The bedroom is a place where we relax, spend time with loved ones, so we should like everything in it. Let's take at least a blanket. Of course, you can buy it in a store, but it’s much more interesting to sew it yourself. Such a bedspread will not only save money (especially if you choose the material wisely), but will also give the bedroom that very individuality, adding a touch of comfort and warmth.
How to sew a bedspread with your own hands
It's not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. Even a novice craftswoman can cope with such a task. The main thing is to choose the right material, calculate its consumption, make a pattern and sew it, without deviating a single step from it. These and other features of the work will be discussed in the article.
Choosing a bedspread model
There are a lot of options. For example, the simplest bedspread is a rectangular canvas with minimal decor.This model is ideal for beginners, but the choice of fabric must be approached responsibly, because the color and texture of the material will be the main decorations.
You can also sew a simple bedspread, but decorate it with satin ribbons, ruffles, frills, and lace. In a word, there is room for imagination to run wild. The main thing here is not to overdo it and select decorative elements so that they look harmonious on the product, and do not make it clumsy.
In addition, there are models sewn from scraps of fabric (for example, in patchwork style), quilted, and with puffs. They are more difficult to sew, but such products also look stylish.
Which material to choose
Before you buy fabric, think about how it fits with the rest of the textiles in the room: curtains, chair covers (if any), etc.
In general, the following materials are suitable:
- Cotton, linen. They wash well and do not collect dust. Suitable for Scandinavian style, loft or minimalism.
- Wool. An excellent option for sewing a warm bedspread, which you plan not only to cover the bed, but also to cover yourself when it’s cold. You should choose not 100% wool (it itches and wears out quickly), but a material that contains 15-20% synthetics.
- Velvet and velor. Noble materials for aristocratic interiors. They wash well, but collect a lot of dust, so lying on velvet or velor products is undesirable.
- Natural or faux fur. These are difficult materials to work with (beginners are not recommended to start sewing with them), but bedspreads made from them look luxurious. They are ideal for a classic interior or art deco, loft, Scandinavian style. A fur blanket looks interesting in a youth bedroom.
- Synthetic materials. Polyester is often used.It is not recommended to sew a bedspread from 100% synthetics (although this option is the most budget-friendly). Artificial fabric is often highly electrified, does not hold its shape well and can cause allergic reactions.
- A combination of several materials. For example, a velvet bedspread with silk inserts looks great, a linen bedspread with wool elements, etc. There are a lot of variations. It is important that the materials are combined with each other and look harmonious in the interior.
Important! If you have little experience, you should not work with expensive or capricious materials. Start with something simple (for example, sewing from cotton is a real pleasure), and after successful experience, move on to more sophisticated fabrics.
How to calculate fabric consumption
It is important to take this indicator into account so that it does not turn out that too much material was purchased or, conversely, there is not enough of it. You shouldn’t trust everyone’s favorite “maybe” - it’s better to calculate everything down to the millimeter.
You will have to take into account:
- bed dimensions (height, width and length);
- features of the cut and drapery of the selected model;
- individual preferences (for example, you want the bedspread to reach the floor).
In the standard version, for a simple rectangular bedspread, buy a piece of fabric equal to the parameters of the bed plus 1-2 cm for hemming the edges and 20 cm for the hanging edges. If you can’t calculate it yourself, measure the bed, write down the data on a piece of paper and go to the store with it. A sales consultant will help you buy the required amount of material.
If the selected model involves drapery, 30-40% more material will be needed. If you need to customize the pattern, increase the base figure by 10-20%.
Material for additional decorative elements is calculated separately.It is difficult to say exactly how much satin ribbon, lace or silk will be needed for inserts. If you are sewing according to a ready-made pattern from a magazine or the Internet, choose models that have such a calculation.
Golden Rule! It's better to have a little left than not enough. You should always buy a little more fabric than you need. No one is immune from mistakes; sometimes an extra half meter of fabric helps save a seemingly hopeless situation.
Bedspread pattern: step-by-step instructions
Everything is simple here: the more carefully you pay attention to this stage, the more attractive the result will be.
You can cut the bedspread in several stages:
- First, draw a scaled-down layout on regular squared notebook paper. Take a ruler, a simple pencil and draw a rectangle. Don't forget to indicate the dimensions.
- If there are frills, they also need to be drawn, taking into account the dimensions.
- It is useful to indicate the number of details (for example, side ruffles - two, lining - one). The more detailed you write down the names of the parts, the easier it will be to navigate later.
- When the paper pattern is ready, you can draw on the fabric. It is convenient to do this with a special pencil (sold in a sewing store), chalk or a piece of soap. Take your time to cut out the details: the saying “Measure a hundred times, cut once” has not been canceled.
By the way! Before transferring the pattern to the fabric, do not forget to iron it. It is important that the material is not wrinkled and lies on a flat surface.
Sewing technique
Operation depends on which model is selected. The easiest way to sew a simple rectangular blanket with frills. To do this, you need to cut out three parts (the main one and two frills) and sweep them. Next, the product is sewn and the edges are folded.
If the bedspread is quilted, the sewing will be different.A lining and upper part are required here. They are sewn along the edge, and then sections are made (the standard option is small identical squares throughout the entire bedspread, but there are other, more original solutions: diamonds, stripes, triangles, wavy lines, etc.).
A patchwork style bedspread is assembled from different scraps. They can be just square, but often they have different shapes and colors. Coming up with a pattern on your own is difficult: the risk of making mistakes with measurements is high. Therefore, it is better to choose a model with a ready-made pattern and sew according to the instructions given in the source.
All decorative elements are sewn on only after the base is sewn and laid out on the bed. It is important to ensure that the bedspread does not look skewed, does not wrinkle, and matches the size of the bed.
Attention! Before sewing on embellishments, ribbons and ruffles, lay them out on the coverlet and mark them.
Original decor ideas
You can decorate a bedspread in different ways:
- ruffles and flounces - this option looks pompous and should fully correspond to the interior of the bedroom;
- bows, ribbons, knitted balls or flowers - a simpler option, but also requires detailed elaboration;
- clips are a good option to decorate a simple-cut product;
- decorative pillows, which are sewn specifically for bedspreads from the same fabric.
There are also unusual options. For example, rhinestones, long strings of beads, fur or leather inserts are sometimes used as decorations. It looks bold and unusual, but often it is very inconvenient to use such a bedspread.
If you like to sew more, but want to make the bedspread original, there is also a solution. For example, a product with embroidery looks luxurious. The more complex the pattern, the more time it will take to work.
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For a child's or teenager's bedroom, you can sew a bedspread from old denim. You can assemble such a product from different patches (in patchwork style) - an ideal solution for a youth room.
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So, it’s possible to sew a bedspread with your own hands. This does not require a wealth of knowledge and experience. You can start with the simplest model, and then try something more ambitious. It is important that this creative work brings pleasure, then the result will please you.
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