No matter what fashion designers come up with, no matter how far progress advances, there is no way to do without this item. After all, it is cozy, warm and healthy sleep person. Moreover, modern pillows can please both adults and children with their unusual appearance. After all, in Lately various scops owls, hugs and simply pillow toys. And one of the most favorite - cat pillow, which you can quickly make and enjoy from it, like a real purring kitten.
Cat pillow
If a person has accumulated irritation or fatigue, then he should not be upset. After all, any negativity, any negative emotions will leave him, as soon as he picks up the cat. All scientists have already proven that it is the best antidepressant. But inventive mothers made an incredible discovery: if it is not possible to have a live animal, then it can easily be replaced with an anti-stress toy, amazing in its simplicity and originality, in the form of the same four-legged friend.
An anti-stress toy is a great gift for children. Bright colors and unusual shape Your child will definitely like this product. And if made with your own hands, it will be absolutely safe for a baby at any age, because the mother will use only high-quality, non-toxic materials to make it, avoiding sharp, inconvenient parts.
In addition, an anti-stress toy can become an invariable element of any interior. It will not lose its fresh appearance over time. A pillow made with love will be moderately soft, comfortable and light so that the child can carry it from place to place. A properly selected filler will make it resistant to impact. sun rays, washing and moisture. Therefore, it will not fade, fade or become damp. And the appearance of the kitten will definitely be very cute and kind, so that the child grows up in an atmosphere of happiness and joy.
Orthopedic cat :)
Cool pillows in the shape of cat faces
funny balls
For many years now, knitting has not been associated with a “grandmother’s” activity, but has become a way of creating bright, unusual things, including toys and interior items. And for those who decide to embody their love for mustachioed and striped animals in a craft, you can do this with the help of threads and knitting needles. But first you will need a cat pillow pattern. You can download it from the Internet, or you can come up with it yourself, because it does not require a portrait resemblance to the original, but just a stylized interpretation of the image of a cat. You can, for example, take the heroes of good Soviet cartoons as an idea - Leopold, Matroskin, a kitten named Woof. Their cute faces are very easy to translate into fabric or any other material. And besides, they will evoke the kindest, brightest feelings in the baby.
Knitted cats
Neck bolsters with funny faces
Playful cat :)
Cute fluffy. The kids will definitely like this one
So, having decided on the image, having drawn the pattern, you need to calculate required amount and choose the type of thread. You can opt for fancy yarn, any product from which will already look advantageous from the very beginning. For a toy of approximate size 50x50 cm you will need 600 g of yarn, for example, melange. You will also need eyes and a nose, which are used in making toys. You cannot do without knitting needles, the size of which must correspond to the thickness of the yarn. You need to prepare everything in advance and start knitting when there is a short pause between the main tasks.
DIY cat pillow
Knitting a cat pillow with your own hands is quite simple. Having made the pattern, you need to calculate and dial required number loops that will correspond to the desired dimensions. The size of the tail and paws is determined by the same principle. The yarn is very pleasant to the touch, so you won’t want to let it go from your hands. She happens to be regular thread with neat balls evenly distributed on it. The gap from one ball to the other is knitted with facial loops. And thanks to this feature of the threads, the knitting will be uniform, because there is no possibility of knitting weaker or tighter. The product is knitted quite quickly: in five to six evenings. Is this the time to create such a miracle!
Try to sew these cute animals that will live on your sofa
You can sew a pillow that will represent only a cat's head. All you have to do is finish drawing the eyes, nose and mouth
After knitting finished parts sewn together and stuffed with holofiber. All that remains is to glue on the nose and eyes. But you can also embroider the mouth with red thread. But in no case should you use bulky solid objects as eyes that can dig into the delicate baby skin.
Like her original, she resembles a cheerful, mischievous creature. And this is probably why they make it the most different ways. For example, you can sew a toy with your own hands. This cute toy will please others and decorate any home. Making it this way is also absolutely easy. For work you will need the following materials: a piece of fleece, padding polyester or other filler, threads to match the color of the fabric and black threads. You also need to prepare a needle, scissors and a pencil. And, of course, you can’t do without a good mood.
The pattern is quite simple in shape. The image of the cat itself is completed or embroidered after
Another version of the cat's head
Simple but beautiful pattern
This cute little thing can be sewn either by hand or on sewing machine. You can also introduce children to sewing, who will happily participate in the work, happily helping their mother.
