fabricproject
Try to avoid awkward corners
your aim should be to sew
everything together in straight
rows. Don't make pieces too
small - larger patches give a
more contemporary look.
STEP 5
Cut fabric for patchwork
top, a plain piece for the bottom
and different colours for each of
the side panels. Remember to
add 1cm seam allowance on
your patchwork fabrics.
STEP 6
Following your design,
stitch patchwork pieces together,
1
row at a time. Finish raw edges
of seams with zigzag stitch, then
sew rows together,
1
after
another. Lay paper pattern over
patchwork fabric and trim to
size, if necessary.
STEP 7
To create opening in side
panel at back of cushion cover,
fold larger side panel in half
lengthways, then finger-press
and cut along the fold line to give
2 equal pieces.
STEP 8
Press 1
cm to wrong side
on 1
long edge of 1
piece. On
other piece, press 1cm to right
side on 1 long edge.
STEP 9
Cut a strip of Velcro that
is 2cm shorter than length of
side panel. Position each Velcro
part along pressed edges of
panels,
leaving
1cm
seam
allowance at each end and
aligning edge of Velcro with fold
of fabric. The inner edge of
Velcro should extend beyond
raw edge and cover it completely.
Press Velcro in place. For extra
strength, you could also stitch
Velcro in place. Close Velcro
seam on panels, then centre
paper pattern on top and trim
width to size, if necessary.
STEP
10
With right sides
together and allowing 1cm
seams, stitch side panels
together, end to end, forming a
circle. With right sides together,
pin patchwork top to side panel
section, matching seams on
side panels to corners of top.
Take care to allow a little ease
at corners so that they are not
too tight. Stitch seam as pinned,
lifting the presser foot and
pivoting on the needle at the
corners. Repeat this process for
bottom of cover. Turn right-side
out through the back opening
and fill cover with cushion
insert. Finally, fasten Velcro
seams to close.
For project supplies,
see Stockists page
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