Quilting and patchwork: schemes and a master class for beginners

Quilting and patchwork are often combined with the concept of "patchwork sewing".Actually this is not true. Only patchwork belongs to a purely patchwork sewing, and quilting is a quilting of two layers of fabrics, between which lies the lining. But the front side, as a rule, is made by sewing pieces of cloth of different sizes and combinations. Most likely, therefore, these two types of needlework go hand in hand. Variants of a line of layers of a fabric and combination of patches are well presented in schemes. Quilting and patchwork schemes which can be found in books and the Internet will interest many needlewomen who want to learn something new. Magazines "burda", "handmade", "home creativity" and others abound in ideas by patchwork sewing.

Types of schemes for quitting and patchwork

1. . By drawing lines. There are as many varieties of patterns as there are variants.
2. Lines on contours of geometric figures. This is a diamond of different sizes, a combination of squares, rectangles, triangles, unfinished squares( lattice).
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3. Lines on a curve in the form of a round or rectangular spiral, arbitrary lines.
4. Each type of line corresponds to a patchwork unit.

How can quilting be useful for au pair?

Masters of patchwork and quilting create whole masterpieces of art ranging from ordinary potholes and pillows, ending with wonderful coverlets, curtains, panels. So, with the help of needlework you can update the interior of the apartment or even make someone a gift. Particularly appreciated works that are completely done by hand. The ability to do anything by hand can always be used on the farm.

It's time to get started with

Beginners who have seen the quilting and patchwork video lessons will find it easier to start their first task. Having received an idea of ​​painstakingness, some nuances and difficult places of needlework, they, having tuned in advance, are more likely to finish the business. Now that the first knowledge has been obtained, you can do the master class.

Description of classes on the steps of

Let's consider patchwork patchwork and quilting for beginners. They are suitable for making cushions, pillows, napkins with a simple patchwork scheme. So, let's start moving along our ladder. ..

Stage 1

Material preparation:

1. needles for quilt( you can take the usual ones with a small eyelet);
2. roller knife for fabric( it is more convenient to work with, it is not forbidden to use ordinary scissors);
3. work preferably on a self-healing mat( it is designed for cutting) or on an ordinary table;
4. wide and long ruler;
5. sewing machine;
6. set of fabrics;
7. quality cotton yarn;
8. doublerine;
9. leaflet templates;
10. iron for smoothing seams.

Stage 2

Prepare the substrate for the wiper as shown.

Stage 3

Cut 4 types of shreds into 4 pieces of fabric with the same composition. The total should be 16.

Stage 4

Sew the scraps between each other first 2, then 4.

The result is a canvas of 16 scraps. This is the front of the future napkin.

Stage 4

Then 4 corner corners are sewn to the front sheet.

Stage 5

On a duplicate by template draw a sheet of this size so that the length is equal to the diagonal of the square. Then they cut out and paste on the fabric, from which you need to get a sheet for the napkin.

Stage 6

Make a composition from the sheets and sew them with a zigzag stitch.

Step 7

Connect the backing to the face sheet by means of parallel stitches with an indentation of 5 mm, in addition to decorate the work with stitches around the petals with the same indentation.

Step 8

Make a decorative edging.

This was the last step, the quilting is ready. Sewing simple models, using a similar master class quilting and patchwork will gradually master this needlework.