After making a paper pattern (40x50 cm), you need to fold the fabric in half and cut two smooth details, not forgetting about allowances (1 centimeter). In addition, you can immediately draw a nose, mouth and eyes on the fleece. Then they need to be embroidered on the front part, where the muzzle will be, using black thread using a stem stitch. Although the nose can be sewn on from a piece of felt. A tail is sewn or embroidered on the back half. All that remains is to sew both halves together, leaving an opening for turning. After stuffing, the product can be sewn. And if you like handicrafts, you can make a whole company of several funny soft animals.
DIY cat pillow
Sew an aromatherapy toy to help you fall asleep
You will need these templates
After the “pillowcase” is ready, all you have to do is pour dry herbs into it and carefully sew up the hole
Cat pillow video
You can sew such a wonderful cat pillow with your own hands
Do you want to add positivity, lightness and cheerfulness to your interior? It’s enough to use your imagination, plunge into childhood and create something simple, cute and original with your own hands.
Exactly hand made capable of diluting bright colors any design, add carefree atmosphere, create a truly family atmosphere and fill it with warmth. I have an idea! An original and cheerful accessory that will win your heart is a DIY cat pillow made from a pattern.
Cat pillows in the interior
Cats are amazing animals, sensitive, very smart and loyal creatures. Scientists say that cats subtly sense a person’s mood and distinguish the tonality of a person’s voice. In the old days, it was believed that freedom-loving animals possessed special magic. For example, the ancient Egyptians believed that a cat could protect a person from any evil, and it was for this reason that they began to domesticate animals. Today, a cat in the house is a common thing, and a devoted furry pet becomes a real member of the family. Pillows in the shape of a cat are not easy fashion trend, but also a symbol of goodness, family warmth and devotion.
Cat pillows
If you choose the right shape, color and texture of the material for sewing, the soft accessory is appropriate in the interior of any style. This decor will decorate a sofa or sofa in the living room, add color to the bedroom, but children will especially love cat pillows. The kid asks to get a cat, but for some reason this is not possible at the moment? Give your baby a soft purr in the form of a pillow.
Wonderful pillow toy
What is the beauty of the accessory?
- Creativity. A pillow in the shape of a cat is always unusual, original and fun.
- Functional. The correctly selected shape of the accessory, eco-friendly filler and pleasant-to-touch fabric will ensure healthy sleep for adults and children.
- Versatility. Pillows will become useful on the road, brightening up a long trip and providing comfort.
Scientists have proven that cats are living antidepressants and natural healers. A bright anti-stress pillow in the shape of a cat with your own hands is a wonderful gift not only for a child, but also for an adult.
Hand-sewn toys are always safe and practical, which is important for decorating a nursery. The cheerful and cute appearance of a kitten will help create an atmosphere of kindness and happiness in the house. Adults will definitely like it orthopedic pillow in the shape of a cat, which will help you relax after a hard time working day. Of course, textile stores today are replete with pillows different forms, but a skillfully sewn designer accessory will become a subject of your pride and everyone’s admiration.
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As a basis for creative idea you can take familiar characters: Leopold the cat, a kitten named Woof or Matroskin from Prostokvashino.
Cat pillow named Matroskin, cartoon character from Prostokvashino
If it is difficult for beginners to implement such an idea without practice, you can use ready-made patterns. A pair of soft cats, sewn by yourself, is a great idea for a Valentine's Day gift: simple, original and budget-friendly. Before sewing a pillow, it is important to select the material, sewing tools and durable nylon threads to match. We offer a simple master class on sewing original textile products.
Cat - pillow for the sofa
Fleece cats
Fleece is a soft and pleasant fabric that meets all environmental requirements. Therefore, a toy pillow made of fleece is not only beautiful, but also absolutely hypoallergenic and safe for the health of the little ones.
Soft and comfortable pillow in the shape of a cat
To work you will need:
- a piece of fleece fabric;
- pieces of felt or any dense material of white or milky color;
- holofiber filler;
- threads, pins, needle, scissors.
- decor for the product of your choice (ribbons, lace, beads, buttons).
Materials for work
The step-by-step sewing algorithm is as follows:
- Let's prepare a pattern on paper.
If you have artistic talent, you can draw a cat of any shape yourself. Don't be discouraged if the skill is not enough. You can always use ready-made stencils as a basis.
