The ancient and pretty beautiful patchwork technique is widely in demand today. Translated from English, this is a patchwork work. The use of such a technique is very diverse. You can make a patchwork bedspread, carpet, plaid, make panels, curtains or a tablecloth. And this is not the whole list.
By creating such a product, you kill two birds with one stone - you get the original man-made and functional thing, and get rid of a pile of unnecessary rags. The latter is especially true for sewing craftswomen, in whom, one way or another, scraps of fabric constantly remain.
In order to make such a large product as a patchwork bedspread, you will need a bag of rags (depending on the required size) and a large margin of patience. The work as a whole is simple, but requires perseverance and endurance.
Existing patches must be sorted. First, select fabrics that are close in density and thickness. Secondly, pre-think the color scheme of the product. For beginners, it is better to sew a patchwork cover from larger flaps - this will require less accuracy and the result will be achieved faster, which is also important.
A patchwork-style bedspread can be sewn not from fabric residues, but from cut rags of specially purchased fabric. Moreover, they can be made of the same shape and size. For simplicity, again, if you are making a patchwork blanket for the first time, you can use a combination of rags from two types of fabric. This simplifies the process. A patchwork bedspread is best done on a sintepon lining or on another, from dense material.
The principle of creating any thing in the patchwork style is approximately the same. Folding two flaps face-to-face, make a 1 cm seam margin. Thus, you first gain strips, then connect them together. The resulting design, depending on the purpose, is either attached to the lining, or placed in a frame, or left in this form.
Patchwork products always look original. With this technique, you can easily revive any interior. Old furniture will gain a “second wind” if you make patchwork upholstery or bedspreads on it. Patchwork-style panels can become a key detail in the design of a bedroom or living room.
Do not limit your imagination! Consider the location of the flaps in advance. To do this, you can perform a preliminary sketch on a sheet of paper. The pattern can be either symmetrical or chaotic. For the first, a limited number of fabric options will be required; for the second, it is better to collect everything that is. It is especially necessary to carefully consider the layout of the flaps for the panel.
For additional decoration of products, you can use ribbons, buttons, bows. After all the flaps are assembled in a single cloth, it is necessary to measure the corners and trim the excess. This is important when you need to get an equilateral product. Edges can be processed in a zigzag, slanting inlay and in other ways.
If you don’t feel the strength to take immediately such a large product as a bedspread or blanket, then start with the simplest thing - patchwork napkins or kitchen potholders. Such nice little things can always be a good gift or please yourself.