DIY pillow lips
In the modern world, unusual solutions to the interior and its design have become very popular. This also applies to pillows. In this article, we will consider such an original option as a pillow-lips. It’s easy to sew this item with your own hands, if you know some features. This version of needlework and specifically our design of the pillow is suitable not only for creative housewives to equip their home, but also as a fun gift for a holiday to friends made with their own hands from the heart.
to contents ↑Choose material
When doing such a creative thing, you must make sure that everything is perfect. When deciding how to sew a lip pillow with your own hands, it is important to choose good material. Let's talk about the main points:
- Since our solution involves a certain shape, in our case the lips, it should be of the appropriate color. The options from light pink to dark red are suitable here.
Important! The blue version of the lips is also suitable, but not for everyone, but for those who will appreciate such a creative gift.
- It is also advisable to choose a material that is pleasant to the touch, as this craft is supposed to be used as a cushion for hugging. Natural fabrics are best suited here.
- It will be difficult to make a pillowcase for such a decor option, because it is not easy to repeat the shape of this product. Therefore, choosing material, be guided by the fact that it is well washed.
to contents ↑Important! If you want to make a “cool” pillow, then silk will suit you.
Choose a filler
In the matter of how to sew a pillow-lips, it is very important what kind of filler will be in this type of product. It must be perfectly kept in shape. There are a number of criteria for fillers:
- The main one is the hypoallergenicity of the material.
- A filler is needed that is easy to wash and does not lose its shape during washing.
- The interiors of your decorative element should not be very soft or hard.
- The material should hold its shape well.
Under these criteria, such materials are well suited:
- Sintepuh.
- Foam rubber.
- Hollofiber.
Important! There are also several other types of materials from polyester.
There are other options for fillers that modern housewives use. For example, for a child, such a product can be filled with silicone balls, then your efforts will not only make the owner’s life brighter, but also a pillow-lips will be used as a toy. At the same time, the child’s fine motor skills will develop, which is very important for speech and not only.
to contents ↑We are preparing materials
In order to fully plunge into the work and not be distracted by trifles, it is necessary to prepare everything you need in advance. We present you the list:
- Template for pattern.
- Fabric and filler.
- Sewing machine. But you can sew and manually.
- Paper, scissors, pencil.
- Threads in tone of fabric, pins and needles.
- Also, if desired, you can take elements for the decor of the product.
Now that everything is ready, you can get to work.
to contents ↑We sew a pillow
Do-it-yourself pillow-lip is very easy to sew. To do this, just follow this instruction:
- We make a pattern on paper.
- We fix the result with pins on two pieces of material folded inside out.
- Circle the pattern.
- We make allowances for the seams.
- We cut the received details.
- We decide on the place where there will be holes for eversion and filling: one on the upper lip, the second on the lower.
- We sew our product along the intended lines.
- Now we turn out the resulting workpiece.
- We attach a template to the neatly folded material and mark the middle line of the lips.
- Sew along the line with threads in tone of material.
- Now we start filling: the pillow should be tightly packed with filler.
Important! Try not to make irregularities from the filler, then the product will look realistic.
- Now with a hidden seam we sew in the holes for filling.
The gift is ready!
to contents ↑Useful Tips
As you can judge from the master class, to sew a pillow-lips with your own hands is not difficult. Let's talk about some tricks:
- If you sew from fleece, for a start it is better to sew rags along the line, and after that, leaving allowances about a centimeter of fabric, cut it off.
- To make the lips more realistic and magnificent, leave one hole for filling, fill the product, only after flashing it in the middle. This manipulation is quite difficult to carry out, but the effect is worth it.
- To make this decor element look more realistic, choose natural colors and fabrics such as satin, velor, velvet.
- The item can be adorned with rhinestones or pierced to your “lips” using a large bead.
to contents ↑Important! A good option would be not only to flash the middle line, but also trim it with a thin braid in the color of the product.
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Do-it-yourself pillow-lips - this is a wonderful option to beautifully and unusually decorate the interior of your home. Such a thing will become an unusual accent in your home, and it is also an indispensable holiday gift for friends and loved ones. Use our tips and make your life brighter with such solutions.
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