful headboard, use a cape (Fig. 4). It is usually made with a stiffer fabric. At the same time, no finishing material is used. This is more convenient, since the cape can be not only a design part, but also a soft element between the bed and the head. An excellent and economical solution. In fact, the cape is a very important part of the bedspread. For example, if the headboard has a color that the designer does not like, then this problem can be easily eliminated with its help. It should be noted that the cape performs several functions. One of them is to protect the headboard from external factors: dirt, dust. Cutting the cape is quite simple. In this case, it is necessary to measure the headboard. But it should be borne in mind that it should not only completely cover the headboard. The cover should be larger so that, if necessary, it can be folded from the side of the wall.
How to make a bedspread pattern
Before you sew a bedspread on the bed with your own hands, you need to make sure that the pattern is of the right size and shape. To make a pattern, you do not need to cut the details exactly to the size of the bed. It is recommended to add a few centimeters in both length and width. Very rarely, they turn out to be redundant parts. In the process of sewing, they go to the seam. In any case, the excess tissue can be simply cut off. This also applies to lining and padding polyester. To make the necessary markings, you can use a quilted, gathered bedspread. For better confidence, it is best to sew a bartack on it before trimming excess fabric. After that, you need to re-measure and, if necessary, cut off excess fabric.
How to choose a quilted pattern and how to make it
As for the pattern, in this case everything should be calculated with maximum accuracy. The pattern should be evenly distributed over the surface of the bedspread. It is important that it does not move while doing this. Sometimes it may be necessary to increase or decrease the size of the sides. In any case, the elements of the pattern should be located from edge to edge. This calculation is recommended initially to be carried out on paper in a small form. After that, you can start making patterns. Before this, the layout is attached to the fabric to check its location, and the contours are outlined with chalk.
These processes are not the most difficult to make a bedspread. It is very difficult to make correct markings on the front side. The difficulty arises in the fact that the front part cannot be outlined with chalk or pencil. The only method that will help in such a situation is to sew the lines by hand before starting to stitch on the sewing machine.
There is a modern way to apply line markings. To do this, you need to buy special paper. It easily sticks to the fabric, and then, when moistened with water, is removed from the fabric without traces. Similar methods include markers that are easy to clean. But this method is not as reliable as with paper. In addition, it allows you to fix the lining or synthetic winterizer as much as possible.
The quilted pattern is made on the seamy side of the bedspread. In this way, the right side will remain even without gathered fabrics and stitch alignments. To make a high-quality stitch, and especially, in this way, you need a clear eye and considerable experience in this matter. Therefore, the method is suitable only for professionals. In the process of sewing the stitches, the bedspread must be well pulled.
How to make a ruffle bedspread?
To do this, you need to make a cut of the rectangle to prepare the base. Then make a stock of material for frills. For this, pieces of fabric of different colors or monochromatic pieces cut into strips are suitable. All strips should be in the form of a continuous tape of the desired length.
At the edges of the tape must be stitched with a "zigzag". The maximum length is required for the stitch. Then you need to make a straight stitch along the length of the tape, using its central part, or close to one edge.
In places where ruffles will be stitched, it is necessary to make markings. When finishing one corner, arcs are drawn on the panel. It's worth starting with the smallest one. It is easy to measure the distance between them, given the width of the ruffle tape. You can do a little less. After that, the strip is settled so that the center of the line runs along the markup.
Using stripes of folds, you can mark the lines as you like - along, across, diagonally. Further, the process proceeds as in the first option. To correctly determine the distance between the markings, it is worth considering the location of the free edge of the bedspread and sewing the tier in front of it.
Beautiful headboard cape
A beautiful cape will be a great addition to a bedspread. You can make a colored part using a dense material for the base and a thin fabric as a decor.
