(+80 photos) Covers for sofas and armchairs: types, how to choose

Cape shapes

• Fur or wool. The most suitable option for cold evenings. The fabric of such capes is not always very dense and you need to be careful when washing.

They give the room softness and magical charm, completely insulating it with just one look.

• Natural silk. Will make your room expressive and light. The reflection of silk strands is suitable for the summer and spring mood in the house.
• Linen and cotton. Variants of such capes are often made in pastel colors. The room and the covered furniture will have an elegant and expensive look. Covers are mainly used: on a folding sofa, corner sofa, on an armchair and armrests

Covers are mainly used: on a folding sofa, corner sofa, on an armchair and armrests

Varieties

Existing models of fashionable covers for upholstered furniture are varied. They can be classic and simple, have a complex design and have additional functionality, and all this will be reflected in the appearance of the kit.

They are made for all three types of sofas (straight, corner or island).

Conventionally, they can be divided into several categories:

• universal , suitable for any sofa and armchairs (in the form of simple square, oval or rectangular canvases, which are not fixed, but are applied to the surface of the seats and backs);
• fragmentary , designed for a specific area of ​​furniture, equipped for secure fixation with Velcro or ties (usually rectangular);
• with additional functionality that helps organize space (for example, with pockets, which is important for a small room);

• tension ones , repeating the shape of upholstered furniture, excluding the formation of folds and surface unevenness (covers with elastic bands of different widths, Euro-covers with rubberized threads);
• with different effects - models that, in addition to their main purpose, are designed to create additional comfort (heated, ventilated, cooling, orthopedic, vibrating pads).

Large models often resemble bedspreads in appearance, so they can be used as a blanket on a sofa bed. They can be single-layer or have a cotton lining, allowing you to cover yourself with them without harm to your health (excluding allergies).

Making a pillow for a sofa with your own hands

With some effort, any needlewoman can handle making a sofa cushion. We will consider various options for creating decorative products.

During the work we will need the following materials and tools:

• sewing machine - having equipment for sewing will be a clear advantage, because hand-stitching pillow parts can be time-consuming and quite difficult;
• selected material;
• needles, pins, scissors, threads;
• tape measure;
• paper for a template - it should be prepared if you plan to make a complex product;
• chalk for marking;
• decor

It is better to prepare all the devices in advance so that they are always at hand.

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Simple pillow: step by step instructions

Option #1

The pillow will have a rectangular shape - this is the simplest option, which is suitable for beginners in this matter.

Ready product

Step 1. It is necessary to cut the material into two rectangles of equal size. They will serve as the main pillow cover.

Rectangles must be straight

Step 2. Using crayons, mark the fabric into even strips. On average, their distance should be about 2-2.5 centimeters from each other.

Making marks on the fabric

Step 3. You need to cut small strips from the same material. Their size will be 1.5x10 centimeters.

Cut out strips for decoration

Step 4. Next, you need to distribute these strips along the marked lines on the fabric. They can then be sewn on by hand or machine stitched.

Sew the details along the markings

Step 5. When all the strips on one side are secured, you need to bend this fringe to one side. You can fix it in this position using an iron. Then you should continue sewing strips along other lines.

It is necessary to bend the fringe

Step 6. You should sew pieces of fabric until the entire pillowcase is filled. Some craftswomen secure it in a checkerboard pattern, but such actions will require more time.

Filling the rectangle with fringe

When all the fringe is fixed to the surface, you will need to stitch the back part to the rectangle. Next, you can fill the pillow with any filler if you wish, but padding polyester is best suited here.

Option No. 2

There is another, no less effective option for creating a simple square pillow with your own hands. In this case, we will need a denser material. Felt is best suited for such purposes, because it does not crumble when cut.

The finished product will look like this:

Step-by-step instruction

Step 1. We will need to cut out three squares of the same size. Of these, two squares will be used for the base of the pillow, and the other for decoration.

We cut out parts for the future pillow from dense material

The last square must be cut into thin strips, the width of which should be about 1-1.5 centimeters.

Step 2. Next, you need to lay out these strips on the base of the pillow so that their ends touch. After which, retreating 10 millimeters from the edge, they will need to be stitched.

