Patchwork technique izba well. Patchwork for beginners: beautiful and easy

When you don’t want anything, you don’t do anything: your soul is calm, your body is relaxed, nothing disturbs you, and the thought does not occur to you that without your creations the world will get bored and run wild.

But if the idea has popped into your head, then I won’t save you! There is a sharp and disturbing feeling that in the entire universe there is some kind of hole, some kind of emptiness that needs to be filled and decorated. Everything is ready, the world with its atoms has moved: go and do it, plug this hole, otherwise it will begin to suck in spirit and matter, everything will tremble and warp, the elephants will slip, and the Earth with all its contents will fall from the back of the turtle into the bottomless ocean.

God forbid! So you need to save this world alone, like Noah, Lilu, Korben Dallas and a superhero with a motor!

Color. And the idea of ​​a supermission enters the body in different ways. This time, the first tremors of concern appeared after the purchase of Russian percale. And there - “Persian cucumber”, “Indian cucumber”, “Turkish cucumber”, “buta”, “Buddha’s footprint”, “Indian palm leaf”, “Persian cypress”, “Turkish bean”, “paisley”. Oh!

About percale. Any article about percale begins with a mention of the fact that this fabric was used to make the wings of early airplanes. That’s what I imagined, looking at each other: I’m flying on a light plywood plane... I’m wearing this helmet with goggles and a white silk scarf... the scarf flutters, flutters... I look around the horizon and see wings made of percale in Persian cucumbers...

Percale mattress cover.

And I quickly thought about it and came up with the idea of ​​a patchwork quilt with the reverse side made of this fabric. I want to stay longer in flight.

Blocks. ABOUT! Every quilter has their own preferences! Some patterns turn me off, others my soul is ambivalently violet, and others I like and love.

There is a wonderful and simple “Log Cabin” block made of rectangles, which came to us from some depths of pagan history. It has four sides, movement in a circle behind or against the sun, and the “earth’s axis” around which this movement is started. What is encrypted there is clear to everyone and incomprehensible to no one. If you read anthropologists and cultural experts (where do they format their brains?), then in any squiggle on an ancient pot they will see a person, Mars and Venus and a cosmic calendar. But there is something in it. It is no coincidence that the Russians, who call the block “Well”, and others, for whom it is “Izbushka”, intuitively highlight the central square in red: there is the center of movement, the crucible, the navel of the earth, the center of the spiral, a clot of primary energy, some kind of hot and mysterious crap .

And here it is - hello! I’ve been sewing this block for a long time and never thought about the order in which to sew the strips. It is also important to calculate the number of strips for a block of the required size. And you also need to come up with a mosaic of blocks so that your insides recognize it as “yours” and not someone else’s, and you have the strength to sew all these square patchwork meters.

Great video:cartoonsto "Waltz of the Flowers" by P. I. Tchaikovsky.

After much thought and endless drawing of drafts (with stripes of the same width, with stripes of different widths, with the order “light-light-dark-dark”, “dark-light-light-dark”, etc.) as the basis of the blanket pattern This simple block was chosen, from which you can make a star from the roller.

Start with a light stripe, end with a dark stripe.
The “light-light-dark-dark” algorithm (“Night Watch” of some sort!).

There are three stripes on each side. The width of the stripes is the same.

The block size is small.

Craftsmen connect the parts of the “Well” block in different ways:

a) cut out the exact patterns of all strips;

b) sequentially sew long strips, which are cut off, and then iron the block with each new piece and trim it on a rubber mat;

c) place the parts on a backing (paper, non-adhesive interlining, fabric, etc.) and sew them on according to existing or pre-applied markings.

Fabric in quarters. It's not enough. And I feel sorry for her.

(Oh, what an idea they came up with: selling fabric with pipettes!

And there is a feeling that this is something priceless!).

The most economical way of sewing and cutting:according to ready-made patterns.

Precise patterns of all parts with allowances of 0.7 cm.