- We transfer the pattern to the fabric, folded in half, making seam allowances. We get two identical blanks - the back and front of the product.
- Carefully sew the parts together by hand or on a sewing machine, strictly following the shape along the contour. Don't forget to turn the product inside out before doing this.
- We make a small cut on the front part and turn the workpiece inside out.
- We fill the body of the pillow with filler, and then sew up the hole.
- Separately, cut out two rectangular strips from the leftover fleece, sew them on the sides, stuff them with the remaining filling and sew up the hole. It turned out to be a cute ponytail.
- On front side sew on a felt muzzle. Draw a mustache, cheeks, eyes, mouth on it in advance with a marker, and sew floss along the contour.
- Sew on the tail, tie a bright bow-ribbon around the neck, and the cat is ready!
Similarly, you can sew a cute kitty as a pair for an imposing cat, decorating it with lace, buttons or beads. An ensemble of several products in the same style will add character, completeness and integrity to the interior design composition.
Fleece cat
There are many ideas for creating entire collections of soft textile purrs. Combining fabrics using the most unexpected decor, you can create endlessly in this direction, presenting all your loved ones and friends with unusual designer products.
Today we will sew such an original and very cute cat. If desired, it can also be used as a pillow. Although he looks much more appropriate in the role unusual detail interior
Sew this beautiful and original pillow in the form of a cat is quite simple.
Making a cat pillow
1. First we need to make patterns of all the individual parts of the cat: its head, ears, paws. Then we move on to cutting out the main body of the pillow. The width of the pillow must be such that it can accommodate your head and paws.
2. Cut out the nose according to the pattern, enlarging it linear dimensions approximately 1–1.5 cm. To fill the nose, cut out three parts from padding polyester, each should be smaller than the other (the first is slightly smaller than the base of the nose). The parts can be point-to-point connected with glue.
We put fragments of padding polyester into the main part of the nose, sew along the edge and tighten it, giving the desired shape.
3. Making the eyes. We take special cardboard for bags so that we can then wash the main cover. We cut out two circles from cardboard according to the size of the eyes on the pattern. We cut out two circles from white fabric, with a diameter 1–1.5 cm larger than the pattern.
Take black iris threads. Using a large needle, make a French knot. We sew white fabric in a circle. We put cardboard inside and tighten it.
4. Cut out two squares of blue fabric for the head. We glue one square with interlining from the inside out. We transfer the design onto the fabric and mark it with stitches.
We place a sheet of paper underneath to make it easier to advance the fabric. Sew the mustache and mouth in a zigzag along the marked lines. It is better to use thick threads. We bring the threads out with a needle inside out and fasten them, carefully removing excess paper.
5. Sew the nose to the head. First, carefully glue it, and then sew it in a circle.
6. Sew the eyes to the head in the same way.
7. Making ears. Inside the ears you need to put one or two padding pads slightly smaller than the base and stitch them from the bottom.
8. Cut out the head from the square, adding 1.5–2 cm to the seam. Sew on the ears. The main thing here is not to confuse right and left.
Fold the top and bottom parts of the head and sew them together. Leave a piece at the bottom so you can turn it inside out.
Trim off excess fabric. We turn the head inside out, fill it with padding polyester, and sew up the hole.
9. Cut out the paws and tail. We sew the parts together, turn them inside out, and fill them with padding polyester. In the places where the paws are marked, we “mark” them by hand stitching with large stitches with thick thread 2-3 times.
10. Cut out the cat’s body from a rectangular piece of the main fabric, with a zipper provided on the side. We insert the front legs into the front seam and stitch. We insert the tail and two hind legs into the rear transverse seam. We also sew. We manually sew the head to the cat's body.
Separately sew a pillow made of cotton fabric the right size. We fill it with padding polyester. We insert the pillow into the cat's body. That's it, our pillow cat is ready!
This is the kind of charm we got!
Original decorative pillow can revive the most austere and restrained interior. Especially when it comes to pillows made in the shape pet, for example, a cat. After all, cats are like guardians home comfort, are a kind of talisman for household members. A homemade cat pillow will not only decorate any room, but will also serve as a wonderful gift for a loved one.
There are many options for making a decorative cat pillow with your own hands. You just need to choose what this fashionable piece of furniture should be and start making it.
First you need to prepare the following materials:
- Pattern. The pattern can be printed or simply transferred to graph paper.