To do this, follow these instructions:
- The rectangle should match the width of the bed. This must be taken into account before cutting it. In this case, the height must be multiplied by 1.5. Thus, the cape can be fixed;
- We need these two elements - for the lining and the front. You will also need 4 stripes that can be used as strings. The sizes can be any. Ties are sewn around the perimeter of the base. Place 2 stripes on the back side, and the other two in the middle;
- For finishing, mark on the basis of the location of the stripes with flowers. Cut ribbons from organza, equal in width to the distance between the decor;
- Connect both edges of each strip and sew on the base, aligning the cuts with the marked lines;
- Prepare braid or sew a narrow strip of organza. Rosettes for decoration are made of a strip of the same fabric with an uneven edge, rolled into a roll;
- Sew each flower by hand to the prepared braid. Sew the finished part along the edges so that it hides the place of attachment of the assembled organza strips.
Even a very beautiful design item can appear in the interior of a bedroom if you spend a little time making it. The key to success will be accuracy and precision in all operations on cutting, assembling and finishing the bedspread.
Now no one will have any questions about how to sew a bedspread on your own.
A beautifully tidy bed is the decoration of the bedroom. An elegant quilted bedspread will be an excellent element of room decor. Correctly selected texture, color and design will transform the interior in the blink of an eye, giving it sophistication and charm.
DIY is not difficult, although the job requires some sewing skills. But if you try, even a novice craftswoman will cope with this task.
This article is for those who want to learn the basic techniques and secrets of creating beautiful bedding.
Choice of materials
Naturalness is in vogue today, and therefore cotton quilted bedspreads are the best solution for any bedroom. Linen, bamboo or cotton are suitable for such decoration. If the environmental friendliness of fabrics is not a priority, then you can consider mixed and synthetic fabrics, which are characterized by a special gloss. So, for example, satin materials are perfect for bedspreads, as well as any curtain fabrics.
It is best to choose exactly from the fabrics intended for sewing curtains. They have better density, width, and wear-resistant qualities, in contrast to materials for sewing clothes. Cotton quilted bedspreads can also be sewn from natural curtain fabrics. Such fabrics with a width of 220-240 cm allow you to make a product without joining and unnecessary seams.
The lining fabric should also be of good density so that it does not wear out faster than the top of the bedspread. Large width curtain fabrics are also suitable for this purpose.
After that, the finished element is sewn around the perimeter of the finished blanket blank, leaving the cut free at the head of the bed.
Such products should not be overloaded with additional finishing elements, especially if the fabric is textured or has a pronounced pattern. Quilting on the main canvas and tight folds along the sides will be enough. If the fabric is very simple, then at the junction of the connection, you can sew a braid with beads to match the fabric.
Work with lining
Sewing on the lining is one of the easiest steps in the job. This element is sewn in the same way in both versions. The lining fabric is cut to the same size as the main fabric. It is folded with the base face to face, tucked in all the folds, if any, and sewn around the perimeter, leaving about 30 cm open in the middle of the side of the headboard. After the product is turned inside out and slightly steamed with a minimum heating temperature of the iron. At the final stage of work, the open hole should be stitched or manually sewn up. To stabilize the edge, you can stitch along the perimeter, backing off 2-3 cm from it.
A chic quilted bedspread, the master class of which is described above, can be easily created at home using a household sewing machine. Fantasy, diligence and attentiveness are the best helpers in this matter.
Textiles in the interior of the bedroom and decorative elements
The bedspread in the bedroom interior is one of the key elements that sets the mood for the whole room. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right color that will match the color of the furniture and interior decoration.
Quilted in an ensemble with curtains made of identical material look great. And in this case, it is better to leave all the decorations in the form of fringes, braids and other decorative elements for decorating the bed. In this case, the bedspread itself can be made in a calm style, and originally designed pillows will act as a decor. Round, square, rectangular, large and small - they will give a special charm, make the bed even more attractive and comfortable.
If satin fabric or cotton is used in the work, then they should be sewn with a thin needle and in small steps. This will avoid unsightly gathers at the seams. In this case, the canvases cannot be pulled so that the needle does not break. It should also be noted that satin and cotton do not like steaming, as a result of which stains may remain on them that will not pass even after washing. Also, during processing, accuracy should be observed, since even the thinnest needle leaves holes on the canvases.
But linen and bamboo fabrics are not so capricious. Here you can also take the needle number 85 or 90 and sew at the maximum pitch, which simplifies the work.