For simplicity, you can cut out parts with 5 mm after the decimal point:

not 3.4 cm, but 3.5 cm, etc.

Matrix formula (needed if you sew without a backing with markings). This results in the length of the parts with a strip width of 3.5 cm:

central square 3.5 cm

1st light color - 3.5 cm and 5.5 cm

2nd light color - 7.5 cm and 9.5 cm

3rd light color - 11.5 cm and 13.5 cm

1st dark color - 5.5 cm and 7.5 cm

2nd dark color - 9.5 cm and 11.5 cm

3rd dark color 13.5 cm and 15.5 cm.

If, for example, 8 identical blocks are needed, then all data should be multiplied by 8. And cut out: "1st dark color, strip 5.5 cm long - 8 pieces; strip 7.5 cm long - 8 pieces...". You still get confused, but not fatally. You can forgive yourself for these mistakes if you need to cut out a total of 1,820 pieces.

Why all these patterns and numbers? Yes, because I broke my whole head! I couldn’t think for a whole week afterwards; I lived on autopilot. Thank God, throughout life we ​​have accumulated reflexes with the help of which we can preserve ourselves in the living fabric of social relations: hello! scrambled eggs for breakfast! How are you? have you heard the news? aspirin and suprastin, please! Larisochka Ivanna, you look great! from Leningradka to 1st Aeroportovskaya! at 7.30, 14.40 and 21.20! Do not wash whites and colors together! It's one way here, where are you going? fuck you, you asshole! get off, you bastard! Moscow seamstress, beer hall, a couple more, a couple more!

Drawing, mosaic of identical blocks. I don't like any of the pictures presented in magazines and on the Internet. Probably, this makes itself felt by the desire to express oneself and be imprinted in space in all of one’s bright and unique individuality. An understandable desire.

Blanket pattern. Geometry.
Each pencil color is
your own set of 3 (for a light corner) or 4 (for a dark corner) fabrics.
13 sets of "dark-light" and 3 options for blocks without corners.
Although when sewing, of course, variations will arise.
This diagram is like a military map;
what will actually happen and who will win -no one knows.

Sewing itself. The first 10 blocks are sewn in a state of ecstasy: creativity, pride, beauty, harmony, accuracy, as well as another beautiful side of my personality discovered casually and naturally (I can sew stripes!). But after! Then it gets dark in the eyes, your hands begin to tremble, and crazies, crazies, crazies, crazies swarm around your head...

I don’t remember how long it took to make 140 blocks. I forgot. I only remember that I was running from the table to the machine and was constantly counting something: the number of blocks of the same color, the length of the stripes, the area of ​​​​the remaining fabric...

Yes, there was not enough fabric for anything! And I shoved this or that tissue into the block in a semi-fainting state. (Humanity knows many ways to put a person into a trance state: chew a laurel leaf, fast, breathe some vapors from some crevice, speak or sing something rhythmic and preferably meaningless, look at flashing lights, use ethyl alcohol or food products inside natural fermentation, listen to electric guitars with drums indoors, sit with a child for two years at home, etc. To this list you need to add patchwork. The effect is the same! Consciousness expands, expands, and in two days you can expect prophecies and enlightenment from yourself. You can , like the Pythia, receive visitors and advise: “Go to that city over there! Conquer that country! Think about the black one or the pockmarked one!”).

140 blocks.

Fighting fabric. Bringing blocks to condition. When should you iron? Now it is possible too. (With different methods of connecting parts into the “Well” block, which were discussed above, the iron appears at different times).

You can apply markings to a rag for ironing patchwork pieces (and I have one because I’m tired of changing ironing board covers). For what? The “wells” are drawn along diagonals - where there are numerous corners - and in the middle part of the four sides they strive to depict an arc, bending outward.

This is physics, and these tricks of patchwork blocks have nothing to do with the skill of the seamstress: where there are many seams, they will stick, and where there are few, they will “walk” back and forth. But we don’t need this “back and forth”, we have totalitarianism!

Markings on a rag.

