Using well-defined patterns like florals or toile is tricky because it’s difficult to get the pattern to match along the seams. So you may want to stick to solids, easy-to-match patterns (like stripes) or all-over patterns where matching isn’t as important. Another option is to use t...
For an outside the window frame mount, attach 1½” corner braces to the wall. The bracket should be installed so that the top of it (the part that is sticking out) is 3/4″ below the desired curtain height. If you are covering a wide window, you’ll need to install one or two...
You'd also need pieces for the top face of each arm, the insides and outsides of the arms, and to cover or go under the cushions. Part 2 Sewing the Slipcover 1 Sew together the top, bottom, and sides of the cushion covers. If you’re planning on covering the cushions, use a ...
The cushion that we'll be showing you how to create has a fabric bottom and a fabric pull with a zipper in it to separate the two heights of foam — the high-rise foam and the low-rise foam. The knee riser in this tutorial is a straight cushion. We also have a video on a ...
Stuff the inside of your pin cushion. You can use basically anything to stuff this as long as its soft so that the needles will stick in easily. Make sure to stuff it very full but not too full so that you can’t sew the gap up. ...
Learning to sew through step by step video tutorials. Nothing is left out so the mystery behind learning to sew is easy even for beginners.
However, if I’d chosen one of the damask fabrics (like the cushion or pillow fabric), turning it sideways isn’t going to work. Instead, I would have had to sew two pieces of the 54″ wide fabric together to get a piece wide enough to cover the back of my 94″ couch. That’s...
So all you need to do for the piping for your cushions is cut the strips and sew them together, which I share the how-to for in part onehere. Then add the cording and attach the piping at the same time! That’s how I added the piping to my cushion covers. ...
You can also follow this coaster sewing tutorial to sew yours. Frequently Asked Questions Here are a few additional frequently asked questions that beginners often have: 1. How do I choose the right fabric for appliqué? It’s best to use beginner-friendly materials that are easy to handle, ...
I am about to make linen cushion covers and my plan is to pre-wash the fabric. How will that change the feel of the linen? Is it just personal preference? I don't think I want to always take them to the dry cleaners, so am leaning toward pre-washing. ...