Blankets and bedspreads are designed to give warmth, create comfort while relaxing and add an interesting touch to the design of a bedroom or living room. In this article you will learn how you can make a beautiful bedspread for a bed or sofa with your own hands.
Such a thing will become a unique interior decoration and at the same time save your money. Moreover, the very process of creating it will help you take your mind off your worries, have a productive rest and relax in your own way. How can you make beautiful blankets and bedspreads with your own hands? Read further in our article with 33 photos of ready-made examples and step-by-step instructions!
Requirements for homemade blankets
Regardless of the chosen material and manufacturing method, all home-made bedspreads must meet the following requirements:
- Sufficient strength and resistance to shrinkage, especially with frequent washing.
- Safety of the material used. In practice, it is important to take into account all parameters: quality composition, quality of decorating coatings. For children's blankets, the presence of rough seams and small parts that can damage the baby's delicate skin is assessed.
- The ability to pass air and absorb odors.
- The risk of developing allergic reactions in susceptible people, and especially children.
To create a bedspread, you should choose yarn or textiles that contain both synthetic and natural fibers. Such a composition will give the future blanket sufficient strength, but at the same time, a minimal risk of developing allergies in humans.
Textile
When choosing fabric, you should be guided by three rules:
- it should be comfortable to work with her;
- it should be pleasant to use;
- the color should match the decoration of the bedroom.
The materials usually used are:
- silk;
- tapestry;
- wool;
- fur.
Silk will give the room lightness, tapestry - stability and reliability, wool - coziness and warmth, fur - volume and comfort, quilted fabric will give a well-groomed, homely environment.
The quality of the fabric will directly affect the durability and beauty of the created bedspread.
But it is better for a beginning needlewoman to first try her hand at simple cotton or blended fabrics. They are easy to process and require no experience.
Lightweight sliding fabrics require certain skills; they always try to slide off the cutting table, do not like the marking process, and their edges are difficult to process.
A fabric that is too thick may not be able to be processed by a regular sewing machine.
Knitted blankets in the interior
One of the most popular handmade blankets is knitted items. You can use a hook or knitting needles for work, depending on the skills and experience of the needlewoman.
The choice of yarn also depends on personal wishes, but the most optimal is yarn with the addition of acrylic in different percentages. You can knit in a single fabric or in the form of several separate parts, which are later connected with a knitting needle.
The hook allows you to create original openwork fabrics (mostly summer blankets with a thin base). Knitting techniques are distinguished by great variety and decoration.
Unusual knitted blankets and bedspreads are made by needlewomen from old things, from scraps without stitching (on canvas).
Manufacturing techniques
There are many options for making bedspreads. This is patchwork, knitting, weaving. The item is made from a single piece of fabric or many small pieces; it can be knitted either from threads or from narrow textile ribbons. Wicker and knitted products give the room coziness and warmth; a thick lining is usually sewn onto them so that the product is not see-through.
Patchwork
Patchwork is a patchwork technique that involves a very painstaking work process, but surprises with its magnificence. The product creates a cozy atmosphere, transforming the room.
How to sew such a thing step by step:
- First, the design of the object and the shape of its parts are thought out;
- several pieces of different matter are selected;
- details are cut out - they will be square, in the shape of rhombuses, triangles, hexagons, asymmetrical elements of one or more colors;
- stitching is carried out according to the pattern, after preliminary fastening with pins;
- Afterwards, it is advisable to iron the front part of the product and stitch the resulting fabric to padding polyester, fleece, satin or other suitable material;
- then the two-layer blanket is sewn to the bottom fabric;
- at the very end, edging is done with bias tape, in another similar way.
With puffs
Puffs are a type of folds and creases in drapery. To sew such a chic product you will need a lot of time and patience. Puffs are formed from clearly drawn lines and stitches on the fabric, which are subsequently neatly pulled together, forming a three-dimensional pattern on the fabric.
