Every housewife tries to decorate the interior in accordance with fashionable new items. If you decide to invent something original, why not make a pillow in the shape of a letter? Moreover, patterns of letters of the Russian alphabet for pillows are simple. You can sew them easily, even if you do not consider yourself to be a highly qualified craftsman.

The described type of pillows has become a design novelty. These alphabet pillows can decorate the interior of a child's room or guest room. Recently, a similar accessory is also often used to decorate various celebrations and themed photo shoots.

Such pillows are very popular among young mothers. Everyone, without exception, wants to give their child only the best. Ready to decorate your children's room? Then start sewing letter pillows, because you can use them to create, for example, your baby’s name.

Before we tell you how to make soft pillow letters with your own hands, describe patterns measuring 40x35 cm and other formats, let's study several features of their sewing:

• You can create a pillow pattern in the shape of any letter yourself. Select the computer font you like and set the desired letter parameters. Print out the blank and then transfer it to graph paper.
• Pay special attention to the thickness of the letters. When filled with padding polyester, foam rubber or other soft material, the width of the letter will become smaller. In this regard, make appropriate allowances.
• A number of letters of our alphabet are quite simple to sew, for example, O, S, P, G, T, etc. There are so-called mirror letters - I, Yu, V, etc. You should pay attention to this when cutting.
• Also, in some letters, the cut part of the fabric may end up inside the pillow, for example, T, so mark the second piece on the wrong side.
• It is best to choose a uniform fabric, although you can combine completely different scraps, as long as they match in size and texture.
• To correctly calculate the amount of fabric, we build a pattern, and do not forget about seam allowances.

• First we make all the seams by hand, then we remove them.
• If you are skilled enough, use zigzag or other stitches. Otherwise, sew the pillow by hand, but only with a blind stitch.
• To decorate pillows in the form of letters, you can choose ribbons, decorative buttons, beads, beads, strands, etc.
• Be sure to leave one part of the pillow unstitched in order to fill it with padding polyester.
• This unsewn part can be secured with a hidden seam or Velcro. Some needlewomen insert a zipper or buttons.
• Initially, we perform the line seams from the wrong side, and then carefully turn the pillow blank inside out.
• It is very important to make notches and roundings. You will see this when you start stitching the letter. Some letters should have sharp, clear edges, while others, on the contrary, should have a rounded outline.

Let's look at the technique of sewing pillows in the shape of letters. Oddly enough, the first letter of our alphabet is considered the most difficult. In the letter A, it is imperative to leave a middle, which, after stitching, will be end-to-end.

After transferring the pattern onto the fabric, we cut out two halves of the letter and the side parts, which will give the desired volume to the pillow. First we sew the main parts along the side sections. Notice in the image that these slices are indicated by a white line.

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If you are just starting your design journey and have never sewn pillows in the form of letters, try making the simplest letter of our alphabet first. As you hone your skills, you will be able to “write” words or entire phrases from such soft letters.

Letter templates for pillows are easy to find on the global network, especially since today there are computers in almost every home. Choose the font you like, enlarge the letter to the desired size and print. And now it’s time to learn how to sew pillow letters with your own hands step by step. The pattern in this case has a size of 19x19 cm.

Necessary materials:

• fabric cuts;
• measuring tape;
• chalk or pencil;
• pins;
• threads;
• sewing machine;
• needles;
• pattern;
• padding polyester

Step-by-step description of the creative process:

The ideal gift for a child on his birthday or at the time of meeting in the maternity hospital would be letter pillows. Nowadays such home decor has become fashionable. Usually it's not just a selection of letters; the letter pads are consonant with the owner's name. Often these letters are ordered for their children or loved ones.

But every housewife can create her own letter pillows with her own hands. So don’t worry that you can’t find them, that you have to wait a long time for the seamstress to complete your order, or that they are expensive. Start sewing original personalized pillows yourself.

In order to sew letter pillows, you need to make templates and stock up on scraps of fabric of various colors.

