patchwork art is known for a long time. It was used even our grandparents by making the quilts, tablecloths, rugs and other items that have a practical purpose and decorated home. Long forgotten, today patchwork technique reborn and is gaining popularity. From scraps of fabric, you can create an interesting interior.
Interest in hand-made products are now extremely high.
Content
- 1 What are the quilt
- 2 What tools will be needed
- 3 How to create a pattern
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4 The variety of patchwork technique
- 4.1 Classical
- 4.2 Square in a square
- 4.3 Russian square
- 4.4 American squared
- 4.5 triangles
- 4.6 Dresden plate
- 4.7 chrysanthemum petals
- 4.8 Mill
- 4.9 Crazy
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5 Pillow patchwork own hands: Master Class
- 5.1 Necessary materials
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6 How to make rag rugs with their hands
- 6.1 Rugs patchwork: the choice of materials
- 6.2 Manufacturing techniques of patchwork rug
- 7 VIDEO: Patchwork in the interior.
- 8 Patchwork in a modern interior - 50 photo:
What are the quilt
While many argue that the patchwork was born only in the 18th century in England, the history of Russia proves that the quilt is used even in the earlier period. Homespun clothes worn by the inhabitants of the country for a long time, was expensive, so it is passed on from older to younger children, and fabric motherboards swaddled newborn.
handmade rugs have all chances to become a true work of art and a highlight of the house.
Thing performed in the art patchwork - a complex tissue structure, typically - calico or linen; before you start sewing, fabrics need to be washed and ironed to avoid shrinkage. It is worth to take into account some of the nuances that will help you learn the secrets of mastery.
They can decorate the interior of a city apartment and give it a touch of rustic coziness.
What tools will be needed
Nothing unusual for a piece of tissue is required. Enough to cook:
- needles of various sizes, pins, colored thread;
- tailor's chalk or a piece of soap to mark;
- pins and a thimble;
- ruler and colored pencils;
- sealing materials;
- templates and patterns.
In the days of ancient Egypt, people began to create a patchwork.
How to create a pattern
Creating ornament is impossible without training pattern and building pattern. You can start when the selected pattern appears clearly. For him prepare pieces of tissue, similar in size and shape.
To create a template need paper; it is applied to each part with dimensions and the seam allowance into account. To avoid confusion, they may be numbered.
Today, this art is known as the "patchwork", or a patchwork sewing.
Attention! considering allowance, another - - without one, two variants of the same pattern to be produced.
According to the prepared clothes patterns laid out and baste pattern. His first cross-linked by a large, and then - on the smaller, inner contour. It is convenient to zigzag stitch.
Then both loops are cut and stacked on the underside, first lower and then - greater.
This type of needlework is still doing our grandmothers.
To extend the "life" of the product and give it aesthetic, between the top and bottom layer of the substrate material used.
Quilting is used in the production of pillows, blankets, tablecloths, bed linen, napkins, rugs and designer wall panels.
Create all kinds of carpets - is one of the most popular uses for this craft.
The variety of patchwork technique
Colorful joyful products have many variants, which gives them a unique and special flavor, including - ethnic.
Patchwork needle women provides incredible scope for creativity.
Classical
It is considered the most common and available at the elementary level. Help and study circuits made for novice masters.
Convenient in that the elements used in the form of geometric shapes.
The easiest way to start with the production of tack, but you can do more complex things, such as a rug patchwork hands.
Square in a square
Most people think that this kind of patchwork, as well as classic, suitable for beginners.
Using this method you can make in the technique of patchwork small pad of colored stripes.
To do this:
- take two fabric flowers, cut into strips, sew and iron;
- of a material of a different color to cut the item, the size of which corresponds to the width of two-color band;
- both elements are sewn in the form of a sleeve, facing each other;
- "Sleeve" is cut into squares from which to collect any composition.
Russian square
Here square piece placed in the center, it triangles stitched face inward. It is worth noting that earlier Russian square was just about to hand, and the details attached "overlap", which gave the product volume.
To work better to take cotton and cotton, although also fit linen, silk, wool.
American squared
In the scheme of this embodiment, in the center of a main figure, around which are placed rectangles of different lengths, but the same width. Technique allows to sew rugs, curtains, pillows and pillowcases on them on the sewing machine or by hand.
This kind of patchwork gives the product strength, can be decorated with ribbons and lace.
triangles
Using geometric shapes widely used in sewing flaps. Triangles can create many original patterns and ornaments.
If smaller connect their part, are obtained colored band, while the "long" connection squares are formed.