Even a beginner can sew a patchwork blanket from squares It is not sewn so quickly, and for beginners it may take much more time, but such sewing can be the first truly high-quality thing in the house that you have done with your own hands.
Do-it-yourself bedspread patchwork
Review more than one master class in order to determine not only how your product will look (you can see it in the photo gallery as well), but whether you can handle all this technology as a beginner. A detailed master class, of course, simplifies the work, but do not immediately take on a difficult task. The first sewing should be a pleasure, and wading through the jungle of unfamiliar technology can discourage you and further try yourself in patchwork.
Any high-quality handicraft not only decorates the room, but also brings to the interior an atmosphere of comfort, warmth and natural brightness
Where does sewing begin? Follow the instructions:
- Determine the size of the bedspread;
- Choose the color scheme that will be in the style of the interior of the room where the product is intended;
- Prepare the fabric: stripes, cuts, shreds, squares;
- Prepare the fabric that will become the seamy side of the product;
- From the tools you will need: scissors, needles / pins, thread, a sewing machine, a pencil and a square ruler (but you can also use a square template).
Let's say you are making a product from squares. Why from squares? It will be definitely easier for a beginner to do this - for beginners, cutting different shapes with their own hands and then patterning them together is a real test.
You can choose any pattern for the bedspread that you can do.
Of course, if there is a photo or video of a master class, view it in detail. But even if you have only schemes in front of you, you can start sewing with them.
An important point: before proceeding with the preparation of squares, the fabric should be prepared for work. Just soak it in hot water for ten minutes, and then simply rinse it in clean warm water.
If we are to be completely consistent, it would be nice to show the real class and starch the fabric. It's worth doing - it will be easier to work with the material. And, of course, iron the fabric well.
Do-it-yourself patchwork bedspread made of denim (video)
How to sew a patchwork bedspread
A small workshop on making quick squares from fabric.
Just four steps:
- Take two different shreds of fabric and cut two equal strips out of them;
- Fold them on the wrong side and sew, secure by sewing by carefully smoothing the seam;
- Now measure the width of the resulting product, and cut the same strip (of the same width) from the third piece of fabric;
- You need to fold it with the resulting part already with the front side, and make the seams on both sides.
As a result, you should get a kind of double-sided sleeve. Put this canvas on the table and cut squares out of it according to a template or a special ruler.
In order to cut the squares correctly, it is important to use a template or ruler.
It is difficult to come up with such a simpler scheme, any beginner will repeat this master class. This will be followed by the stage of connecting the squares. From the details, you can get whatever patterns you want - simple geometric, and fantasy, and snakes, and mosaics. For the first time, you can lay out an uncomplicated ornament to make it easier to cope with, and you do not get confused about what you are going to sew.
When you have decided on the pattern, the squares can be sewn. First comes the sewing of the longitudinal stripes, after which you must iron the seams. Then we sew the resulting stripes into one canvas. And again the next stage is a thorough ironing. After that, you will see that you have the finished front side.
How to assemble a block from rags (video)
Sew a patchwork bedspread: the final part
The front side is not the whole product. Next, with your own hands, you must sew the front part to the wrong side. Chintz is excellent as a purl fabric. Batiste can also be made from the wrong side.
- Lay the piece of fabric for the wrong side face down on the table;
- Put a synthetic winterizer on top of the seamy fabric, if your bedspread has a blanket function (otherwise, the synthetic winterizer is not needed);
- The next layer is the front side, that same patchwork of squares;
- Either sweep it with your own hands, or you just need to chop off the entire product with pins and quilt it on a sewing machine.
In order for the cover to have a shape, it is necessary to use a sealing material in the form of a padding polyester
How to sew a thing correctly? The easiest way to do this is along the borders of the squares, but if you assume some kind of pattern, you can also quilt along the pattern. True, for beginners this is a rather difficult task (a separate master class on stitching will help you in this case).
The last step is edging. It's easy to do: take a strip of fabric about 8 cm wide, and the length should be slightly more than one side of the product. The fabric must be folded in half, attached to the front of the garment and sewn on. Tuck the excess edges of the edging to the wrong side of the thing, wrap the edging on the wrong side of the product and sew from the front side. The line will run over the canvas. The other sides of the thing are edged in the same way.
