I started sewing for fun some years back. One thing I like to always do is try new things.
Cushion covers are an entry-level sewing project and will give you oodles of satisfaction once completed, so don’t think you can’t do it. You totally can. If you like making things then check out this: How to make your own Diffuser
Use them to decorate your bed, sofa or even your little one’s space. My daughter loves throwing herself onto cushions so would make for a perfect addition.
It can also be pretty therapeutic as you watch something go from some pieces of pretty fabric to a beautiful accessory. Who doesn’t love the occasional “these cushions are nice, where did you get them from?”
“Oh these! I made these ones myself” (grins like the Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland)
So if you have a sewing machine, dust it off and if you don’t then maybe it’s a chance to try something new?
I’ll share another post on how to get started with sewing in an affordable way.
The below is a tutorial from Woman’s Weekly:
https://youtu.be/yNwWV7eFkmwEasy to follow video
1. Measure your cushion pad (or check size on label) and add 3cm to each measurement to allow for 1.5cm seam allowances. Using a ruler, set square and dressmakers’ chalk pencil, mark out this area on your fabric, once for the cushion front and again, for the back. If you want to centre a pattern or motif, or cut lots of cushion pieces, make a pattern from tracing paper, position on your fabric and draw round. Cut out pieces and iron.
2. Pin the cushion front and back together with right sides facing and tack 1.5cm in from edges round three sides and four corners, leaving a gap on one side. Machine-stitch close to tacking, reversing for a few stitches to secure thread ends. Remove tacking.
3. On heavier-weight fabrics, such as velvets, clip across the corners to remove bulk. Alternatively, to give sharp, slightly padded corners on lightweight fabrics, fold the double seam allowance down on both sides, pressing along stitching line, then at top and bottom.
4. Turn cushion cover right side out, press and insert cushion pad. Using a needle and matching thread, slip stitch opening to close.
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