How to make a bedspread with puffs:
- suitable material is selected. Such patterns look best when made of silk, satin, or other shiny, smooth material that drapes easily;
- Next, they select a pattern - there are a lot of options here. These are “flowers”, “braids”, “braids”, “bamboo”, etc.;
- The calculation of the material here is very individual. To determine the quantity, take a small piece of fabric, fill it with the selected pattern, and calculate the size reduction factor;
- Next, the lining and outer material are prepared;
- from the inside, a pattern of puffs is applied, according to which the stitches are made;
- the puffs are carefully pulled together, the front and lining fabrics are folded “face to face”, the edges are ground down;
- the product is turned inside out. The edges are decorated with frills, flounces, and ruffles.
Quilted
A quilted bedspread will become a real “highlight” of the bedroom; it is original and distinctive. The ideal material for it is silk or satin.
Progress:
- to determine the exact dimensions of the product, measure the length, width, height of the bed, adding allowances for seams and frills;
- The smaller the pattern is supposed to be, the more material will be required. An additional 5-7 cm in each direction is usually sufficient;
- all the necessary lines are marked with long stitches, a line is laid along them;
- when making finishing seams, there should be no “sagging” of fabric;
- the assembled product is decorated at the edges with hem seams, frills, bias tape, etc.;
- if there are frills, calculate the number of folds per unit length, sew the gathered strip to the blanket, and cut the edges using an overlocker.
Knitting needles
An item knitted with knitting needles fills the room with comfort and warmth. This type of blanket is either continuous or made up of separate pieces. The first option is created from wool or synthetic colored threads. Before starting knitting, it is advisable to knit a small sample, with the help of which it is determined how many loops there are per 1 or 10 cm. Using the selected pattern, knit a piece measuring at least 10 by 10 cm, the measurement is carried out with a ruler. The approximate number of loops for a double bedspread is 450-500, the number of rows is 550-700.
A product assembled from fragments of the same or different shapes looks the most original, especially if the parts are multi-colored. For example, for a checkerboard blanket, you will need to cast on 35-37 loops and knit about three dozen rows - their number depends on the density of the knitting. If the size of the resulting square is 12 by 12 cm, then you will need to knit 136 black and the same number of white squares. The outline of the product is decorated with a knitted strip.
Crochet
Crocheting a blanket is no more difficult than knitting. Knitting is done from the edge, but most often - according to the “granny square” principle, that is, from the center to the edge.
How to perform a granny square:
- four air loops are cast and connected into a ring;
- then three lifting stitches, two double crochets, three aerial stitches. The report is repeated three times;
- at the beginning of the row, find the third loop and make a connecting loop with it;
- in the next row everything is repeated;
- then pick up three lifting loops to make the corners, perform the cycle “three double crochets plus three air loops, plus three double crochets”;
- one side of the square - three double crochets under the chain loops of the previous row plus two chain loops;
- then the pattern is continued, double crochets are tied into the interstitial holes of the previous rows;
- when the square has reached the desired size, it is tied with a bright thread;
- The individual elements are connected with a loop seam.
Types of knitting fabric with knitting needles
All types of knitted blankets are divided into two groups: with a pattern or basic knitting. Forming a pattern is an activity for experienced craftswomen who constantly work with a tool. These can be beautiful “braids”, various geometric patterns or “spiders” on the canvas.
To create a blanket from yarn with your own hands, several interesting techniques are used:
- Garter stitch.
- English gum.
- Polish gum.
Each of the presented types of knitted fabrics has an advantageous design and soft texture. Modern chunky knitted blankets can also be made with your own hands.
Color spectrum
When choosing the color of the fabric of the future product, you must be guided by the existing decoration of the bedroom and take into account its illumination and size.
Most often, the color of the bedspread emphasizes the color of the main finish, complementing it. But sometimes the bedspread is used as a contrast or accent spot.
In a small room you should not make a cape that is too bright, and multi-colored tints and mirror shine are more suitable for large bedrooms.
A dark room will benefit from pleasant light shades, and a cold room will be enlivened by warm tones. Pastel colors can slightly expand the boundaries of the room.
The boring interior of the house will be enlivened by bedspreads with ornaments or drawings.
Patchwork style bedspread
Of particular interest to most housewives is a blanket sewn from fabric scraps, made in the Patchwork style. For sewing, a large number of multi-colored textile scraps are used, which are subject to general requirements (porosity, ability to absorb moisture and odors, environmental performance).
It is better to choose fabric from the following types:
- Jacquard fabric.
- Fur, you can choose both artificial and natural look.