In this case, it will be more convenient to use a sewing machine. These strips will need to be intertwined and stitched again

Step 3. Continue weaving the strips until the end of the pillowcase. This creates a pattern on the surface. The main thing is to bend the stripes in the right direction, only then will you get a beautiful design.

To ensure that the lines are uniform, it is recommended to mark the fabric using a textile marker. Upon completion of the work, it can be washed off with a damp cloth.

After which, as in the previous case, you should sew the decorative part of the base with another square and fill the pillow with filler.

Cat pillow

This is a very original pillow that is best suited for a sofa in a children's room. It is even advisable to involve a child in the process of making the product. In addition, it is not necessary to purchase a piece of fabric for such purposes - you can use an unnecessary knitted sweater. This way an old thing will find a new life.

Table No. 5. Step-by-step instructions for making a pillow in the shape of a cat

Note. If necessary, such a pillow can be washed in a washing machine, because the padding polyester does not deform even with numerous washes.

Heart pillow

This pillow is suitable for lovers of romance, or it can be made as a gift to a loved one. In addition, making such a product is quite simple. In this case, it is also not necessary to buy material; you can use an old sweater as a basis.

Table No. 6. Step-by-step instructions for making a heart pillow

Even though an old sweater is used in the manufacturing process, it should not be damaged or stretched. Otherwise, the pillow will look untidy. In addition, it is recommended to pre-wash the sweater.

Letter pillow: step-by-step instructions

Sofas are often decorated with pillows in the shape of various letters. You can write any name or initials this way. Making such a product with your own hands is quite simple.

Step 1. First of all, we need to prepare a stencil for the future pillow. In our case, the letter “A” will be used.

You can draw the stencil yourself on graph paper or print it on a printer.

Step 2. Now we need to transfer this letter to the fabric. It is better to use a ruler and pencil. In this case, allowances should be left at 7 millimeters (the size of the sewing machine foot).

It is necessary to cut the fabric according to the marks. For such purposes, it is best to use a round knife (if you don’t have one, then regular scissors will do). Particular care should be taken when cutting out small parts

Step 3. Cut the inner corners all the way to the pattern.

Thus, all angles should be treated

Step 4. Now you need to start making the side parts. In our case, the width of the sidewall will be 6 centimeters. Here, too, do not forget about seam allowances.

Measuring the width of the sidewall

As a result, we should have the following letter details:

Step 5. It is necessary to sew the sides together, because in this case scraps of fabric were used. If you take a whole piece, you won’t have to do this.

Sew the sides

Step 6. Next you will need to pin the side panel to the front of the letter.

You should start from the bottom, and make a notch at the corner. Thus, you need to pin the side panel around the perimeter of the entire letter. The internal corners should be stretched and pinned on the front side.

Step 7. Next you will need to stitch our letter along the seams

Again, you should be careful about stitching the corners

Step 8. Since there is a hole in the middle of our letter, it will need to be stitched with a piece of fabric, as shown in the photo.

The seams must be even

Step 9. Next we have to sew the blank to the back of the letter. This is a very responsible process, because all angles must match. As in the previous case, you should first overcast the parts and then stitch them on a machine.

Connecting parts of letters together

Step 10. Next we need to connect the inner piece of fabric with the hole on the other part of the letter.

First we sew with threads by hand, and then by machine.

Then you should turn out the pillowcase

Step 11. The last step is to fill the product with padding polyester or any other filler of your choice. The main thing is that the pillow turns out uniform, so you shouldn’t skimp on the padding polyester.

After the pillow is filled with synthetic padding, you need to sew up the hole manually

Important point. It is worth noting that the most difficult letters to make are those that have holes in the middle. Therefore, if you are making a pillow for the first time, it is recommended to practice on easier options.

Dimensions

The sizes of fashionable covers for sofas and armchairs depend on the furniture itself and how exactly they will be placed on it. In some cases these are simple seat covers, in others – separate or merged options for the entire area of ​​the furniture.

Some designs are designed not only for folded, but also unfolded furniture.