- Textile. Selecting fabric for similar product truly unlimited - it can be fleece, velor, cotton of any color.
- Threads, needles, pins, chalk and scissors.
- Pillow stuffing: padding polyester, holofiber. Also used natural materials – buckwheat husk, sawdust.
- Finishing materials - buttons, colored scraps, floss, beads, glue.
Important. If the pillow is planned to be purely decorative, for decoration (cat's eyes), you can use buttons and other plastic parts. And if the pillow will be used for its intended purpose, then it is better to use fabric and colored embroidery.
Classic version
A DIY fabric cat pillow will look great on a sofa, chair or bed. When choosing a material by color, you can focus on the shade of the furniture upholstery, then the pillow will fit especially harmoniously into the interior.
The first step in the manufacturing process is choosing a pattern. The proposed pattern can be downloaded, enlarged to the desired size and printed on paper.
Then the pattern should be transferred to the fabric folded in half and secured with pins.
The fabric is cut along the contour, resulting in two pillow parts.
Important! When cutting, be sure to leave 1 cm for seam allowance.
Before you start sewing the pillow pieces together, you should design the cat's face - eyes, whiskers and mouth.
To do this, we cut out two circles from white fabric (you can use felt) and sew them on the front side of the pillow, in the center we make embroidery in the form of pupils or sew small black buttons.
We embroider the cat's whiskers and mouth with black and red floss threads.
The two resulting parts are sewn together. In the lower part of the future we leave a hole for turning the product inside out and stuffing it with filler.
Having turned the product right side out, we proceed to stuffing the pillow with padding polyester or holofiber through the hole left. We adjust the amount of padding ourselves, depending on the desired degree of softness of the product.
We sew the hole with a hidden seam.
Cushion in the form of a bolster
This is one of the most simple ways make a cat pillow with your own hands from fabric.
As a filler you can use foam rubber, holofiber, padding polyester.
Important! Foam rubber may lose its shape with prolonged use, while holofiber or padding polyester are more durable. Also, an excellent solution would be to use buckwheat husks, which will give the pillow orthopedic properties.
Having decided on the filler, you can proceed directly to making a cat pillow with your own hands.
The algorithm of actions will be as follows:
- the fabric is cut in the form of a rectangle, the length of which will be equal to the length of the pillow;
- the sides forming the width of the rectangle must be processed and tucked to form a drawstring;
- the rectangle is sewn from the inside out and turned outward;
- the resulting cylinder is filled with filler;
- You should thread the cord into the drawstring and pull it off at both ends, securing it with a knot;
- for the head, you should sew a ball out of fabric (cut it out and gather it on a thread), and sew ears - triangles - onto it and embroider the muzzle with floss threads;
- for the tail, fabric is sewn together in the form of a narrow rectangle and stuffed with filler;
- the head, body and tail of the cat are gathered together.
The simplest cat pillow
This method does not require any special patterns and is suitable for those who do not like curved stitches and complex lines.
However, a simplified version of a cat pillow will look and serve no less original. worthy decoration any interior.
A piece of any fabric is suitable for making rectangular shape, from which a regular pillowcase is sewn. It is better to combine fabric of two shades, this will give the product an elegant and cheerful look.
- On front part circles made of white felt are sewn on - these are the eyes of the cat. For the pupils and nose, use black felt or other dense fabric that will not fray around the edges.
- The mustache is embroidered with floss threads.
- Two triangles are sewn into the top seam of the resulting product - the ears of the future cat.
- The pillow is stuffed with filling through the hole left in the bottom of the pillowcase.
- The hole is sutured. If desired, you can add a hidden zipper.
Thus, you can decorate and diversify your interior without making much effort or financial investment. You just need to show your imagination and spare a few hours of time. And the presented patterns, diagrams and photos will help you make an original accessory with your own hands.
How to sew a cat pillow: video
Unusual, original, unique pillow toys in the form of animals or dolls become favorite things for both children and adults. A hand-made cat pillow will not be an exception. It can be sewn using ready-made patterns or sketches drawn by yourself.
If your baby has trouble falling asleep and needs company, offer him this toy pillow. With it, the child will calm down faster. Adults will also need a small thought pillow, with which it is easier to relax the cervical vertebrae, you can lie down comfortably, and fall asleep faster and more soundly. Of course, you can buy a model of any size and shape in stores, but sewn or knitted yourself, these products become an indispensable element of decor, created only for your closest and dearest people.
