A Masterclass in Making Piped Cushions
No need to shop for cushions again! Cushions add comfort and style to your home, in this class you will learn how to make fantastic looking cushion covers with that perfect finish yourself.
Tutor: Wendy Turner
Armed with this knowledge you will be desperate to get home and make more to match your furnishings. We'll show how to make a piped cushion with a zip fastening and talk you through how to make box cushions. In addition you will discover ways to embellish your cushions including using applique and corsages.
The topics we aim to cover are:
- Correct measuring of cushion pad to get that perfect finish
- Marking of fabric and cutting
- How to produce perfect corners
- How to use and insert piping
- How to insert a zip
- Embellishing your cushion
Materials needed:
- A square or rectangle cushion pad 40cm
- A zip - approx. the width of your cushion pad 40cm (concealed or normal)
- Fabric - enough to cover front and back of your cushion with seam allowances. The fabric should be cotton medium weight. 50cm
- Piping cord - enough to go round the cushion pad 180cm
- Pre-cut bias binding tape in a contrast colour - enough to go all the way round your cushion, or 50cm plain fabric
- Reel of thread to match
We have sewing machines for you to use but if you would like to bring your own please advise us at the time of booking.
Materials are available to purchase in our shop.
Refreshments:
Tea, coffee and biscuits are included in your lesson.
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