By placing the block on the marking, you can fit the outer line into the square. How? Move the tip of the iron from the outside inwards on each side, driving the wave towards the center. The outer cuts will become straight, and the extra millimeters will be hidden in the seams.
The standardization of the blocks can be completed by smoothing out small imperfections on the rubber mat.
From the particular to the general. From blocks to canvas. Assembly.

Here it is - the moment of truth. What happened? A? A? A?

Go!

Star!

The Dutch Rose is about to hatch
(in the video it is called differently, literally - “Carpenter’s Star”; perhaps this is an allusion to Joseph and a play on words; in short, I don’t know how to translate).

Here she is!

(Photos, by the way, help eliminate flaws.

It worked out! And the sun rose, symbolizing the delight of the moment.

If you look closely, you can see that the final version of the assembly differs significantly from the sketch. That's life! And, knowing this feature of life and fate - giving surprises, breaking dreams and breaking good plans - you can come to terms with the fact that the blanket has been shortened by 2 rows.

Extra blocks that do not “cohere” with the rest of the picture.

When connecting the blocks, we had to re-adjust the allowances here and there to create a “step” of two differently directed allowances. This "step" is the great rule of patchwork sewing. The Chinese have the Tao, the quilters have the “step”. You need to rub the joint, inserting the convex side (where the allowance is on top) into the recess (where the allowance is on the bottom).

"Step" - laid out allowances

when connecting parts with opposing seams.

Then, of course, you need to iron everything, paying special attention to these same oversized allowances. And it will become clear that all the corners have come together. You can brush the crumbs off your chest and make room for the medal.

Border. So what to do next? Do you need a border or not? Is it better with or without her? To do or not to do? But there is not enough fabric, and how? To be or not to be - that is the question. Is it worthy to submit to the blows of fate, or is it necessary to resist and end them in mortal combat with a whole sea of ​​troubles?

Finish it! Let it be anyway.

A border 10 cm wide was cut out (there simply isn’t enough fabric for more) + a dark frame.

It is better to cut the edge along the grain.

Corner.

The connection of three layers: the reverse side, the filler and the front patchwork fabric.

How can you glorify the process when you have to take a kneeling or crouching position? You can look for a rhyme for the word “hunched over” and be surprised at how the language reflects everything harmoniously and roundly: bored, tormented, exhausted, tormented, worn out, evaporated, loaded down, overburdened, hunched over, bulged, snarled, whined, bored, bored and, finally , they took out their mouthpieces and took them out of their mouthpieces. That’s all true, all the words describe the layout of the semi-finished blanket on the floor and the state of the one laying it out.

Connecting three layers with pins.

Sintepon is cheap, and this is its advantage.

But the Gamma company never ceases to amaze: who cuts the canvas there?

In this master class I will look in detail at drawing up a diagram of one of my bedspreads. How to compose and sew interesting geometry from fairly simple patchwork blocks using the “Well” technique.

First, a little about the technique itself. “Well” or it is also called “Izba”, and in English “Log Cabin” is one of the main and fairly simple patchwork techniques. With its help you can create unique and amazing patterns. You can combine all sorts of different ones and get a new and unique pattern each time. This block is so versatile that you can sew more than 1000 different variations from it. We will take a specific sketch as a basis and begin.

Step-by-step sewing:

So, in this blanket we have 3 types of blocks:

These blocks are very easy to sew. For clarity, let's draw a diagram:

This diagram shows the sequence of sewing on our pieces. Color selection may vary. But it is better to alternate light and dark fabrics. Then, as a result, on a large canvas you will get a beautiful geometry from these blocks. Next, we draw up a diagram of our patchwork bedspread, count the required number of each block and begin to add up the drawings. Here is 1 example that we put together from our blocks:

We begin to fold the drawing from the central square (marked with black lines), then the second tier - blue lines, the third tier - yellow lines, and so on.

