Vintage romantic patchwork art: complete freedom of creativity
The patchwork style is a godsend not only for needlewomen, but also for lovers of extraordinary things. This direction has found application in various areas of life - in the manufacture of clothing and shoes, in the design of premises, in the production of furniture and carpets. Today we will look at how you can incorporate patchwork into your interior, get acquainted with the techniques for doing it, and give some interesting patchwork ideas.
Interior elements made using patchwork technique will add charm and originality to the room.
Patchwork stitched through with a decorative machine stitch is called “quilting.”
A little history
Sewing from scraps - patchwork - is an ancient direction of applied art. Even in Ancient Egypt, Persia, Africa, India and other countries, the production of textiles from multi-colored pieces of fabric sewn together was common.
Kievan Rus was no exception. Our ancestors also highly valued colorful bedspreads, rugs and other interior items made using this technique.
This direction gained the greatest popularity in the 19th century. It was at this time that mass production of bright printed calico, cambric, calico and cotton was established. This led to many needlewomen starting to make bright pillows, towels, carpets, scarves and blankets in patchwork style.
Patchwork is a rather traditional touch in many ethnic interior options.
Hand-sewn patchwork seat covers completely change the look of a set of chairs
New Year's ideas
An excellent solution for New Year and Christmas home decoration can be various items made using the patchwork technique. This way you can make your own gifts for family and friends, as well as holiday decor. New Year's themed patchwork ideas include various panels with traditional ornaments, all kinds of souvenirs, as well as New Year's stockings for gifts. You can sew an unusual and bright decorative skirt for the Christmas tree. A variety of patchwork ideas are presented in abundance on the Internet, and special books are published. There you will find photos for inspiration.
A decorative rug for a small Christmas tree will decorate any New Year's ikebana
New Year's napkins and potholders will decorate the festive table, and decorative pillows will become an indispensable attribute in the recreation area
You can also use patchwork to decorate your holiday table. Placemats for cutlery made from scraps will decorate the feast and give the room an elegant and unusual look. You can also make Christmas tree decorations, garlands, and even a star for the top of the Christmas tree. Your imagination is not limited by anything!
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So, New Year's patchwork ideas for inspiration:
- Christmas decorations;
- Christmas tree garlands;
- Garlands for room decoration;
- Socks for gifts;
- Decorative Christmas tree skirt;
- Plate coasters;
- Kettle warmer;
- Cushions;
- Blankets and bedspreads.
Decorative elements using the patchwork technique will add a festive atmosphere to any interior.
DIY patchwork: where to start?
If you're eager to try your hand at patchwork, let's figure out what you'll need.
In the old days, patchwork quilts took a long time to create by hand, but for modern needlewomen, patchwork has become a pleasant hobby and a fairly quick way to decorate your home.
- Textile. You can find suitable scraps of fabric in any home: take a good rummage in the closet or pantry - there you will find remnants of fabric from sewing clothes, bed linen, and so on. A variety of fabrics are suitable for patchwork, but it is desirable that one product contains materials that are similar in texture and density.
The patchwork technique finds excellent application in shocking and kitschy interior design.
- Sketch. If you have experience with patchwork, making it yourself is not difficult. But if you are still new to this area, it is better to use drawings from specialized magazines or look for sketches on the Internet.
Patchwork has never lost its popularity, and nowadays you can find your favorite option from the limitless number of sketches and ideas on the Internet
- Lining fabric. Usually, a plain bright material is suitable for it, which will go well with the color scheme of the front side of the product.
Modern patchwork in any technique is, first of all, an accentuated geometric pattern
- Scissors, thick cardboard for templates, chalk or a small piece of soap for marking future flaps, pins and a needle and thread for basting.
- A sewing machine for stitching the finished product or a crochet hook with threads (if you use the knitted patchwork technique).
As you can see, the list of necessary tools is quite simple, and you can find it in the home of any craftswoman.
