Patchwork is a kind of textile technique that people knew before the birth of Christ. The oldest known patchwork comes from Central Asia and was created 1000 years BC. BC The patchwork technology is a way to use old fabric residues. From felt, leather, fur, but nowadays mainly made of cotton and linen is made easy for patchwork.
There are some ways to sew patchwork designs yourself: by sewing large parts together and creating a kind of mosaic made of fabric. The structure has given dimensions and patterns that you should follow. Large areas are created with regular repetition of the individual elements.
On the other hand, the cut fabric parts can also be put together and sewing together. Different types are used to fix the pieces. The textile technology is called the application.
In the past, mainly duvets and envelopes were sewn or knitted in this way. Today everything is called patchwork that is sewn from different pieces of fabric. Prints and patterns on fabrics and wallpapers imitate the patchwork structure and bring variety to the interior design.
The technology is made easy with a certain idea in the head. Anyone who works as a hobby closer in their free time has remaining fabric remains. Advanced people can even make gifts for friends and relatives. Unique, wonderful objects with different possible uses are created - ceilings, pillowcases, seat cushions, bags, door stoppers, fabric baskets and decorations on clothing can be made.
Get inspiration and ideas from our picture gallery. There you will also find instructions from hexagon and at the bottom - two videos for beginners. Have a lot of fun!
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The flick design is also used in art and creative works of art can be designed. It is primarily known as repetitive art, because the patterns can be observed repeated by individual motifs. For a long time, patchwork has not only been used for textiles, but also for the design of creative images and decorations that have a very special design.
An example of this can be observed in the picture above. Here the universe is shown as a mixture of different elements that display its numerous facets. The thematic representation consists of several small elements that together create a successful patchwork.
The technology is also very popular with space design. The walls in the apartment in particular are designed and decorated with a successful mix of patterns and motifs. There should be a certain sample arrangement so that the design has a structure and does not represent a mere mess of different elements.
After each renovation there are some wallpaper pieces that keep many of us in all cases. However, if you want to find an application for the wallpaper remains, you can decorate an accent wall in patchwork style. To do this, the colorful wallpaper residues can be combined into an original design and brought to the wall. Alternatively, you can also try to use wrapping paper in different patterns and colors to design the wall. However, this alternative is not so long and is more suitable as a temporary variant.
If you want to try this classic handicraft method for textiles yourself, you can sew a patchwork ceiling from fabric residues yourself. In this way, colorful patterns can be created that ideally match the country house style. The ceiling is perfectly suitable as a crawling pad for babies, picnic blanket or easy to snuggle up on the sofa.
If you sew a patchwork ceiling yourself, choosing the right fabric plays the biggest role. Not only are the motifs and patterns mean, but also the quality and properties of the chosen fabric. There are mainly substances that are rather unsuitable for this type of design. These include elastic fabrics, translucent fabrics and thick fabrics, such as jeans and cord. It is best to take 100 % cotton with beautiful motifs and you just can't do anything wrong. This makes the patchwork easy.
If you have chosen the fabrics, you should cut them down. The individual pieces must be the same size and have a square shape.
This ceiling is sewn from hexagon, so you need several hexagonal stencils made of paper. Don't worry - the paper is finally removed. Now they should dress the hexagon with the fabric. Pay the fabric on the back without sewing the paper with the fabric together. In this way, the templates used can then be easily pulled out. Of course, you can also attach the upper side, but in this case the paper can be removed more difficult.
For a nice blanket you need several fabric hexagon. The exact number depends on the size of the ceiling. The entire process can take a little more time and therefore requires a certain amount of patience, but the result is worthwhile.
If all small pieces of fabric are ready, you can start designing the ceiling. You can make this much easier if you first sew flowers from seven hexages. Then the flowers can be sewed together and designed into a colorful blanket. Everything can be done by hand and this results in a unique design.
The different colors, patterns and motifs make an atmospheric design that is perfect for both your apartment and as a gift for a loved one. Let yourself be inspired by our other ideas for patchwork!