Having comprehended the basic basics of this skill, you can move on to more complex ornaments.
This is the simplest master class; in such a product, schemes are not particularly needed. The main thing is not to overdo it with the patchwork pattern.
Such a bedspread can be used to decorate a bed, sofa, and sometimes it is also used as a tablecloth. Well, what if you decide to make a patchwork product for a baby bed? Maybe it's worth taking the first step in patchwork sewing just from this?
Patchwork: DIY baby blanket
To decorate a baby's bed in patchwork technology, you need to prepare almost the same as for the previous work.
Fabulous colorfulness is the main distinguishing feature of children's interior items
You will need:
- Fabric (4 types);
- Fleece;
- Sewing machine;
- Needles;
- Threads;
- Scissors;
- Ruler or templates.
You can sew a baby blanket from 48 squares. The side of one square is 8 cm. Do not complicate your opening work, a patchwork quilt of 48 squares is easy to sew, and most importantly, everything will be clear, it is difficult to get lost.
A colorful patchwork bedspread can become a bright piece of the interior of a child's room.
- The resulting squares need to be slowly, carefully sewn and ironed very well;
- Put the patchwork fabric on the fleece, it will be the wrong side of the product;
- Cut off all unnecessary, and round the corners;
- Stitch both canvases along the edges, the indent is 1 cm.
That's all, a cute DIY patchwork bedspread is ready! It will also decorate a baby bed, and will look great as a cape while walking in a stroller. You can sew it literally in a week, just do not rush sewing - all the squares should be even. Patchwork sewing does not tolerate rush.
Free stitch for beginners (video master class)
With your own hands, you can sew a blanket for a child, and capes for a chair in a children's room. A patchwork master knows how difficult it is to stop when the first piece is successful, and as soon as we “take overclocking”, we are already sewing a lot, and in a more complex technique. Do not be lazy to post a photo of your debut product on the Internet, and inspire beginners to their first feats.
DIY patchwork blanket for beginners (photo)
You can make a bedspread that matches the style of your room. It is better if it covers the entire bed: the decoration of the bedroom will be more complete.
A spectacular bedspread with a colorful floral pattern. The middle piece rests on the bed, with a lined ruffle hanging down the sides
A beautifully stitched bedspread should be in harmony with the look of the bedroom. If you do not have an extra change of linen, on the day of washing, lay a blanket directly on the mattress, and the interior will not be damaged. The sofa in the living room under the bedspread will become more elegant, and if necessary, it can be easily turned into a bed. We offer you a description of sewing two bedspreads. The bedspread has a frill around the perimeter with slots for legs at the headboard and foot of the bed. Traditionally, a pleated ruffle covers the sides and foot of the bed, and the length of the ruff is such that it surrounds the entire bed without a footboard. By adding or removing slits on the frill, you can adapt both models to suit any type of bed. The piped bedspread looks flawless. The edging can be made from scraps of fabric or you can choose for it a suitable plain or patterned fabric that is in harmony with one of the shades of the pattern - this will be an additional finish. A lining made of an inexpensive fabric, such as calico, will complete the work at a high level. Thanks to the lining, the headboard will become more luxuriant and the ruffle will create beautiful folds.
Bedspread-cover
Choose a dense weave fabric for the bedspread: it is easy to work with it, and it will reliably hide both the bed and the bed. Consider the direction of the pattern when cutting. If the bed has a headboard and footboard, sew the frill either from the sections to fit the legs or solid. Any length is acceptable - you can completely cover the bed frame and legs or leave them in plain sight if they are beautiful enough.
Cut fabrics
1. Cut out the middle panel. Measure the length (A) and width (B) of the mattress, add 3 cm each for the seam allowances. Cut and fold the sheets wide to form a rectangle of the desired size. To join the panels, place the full width in the middle and add cuts on each side, aligning the pattern along the seams, leaving a 1.5 cm seam allowance.
2. Cut the side pieces. Measure the height of the mattress (C), add 3 cm for the seam allowances. Cut and fold the panels wide to obtain two side panels in size AxC and two in size AxB. Match the pattern along the seams.