For example, you can choose fairly wide covers for a two-seater sofa: this will give the transformable bed model a neat look. Bedspreads come in small, medium (standard) size and large, resembling a blanket or thin blanket hanging from the sides of the sofa and armchairs.

Therefore, the sizes of capes can be universal or non-standard.

• On average, fragmentary throws for a sofa can be 50 x 160 cm. Fur throws have a larger area: their parameters are 150 x 190, 180 x 200, 200 x 240, 220 x 210 cm.
• Covers for sofas with armrests are also varied. Depending on the dimensions of the sofa, their dimensions are 140 x 190, 150 x 190, 160 x 190, 260 x 150, 280 x 155, 280 x 170 cm.
• Chair covers can be large (160 x 150, 180 x 150, 180 x155, 160 x 210 cm) and compact (65 x 150, 55 – 160 cm).

Euro-covers are measured according to the size of the sofas, so they are purchased strictly taking into account the specific model.

Preparing patterns

Today, on various Internet resources and practical sewing magazines, you can find a wide variety of sewing patterns for pillows of all sizes and shapes. But if desired, the master can independently think through the future design of the accessory.

In this case, the drawing must show the dimensions, main details of the future roof, the presence of auxiliary elements (inserts, modules).

What fabric to choose for the bedspread?

The choice of material is the main factor that determines the service life of the product and the comfort of the interior. Both synthetic and natural textiles are used for manufacturing; the most common are tapestry, jacquard, wool, fleece, velvet, velor, linen models or capes made of cotton, burlap and plush.

Woolen blankets not only decorate the sofa, but are also very warm, which is especially important in the cold season. Products made from tapestry and velor are durable, easy to wash and do not slip.

In the case of pets, for decoration it is better to choose denser fabrics with a smooth surface.

Nuances you need to know

Before you start sewing a pillow, you need to stock up on all the necessary materials. For this kind of creativity, in addition to fabrics, it is worth preparing pieces of fur, leather or suede trim. Felt, fleece and felt can also be used in decoration.

When working on a pattern, keep in mind that placing filler will lead to a significant reduction in the size of the finished product. Therefore, it is recommended to add 3-4 cm on each side to the selected parameters. Also, don't forget about seam allowances.

There is nothing difficult about making a simple pillow configuration. You will need a rectangular piece of thick fabric measuring 128*63cm, you need to sew 3 sides completely and 1, not all. Then the workpiece must be turned over, filled with putty, and the area that remains unsewn must be sewn up by hand.

After acquiring the skills to create accessories for sofas with your own hands, you can move on to mastering the sewing of decorative covers. Its cutting is simple and quick, since its dimensions coincide with the manufactured pillows.

How to beautifully put a blanket on the sofa?

Covers can be placed separately on the back, only on the seat, or completely cover the entire piece of furniture along with the armrests.

An interesting solution would be to partially position the bedspread or place it at an angle.

Cape colors

There are a huge variety of color solutions for this textile, for example, products can be green, light green, turquoise, orange, yellow, burgundy, blue, black, violet, beige, blue, gray, white, or even have a two-color design with a combination of different colors.

It is not advisable for the blanket to have a shade that is not repeated in the surrounding interior space or matches the color of the upholstered furniture; this will deprive the blanket of its individuality.

Capes in more neutral and discreet colors with soft textures do not create bright accents and create a calm and peaceful design.

How to cover a corner sofa?

For the decoration of a corner structure, both one-piece canvases and several separate covers at once are equally suitable. If the sofa is located in the center of the room, its back should also be protected by a cover.

Fragmentary products, due to special fastening elements in the form of buttons, elastic bands, cords or metal fittings, hold tightly and do not slide off the non-standard sofa structure.

Sofa cover: unusual shapes

If you can make bedspreads for standard sofas with your own hands, and stores offer a large selection of them, then for furniture of non-standard shape you will most likely have to order covers.

For example, only a professional can properly design a cover for a corner sofa.

On sofas with an unusual shape, the bedspreads should be fixed and not cause inconvenience during their transformation. To secure them, as a rule, elastic bands or cords, metal fittings or buttons and loops are used.

