Many housewives in the house have a large number of various pieces of fabric "just in case". And if you don’t know where to put them and what to sew from the remnants of fabric, then some ideas presented in this article will come to your aid.
Stylish decor: curtains made from leftover fabric
At all times, handmade was highly valued, and today it is very fashionable to decorate your home with hand-made household items. Bright and extraordinary things made of various materials will fill the house with comfort and a special atmosphere. An unusual solution will be curtains created from individual rags of fabric, especially since each house has a large number of them. This is not only pleasant, but also useful. Anyway, throwing the flaps is a pity, and not necessarily, because they can find great use.
The principle of sewing patchwork curtains
Getting started, you need to select and draw your favorite pattern. It can consist of all kinds of elements of different sizes. When sewing such a product, it is best and most convenient to choose large pieces of fabric, since it is much easier to work with them, while for connecting small parts you will have to make many seams, which, in turn, will make the finished product heavier.
For more convenient work, it is best to make a pattern on thick paper without leaving allowances for seams. Separate elements for convenience are numbered. And although at first glance it seems that it is very difficult to sew such a product from the rest of the fabric, it is not so.
The finished pattern is applied from the back of the fabric and outlined, not forgetting about allowances of about 0.5-1.0 cm. The parts are sewn together facing each other, for convenience they can be swept away beforehand.
After all the elements are sewn, the finished curtain must be smoothed. A cloth from pieces of fabric is sewn to the base or lining - thus the plain-looking side of the underside is hidden.
The finished product can be additionally decorated by sewing on the edges of the tape, a beautiful ribbon or twine.
Patchwork: master class
When sewing products using the patchwork technique (patchwork), you can use various geometric patterns you like. However, the easiest way, especially for beginners, is to cut and stitch rectangles, squares, and triangles. The main highlight of such products is the exact proportionality of all the details and the ornament itself.
First, triangles are cut from the flaps of fabric, they are sewn into squares, as a result, the stitched details are combined into various patterns and ornaments. The protruding corners are carefully cut with scissors. For greater expressiveness and beauty, it is best to use details of contrasting colors. In addition, squares made up of flaps can be of different sizes - this will allow you to use as many different pieces of fabric as possible, and geometric patterns will come out more unusual and interesting.
Padding chairs with leftover fabric
Using the remaining pieces of material, you can breathe life into old things and home decoration. For example, do-it-yourself shreds of fabric can transform an outdated chair. First you need to remove the seat and remove the upholstery. Next, cut a new piece of foam, equal to the old. Then the prepared piece of fabric (it can be made using the patchwork technique) is placed on a new piece of foam rubber and fixed with a stapler on the opposite side of the seat. As a result, excess tissue can be cut and glued with glue. It remains to install a new seat on the chair.
The same can be done with an old stool, if there is one on the farm. The seat is fitted with foam rubber and a cover is sewn that matches the dimensions of the wooden product. The case is made in this way:
- they cut out a template according to the size of the stool, it is necessary to take into account allowances for seams;
- further along the edges attach the gum;
- the finished cover is put on a chair where a foam pillow already lies.
Useful items in the interior
You can decorate with the remnants of fabric a wide variety of objects. With the help of small rags beautiful designer items are sewn, for example, pillow covers will be an interesting option. Small segments often do not allow you to make a full-fledged thing, but you can use a little trick: to make a cover from strips of silk, cotton, taffeta, etc.
When starting sewing, the first thing you need to do is prepare the fabric (wash, bleach and iron). Then:
- Measure two parts according to the shape of the pillow or combine them from separate segments. This can be done using the patchwork technique, a master class on which was presented above in the article.
- Details are built up on three sides.
- Pillows from the remains of fabric are decorated with various decorative elements.
Several pillows made of the same fabric that hangs on the window will complement the overall interior of the room. You can go even further by sewing a beautiful lampshade from the remains of matter. Moreover, it can be made without even using a thread with a needle.
The fabric should be wrapped around a metal or plastic template and put labels. On them you need to carve out a part. Next, a piece of fabric is wrapped around the base, previously applying glue points along the edges. The tips of the matter must be wrapped inside.
Original things for the kitchen
What to sew from the remnants of the fabric, if they are very small? In this case, things are also very interesting. If there are very small pieces of material in stock, then you can sew small bags for herbs. Flavored cases filled with mint, wormwood, bay leaf or other fragrant grass will fill the kitchen with a special aroma and atmosphere.
It’s not difficult to make such joys, moreover, you can attach a little needlewoman to the case. The resulting result can be decorated with decorative ribbons, twine, embroidery, etc.
The remaining flaps are excellent material for creative work. Small pieces of fabric are used to make a wide variety of things using the patchwork technique. Using small pieces of fabric, you can sew not only tulle or a wrap on a chair. If you don’t know what to sew from the remnants of fabric, think about the need for covers and jars for all kinds of bulk products, vegetables, etc.