Advice! If you have never encountered patchwork before, and you do not have the necessary tools, patterns and materials, there are special patchwork kits on sale. They include the required number of patches, templates and diagrams.
A factory designer chair with patchwork upholstery is a godsend for many types of interior design: eclectic, romantic, and so on.
New in patchwork: fresh ideas (video)
Patchwork is a constantly evolving direction of creativity. New designs and ornaments and various techniques are constantly appearing. Special fabrics are produced, new prints and textures appear. Patchwork has become a part of our lives. Every home probably has at least one quilt item. These could be handmade items given to you, or purchased from art stores. Or maybe this is some kind of thing that is passed down in your family from generation to generation? One way or another, the mesmerizing kaleidoscope of scraps will not leave either an adult or a child indifferent. Traditional ornaments from different countries, as well as new trends and techniques, guarantee a person who is interested in patchwork an interesting activity for many years.
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Interior use of patchwork technique
It’s easy to guess that many ethnic interiors are “friendly” with patchwork. In styles such as country, Provence, Scandinavian, Indian, oriental and some other styles, patchwork products look very organic.
Patchwork is an ideal way to complement a Provencal interior
Narrow strips of fabric sewn lengthwise and knitted strips of different colors are recognizable features of traditional South American patchwork.
Patchwork is also somewhat associated with the 70s and hippie culture, which can be used to accentuate the interior
However, not only national and “village” interiors go well with patchwork products. Many designers are not afraid to include them in such sophisticated styles as art deco, art nouveau, vintage and so on. Refined patchwork armchairs, as well as small poufs and couches, look great even in Baroque.
Patchwork: a great option for connoisseurs of brutal design
Strict hi-tech and loft can also be decorated with stylish interior details, made in the spirit of bright sewing. Well, kitsch and pop art with their variegation and riot of colors are simply created for patchwork patchwork.
A sofa with flashy patchwork upholstery is a great option for those who appreciate a sense of humor and kitschy design.
A patchwork carpet (or a factory imitation of it), as well as any bright accessories sewn using this technique, will organically fit into a pop art style interior.
How can such a trend manifest itself in the interior? First of all, these are all kinds of textile details - curtains and drapes, screens, lampshades, furniture covers, tablecloths, napkins, oven mittens, pillows, bedspreads, blankets, bedside rugs and large carpets, wall panels. It is interesting that a set of patches can be made not only from fabric, but also from paper - wallpaper pasted in the form of geometric shapes, intricate patterns and asymmetrical floral arrangements on the wallpaper looks very interesting.
Patchwork is a decorative element that brings warmth and comfort to a strict traditional interior
Also, when decorating a room in the spirit of patchwork, hard materials can also be used - wall tiles, flooring, tiles, and so on.
The “patchwork” idea looks original when used on a material such as ceramic bathroom tiles
How to apply patchwork in the interior
As soon as the topic of patchwork style in the interior comes up, country or rustic style immediately comes to mind. It is in these styles that an abundance of colors, subtle thoughts in the drawings and bright ornaments are present in large quantities in the decoration. But here it should be noted that if you tone down the colors a little, make the combination of colored patches less contrasting, then this technique can be used in any style, even the most strict classical and fashionable high-tech.
Patchwork in the interior
Patchwork style furniture - photo of banquettes
Patchwork style bedspread
Furniture in a patchwork style, for example, a sofa or an armchair with a predominance of brown, slightly diluted with orange and white, will fit perfectly into a classic interior. Don't believe that patchwork can be elegant? In vain! And it can be like this. In this case, bright colors and variegated flower patterns are not used; pastel shades and circle or striped patterns predominate here.
Patchwork sofa
Wallpaper in patchwork style
What types of patchwork are there?
- Traditional patchwork. This trend is based on playing with geometric shapes - most often these are squares, rectangles, rhombuses and triangles, which are stitched into a single canvas. An indispensable attribute of this patchwork technique is the presence of a lining consisting of a single piece of fabric. In the spirit of traditional patchwork, both small interior items (pillows or potholders) and more complex ones (blankets, carpets and bedspreads) are created.
