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For a pieced or bordered cushion
cover, create a pieced fabric then cut
into a 43cm square for the front and
complete as per below.
Step 3 With right sides facing,
match raw edge of end piece to raw
edge of piping and pin in place. Stitch
close to cord using zipper foot.
Open out then fold in half lengthways
aligning the long raw edges and
matching the cord and ends. Sew
together to create a long open ended
tube, taking care when sewing over the
thick cord. Turn through to right side.
Step 4 Thread the cotton cord
through the casing at the ends of the
tube using the safety pin. Insert the
bolster cushion insert then pull the
cord ends to gather around the ends of
the insert, tie to secure then tuck the
ends inside.
Step 5 Create two yo-yos using
the contrasting fabric and following
the instructions in the packet. Attach
buttons or tassels to the centre of
the yo-yos then hand stitch the yo-yos
to the ends of the bolster to hide the
gathered opening.
CUSHION COVERS
Materials
50cm patterned fabric in colour of
choice
Matching sewing thread
Tape measure
Scissors
Sewing machine
Iron
Size 16 (41cm) cushion insert
Step 1 Cut a 43cm square of fabric
for the front. Cut the remaining fabric
in into two 36cm x 43cm pieces. Along
one 43cm long edge of each of the two
back pieces, press under 1cm then
another 1cm and topstitch.
Step 2 With front right side up
place one back piece face down with
raw edges aligned at top and sides and
hemmed edge across the centre. Place
remaining back piece face down on top
aligning raw edges at bottom and sides
with centre edge overlapping.
Step 3 Pin then sew together on all
four sides using 2cm seam allowance.
Trim corners, turn through to right side
and press. Place insert into cushion
cover with back edges overlapping. •
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