Cushion-cushion - a simple and spectacular decoration for your home

Many interior items came to us from the East, for example, soft carpets, comfortable pouffes, sofas and pillows. Pillow-roll also first appeared in the East. Previously, soft rollers performed the functions of armrests on wooden sofas and couches. They were stuffed with horsehair, dry fern or straw.

The feather and down were not used as a filler for such armrests, because the rollers from them were not sufficiently elastic, they could not be supported during rest, reading or conversation. Today, crochets are also very fashionable and practical furnishings.

Cushion-roller has a cylindrical shape. It can be sewn from a single piece of fabric or from various stripes. The size of the product depends on the dimensions of the sofa and your taste. The ends of the roller can be decorated with decorative elements, such as folds, assemblies, pleating, etc. Pillows of this type in the style of patchwork look attractive when the pillowcase is made of multi-colored scraps of fabric. In addition, the platen will look good lace or hand embroidery.

On pillowcases for such pillows, the zipper is most often made, because it greatly simplifies the use of the roller. If necessary, this pillowcase can easily be removed for washing. Today, cushions are filled with synthetic materials, such as foam rubber or holofayber.

Pillow-roller is not difficult to sew at home. Even the beginning needlewoman can make this piece of furniture. Today we will tell you how to sew a decorative pillowcase for a cushion-roller with a decorative edging on the ends. You can make this pillowcase in just two hours.

Tools and materials:

• thick fabric -,;
• cord;
• lightning;
• scissors;
• tailor's meter;
• a simple pencil;
• ruler-square;
• pins;
• thread;
• sewing machine.

1. Pattern of the main part of the pillowcase

Cut out the rectangle. To find an even rectangle, it is best to use a ruler-gon. The longitudinal sides of the rectangle will be shorter than the sides that are sewn to the end round pieces.

2. Pattern of rims for side parts

Edging for the side parts should be 4-6 cm wider than the main part of the roller. The width of the fillets is about 8 cm.

3. Pattern of the end parts

The end part can be cut out by outlining a round object, for example, a ladle.

Carefully cut out the resulting circle.

All the details should look something like this photo.

5. Stitching the base of the roller

A lightning is sewn along the lateral line of the main part of the roller. But we will now show you the original method of sewing zippers. So, fold the main part of the platen and slash it on the sideline.

6. Sewing the base part

Stitch the side seam about 1.5 cm from the edge.

7. Side seam chamfering

Smooth the side seam with an iron on the function "Steam" or through wet gauze. Repeat the seam in different directions.

8. Stitching lightning

Pin the zipper with pins to one side of the side seam.

Stitch on one side.

Then puncture the zipper with pins to the other side of the side seam, as shown in the photo.

Attach the second end of the zipper to the base. Sweep the edges of the seam with a zigzag.

Construct a seam across the zipper. This seam will fix the edge of the zipper.

Cut off unnecessary "tail" lightning.

Then, with a special tool, straighten the side seam.

You should get such a beautiful zipper.

8. Manufacturing of decorative fringing

Press one end of the workpiece inwards at a distance of 1 cm.

Fold the workpiece in half and press it, as shown in the photo.

Insert the cord into the inside of the workpiece.

Pinch the workpiece with pins, so that the fabric is tightly wrapped around the cord.

Stitch the seam very close to the cord.

Cut off excess fabric.

Make small incisions so that the workpiece can be easily rolled around in a circle.

Attach one end of the decorative bezel to the round side piece.

Pin the pin all around the circle. Cut off excess fabric.

Attach the edging to the end part on the typewriter.

Work in the same way on the second end.

Turn the main part of the platen to the wrong side and attach the end piece to it, as shown in the picture.

Pin the end pieces to the main part with pins.

Stitch along the edge at a distance of 1.5 cm.

Open the zipper and unscrew the product to the front.

Here is your wonderful cushion-cushion ready!

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The spine is the support of the whole organism. The back is constantly in tension, even when the person is sitting or lying. Any problems with this part of the body immediately affect the health and working capacity of a person. Incorrect posture is also the cause of many diseases. To remove the load from the back in a dream, the mattress and pillow should be matched correctly.

Advantages of roller cushions

Orthopedic cushion for back is necessary to maintain the spine in a comfortable position. Specially designed form in the form of a roller, or with a flat back allow the loin to acquire a natural bend. Due to its rigidity, the load on the spine is minimized.

Tasks of the cushion-roller:

• removal of the load from the spine during sitting;
• maintaining the waist in natural form;
• restoration of muscle tonus;
• prevention of osteochondrosis;
• treatment of scoliosis;
• decrease in the volume of movements.

Orthopedic seat cushions can be used all the time. In the early days it is better to limit yourself to several hours to adapt the body. The first week a person can complain about the worsening condition, but after the adjustment the state of health will only improve.

A cushion for sitting is especially relevant for drivers who spend whole days in suspense.

Depending on the filler, the cushion can have a memory effect. The material is adjusted to the individual characteristics of the body.

Pillows-rollers can be put under the neck during sleep. Conventional feather pillows, especially of irregular height, contribute to the development of diseases of the back, may additionally cause allergic reactions.

As a result of the wrong choice of the pillow, the person feels:

• headache;
• insomnia;
• drawing pains in the neck area.

Because of the wrong position of the neck during sleep, the upper spine does not rest. Osteochondrosis and migraine can develop.

The orthopedic pillow will ensure the correct position of the neck, as a result:

1. Straightens the thoracic spine.
2. The head does not bend.
3. The chin is in a natural position.

By placing the roller under the waist, you can achieve unloading the muscles of the lower back.