If you can install elastic bands and buttons with loops yourself, the fittings require special tools.

Covers for corner sofas can be one-piece or consist of several separate parts-covers. If the corner sofa is in the middle of the room, then the blanket should also protect its back.

Sewing it will require much more fabric than a cape for the usual version of this furniture.

Sewing instructions

In order to create a designer masterpiece, you will need fabric, soap, chalk or a pencil for drawing lines, a ruler, scissors, thread with a needle or a safety pin for fixing the workpieces.

• Cut out all the elements and then sew them together using a sewing machine.
• You can work manually, but it will be a more labor-intensive process, and also require considerable skill.
• A very interesting technique is patchwork - you sew scraps of different colors together, creating a bright, original canvas.
• A convenient model of sofa cover is one with elastic bands that you sew along the edges either going around the entire perimeter or using only the corners.

You can easily put this product on the sofa, it definitely won’t slide off. If you are sewing several covers for a complex corner design, connect the resulting products using adhesive tapes.

Proper care

Here it is worth starting from what material it is made of. Any bedspread should be periodically vacuumed and washed at least twice a year.

For fur products, it is better to use dry cleaning services. Acrylic bedspreads do not require special care.

They will last for several years and will not lose their brightness or become covered in pellets. Silk and satin items are recommended to be washed by hand. The water temperature should not exceed 50 degrees.

A blanket for a sofa is a simple solution to many issues. With its help you can improve the interior, protect furniture, and create additional comfort.

Therefore, the best option is to purchase the product from reliable manufacturers. This cape will last for several years without losing its color or shape.

Sweater pillow - cloud

A good idea for a DIY pillow is to sew an unwanted sweater. This decorative soft cloud pillow looks original and does not require any special skills or sewing skills. To create you will need: a sweater, a pattern, a pencil, sewing accessories, filler.

Draw a cloud on paper, cut it out, turn the sweater inside out, and use pins to stick on the cloud template. Trace the template over the fabric, taking into account a margin of about 6-8 mm, cut out 2 blanks.

Carefully sew the patterns, but leave about 10 cm unstitched. Turn the fabric inside out, stuff the pillow well with stuffing, and sew the rest with hidden seams.

At your discretion, you can use buttons and threads to make a cloud of eyes, nose and mouth.

When do you need a blanket for the sofa?

The bedspread performs decorative and protective functions. Be careful when choosing home textiles to reliably protect the sofa in your home. Sofa textiles are easy to wash, so you can always keep your home clean and tidy.

Protecting the sofa will extend its service life and prevent the need for reupholstery in the first 5 years from the date of purchase.

Do you like the sofa model, but the upholstery doesn’t match the style of the room? Buying an aesthetic bedspread with an original design is a quick solution to this complex problem. This way you will save a large sum and time without spending it on reupholstering upholstered furniture.

Cover the sofa with a new blanket and it will fit harmoniously into the interior!

The process of choosing textiles is complex. Please note:

• wall color;
• style of upholstery of upholstered furniture;
• interior;
• area of ​​the room.

Pay attention to the material used for sewing. This is a thick fabric with a pattern and embroidery applied to it. Satin, wool, acrylic models do not lose their popularity.

There are silk and fur options on sale, the cost of which is higher.

They do not lose their shape after washing and will create a smooth surface of the sofa and its aesthetic appearance. Their design style may be different, which should also be taken into account.

Pillow decoration options

The most difficult stage, but also the most creative moment, is decorating the accessory. Interesting ideas for seamstresses:

1. Embroidery of the original ornament with thick threads on the front side of the cover. These can be a wide variety of shapes, lines, geometric patterns.
2. Sew on an additional pillowcase with a zipper.
3. Inserting multi-colored modules during the sewing process of the cover.
4. Creating appliqués from felt or other material. This technique can only be used for sewing accent pillows.

In addition, the master has the opportunity to order a print on fabric with a photograph or a beautiful thematic canvas.

Secrets to successfully choosing a bedspread

Models in neutral tones will fit into an interior with colorful bright colors. Do the walls have a uniform surface? Bright colored textiles are your option! The color of the walls and bedspreads should be harmonious, but not merge.