3. Open the frills. Measure the width of the frill from the base of the bed to the desired level (D), add 3.5 cm for the seam allowance and hem. Cut and join the panels wide to form two strips of 2AxD and two strips of 2BxD. Match the pattern at the seams.
A bedspread with a short ruffle looks fun and elegant. Ruffle with slit corners fits neatly around the legs of the couch
How to sew a bedspread
1. Connection of side parts. Stitch the side pieces into a ring so that the position of the seams coincides with the corners of the center panel.
2. Sewing piping. Cut two piping to the same length as the side pieces, adding 2.5 cm each for the seams and hem. Fold them right over and baste the open cut of one edge to the middle panel, and the other to the bottom edge of the ring part. Cut the edge allowance at the corners so that it lies flat.
3. Hem ruffles. Fold the hem twice on the bottom and side edges of each ruffle strip, cutting the corners at a 45 ° angle, and press. Sew on the hem.
4. Dividing the frill into sections. Divide the long panels of the insert into three equal parts, and the short ones into two, mark the points on the edge of the edging with pins. Measure the frill and mark in the same number of sections.
5. Gathering. Sew two parallel gathering stitches 1.2 and 2 cm from the open hem of the ruffle, and start and end at the marks.
6. Sewing frills. Fold the right sides, aligning the open cuts, and pin the frill at the side markings. Pull the threads of the gathering stitches to adjust the length of the frill and pin and sweep the frill insert. Using the zipper foot, sew the frill close to the piping. Open the assembly seams.
7. Grinding of side pieces. Fold the pieces right over, aligning the open cuts and checking the position of the seams on the corner insert. Pin and baste the side pieces to the middle panel. Using the zipper foot, sew the insert close to the hem. Zigzag the seam allowances.
Ruffle bedspread
A classic bedspread with a long, gathered ruffle that covers the bed on three sides. You will need the same materials as for the insert blanket.
The edging around the middle panel makes the seam more defined, emphasizes the beauty and shape of the bedspread
1. Measurement and cutting. Measure the length (A) and width (B) of the made bed. Add 3.5cm to length and 3cm to width for seams and hem. As described above, cut and sew the panels wide to form a rectangle of the desired size.
2. Open the frills. Measure the height of the frill (C) from the top of the bed to the floor, add 3.5 cm to the allowances. Measure the length of the frill along the sides of the bed and the foot of the bed, add 24 cm so that the frill extends over the headboard. Multiply the length by 2. Cut and join the panels in width so that you get a strip of the desired size.
3. Bending of panels. Tuck twice 1 cm and iron the headboard edge of the middle panel, the bottom and side edges of the frill, carefully trimming the corners at a 45 ° angle. Sew on the hem.
4. Sewing piping. Make the edging 24 cm longer than the sum of the two side and one end sides of the middle panel. Align the open cuts, baste the piping to the front side of the middle panel, grabbing 12 cm from the corners on the short side at the headboard. Cut the edge seam allowances at the corners.
5. Dividing the frill into sections. Measure the length of the frill, divide it into 8 equal parts, mark the sections with pins along the open cut. Measure and divide the edged edge of the middle panel into the same number of pieces, mark them.
6. Gathering frills. Gather the frill and stitch it to the edged edge of the middle panel as described above in steps 5 and 6 (“How to sew the coverlet”). Zigzag the seams.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
|
You will need:
Measuring tape;
A pen;
Paper;
Show rest (5)
Instructions for use
Variations on a theme
Good luck!
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
|
The bedroom is perhaps the main room in the whole house. It is she who is the keeper of warmth, love and peace. Therefore, the hostesses so want to decorate this room with their own hands. The main focus here, of course, falls on the bed. To frame it properly, you need a beautiful bedspread.
You will need:
Measuring tape;
A pen;
Paper;
Show rest (5)
It is not necessary to purchase exclusive capes in the boutique, which are fabulously expensive, you can sew the blanket of your dreams yourself. Moreover, in this case you will be able to choose the color gamut with the utmost precision.