- Velor is a very popular material today, which is easy to wash and dries quickly.
Suitable for sewing plaid and velvet. Almost all types of textiles presented are great for making beautiful bedspreads for a bed or sofa. After selecting the consumables, the next step is to prepare a template for the parts. According to a pre-prepared pattern, blanks for the future blanket are cut out.
Sew all the flaps into a single fabric. For winter insulated bedspreads, you will need to create two sides from textile scraps, between which the filler is placed.
Bright patterns
A hippie-style blanket will appeal to cheerful, extraordinary individuals. This option will add variety to any interior. If the blanket is not stored in plain sight, then the thing will become an excellent “breath of air” in a boring minimalist or classic interior.
Knitting the product is simple: just take skeins of thread of different colors. You can use any riot of colors. It is permissible to knit according to a simple pattern, for example, using a granny square. During the work process, threads of different colors are alternated. The sequence and combinations are selected individually.
Original pompom blanket
Beautiful and bright blankets can be sewn from scrap materials. Such fluffy and voluminous bedspreads will definitely be appreciated by the children in the family, thanks to the softness and pleasant texture of the homemade accessory. To work you will need knitting yarn, sharp scissors, threads, and needles. Instructions on how to sew an original blanket with your own hands from yarn:
- The first step of the master is to create pompoms, of which you will need quite a lot for the bedspread, depending on the size of the canvas.
- Knitting yarn is wound around the palm of one hand. The more revolutions are made, the greater the volume of the pompom.
- The yarn is removed from the hand and tied in the center with a strong thread. Using scissors, carefully cut the edges of the thread ring. Straighten the ends of the yarn to get a fluffy pompom.
Pompoms are sewn together, forming a single pattern on the canvas. For children's bedspreads, you can use a wide variety of colors of yarn, because bright colors contribute to the active development of the baby.
Dimensions
To select the correct size, measure the dimensions of the bed. After this, you should decide what your bedspread should look like.
Products hanging to the floor look very good. To make it beautiful and organic, add the required number of centimeters to each side.
Plush blanket without knitting
Plush is known to most housewives as the softest fabric with excellent practical properties. One of the most famous methods for creating blankets today is making bedspreads from plush yarn with ready-made loops. This yarn can be found in every craft store.
The high-quality composition of this material allows the blanket to be used for a long time, makes the fabric more durable and resistant to shrinkage.
Instructions for knitting a warm plush blanket with your own hands for children:
- The yarn is laid out on a table or other work surface, and 50 loops are counted (the number may vary depending on the chosen model and the size of the bedspread).
- The working thread is placed along the upper edge of the future weaving.
- Weaving is done from top to bottom. The main point of the whole knitting is to alternately pull the working thread through the lower and then the upper loops.
Continue making rows until you get the desired length of the blanket. Finish the weaving by pulling the working thread through the last row of loops. The blanket turns out to be quite fluffy and soft, and its practical characteristics will please any housewife. A blanket made with your own hands without knitting is the best way to create creative work for inexperienced needlewomen.
Quilted product
If you like this kind of fabric and want to make it yourself, it's not that difficult.
To create a quilted bedspread with your own hands, prepare three layers of fabric - the top and bottom should match each other. The central one is padding polyester or batting.
The middle part is cut, then the remaining elements are combined. These layers are swept away, and then the bedspread is quilted with a special foot. Then, the product is turned inside out, and the extreme sides are edged with tape.
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Thus, you will receive a unique product that is made according to your fantasies. You are unlikely to find a blanket like this anywhere else.
Large knitting technology
Blankets made from thick yarn are especially popular today. For creative work, a specialized material is used, distinguished by its softness, pleasant texture, and beautiful appearance.
Such blankets are knitted by hand, without using knitting needles or crochet hooks. Instructions on how to knit a large knit blanket are available to every needlewoman along with educational video tutorials.
DIY methods
Craftsmen who know how to weave fabric themselves are now rare. Therefore, classic Scottish examples are not performed at home. By analogy, the product can be knitted or sewn from finished fabric.
There are various patterns and patterns that allow you to create both simple and unusual options. In this case, you can sew on a machine or by hand, and knit with knitting needles, crochet or bare hands. If desired, you can even weave a blanket from threads.