In this example, at first glance, everything is good and beautiful, but in the places marked with circles, we see a violation of the geometry. Those. The pattern may be different in this case, but it must be symmetrical, otherwise the whole picture is lost. Now let's try to fix this:

Now we have a geometrically correct and symmetrical pattern for our bedspread. All that remains is to come up with the edging and triangles. Here, too, there are enough options for your imagination. We will show some of them:

Sketches of patchwork bedspreads with the "Well" block

After we have decided on the pattern, we begin to sew the top (top) of our patchwork bedspread. This block is stitched in stripes diagonally, starting from any corner. I started stitching, as shown in the picture, from the upper left corner:

BLANKET “DAYS OF LATE AUTUMN”

Product size: 230 x 182 cm This blanket is made in a very simple and effective way by sewing strips. In the West, this technique is called “zigzag”. Fabrics of 12 shades were selected for the product - golden, greenish-brown and brown, reminiscent of the colors of late autumn. The border is sewn from strips 6.5 cm wide.

1. From the fabrics selected for the blanket, cut out strips 3.5 cm wide and 76.5 cm long. Sew 12 strips of different colors on the original sides into wide stripes, arranging them from dark to light. For a blanket you will need 21 such pieces.
2. Iron the stripes, pressing the seam allowances to one side. Cut the strips into square pieces with sides equal to 25.5 cm. You will get 63 square blocks.

3. Lay out the blocks according to the diagram. Sew them into strips, then sew the strips into fabric.
4. Iron the seam allowances, straighten the fabric and sew the border.
5. Prepare the blanket for quilting and quilt “in the groove” along the zigzag joining lines of the blocks.
6. Decorate the product with a roll.

BLANKET “ASPENS IN OCTOBER”

Product size: 220 x 220 cm Using this blanket as an example, we will get acquainted with another simple method of making blocks. This method of connecting strips into a block around an element of a square, rhombic or hexagonal shape is very popular in all countries of the world. Such blocks are called differently by different peoples: “well”, “hut”, “log house”.

Consider a block based on a square. The square can be located in the center, in the corner, or slightly offset from the center. It can be divided into two triangles, four small squares, four triangles, two small squares and a strip.
In Rus', craftswomen very often made a central square of red fabric, thereby emphasizing its significance. Indeed, the location and size of the central square dictates the entire design of the product. The color of the square can contrast with the colors of other elements of the work, or it can merge with them, which gives the picture softness. The classic technique is to make half the block from light stripes, and half from dark stripes. The combination of dark and light stripes makes it possible to create many different patterns.
The more shades of fabric there are in a block and the narrower strips used, the more beautiful the product will be. Narrow stripes create beautiful color shifts.
For the blanket, select dark and light fabrics in the colors of golden autumn - brownish, orange, green and yellow-golden, add to them fabrics in bright red and burgundy tones.

1. From orange fabric, cut out 64 square pieces measuring 6x6 cm. From fabric of each shade, cut out strips 4 cm wide of arbitrary length. Sew strips of the same color together along the short sides into long stripes.
2. On the right side of one of the light stripes, place the square piece right side down and stitch. At a short distance from the first, place the second square piece and stitch it too. In the same way, stitch all the other square parts to the light stripe. Press the seams onto the dark side. Cut the strip into pieces. The resulting parts should look like squares with a light stripe on one side.
3. In the same way, sew the resulting blanks to the second light strip and cut it into pieces. Light stripes should border each square on two adjacent sides.
4. Sew two dark stripes to each resulting part according to the pattern, as if you were building a well or a log house. Cover the main square with dark and light stripes until you obtain a block of the required size. Don't forget to iron each seam. In total, make 24 blocks with a dark side made of burgundy stripes, and 40 blocks with a dark side made of green stripes. The main squares of all blocks must be the same. Carefully iron the finished blocks and trim them using scissors or a roller knife. All blocks must be equal in size.

Advice. It doesn't matter in what order you cover the main square with stripes. The main thing is to do it in one direction - either clockwise or counterclockwise.

