Unusual pillows

 Unusual pillows

At first, pillows were used predominantly by rich people. They were found in the tombs of the ancient Egyptians. Since the techniques of coloring and embroidery were very complex, it is believed that the pillows were rather an art form than an attribute of convenience or comfort. Throw pillows were a valuable commodity in China, and later in Medieval Europe. The industrial revolution gave rise to the mass production of decorative textiles and pillows.

Pillows are made in such a way as to provide support and comfort for the human body. There are three main types of pillows: for beds, orthopedic and decorative.

In the form of toys

Such unusual pillows are suitable for adults and children. It all depends on which character you choose.For an adult, you can sew pillows toys in the form of a cat or dog. For a girl, you can even make a pillow out of your beloved shirt so that he embraces her even before they are near.

For children, the choice is much more extensive. Beautiful pillow toys can be represented by giraffe, zebra, elephant, hare or fish. The main thing is to pillow toys were cute.

How to sew your own hands?

To begin, we will prepare patterns for future pillows.

For the work we need:

  • fabric of suitable color (2-3 types of fabric);
  • chalk for sewing;
  • scissors;
  • sewing thread, embroidery;
  • needles;
  • sewing pins;
  • synthetic winterizer or sintepukh.

Working process:

  1. We transfer the pattern to the fabric, which is folded in half. Be sure to leave the seam allowances.
  2. Take the front side of the selected character. To do this, we sew the tummy, specks or muzzle. We do all this carefully, with love.
  3. It is important to sew everything carefully, as the pillow will have to be washed, the child will lie on it, sleep and spin.
  4. Now we fold the front and back sides face to face and cut them with pins so that the fabric does not slide.
  5. Next, we sew the sides together, but not completely, so that there is where to lay the sintepon or sintepukh.In order for our toy to become a pillow, the filler needs to be filled tightly into it, then it will be comfortable to rest on it.
  6. It is possible to decorate a pillow toy to the taste.

How to sew a pillow in the form of a cat with your own hands, see the next video.

Pillow for pregnant and lactating mothers - an original idea

A quality sleep, as well as rest are the key to excellent mood and well-being. This statement is very true for all people, but for pregnant women and nursing mothers, it is especially important. In this intimate and unforgettable moment of a woman’s life, quality rest and sleep become especially important. The life and development of the little man depends on the well-being and good mood of the mother. He really needs special care and affection during this period of time.

Significantly facilitate the life of new mothers can special pillow, which is specially designed for comfortable pregnancy and feeding the baby. It is made only from environmentally friendly materials, and also has an original form, which most often looks like a boomerang or bagel.Special soft filler is completely silent and able to quickly take the desired shape.

Pillow for pregnancy and feeding the baby does not cause allergies. You can choose a product to your liking, since modern manufacturers use different colors and textures. It is desirable that the product fits your basic interior. It is good if they are decorated, for example, with cats or hares.

Pillow for pregnant and lactating mothers will certainly become your universal helper at home. You can bend it in any convenient way for you to give the desired shape to the product. With it, you can sleep comfortably, conveniently breastfeed the baby, read your favorite book or watch TV, use it to play with the baby. Rest with this pillow will give you an unforgettable feeling of the best comfort.

Outdoor products

  • Original product for the floor, which resembles a pancake with oil. Famous designers Todd Bastians and Brian McCartney have undoubtedly created such unusual models because of their great love for pancakes with butter!
  • Cool pillows, specially designed for the floor, which resemble a forest stump. Such an amazing and unusual model from Etsy will help to complete any interior. The dimensions of the product are very small - 35 cm in height, 30 cm in width.
  • Cushions that resemble a fabulous flying carpet. Thanks to them, you can safely lie down and relax between two extraordinary tubercles. They are very comfortable. This model can be used both at home and in premises that are intended for public visits. It is made from 100% wool, and the inserts are made from 100% wool felt, which has a filling of foam.
  • Pillow "Tanko" which is suitable for sitting on the floor. Most people love to read, and also work behind a laptop just lying on the floor. It is inconvenient to lie in one position for a long time. The original Tanko pillow has an anatomical shape and therefore it is very comfortable to do with it.
  • The original model in the form of human knees. This Japanese funny pillow is made in the form of a beautiful bent knee of a girl in a short skirt. This product is designed to take a nap, read a little, or just watch TV.
  • The model was invented by a designer from Singapore, Gaen Koh. Thanks to this product, you can not only relax comfortably, but also develop the creative abilities of your children. They will gladly move products, creating new designs.
  • Model with a zipper that has many variations. If you want to have a soft bed that can easily transform from a lying position to a sitting position, then you will definitely be interested in a product from the Pling collection. Without much effort you can put it along the wall or make a kind of sofa. Also, this pad can be used as a regular mattress. Connecting to each other with the usual lightning, these models create a variety of forms. To diversify this model, you can add various inscriptions that can be easily embroidered.
  • Cushion for the floor in the form of a living stone. It was created by the famous designer Stephanie Merin. This surreal package will complement your eco-friendly interior. It is made in the form of coastal pebbles. With this accessory, you can easily travel back to the sea coast. Such a set can be decomposed in different ways, it all depends on your mood.

Interesting options

If you like to soak up on pillows, then we offer to make them unique!

  • If you are tired of your sweater, and you can’t part with it, then give it a second life.
  • But such models will appeal to children.
  • This product can come up with jeans that are no longer fashionable or wiped.
  • Dieting girls can well afford such sweets.
  • All seamstresses know how often beautiful pieces of cloth remain, which probably will not be needed for anything anymore, and throwing them away does not raise a hand. Interesting idea of ​​using patchwork technique.
  • If you really want a cat, but you are too busy to care for her, you can purchase this option. Cat pillows are easy to sew, and look great.
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