Dresden plate
Very interesting pattern, more like the cutting of camomile flower. It is noteworthy that the form of the petals may be different: a rounded, tapered, triangular edges. Effectively looks made in this technique theft of patches via pattern.
The only rule patchwork - no rules.
- On a sheet of paper or paperboard is drawn circle selected diameter.
- At its center is drawn is another smaller circle, which will be the center of the flower.
- To him you will attach the petals. Their width depends on the number of elements. Typically, a circle divided into 16 equal parts, which is drawn at vertices of an octagon.
- For the petals also drawn pattern. According to it, the petals are cut from the seam allowance.
- Each is composed of equity and grinds along the top edge, then it should turn out there and make up for iron corner and then sew the center, connect all the parts together.
Color combinations, texture, geometry - it all depends on the design of vision and purpose of the project.
chrysanthemum petals
This mosaic only by those who already have good skill patchwork. Required for the manufacture of square pieces of fabric that are formed in multiple layers. Flower may have 12 or 16 petals with sharp edges. For it is better to take a thin cotton, silk or viscose.
Some masters believe that the very impressive looking wide silk ribbon.
Mill
For ornament Windmill need fabric in contrasting colors. It consists of eight triangular elements - four of each color. Initially, the two triangles are sewn together, alternating the colors. All parts joined together to form a strip. As a result, should have two such blanks, which are sewn to the center.
Pattern connects the square and triangular portions of different sizes.
Crazy
The name itself implies that there are not complied with any rules and canons. Therefore, the details may be different shapes.
So sometimes born original works of avant-garde art.
Attract attention patchwork cushion patchwork - crazy, decorated with beads, sequins, beads, lace, ribbons. Originally, they look unusual shape with large buttons, a variety of metallic accessories.
Krazy used for sewing curtains, rugs, clothing items and accessories, manufacture of decorative panels.
To create compositions do not require special training Template feature - in creative freedom.
It is appropriate not only a variety of forms, but the materials and color solutions.
Pillow patchwork own hands: Master Class
Among the most popular products made in various kinds of patchwork technology, for many years remain Cushions: large and small, made in different kinds of technology, but - always beautiful and attract Attention.
To define a palette and other attributes, it is very important to submit in advance, where "dwell" our child.
Many novice masters believe that to make the pillow hard patchwork, but even when we are learning a little skill, at a certain diligence and patience, it turns out that you can make it quite simply.
Necessary materials
To work required:
- fabric for the base and for the implementation of the ornament;
- measuring and writing instruments;
- scissors;
- sewing machine (if it is not present, all work can be done manually).
For a classic living room, perhaps the best fit "mosaic" of plain patches of different shades.
Procedure:
Need for sewing the fabric, cut into squares the size selected. Thus, there should be an equal amount of the primary and secondary colors. Usually cut pieces 64, then is folded inside out and stitched by a typewriter.
To cushion will need four blocks, each of which is 16 squares.
When they are ready, they are joined by stitching.
If the product is a one-sided, then the back part is made smooth, of a single piece of fabric.
For double-sided products will need 64 more elements, which are connected so as to face side.
In a modern interior this is amazing to watch, especially if he is a youth, or kitsch.
You can start with a square or rectangular pillow collected from the colored stripes.
Fill pad can hollofaybera, foam or other filler, in its sole discretion.
How to make rag rugs with their hands
Mat is not only a purely practical purpose, but also can be used as an element of the interior. He makes the room cozier and more colorful. In addition, each product is unique.
At his execution will take more than a lot of material costs, and even old clothes suitable for his sewing, and of which cut necessary elements.
Rugs patchwork: the choice of materials
If the mat is laid on the floor, require the selection of fabrics, characterized by an increased resistance; it may be:
- material such as burlap;
- linen cloth;
- plaschevka
Remember: in the room should not be too much of such work.
If you plan to lay it in the hallway. In addition, it should not be stretched, but it's good to wear off.
If the rug from rags to a bed in the bedroom or nursery, on the contrary, it must be different softness.
Manufacturing techniques of patchwork rug
The manufacturing process of the carpet scraps as follows:
- prepared elements selected shape and size;
- placed on a template;
- prepared parts are connected first smetyvaniem;
- if you do not need any adjustments, or after the elections, pieces are sewn on a typewriter.
- issued downside bases.
Carefully made and intelligently applied, the carpets in the technique of patchwork will be the subject of your pride.
Important! After completion of all work finished mat patches need to be washed.
Patchwork - an interesting technique of manufacturing various products. Having mastered her home craftswoman to make your home more comfortable and elegant. In addition, it is - an original gift.