The color of the furniture upholstery and the material used to create interior items should be taken into account. Textiles are just an accessory, designed in the same style as the interior, furniture and other elements.

In spacious rooms it is acceptable to use all colors, but for small rooms you should not buy bright textiles. It will make the room even smaller. The color of the curtains does not have to match the bedspread. This style of decoration is only supported in offices and executive offices.

Neutral textile tones are a universal option for any interior style.

These are pastel colors that will fit into the overall style and will not be conspicuous. The tone of parquet flooring, suspended ceilings, walls, furniture are the main criteria that you should remember in a home textile store. This is a simple solution for the interior of a city apartment and a country cottage.

You can add bright accents using a contrasting color bedspread. Red and darker colors are ideal for an extraordinary interior. But this style will get boring after 2-3 months.

Therefore, choose neutral textile colors to create harmony in your home and maintain a consistent design style.

Bright plaids

When making a blanket, you can use all sorts of techniques, such as patchwork. Cut squares from different fabrics and then sew them together. You can use both new fabric and old things.

The blanket can also be knitted from very thick yarn by hand, or from thinner threads with knitting needles. Fluffy yarn will create the effect of a fur blanket. It can be either a solid composition or knitted squares of different colors collected together.

• By following all these tips, you will create unique decorative elements that will decorate the sofa in any room of your house or apartment.
• Feel like a designer, choosing your own color schemes and materials, create exactly the style you have long dreamed of.
• And then you will always be in a great mood, and your friends will be delighted when they see the updated interior.

Main functions of sofa bedspreads

Beautiful bedspreads for a sofa perform several functions simultaneously:

• protective. Textiles will prevent premature wear of the sofa upholstery and protect it from stains and other contaminants. To do this, you should buy a product made of durable fabric;
• warming. Upholstered furniture upholstered with eco- and natural leather look respectable and solid, but they are not able to provide proper warmth in winter. To do this, you should cover the sofa with a blanket, making your rest more comfortable and maintaining your health;
• decorative Textiles are the best way to quickly change the interior, style of room decoration and create home comfort. Make your home more colorful and comfortable by covering your sofas with beautiful throws made of silk, faux fur, or linen!

It is not necessary to buy home textiles in a specialized store. You can receive an exclusive bedspread created to order. To do this, contact the studio, having decided on the fabric, size, and style.

It is important that the studio employs professionals whose quality of work you can be sure of.

• A budget option is to independently sew textiles for home decor. You will need an overlocker, a sewing machine, threads, fabric, decorative elements (stones, ribbons, rhinestones, appliques). This option is suitable for those who have at least 5 hours of free time per day and special skills.
• The easiest way is to buy a ready-made bedspread in a store. This way you will spend a few minutes choosing and will receive a high quality product in the desired style.

How to sew a pillow: diagrams and instructions

Standard pillows

Standard patterns are the simplest ones that don’t even require a pattern. Essentially, these are two squares of fabric that are simply sewn together. Usually everything is done by eye, including the amount of filler.

The instructions look like this step by step:

1. Two squares of the same size are drawn on the fabric. This can be done using a prepared paper template.
2. All three sides need to be sewn together. You can do this with a sewing machine or a small needle and thread.
3. A filler of arbitrary density is introduced inside.
4. The side is stitched.

If you plan to often use the pillow for sleeping or relaxing, you can sew in a zipper. This allows you to quickly remove the pillowcase for washing.

For decoration, you should buy toy eyes and ears at a craft store. These pillows will appeal to preschool and younger children.

Pillow bolsters

Bolsters, unlike square pillows, require just one piece of fabric and two side panels. The easiest way to make them is not with purchased fabric, but with an existing blank. Old jeans work best. You will be comfortable in pants and jeans, since they already have the desired shape and you do not need to resort to a sewing machine. If you don’t have old pants, you can use regular canvas. Because the padding must be dense, the seams must be strong and durable.

To always have access to the padding, you can make a tie at the end of the bra and stuff it like a punching bag. The heads are used as armrests and headrests.

Knitted pillow

How to make a pillow entirely with your own hands? For those who like to knit, you can make your own pillowcase. All you need is very strong, high-quality thread and some free time.

