Bone pillow at home

One of the most common types of pillows is the bone pillow, which, in terms of its functionality, is designed to keep the spine in a comfortable position, and also has a relaxing effect on the neck.

Among the huge variety of types and possibilities of using the bone pillow, the following are distinguished:

• Classic. A feature of these pillows is the use of traditional fillers: bird down or feathers, as well as some types of synthetic materials.
• Orthopedic. From the name it becomes clear that these pillows have a positive effect on the body, namely due to the filling in the form of memory foam, which helps the muscles of the neck and spine to rest.
• Massage. Buckwheat husks or cherry pits are often used as fillers in such pillows. They block pain in the back, neck, and lumbar spine.

The bone pillow has a number of positive properties, among which it is worth highlighting:

1. The ability to maintain its shape, even with prolonged use;
2. Due to the effect of breathing, fabrics do not accumulate third-party odors;
3. Good adaptation to temperature changes;
4. Hypoallergenic and safe when using natural materials;
5. Keeps constant freshness;
6. Practical and easy to maintain.

How to make a bone pillow with your own hands

The bone pillow has received such great popularity not only for its practical and supporting properties, but also for the fact that it is rather unpretentious in the technique and materials of manufacture. At the first stage, paper of any size is folded in half, and this action is performed again, a bone-shaped drawing is applied and its contours are clearly outlined.

A small indent is made from above, which the tailors call "mosol", while the width of the bone in its narrow part is approximately 6 cm. From the place where the paper is folded, retreat 10 centimeters, and this point will be considered the height of the widest side of the pillow. With the help of a piece, we round off all straight and sharp corners. Expanding the resulting sketch, we get the finished workpiece.

If it seems that it is too short, then by cutting it in the middle, you can increase the desired length to it. Next, the elements are cut out, leaving no margin for the seams. After checking all the parameters, you can fasten the resulting elements. They begin to sew from the center, ending also in the center on the other side. A hole is left on one side for stuffing. If it is not possible to carry out stitching on a sewing machine, this is done without any special problems and manually, with a “back needle” stitch, like our great-grandmothers.

Stitching begins from the center of the "mosl", i.e. all seams practically begin and end at one point.After stitching, the resulting workpiece is turned inside out. Considering what you want to use as filler, we prepare it for pillow stuffing. Filling is done at your discretion: if a denser product is required, we hammer it hard, but without fanaticism, if light filling is needed, we hammer it so that there are no voids left, but not tight.

At the final stage, we sew up the hole for the stuffing, and now the product is ready for use.

The result is a bone pillow with dimensions: 10 cm wide in the center, 35 cm long. By changing the parameters at the cutting stage, the size is adjusted according to the result of the work.

Design selection

The design for the underwire pillow can be very diverse, depending on the purposes for which the pillow will be intended, styles with a variety of colors and materials are chosen. As for the shape of the pillow, here we can say that as far as imagination is enough, you will be able to realize the bizarre shapes in the end. The top of the underwire pillow can be made from a variety of materials, both natural and synthetic.

Most often, manufacturers use:

1. Linen. The material belongs to natural, is characterized by environmental friendliness and the highest quality. Products with flax are perfectly washed both by hand and in a typewriter, do not deform, do not fade in direct sunlight;
2. Cotton. It stands out for its naturalness, breathability, and a structure that is pleasant to the touch. This fabric is provided by manufacturers in a wide range of colors. Cotton is undemanding in care and has the highest technical characteristics;
3. Eco leather. Outwardly, it literally does not stand out from natural skin. But it is considered more resistant to wear and tear, and the very method of obtaining it is more "human". You just need to keep the fabric clean. It is enough to wipe the product made of eco-leather with a damp cloth from dust and dirt. This is the perfect choice for long journeys.

Selection of tools and materials

Since the manufacturing method itself is simple, the set of necessary equipment and materials will be just as unpretentious. You will need:

1. threads;
2. needle;
3. scissors;
4. pattern;
5. any chalk or lime crayon;
6. almost any paper, large size;
7. ballpoint pen or lead pencil;
8. sewing machine.

Orthopedic bone pillow

Being indispensable in long journeys, the question involuntarily arises, what are its main advantages?

First of all, these are:

1. The antistatic properties of latex on the inner liner of the pillow do not collect dust like normal.
2. The so-called breathability effect keeps the surface cool in summer and warm in winter.
3. Three-dimensional parameters of the pillow: 30 × 20 × 10 cm.

Positive sides:

1. unloading of the cervical spine;
2. prevention of cervical osteochondrosis;
3. improved blood supply to the head and neck;
4. normalization of neck muscle tone.

They are used in a variety of areas, including:

1. migraines, dizziness, periodic fatigue, neck pain;
2. prevention of osteoarthritis of the neck from long sitting.

Orthopedic bone pillows, like all accessories, require care, the main steps of which are:

1. Dry cleaning capability;
2. No need to use dry cleaning;
3. The pillowcase is replaceable, which allows you to clean it not with all the filler at once;
4. If the filler is made of synthetics, then its long exposure to the open sun is undesirable;
5. If it is synthetics, then it is also not advisable to warm up the pillow on the heater for a long time.

In the car

In the car, a pillow-bone becomes an integral part, especially when the trip is long. Its use in the car is most adapted, since the head restraints of the seats are conveniently suitable for fixing it. Due to the lateral bulges, the neck and head are comfortably fixed and thus avoid swelling of the muscles of the neck and spine.

If a rigid fixation is required, then in some cases additional straps are used with which the cushion is attached to the back of the seat. The issue of protection from allergenic materials in the composition of the pillow becomes especially relevant, since there will be constant contact between the neck and the pillow in the car.

Decor features

Of course, such a thing that is constantly in sight, I want to make it noticeable and beautiful so that it does not merge with the surrounding interior, but harmoniously merges into the overall picture. In this case, it is best to use patterned embroidery with threads from natural materials to decorate the pillow. But using jewelry and hanging this kind of jewelry on it can backfire in the future with unpleasant painful sensations, since all this will interfere with the comfort of the pillow.

Summing up all of the above, it is worth saying once again that the pillow-bone is very simple to manufacture, but such an object that provides comfort and convenience that right now you want to take all the necessary accessories and create such a miracle for yourself! Do not be afraid of the far-fetched difficulties in making a pillow; rather, think about the convenience that awaits you with its purchase.

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