Instructions for use
Before going to the store for fabric, you need to take measurements. Write down the width and length of the mattress and the height of the bed on a piece of paper. The finished bedspread should be slightly above the floor level (a few centimeters).
A cape with ruffles will look much nicer. The frills are on three sides (except for the headboard). Determine the desired width, and it is recommended to multiply the obtained length by 2. To do this, you can purchase a material in a contrasting color. But the texture should be combined with the main fabric of the bedspread.
First you need to process the slices of the main piece.
Now arm yourself with a needle and thread and baste the ruff to the rectangular cut, making the folds of the desired width. They can be from 1.5 to 5 cm; leave a small distance between them. To get an idea of how to sew a bedspread with a matching ruffle, try several styling methods and choose the one that looks best.
Sew on the piece with a simple stitch.
Iron the product and lay it on the family bed.
Variations on a theme
You don't have to buy new material. Go through your wardrobe and put aside those things that you are not going to wear anymore. From them you can sew a patchwork bedspread with your own hands. Use more vibrant, contrasting colors. Sew small pieces of tacky to each other on a typewriter. In this case, it is not at all necessary that they be one-way. The main thing is to intersperse them evenly over the entire area. From the scraps, you can make a baby blanket, as well as capes for chairs and armchairs.
A cape on a padding polyester looks stylish. A cheaper material can be used for the lining. Place a layer of padding polyester between the front and back fabric and sew up and down several times. The seams should be at the same distance from each other.
Any housewife can sew a bedspread on the bed, even if she does not know the skills of cutting. You just need to put in a little diligence and imagination. The center can be decorated with intricate embroidery or stylish applique.
Good luck!
1.
2.
3.
Tags: |
What is necessary:
Thick fabric;
Lining fabric;
Brocade braid;
Fringe.
Cut the bedspreads
1.
2.
3.
A do-it-yourself bedspread made of dense fabric on a lining will decorate any bedroom.
A wavy, gathered, unlined ruffle on our bedspread covers the sides and legs of the bed. For bedspreads, as a rule, they choose the color that dominates in the design of the bedroom.
It is enlivened by trimmings in a contrasting color - brocade braid and fringe (Fig. 1).
Such a bedspread looks very elegant in combination with a selection of fabrics of the same tone as the decoration.
What is necessary:
Thick fabric;
Lining fabric;
Brocade braid;
Fringe.
Rice. 1. Blanket with your own hands with a frill
Cut the bedspreads
Measure the length, width and height of your bed. The upper part of the bedspread is a rectangle, the length of which is equal to the length of the bed + 3.5 cm at the seams, and the width is 3 cm more than the width of the bed.
Cut out and cut rectangles of the size you need from thick and lining fabric, having previously cut off the side edges.
If the fabric is not wide enough, sew the blanket in three pieces, placing the full width in the middle and adding equal widths to both sides.
Determine the width of the frill. To do this, subtract the width of the fringe and the distance from the frill to the floor from the height of the bed, and then add 4 cm to the seams.
For the frill, you will need 5 parts: two side parts, two for the corners and one for the foot of the bed (Fig. 2).
The length of the side piece is 1.5 times the length of the bed. The length of the footboard is 1.5 times the width of the bed. From this calculation, build a pattern in real size. Cut out the ruffles from the main fabric.
Sewing bedspreads with your own hands
Zigzag or overlock all edges of the frill. Fold the pieces right over and pin together along the short cuts. Stitch and iron the seams.
Fold the wavy cut to the wrong side and iron gently.
Attach a fringe border to the edge of the frill. Pin it down and sew with two stitches in the same direction. Tuck the side cuts and stitch.
Sew two rows of gathering stitches along the top edge of the ruffle. To make it easier to work, break the top edge of the frill into sections 100 cm long. Lay the rectangle of the main fabric on a flat surface with the wrong side down. Lay the ruffle over it, right side down, aligning the edges of the ruffles with the top of the bedspread.
Align the corner sections with the bottom corners of the bedspread. Pin the frill to the bedspread in these areas.
While pulling up the threads in the gathering stitches of the ruffle, evenly distribute the gathering so that the ruffle falls over the bedspread.
