Baby clothes remake patchwork wall decoration

Abstract

To provide a patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes, which allows a baby to preserve fond and warm baby clothes that are desired to be kept as a keepsake as a one-of-a-kind interior. [Solution] A patchwork wall decoration 10 made from recycled baby clothes is created by sandwiching a sponge sheet 15 between a patchwork member 12 made from multiple quilt blocks 11 sewn together and a base fabric 14, so that baby clothes that are loved and warm and that you want to keep as a keepsake can be preserved as a one-of-a-kind interior piece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a patchwork wall decoration made by remaking baby clothes.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a patchwork member is formed by sewing together the ends of a plurality of quilt blocks obtained by cutting adult clothes that have been used up, and a sponge sheet, a quilt core, or an adhesive core (buffer material) that gives the patchwork member a bulge is sandwiched between the patchwork member and the base cloth of the base fabric and sewn together integrally. A patchwork wall decoration is known (for example, Non-Patent Document 1, etc.).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Non-Patent Document 1

Disclosure of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the material of the patchwork member used in the patchwork wall decoration of Non-Patent Document 1 was only adult clothes in this way. By the way, in recent years, due to the influence of the declining birthrate in Japan, there has been an increasing demand for commercialization of a baby clothes remake-style patchwork wall decoration using a plurality of quilt blocks obtained by cutting baby clothes that have been used up as the material of the patchwork member.

[0005] Therefore, as a result of intensive research, the inventor of the present invention has found that if baby clothes that have been used up by a baby are used as quilt blocks and thus the material of the patchwork member, the above-mentioned problems can be solved, and the present invention has been completed.

[0006] In other words, this invention was developed in consideration of these problems, and aims to provide a patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes that allows you to preserve the beloved and warm baby clothes that you want to keep as a keepsake as a one-of-a-kind interior decoration. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The invention described in claim 1 is a patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes, characterized by comprising a plurality of quilt blocks obtained by cutting baby clothes, a patchwork element formed by sewing the ends of the plurality of quilt blocks together in a butt-to-face state, a base fabric to which the patchwork element is attached on at least the front surface of the front and back surfaces, and a cushioning material sandwiched between the base fabric and the patchwork element, including a sponge sheet, quilt batting, and adhesive batting, which gives the patchwork element bulk.

[0008] The patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes is a patchwork wall decoration made from multiple quilt blocks cut up from baby clothes that babies have outgrown. The type of baby clothes is not limited, and for example, underwear, jacket, etc. can be adopted. The quilt blocks can be of any shape and size, and there is no limit to the number of quilt blocks used, as long as they are two or more.

[0009] The patchwork member may have any shape, for example, a rectangular, circular, or elliptical shape. The size of the patchwork member is also arbitrary. The type of cushioning material can be any type, such as various sponge sheets, quilting batting, adhesive interlining, cotton, etc. The type of cushioning material can be selected depending on the thickness and material characteristics of the baby clothes. The thickness of the buffer material is optional, and may be, for example, 0.3 mm to 10 mm. The sponge sheet may be made of any material, such as polyurethane foam, polyvinyl chloride foam, polyethylene foam, or polystyrene foam. The cushioning material may be pre-attached to the back of the quilt block.

[0010] Examples of the base fabric include fabrics made of various natural fibers such as cotton and hemp, fabrics made of various synthetic fibers, etc. In addition, various plastic sheets may also be used. The shape and size of the base fabric are usually the same as those of the patchwork member. The patchwork members may be fixed not only to the front surface of the base fabric but also to the front and back surfaces. If the patchwork members are fixed to the front and back surfaces, the baby clothing remake patchwork wall decoration will be reversible.

[0011] The invention described in claim 2 is a patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes as described in claim 1, characterized in that the baby clothes are equipped with fasteners including hook and loop fasteners, hooks and buttons, at least one of the multiple quilt blocks has the fastener, and a small item pocket for storing small items is formed on the back of the quilt block having the fastener.