What you need to sew personalized pillows:

• Prepare a pattern on the computer in the Word text editor and print it or draw it by hand.
• Usually, pillows are sewn in heights of 24 cm, the width of the letter is 5 cm, and the width of the letter itself is 18 cm, but as everyone understands, it’s individual, what size you want and choose.
• Now the finished templates need to be laid out on the fabric - reflect the borders with a special pencil or a piece of soap and cut out the details. Initially, think about the combination of fabrics in the letter. The sides of the letter can be made one color, and the front and back parts of another, it all depends on your imagination and taste.
• Then we sew the wrong side, starting from the holes of the letters, then proceed to sewing the letters around the perimeter. To keep everything smooth and beautiful, baste by hand and then sew everything on a sewing machine.
• Before cutting the thread, pull the fabric slightly, as if straightening it, so that the thread does not tighten the product.
• You can stuff pillows with holofiber or padding polyester. Not all fabrics hold their shape perfectly, if this happens to you, then you can stick adhesive interlining or dublerin on the wrong side. Many needlewomen iron the fabric well from the inside out before stuffing it with filler, then it keeps its shape.

An interesting idea to decorate the interior of a children's bedroom or a room for a couple with your own hands is to create pillows in the form of letters and pillows with names. Such products will appeal not only to children, but also to adults. It all depends on the fabric, how colorful it will be and how it matches the style of the room’s interior.

Useful functions of letter pads:

• firstly, they look beautiful and stylish;
• secondly, they can be safely presented as a gift for a birthday or other holiday to a child, friends and relatives;
• thirdly, when playing with letters, the baby will remember the letters faster, and will also begin to understand syllables and form words;
• fourthly, you can sleep on this pillow and have wonderful dreams;
• fifthly, the letter pillow will become a wonderful toy.

A handmade letter pillow gift will become a bright, beautiful and creative detail in your home. You can sew the whole name or the letters that create your baby's name. The most interesting thing is that every woman can do this activity, even those who have never dealt with sewing. We invite you to watch a step-by-step master class

How to sew a letter pillow step by step?

The personalized pillow is sewn by hand or on a sewing machine. To create a creative gift from fabric and filling, you need to prepare materials. And also make a template or stencil of the letters you will work on creating.

What materials are needed for a personalized pillow?

• letter pillow fabric;
• choose the color of the thread;
• centimeter;
• soap, chalk or pencil for drawing;
• pins;
• cardboard for patterns;
• sewing machine;
• pillow filling (you can use holofiber, padding polyester, cotton wool).

How to prepare to create personalized letter pillows?

Important preparation points:

• product dimensions;
• thread quality;
• type of fabric;
• color of sewing material.

When choosing fabric by color, it is worth knowing who the letter pillow is intended for. For a child, we choose bright fabrics with floral prints, polka dots, stripes, with cartoon characters or just an abstraction of figures, the main thing is that the fabric is of medium density, high quality, natural. Chintz, flannel, calico, and fleece are often used for sewing pillows, but you can also take other types of fabrics; there are no restrictions in this regard, except that other materials are more difficult to work with during sewing.
We use nylon threads, which can withstand strong tension and also have a long service life.

Sewing methods, technology for creating pillow letters step by step:

Step 1: A simple way to sew a product in the shape of a letter. First you need to make a pattern in the original form of the product. Draw a sketch on cardboard or paper, then cut out a template for the product. Fold the fabric in half with the right side inward and transfer the finished template onto it.

Step 2: We cut the workpiece strictly along the contour, do not rush, do it carefully, because the product will be sewn by hand along the front side.

Step 3: You need to sew the resulting parts together using an over-the-edge seam. You need to level the product so that the letters are not pulled together by the thread, only after that tie the knots. Don't forget to leave a small hole in each letter through which we will fill the pillow.

Step 4: Having filled, carefully sew the hole, then cut the thread. The letter pillow for creating a name is ready!

Step 5: If you want the pillow to clearly hold its lines, that is, its shape, you need to glue interlining or dublerin to the fabric on the wrong side. This is done before filling the pillow.

Decor of letter pillows

You can decorate such pillows to make them more colorful and presentable with lace, buttons, beads, bows; in general, each person can act as they wish.