Pin the ruffle to the bedspread and sew 12mm from the edge.
Place the blanket right side up on a flat surface, wrap the frill inward. Place the lining inside out on the bedspread. Align the edges, pin them together, and stitch the lining to the bedspread on three sides.
Turn the blanket out, iron it. Wrap the top cut inward and sew with a blind stitch.
Pin the braid around the perimeter of the bedspread. Carefully close the corners with a mustache (at a 45 ° angle).
Sew both edges of the tape in the same direction to keep it from bubbling.
1.
2.
3.
Tags: |
In addition to the fact that a blanket for a bed or a sofa in a store costs a lot of money, it is also quite difficult to choose the desired shade or pattern for the existing interior, which is why we suggest you learn how to sew do-it-yourself blanket in the style that you like. Then you can even make several of them, so that, as many hostesses recommend, change them from season to season, transforming the whole room. Having mastered sewing such a large-scale product, it will not be difficult for you to make either a bedside rug or sofa cushions.
Do-it-yourself bedspread: photo
In fact options to do do-it-yourself blanket, photo which you can find on the web or in home textile catalogs, there are several and this is not just a simple rectangle or a canvas with frills hanging from the edges. You can make a knitted blanket, make it openwork with crochet patterns, decorate with lace. Very interesting models are obtained using the patchwork technique, it is also called patchwork, so you really have a great choice.
The bedspreads were also sewn by our grandmothers and great-grandmothers, because in the house this product is simply irreplaceable, it protects the bed from dust, gives the interior a neat, finished look. The knowledge and the ability to make a bedspread or blanket was included in the basic set of knowledge of every self-respecting girl. Believe me, today this task is within the power of each of us, you just need to practice a little on smaller-scale products and stock up on the necessary material.
The skills that you will need are the ability to make the simplest stitches, work on a sewing machine and overlock (after all, knitted fabric can be the material), as well as knowledge of the technology of quilting and stuffing. It is she who will allow you to create very elegant and beautiful models from the most inexpensive fabric. Here the situation is the same as in the ratio of conventional curtains and. If Roman designs are very simple and can be made in just a couple of hours, then for their decent appearance you need the highest quality, beautiful, and, therefore, expensive fabric. The same thing happens with the bedspread - if you buy a sufficient amount of expensive fabric, for example, already quilted, decorated with embroidery or appliqués, then all you need is to cut it out to your size. But if you have some skills and abilities, a beautiful bed cover will cost you a penny thanks to draperies, ruffles and folds. That is why in the old days the guys knew how to cover the roof with your own hands, and girls - how to sew the most beautiful bedspread and other home decor.
Do-it-yourself bedspread
The most common task is making do-it-yourself bedspreads, since this form necessarily requires additional coating on top and decoration. This sofa can be left without a cover, its high-quality upholstery will cope with difficulties and loads (although the cover is also sewn for it), but for a bed such a blanket is required. You must first decide on the model, how exactly you want to see the product.
Maybe you want the panels to hang from the edges to the floor, moreover, from all four sides of the bed, or maybe you want only the inner perimeter to remain closed. Whether you need draperies and pleats, whether you need to cover the area under the large cushions - all this needs to be decided before the sewing process in order to find the right pattern.
Once you have chosen the model you want to bring to life, you will need to take measurements from your bed. Necessary in this case are the length of the bed, width, height from the floor. For all of them, it is necessary to provide for a small dimensional gap, which is 1-2 centimeters, since it is very easy to violate accurate calculations at large scales. After all, we do not sew according to complex patterns, where accuracy to millimeters is of decisive importance for the appearance. Also, be sure to consider the beveled corner if your mattress has a rounded shape.
Sew a blanket with your own hands
To sew a blanket with your own hands, you may find it useful to know the patchwork technology that our grandmothers used long ago. It consists in the sequential connection of pieces of fabric of different patterns, so that the result is one large mosaic of colors, textures and coupons. You can see how similar products look in the photo below.
More advanced versions of this patchwork blanket also exist. In any case, the work is long and painstaking, but in the case of using a sewing machine, it is much tamed. You can see one such master class on creating a patchwork cloth below, moreover, it can be useful to you for other products, for example, it will be appropriate in a country style do-it-yourself or for a kitchen set.
