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Products from the flaps. Patchwork coverlet
Ancient and rather beautiful technique patchwork is widely in demand at the present time. Translated from English, this is a patchwork. The use of this technique is very diverse. You can make a patchwork-blanket, carpet, rug, make a picture, curtains or a tablecloth. And this is not the whole list.
Having created a similar product, you kill two birds with one stone - get an original man-made and functional thing, and get rid of a pile of unnecessary rags. The latter is especially true for sewing craftsmen, who, in one way or another, always have scraps of fabric.
In order to produce such a large product as patchwork bedspread, you will need a bag of flaps (depending on the required size) and a large amount of patience. The work as a whole is not complicated, but requires perseverance and endurance.
The existing flaps need to be sorted. First, select tissues that are close in density and thickness. Secondly, in advance to think over the color range of the product. Beginner patchwork bedspread is better to sew from larger flaps - this will require less accuracy and the result will be achieved faster, which is also important.
Coverlet in patchwork style can be sewn not from the remains of fabrics, but from cut rags of specially purchased fabric. In this case, they can be made the same shape and size. For simplicity, again, if you are making patchwork bedspread for the first time, you can use a combination of flaps of two kinds of fabric. This simplifies the process. The patchwork patchwork is best done on a sintepon lining or on another, from a dense material.
The principle of creating any thing in the patchwork style is approximately the same. Folding two flaps face to face, spend with a margin on the seam 1 cm. Thus, first dial the strips, then connect them together. The resulting design, depending on the purpose, or tie in to the lining, or put in a frame, or leave in this form.
Patchwork products always look original. With this technique, you can easily revive any interior. Old furniture will find a "second wind" if you make a patchwork or coverlets on it. The panel made in patchwork style can become a key part of the bedroom or living room design.
Do not limit your imagination! Think about the location of the flaps in advance. To do this, you can make a preliminary sketch on a sheet of paper. The figure can be either symmetric or chaotic. For the first, a limited number of fabric options is required, for the second it is better to collect everything that is. Especially carefully it is necessary to think over the layout of the flaps for the panel.
For additional decoration of products you can use ribbons, buttons, bows. After all the flaps are collected in a single canvas, you need to measure the corners and trim the excess. This is important when it is necessary to obtain an equilateral product. The edges can be processed with a zigzag, oblique bake and other methods.
If you do not feel the strength to undertake immediately for such a large product as a blanket or plaid, then start with the simplest - napkins patchwork or kitchen sticks. Such pleasant little things can always become a good gift or please yourself.
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