Which filler should I choose?

There are several options for filling orthopedic products for the back. Filler requirements:

Often used fillers:

1. Polyurethane foam.
2. Latex.
3. Viscosolastic.
4. Buckwheat husks.

The memory function allows the cushion to memorize the shape of the body. With each use, rest will become more comfortable and full. After a hard working day, a pillow with a cooling effect is perfect.

The most accessible filler is buckwheat husk. The material is inexpensive, it is natural and quality. Such a pillow will last more than one year.

How to choose the height?

Pillow roller can be used in many ways:

• to put under the neck;
• put under the waist;
• used to sleep on the side;
• apply instead of a pillow.

Choosing a pillow-roller you need to focus on your own feelings. Having made even the most accurate calculation of height, the pillow may not be suitable because of the heavy weight of a person, because of an uncomfortable mattress and other factors. The peculiarity of orthopedic adaptations is invisibility when used, during rest they should not be felt.

To measure the height of the platen for sleep, you need to measure the distance from the neck to the shoulder, this value is added 1-2 centimeters in compensation for squeezing the mattress with the shoulder. If the shoulders are wide, then a high roller is required, which are not readily available on the market.

When choosing a roller, the following nuances are noted:

• the base of the bead must be rigid;
• average roller height of 8-10 cm is suitable for almost everyone;
• if the mattress is soft, the roller should be higher;
• if the vomit is predominantly on the abdomen, the cushion is not used.

Cushion-cushion with your own hands

To make a roller by your own it's important not only to have the minimum sewing skills and the necessary materials, but also to choose the filler correctly. To keep the pillow in shape and comfortable, buckwheat husks are used. Foam for orthopedic products is not suitable.

Perhaps we all need to learn from the Japanese the rules of good sleep. They sleep on their backs, on a hard special mattress, and a log in a pillowcase is put under the head. In their opinion, only this position of the body during sleep provides a full rest and relaxation to the entire body. Our mentality is radically different from the eastern vision of the world, but no one prevents them from adopting their way of rest: they can sleep on a more rigid bed, and instead of a log it can be used cushion.

It has long been proven that sleeping on large and high pillows is harmful. And rollers, on the other hand, are 100% suitable for this purpose. They are low, fairly firm and placed directly under the neck, thus allowing the spine to be in a level position.

What are the cushion-rollers

Before we begin to list all the advantages of such pillows, let's see what kinds of rollers exist:

• cushion-cushion for the bed, which is designed for both sleep and decorative decoration;
• decorative decorative rollers under the back;
• decorative platens can be used as an armrest and even as a footrest.

Decorative cushions-cushions photo

Cushion-cushion for the bed

Cushion cushions-rollers are good for several reasons: first, they are convenient for putting them under the head, under the back, under the arm, under the feet, and secondly, they fit well in any interior, can become a bright accent in the room and perfectly combined with the square ones on one.

Cushion Cushions Cushions Photo

Decorative form cushion  can be straight, with the accuracy of repeating the shape of the cylinder, and maybe with a brushed edge, in this case the assembly is crowned either by a beautiful button, or by a "tail" made of cloth, or by a decorative brush, as in the case of a roller made in. By the way, the cushion-rollers came to us from the East, therefore, made of "eastern" fabrics, for example, from multi-colored taffeta and decorated with brushes, such look just great and are an invariable attribute of oriental interiors.

Decorative cushion-bead photo

Now, perhaps, we will now turn to the description of the advantages of pillow-rollers. What are they so good that they are not inferior to traditional pillows of rectangular shape, and sometimes even surpass them?

Advantages of roller cushions

For starters, let us recall the structure of the human body and the fact that a person gets a normal rest only when his spine is relaxed. What is needed for this? Very little: that during sleep, both the neck and the head lay on the pillow.

Only when the back is fixed at one point and deflections are removed, the spine allows one to relax. Consequently, the back, neck relax, nervous tension goes away and even pain in the back and back is removed. Those who suffer from back pain need to drastically reconsider their attitude to sleep, look at which pillows you sleep, are they comfortable, are not they high or, conversely, are they low?

Cushion-roller for sleep has a number of therapeutic effects. A lot depends on the correct position of the body during sleep. For example, as already mentioned above, headaches and pains in the spine go away, the work of the heart and blood circulation improve, normal pressure, eyes relax and intraocular pressure decrease.

Also, a cushion-roller is shown for sleep to those who restlessly sleep at night and suffer from chronic fatigue.

Incidentally, such pillows are classified as orthopedic, especially if they are not stuffed with traditional fluff and feathers, but, for example, hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly buckwheat husk, which, moreover, has a massage effect. And orthopedic cushions-rollers for sleeping and rest are filled with medicinal herbs to complement the therapeutic effect with aromatherapy. Of the most commonly found aromatic fillers, there are juniper, lavender, and cedar. Such rollers not only promote a sound sleep, but also relieve stress, relax the nervous system, relieve insomnia.

Features of making decorative pillows-rollers with their own hands

For needlewomen, it will be interesting that the cushion-pillow is quite easy to make at home. Moreover, it is so easily sewn that even a beginner seamstress can join the production of the roller. The roller looks beautiful in style, when the decorative pillowcase is made of multi-colored cloth flaps. Also on the cushion-platen will be appropriate hand embroidery and lace. On decorative pillowcases, as a rule, a zipper is made for easy use of the roller, so that if necessary, the pillowcase can be easily removed and washed. And you can fill this pillow with traditional fluff and feather, or with synthetic materials, for example, foam rubber or holofayber.