The advantage of such a pillow is the possibility of decoration. You can make the pillowcase white and dye it with special yarn dyes. They are washable and do not fade in the sun.

Latex filler can be used as a filler. Unlike synthetic down, it will not fit through the wide pores of the dressing.

A knitted pillow can be decorated as you wish. Including, you can make beautiful children's pillows and headboards.

Advantages and disadvantages

A sofa blanket has a lot of advantages, among which there are several important points.

• Beautiful and stylish appearance.
• Safety and hypoallergenic.
• Air tightness.
• Strength. Wear resistance.

The presented qualities refer to natural types of fabric. The list of advantages of synthetic textiles is complemented by lightness and low price.

The disadvantages of decorative bedspreads include the following factors.

• The ability to cause an allergic reaction. We are talking about blankets made from sheep and camel wool.
• Difficult care. Expensive, delicate fabrics require special care.
• Accumulation of static electricity. The lack of treatment of synthetic material with a special composition affects the electrification of the bedspread.

Particular attention should be paid to bedspreads for corner sofas. After washing, the product may shrink slightly or become deformed. This nuance is very important to consider when choosing a blanket.

It is better to purchase “L-shaped” sofa textiles in a slightly larger size. Many manufacturers are constantly working on making covers for upholstered furniture. New textile products appear almost every week, which means it won’t be difficult to find interesting bedspreads.

Manufacturers

Today, there is a wide variety of textile manufacturers who are ready to boast a wide range of products. They use beautiful, practical and high-quality materials in the manufacture of their products. Turkish and Italian covers for upholstered furniture have gained wide popularity in the world market.

And all thanks to the variety of ideas, functionality and quality of the products they offer. Textiles from Belarus have massively flooded the domestic market.

• Belarusian bedspreads have become popular due to the quality, material used in sewing and low cost.

• France, in turn, offers very expensive rugs and bedspreads for upholstered furniture. The reason for this is the natural material used in sewing. Türkiye ranks second among countries producing high-quality textile products.
• In production, Turkish companies use natural and artificial fabrics, and also use combined options. All products are distinguished by a high level of strength and quality.

How to choose?

Thanks to the wide variety of textile products, choosing a universal sofa bedspread is easy. The main thing is to decide what role the cape should play.

In the case when the product is purchased as interior decor, you can consider smooth and silky models.

If the bedspread will be actively used in household use, preference should be given to acrylic, tapestry and velor fabrics. In addition, when choosing a cover for upholstered furniture, you need to take into account the following several criteria.

Plain bedspreads are ideal for a bright room and vice versa.

In a classic interior, a bedspread made of fur or velvet will create harmony. A beige sofa looks chic with rugs in rich colors.

The bedspread material should be selected depending on the purpose. In homes where children live, it is preferable to use anti-vandal capes or blankets. When purchasing combination covers, it is important that a non-slip base is placed on the seat.

The size of the blanket must exactly match the dimensions of the upholstered furniture.

An oversized bedspread is appropriate for sofas with maximum dimensions. It is preferable to cover a straight sofa bed with a double blanket with the ability to hide the edge behind the backrest. For a small sofa, it is important to choose a cover of small sizes, for example, 180x270 cm.

It is very difficult to purchase a bedspread separately. Basically, it is sold in a single set with covers for the sofa and armchairs.

The main stages of sewing a pillow

There are several steps to making a pillow with your own hands:

• Prepare all necessary tools and materials.
• Make a pattern.
• Sew all the pattern elements into a single product.
• Pillow filling.
• Final sewing of the pillow, installation of the zipper.
• Pillow decoration.

Beautiful examples in the interior

Having become familiar with the varieties of bedspreads for sofas, you should consider several original options for decorating upholstered furniture.

In this case, the grass blanket model is presented.

This type of yarn is characterized by a soft texture, tenderness to the touch, and warmth on winter evenings. No wonder lovers of romance spend their evenings in front of the fireplace, wrapped in such blankets. The reverse side has a smooth and silky lining. The color scheme of the blanket is presented in a variant that contrasts with the sofa.

