Quilted quilt: fillers, tips for choosing and sewing

Rest is extremely important for restoring strength. Therefore, the attributes for sleep should be comfortable, environmentally friendly and safe. In this material, we will consider how to choose a quilted quilt, we will try to determine the best filler.

Quilted blanket

Although such filler variants are gradually receding into the past, such products still have their merits. First of all, the quilted blanket perfectly retains heat, absorbs moisture well. This excipient does not cause allergic reactions.

At the same time, the quilt is of impressive weight, the material does not "breathe" enough. The main drawback of the quilt is the complexity of care. In the case of washing, the filler is kneaded. If the material is dry cleaned, noticeable stains will remain on the surface of the product.

Synthetics

Quilted synthetic blanket is an indispensable option for owners of a fairly cool housing. Products of this category quickly warms the body even in unheated rooms.

Advantages of buying a synthetic quilt:

• Providing comfort in conditions of high humidity;
• Absolute safety for allergy sufferers;
• Simplicity of storage and care;
• Preservation of the original form even after washing.

The disadvantage of synthetics is poor absorption of moisture. Therefore, this option is not suitable for people who sweat violently during the rest. At the same time, it is absolutely not recommended to sleep under a blanket with such a filler to those who suffer from shortness of breath, hypertension, heart disease.

Natural fluff

Quilted quilts with down filling are of low weight, extremely soft structure, elasticity. Such products serve as long as possible with regular use. Pooh perfectly retains heat and at the same time acts as an airtight foundation. Under such a blanket it's not hot in the summer and it's not cold in winter.

However, fluff quickly dampens. It starts a dust mite, which is especially dangerous for people suffering from allergies. To avoid damage to health, a duvet is important to periodically take out for airing.

Camel blanket

Camel wool acts as an excellent natural filler, from which moisture is well eroded. The material provides comfortable conditions for rest, as it reliably retains heat. Quilted woolen blankets do not accumulate a charge of static electricity. The last nuance is important in terms of convenience of daily operation of the product.

Due to the content of lanolin in camel wool, this quilted blanket can have a curative effect on the owner. This quality helps maintain good health in rheumatic manifestations, osteochondrosis.

At the same time, a quilted camel blanket does not suit allergy sufferers. In addition, natural material acts as an ideal breeding ground for dust mites. To prevent this, it is necessary to regularly resort to machine washing of the product using delicate programs. Important is the periodic airing of the blanket.

How to choose a baby quilt?

When choosing a quilt for a child, it is important to pay attention to the conditions in the room. If the baby rests in a well-ventilated room, where a sufficiently low temperature is maintained, then the duvet will be the best option. When the house is moist and warm, it is worth giving preference to a wool product. For a rest in a room with warm dry air, a blanket of synthetic materials is suitable.

It is advisable for a child to purchase several blankets for the summer and winter. If the baby is inclined to manifest allergic reactions, it is worth abandoning the blanket, made with the use of natural materials.

Quilt with your own hands

Real needlewomen who prefer to sew themselves independently, avoiding the purchase of finished products, will not be found much. However, those who have enough experience and a spare of free time, it is worth using the recommendations that will allow you to sew a quilted blanket yourself.

To complete the work, you need the following tools and materials:

• Sintepon;
• stitch;
• atlas;
• Spandex for creating frills;
• Decorative tape;
• Ruler;
• Scotch;
• sewing machine.

Before sewing quilt, it is necessary to thoroughly clean the used materials. It is better to resort here to the use of steam iron. This solution will avoid subsequent shrinkage of the finished product.

The stitch is firmly fixed on the floor with the help of an adhesive tape. Here fit organza, sintepon and atlas. The surfaces are leveled using a ruler, which will avoid creases on the layers of fabric.

A selected pattern is applied to the stitch with a watermark. All layers of the future product are fixed with pins. Stepping 10 cm from the cut, the edges need to be processed with a stitch. Then you can proceed directly to the quilting of the product. In doing so, you should not stand out for the curb. Clutches are processed by an overlock, the edges are gently trimmed.

The folds are attached to the underside of the product with pins. Quilted quilted blanket so that the corners of the frills converge. Finally, the top layer of the fabric can be treated with decorative tape.

Finally

Choosing a quilt, it is recommended to give preference to products from reputable manufacturers, which raise high demands on the quality of the raw materials used. At purchase it is desirable to check up presence of the certificates confirming an origin and safety of production. Also, once again evaluate the overall quality of the product: inspect the seams, check whether the filler crawls out, whether the blanket has an unpleasant, specific smell.