I make pretty simple envelope style cushions becasue they're quick and easy - here's how ... The printed panel is 45cm x 45 cm, so I decided to back it with some denim. I use a ratio of 1:1.5 when it comes to the backing fabric, using the panel as a pattern (of sorts - see below) ...
Then I cut the demin in half, overlock the edge and press over to form a hem. Then it's just a matter of sewing the hem ... in this case, I used a pretty, fancy stitch in a contrasting thread ...
Do that to both peices of demin. Then, with all of the right sides facing each other, pin your cushion together ...
Once you've sewn it around all four edges, overlock it, snip the corners, turn inside out, press and you're done! I use a 18 inch cushion insert for mine, but you could also use a 16 inch.
Once you've made one, you be whipping up heaps of cushions in no time!
ARTichoke fabric panels and Circa fabric available online here. More creative spaces here. Have a great Thursday!
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I've been planning to make some cushions for a while - thanks for reminding me that it's not so hard!
Thanks for the tips! Beautiful cushions :)
Your print and cushion is delightful, Just so lovely and fresh well done!
Beautiful cushion - very envious of your printing - it really is gorgeous! x
Gorgeous design! I'm a huge fan of the envelope cushion covers too.
Love the artichoke flower, Nic---gorgeous!
Love the red fabric Nic. xx
beautiful cushions.... I used to make envelope cushions until i found http://kirinote.blogspot.com/2009/10/how-to-sew-cushion-cover-with-invisible.html
and they are SOOOOOO easy...
Beautiful design and colour again.
Tanya
i love your pillow, and that s my favorite stitch on JAN. i too used recycled denim from jeans to make a MONK bag for my friend this week, not posted yet, to keep a surprise :)
The artichoke flower is so effective!
Gorgeous on the red.
Hey stranger! GORGEOUS cushions. I've kinda muddled my way through the envelope cushions a few times now (and sometimes, if I'm feeling energetic I put a few buttons to close it all up on the back), but I have never thought to do some fancy stitching like that in the contrasting colour - very lovely!
Good on you for crossing something off the list!
They look lovely. The print on the red is stunning.
mmm...pretty. love botanical style prints and this is great.
They look fantastic, great job!
Fabulous, fabulous cushions! I love the artichocke design and the flower effect, gorgeous xo
Beautiful print! Looks very stylish on red. It must be a very proud feeling to have items in you house made from you own fabric! I loved your post about how you started and got into the fabric printing business. It's very inspiring! Thank you for sharing!
they look fantastic!
Love it, it's gorgeous. Your artichoke design repeated makes a great flower... and the colour is just divine.
Lovely work Nic! Who needs zippers!?!
Oh, that's special and looks so good against the fabric on the chair. Gorgeous prints you've made there.
What a gorgeous cushion!!! Love it!
Now that is style!! Great work, love Posie
So pretty!!!
LOVE that fabric! Just gorgeous.
Awesome Nic. Great cushions indeedy.
These are beautiful! I so love linen and add the fact that it is red..the perfect combination. Thanks for sharing. xoxox
the cushions look fantastic and baced with black denim ... a winner in my book. cam at curlypops is doing something similar (fabric wise) for me so i'm a great fan of what you've done.
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More gorgeous uses of your fabrics Nic. These are great.
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