The sophistication and sophistication of a microfiber cape is visible to the naked eye. The softness and delicacy of the texture appeals to both children and adults. The monotony of the color goes well with the light palette of the sofa.

The edges of the product are finished with neat stitching, which emphasizes the straightness of the lines.

A sofa cover made of natural fur looks luxurious, rich and elegant. The visible softness of the pile complements the color of any interior. A fur cape looks especially laconic on top of upholstered furniture in the winter.

One can only imagine how comfortable it is to sit on such a soft blanket, stroke its fibers and look at the blizzard outside the window.

The color scheme in this case fits perfectly with the interior of light shades.

Tapestry knitted capes

In the past, tapestry covers for sofas, armchairs, and ottomans served as decor for upholstered furniture and were considered luxury and wealth. Tapestry capes were specially sewn to order from expensive threads; a lot of time was spent creating unusually beautiful patterns by which one could recognize the hand of the master.

Nowadays, manual work is being replaced by technology, and the cooking process has accelerated significantly. They began to use cheaper threads and began to appreciate such decor less.

But tapestry bedspreads have not lost their sophistication and beauty in the interior. Moreover, harmonious shades and patterns will emphasize your refined, subtle taste.

The tapestry is created using sophisticated technologies developed by the ancient Egyptians. Modern tapestry production is very different from ancient Egyptian production. It all starts with a sketch. You can transfer any drawing, landscape, or still life to the future canvas.

Designers break the image into 1000 colored dots, each of which determines the color of the yarn for the future fabric.

There are approximately 300 shades in the tapestry palette, while the threads used to create the canvas come in only five colors. When we deal with paints, we can easily get any shade just by mixing colors. In the invention of shades, threads are mixed on the canvas to create new shades.

Quilted bedspreads

The sophisticated color scheme will lift your spirits and please the eye. The advantages include the fact that they have a sealant inserted between the main material and the lining fabric, most often a padding polyester.

Thanks to this combination of fabrics, the bedspreads are lush and soft, hiding the folds on the sofa.

There are these types of stitches:

• thread stitching - expensive models;
• thermal stitch.

Thermal stitching is used only for bedspreads made of artificial fabrics. It involves bonding the layers of a bedspread using a special device that precisely melts synthetic fibers.

It is voluminous and takes up a lot of storage space. Therefore, it is difficult to wash. Any bedspread must be washed at least 2 times a year. Or clean it from dust and be sure to ventilate it.

Ways to decorate decorative pillows

When creating a throw pillowcase, let your imagination run wild and explore all the decor you have. Many ideas have been invented for the manufacture of such products. Pillows are commonly used for:

• colored ribbons of various widths;
• yarn of different shades and textures;
• beads, beads, rhinestones, horns, sequins;
• cord;
• applications;
• embroidery;
• brushes, etc

Selection of models by style

The easiest way is to choose a simple monochromatic quilted bedspread; the only difficulty will be the selection of harmonious shades.

Bedspreads with patterns require special attention.

The difficulty lies in choosing styles. For example, the Borocco and Rococo is characterized by bedspreads made of satin and silk fabrics, decorated with frills, ruffles and lace.

Bedspreads decorated with small monotonous flowers are typical of Provence .

Monochromatic colors, straight lines or checkered patterns are preferable to Classicism . The patchwork technique, as a rule, harmoniously combines with the country style: highlighted squares with delicate roses and a diluted picture with bed tones will create charm and comfort.

• 3D flower designs will fit perfectly in the Art Nouveau , with delicate frills and an animal skin rug.
• Modern motifs with metallic shades, of course, are assigned to High-Tech , but it is possible that it will not suit Loft; for this you need to add several symmetrical lines.
• An oversized bedspread on your upholstered furniture will look untidy, dirty and give the effect of disorder; the bedspread should correspond to 110 by 140 cm. For a double bed, the following standards have been noted: 200 by 220 cm.
• European beds are famous for their maximum sizes, so a bedspread for a standard double bed will be small, so choose sizes from 220 by 250 cm to 230 by 250 cm.

Covers for sofas and armchairs: a selection of photos