Cut fabrics of different colors into squares of the same size. Their total number will depend on the size of the cover that you want to end up with. It is worth making a pattern to scale in order to understand what colors and how you want to place. You can connect simply squares of fabric, or you can, as in our master class, form triangular elements and sew them together into squares, then the finished craft will be more textured and the geometry style that is so popular today will be in it. Use rectangular pieces of light-colored fabric to connect the squares. Yes, this is a very painstaking process, but the finished work will turn out to be perfect, in the spirit of the most expensive design novelties, and is suitable for, for any modern interior, and not just for recreating a rustic style.
The technology of connecting scattered elements together into a single whole is also used in the following example, when the coverlet is created from multi-colored pom-poms. This is a kind of quilted sewing technique on the contrary, that is, not the finished product is quilted with stitches, but the gaps are obtained by sewing several pads. This technique is quite simple, albeit laborious, so the whole family can be connected to it, it will be especially interesting for children. In a set with such a bedspread, you can make or other interesting decor. For the craft, we need squares of multi-colored fabric, which are sewn together and stuffed with any filler. If you want such a blanket to be warm, and you could even lay it on the floor, then use a dense, high-quality synthetic filler and stuff it tightly, if not, then a light volume will be enough for each pillow. Make sure that the density of the stuffing in any case leaves space on the fabric at the edges, along the perimeter of the pom-pom, because there we will attach the elements to each other.
comfortable and practical, but add a few stitches of thread, and we get exquisite draperies of French or Austrian curtains. So in this case, a simple fabric with the help of an interesting shaping technique turns into an interesting work for a room in a classic style. In the photo you can see the main stages of working with each element. In this case, the flaps of fabric are taken absolutely identical so that after stitching they look like a single monolithic canvas. A circle is drawn in the center of each square, which is sewn with basting stitches of thread. Now it is enough to pull on this thread to get a small cam of fabric in the center. Its top must be screwed to the wrong side and everything must be fixed beautifully. To make it look like a flower bud. Then each such square is connected into a canvas and the edges are processed using an oblique inlay or fringed braid.
An excellent option to make the simplest product spectacular and sophisticated is to provide it with embroidery or applique. Then even the simplest form will look expensive. Those of us who don't know how to embroider at all can use commercially available embroidered iron-on stickers that are sold at any hardware store. It is enough to attach them to the chosen place and lightly iron them with an iron in order for the glue to melt and take effect. You can also sew thin chiffon ruffles along one edge of the fabric in several layers so that they look like waves or flower petals.
Do-it-yourself bedspread on the sofa
The situation is a little more complicated with do-it-yourself blanket on the sofa, because its shape is much more bizarre than a laconic rectangle. If you just lay a straight piece of fabric on the sofa, then it will look a little sloppy, moreover, the fabric will constantly slide off the back and from the sides, it will need to be corrected all the time. This problem can be solved quite simply - you need to make the right pattern and make a blanket of a complex shape.
You can find the finished pattern in the pictures on the net and substitute your own sizes in it. This option is good because you can take into account the presence of a corner on the sofa or whether they are included in the kit, how large they are and whether they also need to be covered with a cover. Or you may not want to cover the sofa completely, but limit yourself only to the seating areas, which require additional attention most often.
Do-it-yourself bedspread: video
To make a trendy knit do-it-yourself blanket, video- and photo lessons can be useful to you, because the work is really large-scale. But here there are two approaches: either it is a really enlarged version of a regular knitted or crocheted fabric, or for this you can take threads and knitting tools of the largest size that you can only get hold of.
On the knitting needles, you can make very interesting blankets, and of any color, since the assortment of threads is quite wide. The canvas is knitted either with a simple garter stitch, or supplied with elegant braids, cones. Various patterns that we used to supply sweaters with.
But crocheted openwork fabrics are more likely to make your room more elegant, add lace sophistication to it, than save bed linen from pollution. Therefore, crocheting is best used to create multi-layered products, the bottom layer of which will be made from a simple dense fabric.