To give the interior a novelty and a touch of chic, it is not at all necessary to buy fabric that is too expensive to sew, for example, new curtains or to replace furniture coverings. You can apply an unusual technique for creating bulk products - puffs. Consider how you can use this decor element.
The article describes how to get elegant and unique curtains and bedspreads. Buffers in each example are distinguished by their appearance and, accordingly, manufacturing technology.
Materials used for puff
The main distinguishing feature when performing almost all types of this decorative element is an increase of 2-2.5 times the consumption of fabric. This is due to the lush assembly and corrugation. According to the same principle, for example, the “Coverlet” master class presented below is also performed. The puffs of this not-so-assembled finished product turned out to be half as wide as the original fabric. And in cases of tight weaving, you need to have a triple supply of material. The markup is done from the inside out. If the pattern is assembled along the face, then usually the places of contraction are decorated with beads or clusters of beads.
Using schemes
Work must be carried out strictly according to the planned drawings of the ornament. Most patterns include a purl to the fabric. In this case, the most accurate puffs are obtained. A master class, as a rule, is always accompanied by an appropriate scheme. It is transferred to a fabric that is pre-tiled into squares. Experienced needlewomen miss this moment and are satisfied only with points transferred from the drawings by punctures, and marks with the direction of movement. The main secret of work is the skillful alternate tension of the threads and the beautiful upholstery of the fabric.
How are large puffs made? Master class pattern "Braid" for bedspreads
Let's see how this most commonly used ornament is performed:
1. Mark the fabric from the wrong side into squares with a side of 3 cm.
2. Draw oblique lines, skipping cells in strict alternation (see diagram).
3. Start work with the leftmost vertical row, moving in a zigzag fashion.
4. Puncture the fabric at the first fold and secure with a stitch.
5. Make a second puncture at the end of the line, pull the thread and secure with a second puncture.
6. Pass the free cells and place the thread on them, without pulling, until the next marked strip. Repeat the retraction step to obtain a puff.
7. In the same way, go through all the rows, connecting the fabric only in those places where it is marked according to the scheme.
How to make removable puffs? Master class decoration simple curtains
Perhaps you do not plan to completely replace all elements of the interior. Or, for example, the curtains look pretty decent, but boring. What to do in this case? Decorate the canvas with removable parts. To do this, take a strip of fabric matching the color, having a length equal to the width of the curtain. When cutting, you need to consider the technology of tailoring. It is most advisable to make such a magnificent finish double so that the internal seams do not have to be processed. As a rule, the transverse measurement in the finished dimension usually does not happen less than 15-20 cm. Therefore, it must be cut in a width of about 30-45 cm. The trim is sewn along the lower edge of the curtain. Puffs are obtained by assembling through 12-15 cm. A combination of this decor element with others looks very original - contrasting fabric, lace , etc.
Production of volumetric curtains
For the unusual design of windows with lush short curtains, it is very simple to make beautiful puffs on them. The master class described below is presented as an example instruction:
1. Measure the window to determine the width and length of the curtains.
2. Make the necessary calculations. For splendor, you need to take triple width and triple height from the original.
3. If necessary, align fabric sections along vertical lines.
4. Seam the curtains from all sides, forming the upper part for fixing on the cornice.
5. Mark from the wrong side the vertical lines along which puffs will gather. In these places, at regular intervals (approximately 20-25 cm), sew narrow fabric ties.
6. Insert thin ribbons through them from top to bottom, while collecting fabric and forming beautiful folds.
7. After obtaining the desired shapes, fasten the inlays on the inside, cutting off the extra length.
Application of ideas in the manufacture of furniture
In this case, the use of certain technologies will not be entirely appropriate. Indeed, you must admit that decorating furniture with elements with very magnificent assemblies is not very practical. More successful would be the creation of an almost smooth surface, but having significant bulges. To do this, prepare the material for the top, for a magnificent interlayer and base.
The work can be carried out in two ways: directly fitting the finish of the furniture cover or making a separate canvas and further fixing it. And how do puffs turn out? With their own hands, they will need to be performed separately by squeezing the lush layers. Usually, large decorative buttons or pieces of fabric folded into several layers are used for this. Therefore, it is still better to choose the first option - fixing the canvas on the furniture surface with the creation of lush puffs in the required places.
The use of some decorative elements allows you to create a unique room design. But always remember that a sense of taste and measure never hurts. Good luck and creative ideas!