How to sew pillows from old jeans

Denim pillows, especially with different decor items, quickly gained popularity due to their durability and comfort. Such products are very fond of children and young people, since jeans are quite close to them. In addition, denim pillows are very practical to use, because they do not wipe and serve for a long time. Moreover, they can be very diverse and fit any interior.

What you need for sewing

Making such a pillow or ottoman with your own hands is as easy as shelling pears. After all, denim is a simple and convenient material for sewing. It happens easily, it is easy to cut it out. And old jeans can be found in any home.

In addition to trousers that have become obsolete, you will also need other materials:

• Filler for a pillow. Ideally, this will be natural fluff. But such a filler must be purchased separately in specialized stores. In addition to a natural filler, you can take a synthetic one. A synthetic winterizer or holofiber can be cut from an old jacket or down jacket. The same filler can also be purchased at the store.
• Durable lavsan threads for sewing. It is better to choose these particular threads, since in the future they will hold the product well.
• Cord for decoration. If you plan to make a curly pillow, then you will need a round rope with which you can make an edging.
• Decor elements. It can be any material at hand: pom-poms, brushes, rhinestones, scraps of other fabrics or faux fur.

Other tools:

• Scissors.
• Tape measure or pattern paper.
• A sewing machine or just a thread with a needle.
• Denim is so easy to sew that you can even sew it with a regular thread and a needle. A sewing machine is not required for this at all. But with its help, the product is much easier to sew.

Step-by-step sewing instructions

To sew a pillow from jeans with your own hands, you need patterns. They determine the shape of the pillow. A simple pattern can be created directly on the fabric. To do this, using a tape measure, you need to make markings on old jeans or a jacket, cut out the squares of the pillow.

The optimal size of the pattern for a sofa cushion is 30 cm X 30 cm. When the pillowcase is full, it will become slightly smaller, but at the same time more voluminous. For the living room, you can choose the size of the pillowcase slightly larger - 40 cm X 40 cm.For pillows in the nursery, the size can be slightly reduced to 25 cm X 25 cm.

It is very rare to cut out large, even squares from jeans. Here you can cheat - cut the front part of the pillowcase from the part of the product where the pockets are located. This option will look very stylish.

The easy way

The easiest way to sew a denim pillow is to create one with two squares. Moreover, if there is not enough fabric from old jeans, then the sidewalls can be replaced with any other fabric. A colorful fabric with a bright pattern is best for this.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. First, two squares are created.
2. Sewn together on three sides. The fourth side is sewn up halfway. The seams are processed.
3. The pillowcase is turned inside out and stuffed. Or a ready-made pillow is inserted into it.
4. The pillow is then sewn up.

If you plan to make the pillow not plump, but rectangular, then you need to create a pattern of squares and a long flap, which will pass along the perimeter of the pillow. The seams between the squares and the rectangular flap are stitched with a rope bundle. After that, the fabric is also turned inside out.

In the patchwork technique

For a rustic interior, the patchwork patchwork technique is suitable. This same technique can be used to create large items and small items.

Instructions:

1. First, a general pattern is created, the size of the product is determined.
2. In addition to denim, other elements are selected: cotton, viscose, wool or even fur patches.
3. The general composition is being thought over. What materials will be in the center and what will complement the ensemble.
4. It is necessary to expand the flap options, and then cut out each of them. In this case, it is important to observe seam allowances of 1.5-2 cm.
5. Sew each square separately from shreds, process the seams.
6. To make it more convenient to work with the sewn patches, it makes sense to iron each seam.
7. At the end, you need to connect both squares of the pillowcase and fill it.

Denim Hexagon Cushion

To make the pillow the most streamlined and without hard corners, make it from hexagons. However, cutting and sewing such a shape is much more difficult. But in everyday life, it is more convenient and pleasant.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. First, draw a hexagon on paper.
2. Use it to cut out the fabric from jeans. Or create an ensemble of scraps of different fabrics.
3. A variant of the hexagon is such a shape in the center and trapezoid patches around the perimeter. Cutting such shreds is simple and also easy to sew.
4. The composition looks bright and harmonious.
5. After both hexagons are ready, you need to connect them together. The corners of the seams must be trimmed. Process the seams themselves on a typewriter or manually.
6. It is important to smooth out the seams. It is because of the good processing of corners and seams that the pillow will retain its hexagonal shape in the future.
7. At the end, the product must be filled with filler.

More ideas

In addition to the standard denim pillow options, you can come up with many more creative ideas:

• Soft cloud.
• A circle shape that will serve as a good and reliable pouf.
• Triangle.
• A crescent moon that will be pleasant for children and adults to sleep.
• Roller under the neck or under the back.

There are many ideas for soft denim options. And most importantly, such models can be cut and created exclusively according to their own sizes and preferences.

Cushion decor

In the end, the denim, soft miracle needs to be decorated. You can also choose the decor in advance by cutting out the jeans so that the pocket is in the central place. But there are more original ideas:

• Wool brushes at the corners.
• Fringe around the perimeter.
• Applications in the form of a smile or a peephole.
• Fur appliques in the form of geometric shapes.
• Decor with rhinestones.

Another option for decorating a pillow is to add dry aromatic herbs to the filler:

• Lavender.
• Sage.
• Thyme.
• Mint.

This magical model will appeal to both kids and older generations. For many, it will allow you to relax on the couch, in an armchair or in bed.

House location

You can place a creation from old trousers anywhere in the house. In a living room or kitchen, a pillow would be more than appropriate on a sofa.

In the children's room, it will become not just an interior decoration, but also a favorite element of games and entertainment. And it is also convenient to fight and throw with it - after all, the jeans will withstand such treatment with ease and joy.

In the bedroom, the product will help adults relax and unwind before bed.

It is for this versatility that a denim soft miracle will be loved by all family members.

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