5. Arrange the blocks according to one of the presented patterns or come up with your own.
6. Sew the blocks into strips, then sew the strips together. Carefully iron the work, cut off any excess threads from the reverse side.
7. Prepare the quilt for quilting. Cut out the lining in length and width 17 cm larger than the size of the patchwork fabric (11 cm is the width of the border and 6 cm is the stitch margin). Cut out a piece of padding polyester the same size as the lining. Baste all three layers and then machine quilt “in the groove” along the sides of the dark stripes.

Advice. It is advisable to stitch the border to the product after stitching if the edge of the work is uneven. In this case, you will adjust the edge using a stitch, and then use a border to finally even it out.

8. Sew on the border. The border on this blanket consists of three parts - closer to the center there is a strip 3 cm wide, followed by a strip of the same width from another fabric and, finally, a strip 9.5 cm wide. Such a border is usually sewn on blankets that have a mottled middle Two narrow stripes separate the central part of the piece from the wide part of the border, while adding additional color to the work. Sew the strips sequentially, each time checking the accuracy of the dimensions of the work. Lightly steam the border without pressing the fabric with an iron so that the padding polyester does not melt. Baste all three layers of the blanket again along the edges.
9. Ruffle the edges of the blanket.

You always want to create coziness in your apartment and express yourself through interior details. And, if you are also a creative person, then you can do it yourself. For example, there is a patchwork technique that allows you to create masterpieces from pieces of fabric. The name is English, but in Russia it is called patchwork. This type of technology has been known for a very long time, and archaeologists and scientists have found products created using this method all over the world, both in America and in Asian countries. I think that this was primarily due to the high cost of fabric in ancient times, so they took care of every scrap and tried to use it functionally.
In Russia, this method has also become widespread among peasants due to the high cost of fabric. The products were initially sewn together in a chaotic way, but gradually patterns began to be invented. Today we will look at patchwork for beginners so that you can repeat it beautifully and easily.

I have seen many beautiful works using this technique: blankets, pillows, potholders, bedspreads. When a sofa bedspread combines fabrics and colors of the overall color tone of the interior, it looks simply wonderful. Housewives have come up with a huge variety of schemes and templates, which can be very simple or quite complex and labor-intensive. But the effect is always amazing.

This technique is suitable for any interior style, but for rustic styles it is simply irreplaceable.

This technique is not at all as complicated as it might seem at first glance, but for a beginning craftswoman, you first need to gain experience and get better at it, so there are a few tips that will help you enjoy the process and not tire you out.

First, you need to prepare your workplace; the fabric should lie flat on the surface. This will allow you to cut and mark the lines evenly. Also, the fabric must be well ironed before work! This is very important, otherwise creases and unevenness may result.

Secondly, if you are just starting your activity in this direction, then take larger pieces, it will be easier for you. I understand that you may want to immediately repeat some drawing, but start with simple patterns just to get your hands on and achieve neat drawings.

Thirdly, always maintain an even cut, this will also give accuracy to your work.

To prevent parts from moving out, use pins.

Try to sew so that the machine foot is flush with the edge of the part. This allowance will be approximately 6 mm.

If you started making seam allowances of 6 mm, then adhere to this figure throughout the entire work. Otherwise, the drawing may turn out unclear or uneven.

Patchwork technique for beginners: step-by-step photos

Of course, to start you need to first find where to start. Pardon the pun, but you can often find instructions for beginners that will bring tears to your eyes. Today I will offer two of the simplest techniques that everyone can do.

The main thing is to do everything carefully and then you can decorate the interior of the nursery, for example, with such a cute blanket.

There are many techniques in patchwork, but we will look at two: the well and Jacob's ladder.

Patchwork technique “Well”

The drawings created using this technique are very beautiful in two-color design. The diagram is shown in the figure below.

Scheme "Well"

You can use any fabric, but for a beginning craftswoman it is better to use cotton. It will not crumble, there is no need to pick up the pile, etc.

“Well” technique

We will need:

• Base – 20*20cm
• 2 multi-colored stripes, 3 cm wide, up to 1 meter long
• Square 4*4 cm

Before work, iron all the details well.

