We create pillow-pillows with our own hands

The fashion of the past years periodically returns, spontaneously breaking into modern life, and it fits into the environment very harmoniously. This applies not only to dresses, ornaments and other accessories, the retro style is reflected in the interior, decor and handicrafts. Buffet-pillows - the most eloquent confirmation of the above.

Buf - what is this?

The word "buff" has French roots and comes from the bouffer. If we talk about tissues, then this name has two meanings: "crumple" and "inflate." Buffers - a kind of finish in the form of lush assemblies and folds. They are performed with the help of lines, which after forming into three-dimensional assemblies. Such decoration often adorns the sleeves, belts or hem of the dresses. Very common bedspreads, curtains, lambrequins and cushions with puffs.

As a material, almost any fabric can be used. But one should take into account the fact that the chosen scheme of the figure will look quite different if it is performed from different types of fabrics.

The peak of popularity of this decoration, when wide-spread buffalo-pillows and outfits decorated with voluminous folds, came in the 18th century. Then the ladies preferred to wear unusual dresses and intricate complex hairstyles. But even today fashion designers use this kind of decoration in their collections, imparting luxuriance to things by creating voluminous folds.

We make pillow-pillows with our own hands

To create such beauty yourself, it is not necessary to be known as a needlewoman of the highest class. It's enough just to study the finer points of this finish, to prepare the necessary materials and to be patient.

The following tools are required for the job:

• Ruler;
• pencil;
• Marker on the fabric or chalk;
• Paper for creating a template (whatman or thin cardboard);
• Knife for cutting or tailoring scissors;
• Pins;
• Needles;
• Thread;
• Sewing machine (but many prefer to do without it).

Buffet-cushions can not be created without a suitable material, so prepare:

• Fabric of any type, but without a pattern (geometric shapes or stripes are allowed on the material);
• Sintepon for filling;
• Decorative elements.

When calculating the amount of material, it should be taken into account that the buffers require shrinkage of the web. The material will need about two or even two and a half times more than the area to be decorated with decoration.

Puff-pillows. Basics of technology creation

First you need to make a template, for this you need to draw a sheet into squares. Then draw the diagonals in a checkerboard pattern, changing their direction in each new row. After that, the template can be transferred to the wrong side of the fabric. Next, they begin to sew the fabric according to the scheme. Threads must be pulled tight enough, but that while the resulting folds "stood" and they could be moved.

Once one side of the pillow is ready, you can go to the second. In the end, both halves must be folded to each other and sewed, leaving one edge free. Then it is necessary to turn out the product, fill it with sintepon or other material and sew the last edge.

Having mastered the technology on a rectangular or square cushion, you can proceed to more complex forms. You can create different products using buffers: pillow-heart, flower and so on.