[0012] The type of fastener is not limited, and may be, for example, a wire fastener, a hook and loop fastener, a hook, a button, or the like. The type of accessory can be anything that can fit in the accessory pocket. For example, it can be a photograph or a small ornament. Examples of such ornaments include yarn (knitted items) that can be attached to a miniature item to decorate it, ribbons printed with the baby's name, date of birth, birth weight, etc. using a label printer, as well as dried flowers, artificial flowers, pompoms, soaps, etc.

[0013] The type of decoration is not limited. For example, it can be yarn (knitted) that can be attached to a miniature item to decorate it, ribbons with the baby's name, date of birth, birth weight, etc. printed on them using a label printer, dried flowers, artificial flowers, pompoms, soaps, etc.

[0014] The invention described in claim 3 is a patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes as described in claim 1, characterized in that the baby clothes have a zipper, at least one of the multiple quilt blocks has the zipper, a small item pocket for storing small items is formed on the back of the quilt block with the zipper, and the back forming portion of the small item pocket is made of the fabric part of the baby clothes with the zipper that faces the back of the zipper.

[0015] The invention described in claim 4 is a baby clothing remake patchwork wall decoration described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a wire string is stretched over the front of the patchwork member, and a hanging member is fixedly or detachably connected to the wire string for hanging baby clothing-related items, including memorable photos related to the baby clothing of a selected quilt block from the plurality of quilt blocks before it was cut, and miniature items made partly from the baby clothing, to the selected quilt block.

[0016] The type of the wire cord is arbitrary. For example, various types of threads such as wire, cotton thread, hemp thread, as well as various types of strings such as octopus string, hemp string, and woolen thread can be used. The number of wire cords used is arbitrary, and may be one or more. The direction in which the wire cord is stretched on the front surface of the patchwork member is arbitrary, for example, left and right, up and down, or diagonally.

[0017] As the memorable photo, for example, a photo of the baby wearing the baby clothes, a photo of the parent holding the baby, a photo of the baby with family or relatives, etc. may be used. The term "miniature product using baby clothes as part of the material" as used herein refers to, for example, a substrate with a sponge sheet to which cut baby clothes are attached while still covered with the sponge sheet. The miniature items may be of any type, such as baby clothes, nursing bibs, mittens, hats, shoes, socks, pacifiers, stuffed toys, rattles, and the like.

[0018] Other baby clothing-related items include mini cards printed with the baby's handprints and footprints, wooden ornaments with the baby's initials, small cases containing the baby's first hair cut, and notes with memories of the baby. The type of fastening member is arbitrary, and for example, clips, hooks, snaps, pins, dot buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, etc. can be used. The number of hook members used is arbitrary, and the hook members may be fixedly or detachably connected to the wire cord.

[0019] The invention described in claim 5 is a baby clothing remake patchwork wall decoration described in claim 4, characterized in that a portion of the wire string body in its length direction is sewn to the butt joint of adjacent quilt blocks of the patchwork element. The portion of the wire cord in the length direction that is sewn to the butt portion of the adjacent quilt block is optional. For example, the wire cord may be sewn to the butt portion at predetermined intervals in the length direction.

[0020] The invention described in claim 6 is a baby clothing remake patchwork wall decoration described in any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that at least one of the multiple quilt blocks is used as a space to display the handprint or footprint of a baby wearing the baby clothes.

[0021] The surface of the quilt block that serves as the display space is preferably plain (particularly plain white), but is not limited to this. The display may be either a handprint or a footprint, or both. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] According to this invention, the patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes is made by sewing together multiple quilt blocks made from baby clothes and sandwiching cushioning materials such as sponge sheets, quilt batting, and adhesive interlining between the patchwork material and the base fabric to create the patchwork wall decoration.This allows you to preserve the beloved and warm baby clothes that you want to keep as a keepsake as a one-of-a-kind interior decoration.

