After procrastinating for a couple of months, I sat myself down in front of my sewing machine and finished these long overdue cushions and pillows. To make a regular pillow with a zipper at the bottom like the two zig-zag ones I made for the chairs,...
The first step for sewing was to sew the zipper onto the side band. We wanted to add a zipper to the covers so that we could remove the covers if necessary to wash them once in a while. The zipper on the small cushions is on the long side. Since the zippers we have were longer ...
Teaching kids to sew, is something everyone should have a go at. Whether you are confident at sewing yourself or not. As you know, we aim to make sewing easy for you and have a range of wonderful (and easy) Sewing Projects for Beginners. Pin cushions are a fabulous little project to ...
Explore a whole world of DIY outdoor fabric project ideas and learn how to customize every corner of your outdoor living space. Cushions and Pillows Phifer can teach you how to create your own throw pillows and outdoor seat cushions. Add comfort, color and contrast to your patio furniture,...
you can make one of these cute vinyl seat cushions from an old tablecloth. If you were a Girl Scout, you might remember this type of seat referred to as a "sit upon" (or, something to "sit upon" to stay clean). Whatever you choose to call them, these seats are so easy to make...
25 Easy DIY Daybed Plans (How to Make) Discover 25 easy DIY daybed plans and learn how to make your own stylish and functional daybed for any room in your home. 1. Building Your Own Daybed Looking to add a versatile piece of furniture to your home that serves as both a comfy seat an...
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 ...
They’re firm but comfortable with their high-density foam cushions, and the chairs are nice and deep so that you can sink back and relax. While I love the beautiful, neutral paisley print of my chairs, I thought they’d be the perfect candidates to sew slipcovers for. Their original pa...
Using a staple gun, secure the sides of the batting along the underside on the wood frame. Pull the back flap of batting between the seat and backrest cushions. If the batting tears or is difficult to pull though, don’t worry–just pull and staple what you can to the underside of the...
Bring rustic charm to your outdoor space with a couch made from pallets. This is an easy, affordable way to build a couch that can be customized to fit your space and needs. Follow the tutorial below to make an L-shaped pallet couch (with no-sew cushions!), and then go ahead and ...