1. On a backing made of cotton fabric, we find the middle by connecting two diagonals.

   
   

2. Next, we place a 4*4 cm square in the middle, so that the corners of the square coincide with the lines.

   
   

3. We sew only one side. Important! The edge of the fabric matches the edge of the foot.

   
   

4. Place the strip with the front side facing the square and stitch. All edges must match perfectly.

   
   

5. Thus, we have already made two seams.
6. Now cut the strip exactly along the lines.
   

   7. Bend the stitched patch with the front side up.

   
   

   8. Place the next red strip with the right side facing inward and stitch.

   
   

   9. Cut the strip again and bend the sewn end.

   
   

   10. We also sew and cut off the fourth side of the square.

   
   

   11. Repeat the same steps with a strip of a different color.

   
   

   12. Alternate the strips in a circle until the base runs out.

The beautiful drawing is ready, the squares can be alternated.

To get a harmonious combination of colors, when choosing a fabric tone, be guided by. The tones should be the same saturation and the same lightness. I already wrote about the color wheel, although it applies to the interior, but it works with any color selection. Therefore, I invite you to read it.

Patchwork technique “Jacob’s Ladder”

This pattern also looks unusual and, despite its simplicity, is easy to do. The drawing itself didn’t manage to become an eyesore, so let’s take a look at it as well.

The photo shows the blog Jacob's Ladder, which consists of two bases: one of squares, the other of triangles.

Jacob's Ladder technique

You will need: 5 blocks with 2*2 squares, 4 blocks of triangles squares. Highlighted in the photo.

First, we make blocks of 2*2 squares.

To do this, we will need two strips, 7 cm wide. We place one on top of the other with the front side inward and sew at a distance of 6 mm from the edge.

Making a blank from squares

You need to iron the resulting part.

We make two such stitched strips, then place them on top of each other with the front sides inward, aligning the edges. And cut strips 7 cm wide.

Without separating the strips, we immediately sew them at a distance of 6 mm from the edge.

We iron the blanks and make 4 more such parts.

Now let's start creating a block of triangles. Take 2 squares with sides 13.5*13.5 cm.

On a light square you need to draw a diagonal.

Now we fold the two parts with the right sides inward and fasten them with pins.

Now we sew two strips, at a distance of 6 mm from the diagonal on each side.

When laying out the block, you need to carefully ensure that all the squares from the triangle with the bright side facing inward.

After you have laid out the blanks, we begin to sew them together.

I think you should get both drawings right the first time.

Schemes and templates for patchwork sewing

I’ll also give you a few diagrams, and, most importantly, I’ll bring to your attention the beautiful works of craftswomen that will decorate any apartment. In general, this is exactly our goal, right?

Let's consider the first scheme using triangles. The sequence is shown in numbers.

The finished result can be seen in the figure. This scheme is for those who have already gotten their hands on it.

The following scheme, on the contrary, is very simple and easy. It consists of connecting triangles in a certain sequence, as in the figure.

An example of the finished product can be seen in the photo. With the right combination of colors, you can always create a very beautiful product!

Another interesting version of the drawing is shown in the picture below.

Simply connecting squares can also make beautiful things, for example, another version of a baby blanket.

I think that you can start with the simplest techniques and, if you have imagination, make very beautiful and functional things; below we will consider a few ideas for inspiration.

Patchwork Ideas for Beginners

I came across a lot of ideas for the nursery. Here you can make a kit for each child. Choose a color scheme for both girls and boys.

Another option for decorating a nursery is a set of pillows and blankets made using this technique.

Also in the bottom photo, an idea for a color scheme for patchwork.

Bright and interesting ideas can be implemented and please your kids. Every child will be delighted with such a set depicting their favorite characters.

But, moving away from the nursery, here are a few more ideas. For example, oven mitts.

Another option for a home or bathhouse can be seen in the bottom picture.

I think that these schemes are enough to get you started, and if you have ideas, then share them in the comments!