[0023] In other words, the beloved texture and feel of baby clothes can be reconstructed as interior art that adds color to everyday spaces, rather than simply being stored, and can be preserved for many years to come. Furthermore, by combining multiple quilt blocks made from cut baby clothes, the diversity of colors, patterns, and materials of each baby's clothes is fused together, providing a one-of-a-kind wall decoration with highly original design value. In addition, by sandwiching a cushioning material (sponge sheet, quilting batting, and adhesive batting) between the patchwork member and the base fabric, a soft, puffy, three-dimensional feel can be imparted to the surface. Furthermore, if the patchwork members are fixed not only to the front surface but also to the back surface of the base fabric, this baby clothing remake patchwork wall decoration can be used reversibly.

[0024] In particular, according to the invention described in claim 2, by removing the fasteners on the quilt block that is part of the patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes and opening the small item pocket, you can store small items such as baby mementos inside.

[0025] Furthermore, according to the invention described in claim 3, when the zipper on the quilt block that is part of the patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes is opened, the small item pocket that appears from the zipper reveals the fabric part of the baby clothes that faces the back of the zipper. Since the zipper seals the internal space better than other fasteners such as buttons and hooks, the inside of the accessory pocket tends to remain the same as when it was still baby clothes, allowing memories of when the baby was young to be preserved for a long time, not only visually but also olfactorily.

[0026] Furthermore, according to the invention described in claim 4, baby clothing-related items such as "memorable photos" or "miniature items" related to the original baby clothing are hung on the selected quilt block via a hanging member attached to the wire string body. By using the hanging parts, the patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes can evolve from a simple static decoration into a dynamic and personal gallery where baby clothing related items can be easily replaced and updated as the baby grows, or with the seasons and anniversaries. As a result, it provides viewers with continuous interest and keeps the wall decoration valuable for a long time.

[0027] In addition, by having a one-to-one correspondence between the selected quilt blocks and baby clothing related items, it becomes easier to communicate memories such as which quilt block is made of which baby clothing fabric and when the baby clothing was worn. This deepens the narrative of the wall decoration and makes it easy for third parties to understand the background of the beloved baby clothing.

[0028] Furthermore, according to the invention described in claim 5, portions of the wire cord are sewn at predetermined intervals to the butt joints of adjacent quilt blocks of the patchwork member. Therefore, when the wire cord is not in use, it overlaps with the corresponding butt joints and is inconspicuous, but when in use, baby clothing and related items can be hung in front of the desired quilt block via the hooking member.

[0029] Furthermore, according to the invention described in claim 6, by displaying the baby's handprints or footprints on at least one of the multiple quilt blocks, the wall decoration is not just a decoration; the size of the hands and feet captures a moment in the child's growth, and the wall decoration can also contain stories related to the clothes, such as memories of wearing baby clothes or the excitement of putting them on for the first time. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0030] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view of a patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a rear view of a patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 3] 1 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a portion of a patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes according to a first embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] 1 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion where a fastener is arranged in a patchwork wall decoration for remaking baby clothes according to a first embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0031] An embodiment of this invention will now be described in detail. [Example]

[0032] In Figures 1 to 3, 10 is a patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes according to Example 1 of the present invention. This patchwork wall decoration made from recycled baby clothes 10 comprises 24 different quilt blocks 11 obtained by cutting multiple pieces of baby clothes (not shown), two patchwork members 12 and 13 formed by sewing the ends of half of the 12 quilt blocks together in a butt-to-butt state, a base fabric 14 to which these patchwork members 12 and 13 are attached on both the front and back sides, and a sponge sheet (cushioning material) 15 sandwiched between the base fabric 14 and patchwork member 12 to give the patchwork member 12 bulk.

