Piped Cushion with Hidden Zip
This course includes everything you need to know to make a professionally finished piped cushion with hidden zip.
Suggested level: Some previous use of a sewing machine as there are various techniques to master. Everything is presented in short, step-by-step video tutorials which take you through the entire process from start to finish so enthusiasm for learning new things is probably the key thing to have!
If you would like to know more about how this online course works, do go to the Home page of my website and scroll down to the Freebie Tutorial to make a Drawstring Bag. This free project/tutorial will show you exactly how the lessons are structured so you can 'Try before you buy'!
Please see below for further details of what is covered in the course.
The step-by-step videos to make this project include:
Measuring and cutting your fabric according to the size of cushion to be covered. Includes looking at pattern placement to ensure a good effect on the front of your cushion.
Measuring, cutting and joining the strips of fabric (cut on the bias which means diagonally) for the piping and covering the piping cord
Attaching the piping around the edges of the front of the cushion and joining the ends neatly. Includes top tips on how to attach the piping when going round the corners
Inserting the zip in the back panel of the cushion (the zip will be set two thirds of the way down the back of the cushion (joining two pieces of fabric), not along the edge)
Attaching the front to the back
Finishing off the seams inside