An unexpected use of patchwork technique for a loft-style living room: a carpet sewn from individual squares cut from traditional woven carpets with patterns
- Crazy patchwork differs from its traditional counterpart in the chaotic nature of its patterns, which can have any, even the most bizarre, shape. As the name suggests (crazy means “crazy” in English), the more intricate the scraps used, the better. Custom appliques, wavy lines, beads, beads, buttons and decorative stitches are also welcome. Patchwork bags made in this style look very beautiful.
Crazy patchwork: absolutely any shapes and their combinations, as well as any decorative seams and materials to your taste
Patchwork has evolved in step with trends in product and interior design, and today continues to be a worthy decoration for any home.
In crazy patchwork you can use any sewing techniques you like
- Knitted patchwork involves two options: in the first case, fabric flaps are connected using a crochet hook and threads of contrasting colors, and in the second, the elements are knitted initially. It will take a lot of time to make a patchwork bedspread of this type or any other large product, but the result will be amazing.
Knitted patchwork is an excellent home decoration for those who appreciate vintage accessories and unexpected combinations.
The multi-colored geometry of a knitted patchwork is a suitable decoration for a 70s-style interior
Crochet squares for patchwork
- Quilting. This type of sewing involves the use of quilted fabric. Typically, to create products in this style, a padding made of padding polyester is used, which adds volume to the finished item. Quilting is often used to create patchwork quilts.
- Japanese patchwork. This patchwork technique combines the Eastern desire for luxurious silk fabrics and the Western use of quilted material. Along with the use of strict geometry, there is also a place for traditional Japanese motifs - landscapes and plant motifs.
Gypsy interior: gypsy motifs are very successfully created using patchwork
Idea! Lately, so-called “cute” subjects of Japanese patchwork – naive images of cats, bunnies and bears – have become increasingly common. This is a great idea for decorating a children's room.
A little ingenuity and perseverance - and for the nursery decor you have a cute plot with animals using the patchwork technique.
A funny detail in the nursery is a wigwam sewn using the patchwork technique. You can sew it together with your child
An atmosphere conducive to creativity from an early age: a slate wall that can be painted as you like, and a multi-colored homemade patchwork blanket
Patchwork bedspreads are what you need for a sunny, cheerful interior of a children's room
Patchwork and industrial, eco-, natural design - any of these combinations is definitely winning
Patchwork squares (or "quick squares")
Even though this technique has the word “quick” in its name, it is actually not as simple and not as quick to perform as you might think. To make each square, four strips of fabric of contrasting colors are used, which are stitched together.
For example, we use two tones - red and green. This means that two paired stripes should have the same color, but different patterns. First you need to connect the flaps of one color, then another, and then sew them together with the front side inward. The result will be something like a long cover or sleeve.
A simple patchwork bedspread in a Scandinavian interior
Next comes the most important step - cutting the squares. To do this, you need to measure an angle of 45 degrees using a ruler, applying it either to the upper edge of the case or to the bottom. So we cut squares, sewn from four shades of fabric, from the entire cover. The last step is to combine them into the finished product.
The “quick squares” technique is great for creating large things - for example, a patchwork blanket made in this style will look beautiful. By combining 4 types of fabric, a special three-dimensional effect is created.
A carpet of deep purple color, sewn from squares and rectangles, similar in color
Bright pouf, sewn using the “squares” patchwork technique
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If you have accumulated unnecessary knitted T-shirts, T-shirts and tops, do not rush to get rid of this junk. Cut them into strips without processing the cuts, twist and stitch the bottom edge of the resulting tubes onto the base fabric. As a result, you will get a bright, voluminous and fluffy patchwork rug or pillow.
Patchwork in different techniques: “frog” and “squares” in a loft interior naturally harmonizes with vintage objects and an abundance of indoor plants
Summer mood: wicker chairs and decorative pillows, sewn using the patchwork technique, on the veranda or patio