[0033] These parts will be specifically described below. Among the multiple baby clothes, one has a zipper. Each quilt block 11 is made by cutting multiple baby clothes provided by the client into oval squares. Of these, the quilt block 11A on the left side of the middle row is equipped with a line fastener 30. A small item pocket 31 capable of storing small items (not shown) is formed on the back side of this quilt block 11A equipped with the line fastener 30. The back surface forming portion 32 of the small item pocket 31 is made of the fabric portion of the baby clothing equipped with the line fastener 30 that faces the back side of this line fastener 30.

[0034] The patchwork members 12 and 13 are each made into a large quilt by sewing together three vertical (three rows) and four horizontal quilt blocks 11 with different designs in a desired arrangement, butt-together. The base fabric 14 is made of a rectangular woven fabric having the same size as the patchwork members 12 and 13 .

[0035] A rod-threading tube 16, which has the same structure as the patchwork member 12, is sewn to the upper edge of the patchwork wall decoration 10. A long rod 17 is passed through the rod-threading tube 16, and both ends of the rod 17 in the longitudinal direction are fastened to the ends of a long hanging string 22 for hanging the baby clothes remade patchwork wall decoration 10 on the wall. In addition, two horizontally long hemp strings (wire strings) 18 are sewn at predetermined intervals along a portion of each length between the first and second quilt blocks 11 and between the second and third quilt blocks 11 of the patchwork member 12 on the front side.

[0036] Hanging from these twine strings 18 via a number of small clothespin-type clips (hanging members) 19 are memorable photographs (baby clothing related items) 20 and cards (baby clothing related items) 21 related to the baby clothes from the selected quilt block 11 before cutting. Other baby clothing related items may also be small stuffed toys (not shown) or various miniature items made partly from baby clothes.

[0037] In this way, portions of the hemp string 18 are sewn at predetermined intervals to the butted portions of adjacent quilt blocks 11 of the patchwork member 12. Therefore, when the hemp string 18 is not in use, it overlaps with the corresponding butted portions and is not noticeable, but when it is in use, a memorable photo 20 or card 21 can be hung in front of the desired quilt block 11 via the clip 19. In addition, a single hemp string 18 is sewn to the patchwork member 13 on the back side in a similar manner at approximately the middle of the height of the second quilt block 11.

[0038] As shown in Figure 1, quilt block 11B on the right side of the first row is a display space for the handprints a and footprints b of a baby wearing baby clothes. In this way, baby clothes remake patchwork wall decoration 10 is not just a decoration, but the size of the handprints a and footprints b captures a moment in the child's growth, and wall decoration 10 can also contain stories related to the clothes, such as memories of wearing baby clothes and the excitement of putting them on for the first time.

[0039] In this way, in the baby clothing remade patchwork wall decoration 10 of Example 1, a sponge sheet 15 is sandwiched between a patchwork member 12 made by sewing together multiple quilt blocks 11 made from baby clothing and a base fabric 14 to create the baby clothing remade patchwork wall decoration 10, so that baby clothing that is fond of and warm to keep as a keepsake can be preserved as a one-of-a-kind interior decoration.

[0040] In other words, the beloved texture and feel of baby clothes can be reconstructed as interior art that will add color to everyday spaces, rather than simply being stored, and can be preserved for many years to come. Moreover, by combining a plurality of quilt blocks 11 made from a plurality of baby clothes, the diversity of colors, patterns and materials of each baby clothes is fused together, and a wall decoration with unique and highly valuable design that is one of a kind in the world can be provided. Furthermore, by sandwiching a sponge sheet 15 between the patchwork member 12 and the base fabric 14, a soft, puffy, three-dimensional appearance can be imparted to the surface of the patchwork member 12. Furthermore, since the patchwork member 12 is fixed not only to the front surface of the base fabric 14 but also to the back surface, this baby clothing remake patchwork wall decoration 10 can be used reversibly.

