A pillow is a common attribute of a full and healthy rest, it is in every home. A person's health depends on its quality. A bolster pillow is the best option for this. This article provides accessible instructions on how to sew a bolster pillow with your own hands, patterns and important recommendations.
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Today, you can increasingly see not standard rectangular pillows, but pillows in the form of a bolster. This is caused not only by fashion trends, but also by the desire to take care of health - this design of the pillow is more compatible with the anatomy of the human body. Even in ancient Egypt and ancient Rome, in ancient Asia, people used such models. On frescoes and mosaics, you can see this household item of ancient civilizations.
Benefits of using
Low physical activity, monotony of work processes, sedentary lifestyle lead to deformation of the spine and cause diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Osteochondrosis is becoming a disease of young people. During sleep, it is necessary to create conditions for the spine to relax and the opportunity to take a natural position for it - a bend in the cervical spine. By using such a pillow correctly, you can avoid serious health problems. Sleeping on a bolster will help avoid headaches, tinnitus, cognitive impairment.
Varieties
- Decorative
The product can be used as a decorative element for a sofa, armchair, bed and any other recreation area. The bolsters can be of different shapes - cylinder, horseshoe, bones. They can be made in a funny children's style, in a classic ceremonial style, simple rustic. You can sew a round bolster for a sofa as a headboard.
- Orthopedic
Orthopedic doctors recommend these pillows for treating problems with the spine or preventing them. They are selected in accordance with the parameters of the body - the curvature of the spine, the length of the shoulder, the favorite position during sleep or rest. You can sew a round roller for the back or arm and as a support. The neck, located on such a support, will get a full rest. At the same time, it remains a decorative element of the room. The therapeutic option differs from the usual pillow in its internal content - the filler should enhance the therapeutic effect. For this, you can use the following materials:
- buckwheat husk;
- polyurethane foam;
- latex;
- memorix.
- Antistress
Rollers for relieving emotional stress are also in demand. They are pleasant to knead due to the filler - foamed polystyrene granules. "Mnushki" help to calm down, distract from problems, switching attention to the pleasant sensations from touching this object.
- Calming with herbs
If you fill the cushion with medicinal herbs, you can also achieve a calming effect on the body during sleep. But before using such a filler, you should make sure that the person has no contraindications to herbal aromas - asthma, pregnancy, allergies, problems with the respiratory system.
The most commonly used are yarrow, St. John's wort, thyme, hops, oregano, sage, geranium, and clover.
Carefully! Oregano, thyme and hops reduce potency in men and can cause abortion in women.
Toy for children
A baby bolster pillow has an entertaining character and serves as a barrier in the crib. It is best to make this option in the form of a toy, and use natural fabrics that are pleasant to the touch, in bright colors. For the filler, it is worth using natural hypoallergenic materials.
If spots of rash appear on the baby's skin, such a pillow should be removed from the child.
Features of selection
To ensure that the bolster pillow meets your expectations, you should take into account several individual indicators when choosing:
- Height is the distance from the shoulder to the base of the neck.
- Product width - add 5-7 cm to the shoulder width. However, a smaller size is also acceptable for more stable fixation of the cervical spine.
- The filler provides additional functions. Buckwheat husks provide a massage effect. Adding essential oils or aromatic herbs will provide a calming effect. Artificial fillers have a memory effect, preserving the individual shape of the owner's body.
- A bolster pillow for a baby crib should fit the child's size and have two sides on the edges. This will prevent the head from slipping and will support the spine at one level. Such a pillow will be useful for children with posture problems.
Materials
Over the long period of serving people, the shape of the bolster pillow has remained virtually unchanged. But the list of fillers has expanded.
Today, modern technologies and natural materials allow you to choose a filler:
- Buckwheat husks are considered to have the best healing effect. During rest, the neck receives a micro massage. For people with bronchial asthma, husks are considered the best option for their antibacterial and antiallergic properties.
- Polyester is an economical filler option. It is not hygroscopic and does not conduct air well, so it is inconvenient to use in hot weather. To reduce the "greenhouse effect" during use, the roller should have a pillowcase made of natural fabric. The advantage of polyester is its ability to take the desired shape, so all that remains is to fold the roller correctly.
- Polyurethane foam is probably the most popular filler today. It does not absorb dust and dirt. It does not harbor mites, mold, and fungus. When sleeping on polyurethane foam, it will easily take the shape of the human body. But without pressure, it will return to its previous state. If the need arises, polyurethane foam is easy to clean.
Important! It is not recommended to use down and feathers as filler.
The fabric is used twice in this product - for the pillowcase and for the filler cover (pillowcase). If the pillow is intended only for sleeping, the fabric is chosen natural and light. To add decorativeness to this item, the materials can be different, corresponding to the general coloring of the place. If desired, additional elements are used on the pillowcase - buttons, ribbons, cords.
Cutting order
You can manage to sew a pillow with only basic cutting and sewing skills. You can understand how to sew a bolster pillow by reading the step-by-step master class. If you have ready-made bolster bases at home, all you have to do is take measurements from them and make a very simple pillowcase pattern.
Depending on the type of fastener - buttons, flap, zipper, add the required number of cm to the length. Round end parts - sidewalls, can be traced along the circumference of the cylinder or built according to the instructions: divide the circumference of the cylinder in half and add 1 cm for free fit. The resulting figure - the radius, set on the compass and draw a circle. The appearance of the product will depend on the accuracy of this part and the accuracy of its connection to the main fabric.
How to sew it yourself
In order for such a bolster pillow to fit all parameters, it is better to make it yourself. The skills and costs are minimal, and the bonus from the work will be the individual author's design of this item.
Materials and tools for work:
- fabric for the pillowcase and fabric for the base cover;
- threads of the appropriate color;
- decorative details - cords, buttons, fringe, appliques;
- filler (optional).
Work order:
- It is necessary to take personal anatomical measurements, in accordance with the recommendations specified above. After that, correctly calculate the parameters of the pillow according to the diagram given above.
- Transfer all the dimensions to paper, being precise when constructing. The accuracy at this stage will determine how comfortable the pillow will be to use.
- Duplicate the pattern on fabric for a pillowcase, which can serve as both a decorative cover and a pillowcase for sleeping.
- Cut out the blank from the fabric, adding seam allowances of approximately 1 cm.
- When making a pattern, it is necessary to take into account seam allowances. They should be at least 0.5-1 cm.
- Sew the main fabric into a tube.
- Next, pin the round side piece to the pipe opening, baste it with a running stitch, and only then stitch it on the machine. All these operations will allow you to sew the end piece evenly and not disturb the correct cylindrical shape of the product.
- Sew the second side not completely, leaving an opening to insert the filling.
- Insert the filling and carefully sew the end part of the roll to the end with your hands.
Therefore, you can sew almost any pillowcase according to the scenario.
You can leave the fasteners out of pillowcases to avoid accidentally lying on them with your face or neck. It's better to simply sweep the opening with a blind stitch.
How to choose in the store
Before buying a bolster pillow in a store, you need to take the necessary measurements from the person for whom the pillow is intended. Choose the item that will match in size. Find out from the seller what filler is used, what fabric the cover is made of, how to care for the product. If there is a need for pillowcases, you should buy two or more for an update.
Whichever option is chosen, a bolster pillow, sewn according to individual parameters for the needs of a specific person, made taking into account personal preferences in design, will have not only a decorative character, but also a therapeutic purpose.