TOTAL

The patchwork well pattern is a great idea to try yourself in a new technique, if, of course, you have never tried sewing on paper. Moreover, this is a good creative way to rid yourself of fabric scraps. It will be interesting.

Necessary tools, patchwork well:

• block diagram printed on paper,
• glue stick,
• rotary knife,
• scissors,
• small cutting mat (if available)
• ruler.

Free templates for download and a useful table for adjusting the template to the required size are available Here . 8.5″ block template Here. This tutorial shows all the parameters for a 6.5″ block, all ¼″ seams.

Required fabrics, well patchwork:

• block 1 (block in the diagram): 2″x2″ color,
• block 2 and 3: 2″x2″ plain,
• block 4 and 5: 3.5″x2″ color,
• block 6 and 7: 3.5″x2″ plain,
• block 8 and 9: 5″x2″ color,
• block 10 and 11: 5″x2″ plain,
• block 12 and 13: 7″x2″ color.

Tier 1, 2

Set your stitch length to approximately 1.5″. This will come in handy when we tear off the paper at the end.

Take the first 2x2 square and apply a little glue to the center on the back side.

Glue directly into the middle of the paper template.

Hold the paper up against the light and make sure the lines against fabric block 1 are exactly where you want them to be.

There is another way to check the placement is correct. For example: first bend the paper a little along the line. This way, when you turn the sheet over, the fold line will mimic the line you drew.

So, we have two visible lines. Place block 2 (white) along these lines, leaving a ¼″ seam allowance. Here the square is cut larger3 x3.

Turn the sheet over, holding the white block with your hand. Make sure that the fabric does not move when placing the machine foot. Stitch along the line between blocks 1 and 2.

Now take the template, cut the thread and fold the paper straight along the seam line as shown in the photo.

Using a ruler and a knife, trim the pieces, leaving ¼″.

Turn up the first white step.

Take the second step (block 3), place it on top of the first. The fold lines on the paper will serve as your guide.

Holding it with your hand, turn it over and sew it together in the same way.

Return the template to its previous position, fold it along the seam and trim the edges with a ¼″ allowance.

We turn the second step up.

To make further work easier, you can also trim the previous blocks. For example, bend the template along the seam line between 3 and 7, and cut it by analogy with the previous steps. We will also do the same with the meeting line of blocks 1, 2 and 3.

The main thing is that the flaps bend outward.

And voila! This round is over.

Tier 3

It's time for new notes. Fold lines 4, 5 and 6.

Next round with colored steps. Now you can clearly see where to put block 4 so that the allowance remains. Wonderful, isn't it?..

Sew along the line between 1, 2, 3 and 4. And if you can control the extra ¼″, now is the time.

And now block 5, similarly to the opposite side. Looks good already!

Fold the edges and turn the block over so that you can estimate how much fabric you can pre-cut.

Tier 4

The next tier has white steps. Place white block 6 on top...

Sew along line 6.

Repeat with block 7 and half way done!!!

We mark the following schematic lines with a bend and cut off the previous elements.

Everything is trimmed and you can safely proceed to the next stage.

Tier 5

Take block 8 with color print and place on top.

Stitch along line 8.

Flip and wrap the colored step.

The next step is to stitch along line 9 of the next block. One more step closer to the finale.

Bend and adjust the edges.

Tier 6

Last round of the Well patchwork block. Place the next white block using the usual method.

Sew and wrap.

Do the same with the opposite side, connect with a seam along line 11...

Tier 7

Block 12, finally!!! This is the final stage.

And the happy last 13th block goes to work.

Almost done!

Gently iron out with a dry iron, leaving the paper in the same place for now.

Adjust the edges according to the template.

Made!

Carefully remove the paper.

Made! The patchwork well is absolutely ready! It's time to enjoy the results of your work, and maybe sew a few more blocks. All that remains is to figure out where to use the patchwork well block. If you don’t want to make a full-fledged blanket, you can always sew a colorful decorative pillow.