Photos of personalized letters-pillows with your own hands

Now extremely popular are pillow letters in the form of various names. You can make this beauty yourself. Today I will tell you how to sew such letter pillows with your own hands. We will sew the name EVA.

For this we need:
- Flannel, I took a white one with various animals, that is, a child’s one;
— Calico, I have an orange one;
— White dublerin;
— White or orange threads;
- Filler.

1. We find the ones we like and increase the letter patterns to a height of 30 centimeters. Cut it out.
2. Let's start cutting. We cut out the letter E, we need two letters, but in a mirror image.

3. From orange calico we cut a strip 8 centimeters wide, 1.5 meters long, it is better to make the segment longer than it is short. If you measure the sides of the letters and cut a strip of this length, it may simply not be enough, so we make it with a reserve.

4 . We cut exactly the same strip from dublerin and the letter E.

5. Now let's go to the iron. Using an iron, we duplicate the strip of orange calico and the letter; if this is not done, then when stuffing the pillow, it may happen that the corners spill out and the pillow will become unusable.

6 . Well, the details are ready. We begin assembling the pillow of the letter E. Take the base of the letter and sew an orange strip to it.

7. We cut out all the corners, this is done so that when we turn the letter inside out and fill it in, all the corners lie flat.

8. Now we make cuts exactly on the other side of the strip where the corners are made.

9 . We take another letter E, which is a mirror image, and sew a strip to it so that the corners and notches on the side strip match.

You should leave a small section unsewn so that the letter can be turned out through it.

10. We turn our resulting letter pillow inside out and fill it with filler.

11. We sew up the opening. One of the three letters is ready!

12. Now we will sew the second letter B. We cut two letters B from flannel in a mirror image.

13. We cut a strip of orange calico and dublerin. We also duplicate all the details.
14. In this letter, in addition to the side stripe, you will need 2 more small segments for the inner circles. First, we sew the circles inside this letter, and only then the side strip.

15. Sew on the strip.

16. Turn it inside out, stuff it and sew it up.

17. We also sew the letter A. First, we sew a strip inside the letter. And then we sew it to the side. We also cut out the corners and turn them inside out. We stuff the pillow. In order for the letters to stand evenly and firmly “on their feet,” you should fill it with more filler. Sew up the opening by hand.

The results were such soft letters. Now you know how to sew pillow letters with your own hands. I think your kids will like these.

There is no better gift than one made with your own hands with love and care. This is especially true for gifts for the youngest family members - everyone’s favorite mischievous ones. If you don’t know what to give for the birth of a child or, then we suggest -letters. You can learn everything about how to sew pillow letters, what fabric to choose for them and how to make stencils in our master class.

How to choose fabric for pillow letters?

For decorative letter pillows, almost any fabric that can be found on the household is suitable: linen, cotton, felt, fleece, wool or upholstery fabric. The most important requirement for fabric is sufficient density, because the pillow has to withstand a lot during use. In addition, the fabric should be dyed with permanent dyes, because the pillow will come into contact with the head and face, and no one wants unpleasant surprises in the form of multi-colored spots on the skin. Before cutting, the fabric should be washed and ironed to allow it to shrink.

Where can I get letter stencils for pillows?

You can easily make stencils for cutting our sofa alphabet yourself. To do this, simply select a suitable font on the computer, for example, Adobe Gothic Std B and print out the letters of the desired size. If you don’t have a computer with a printer at hand, then we’ll draw stencils for the pillow letters by hand. It is important to remember that letter pillows with fairly thick crossbars and small holes will look beautiful and neat. For example, with a pillow height of 25 cm, the width should still be about 20 cm, and the thickness of each crossbar should be about 5 cm. The optimal height for a decorative sofa letter pillow is approximately 35-40 cm.

MK “Pillow Letters” made of felt

MK "Pillow Letters" made of chintz

This method of sewing pillow letters with your own hands is very similar to the previous one. The only difference between them is that in this case the fabric for the pillows will be cotton, and the seams will be made using a sewing machine.