[0041] Furthermore, by removing the fastener 30 of the quilt block 11 in a part of the baby clothes remake patchwork wall decoration 10 and opening the accessory pocket 31, small items related to the baby can be stored therein. At this time, the line fastener 30 is opened and the cloth portion (rear surface forming portion 32) of the baby clothes facing the back side of the line fastener 30 is visible in the small item pocket 31 that is revealed. Unlike other fasteners such as buttons and hooks, the wire fastener 30 provides a high level of airtightness for the interior space of the accessory pocket 31. This makes it easier for the inside of the accessory pocket 31 to remain in the same condition as when it was a baby garment, allowing memories of when the baby was young to be preserved for a long time, not only visually but also olfactorily.

[0042] Additionally, memorable photographs 20 and cards 21 related to the original baby clothes are hung on the selected quilt blocks 11 using clips 19 attached to hemp string 18. By using the clips 19, the baby clothes patchwork wall decoration 10 can evolve from a static decorative piece into a dynamic, personal gallery where baby clothes can be easily replaced and updated as the baby grows, or as the seasons change and special occasions come around, providing viewers with ongoing interest and maintaining the wall decoration's long-term value.

[0043] Furthermore, because the selected quilt blocks 11 correspond one-to-one to the memorable photos 20 and cards 21, it is easy to communicate information about memories, such as which quilt block 11 is made of which baby clothing fabric and when the baby clothing was worn. This deepens the narrative of the baby clothing remake patchwork wall decoration 10, and makes it easy for third parties to understand the background of the beloved baby clothing. [Industrial Applicability]

[0044] This idea is useful as a technique for patchwork wall decorations made from recycled baby clothes. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 10. Baby Clothes Patchwork Wall Decor 11 Quilt Blocks 12 Patchwork Materials 13 Patchwork Materials 14 Base fabric 15 Sponge sheet (buffer material) 18 Hemp string (wire string) 19 Clip (connecting member) 20 Memorable Photos (Baby Clothes) 21 Cards (Baby Clothes) 30 Wire fasteners 31 Small item pocket 32 Back side forming part

Claims

1. Multiple quilt blocks obtained by cutting up baby clothes, A patchwork member formed by sewing together the ends of multiple quilt blocks in a butt-jointed manner, The patchwork member consists of a base fabric which is fixed to at least the surface of the front and back surfaces, A baby clothes remake patchwork wall decoration characterized by comprising a sponge sheet, quilt batting, and fusible interfacing, which are sandwiched between the base fabric and the patchwork member to give the patchwork member a bulge.

2. The aforementioned baby clothes have fasteners including wire zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, and buttons. Of the plurality of quilt blocks, at least one has the fastener, The baby clothes remake patchwork wall decoration according to claim 1, characterized in that a small pocket for storing small items is formed on the back of the quilt block having the fastener.

3. The aforementioned baby clothes have a zipper. Of the plurality of quilt blocks, at least one has the line fastener, On the back of the quilt block having the linear zipper, a small pocket is formed for storing small items. The back of the small pocket is made from the fabric portion of the baby clothes with the zipper that is facing the back of the zipper, and by using this fabric portion as is, a sealed, enclosed space is formed inside, making it possible to preserve the original condition, as described in claim 1.

4. A wire string is stretched across the front surface of the aforementioned patchwork member. The string body is characterized in that a fastening member is fixedly or detachably connected to the selected quilt block for fastening baby clothing-related items, including a photograph of memories related to the baby clothing before the selected quilt block was cut and a miniature item made partly from the baby clothing, to the selected quilt block, as described in any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The string body is configured such that a portion of its length is sewn at predetermined intervals to the butt joints of adjacent quilt blocks in the patchwork member, so that when not in use, the string body overlaps with the corresponding butt joints and becomes inconspicuous, as described in claim 4.

6. A baby clothes remake patchwork wall decoration according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that at least one of the plurality of quilt blocks is used as a display space for the handprint or footprint of a baby wearing the baby clothes.

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