How to cut correctly
A DIY cat pillow is a gift for both yourself and your child, a decoration and addition to stylish design rooms. In order for such an accessory to be truly one and only, you will have to make your own pattern for the future cat. It would seem, what could be simpler? But no. After all, cats and cats are so different, and everyone wants their pet to be the cutest.
They cannot be similar to one another, and therefore you will need to find a special drawing or make a sketch yourself. When preparing to work on creating a pattern, it is important to consider the purpose of the future product. If this is just to decorate a new sofa, then it is important to make sure that the color and shape of the cat is in harmony with the surrounding furniture.
But most often it is a real pillow with which you can comfortably fall asleep. In this case, you need to carefully consider:
- its size;
- the quality of the fabric that an adult or child will touch with their face;
- Availability decorative elements, safe for kids;
- quality and quantity of filler.
Of course, it is very important to choose the character who is sure to become everyone's favorite, and the pillow should be his an exact copy. The well-known cat Simon has long become such a hero.
This funny soft toy was loved by children many years ago. different countries, and to make it yourself, just find a detailed image and prepare the components. White, fluffy, with huge bulging eyes and erect ears, the cat will take root in any home. He can really decorate the interior and become a friend to the baby.
Preparation
When starting to make a pattern for a soft pillow toy, you should think in advance what size the cat will be and who will use it. Usually such a handsome man is made of faux white fur, and if desired, it can be replaced with plush, terry or flannel. To work you will need:
- material for the body, folded in half;
- floss threads to highlight the mustache and the desired outline;
- pins to secure the pattern to the material;
- colored crayons;
- threads whose color differs from the main one;
- scissors;
- filler;
- sewing needles.
You can make an accurate pattern by watching a video or photo where real masters of their craft give a master class on cutting and sewing.
You will need several sheets of A4 format, but it is better if you prepare graph paper, which will make it easier and more convenient to recreate an accurate image of every detail of the component of the future pillow, and you can get to work:
- Having decided on the size, it is important to decide whether the pillow toy will be one-piece or whether some parts will need to be sewn on. The image drawing must contain all parts in exact size. Smaller details are drawn on the same sheet.
- Having cut out each component, lay out the parts on the material so that there is a distance of at least 1.5-2 cm between them. This will be the seam allowance.
- Secure all parts of the pattern with pins and circle with chalk, marking the places of future connection.
- Carefully cut out each detail, not forgetting about the allowances.
- To ensure that all components match in size, along the line drawn in chalk, make a running stitch with air loops, push the edges of the fabric apart and carefully cut the threads between the layers of fabric. All the necessary lines and outlines have been transferred to the second part.
Assembly of parts
Having laid out and swept away all the component parts, you can begin assembling the toy itself.
- Attach all the required small parts to one of the resulting components. These are the pads on the paws, eyes and tongue. Embroider the mustache and outline of the mouth with floss threads.
- Having folded the resulting parts with the right side of the fabric inward, fasten them with pins or baste them and carefully stitch them on a machine, leaving a hole for filling.
- Carefully overcast all edges so that the fabric does not fray.
- If the cat has a tail, then it needs to be stitched and stuffed with stuffing. Then insert between the two halves of the body so that the body can be sewn together, leaving a hole next to the tail for filling.
- Unscrew the resulting cover through the hole left, paying attention to all available corners.
- Fill the toy pillow with filling and carefully sew the edges of the remaining hole by hand or stitch it on a machine.
When filling the pillow, it is important to remember that it should be soft, but keep its shape. You cannot use too much filling, otherwise the pillow will be very uncomfortable.
Design details
Decorating a toy is also a rather important moment. When getting started, it is important to consider the future use and age of the owner of the pillow. You should not use glued toy eyes or small buttons if such a cat becomes a pillow for your baby. The child may tear them off and inadvertently harm himself.
To get bright, beautiful eyes, the pads on the paws to be visible, and a bright tongue to stand out, all you need to do is use pieces of fabric and sew them in the appropriate places. Individual details can be simply embroidered using floss.
Features of the pillow toy
If for the first time in your life you decide to make a pillow in the form of a soft toy with your own hands, let it be a cat. Such a pillow is easier to sew; it does not require special knowledge, experience and skills. All you need is imagination and the desire to achieve results, bringing pleasure to your family and friends.