Edge trimmed cushions: Flair + Style without all the hard work!

Edge trimming (think piping, fringing, pom poms) really does add a whole new dimension to cushions, but there is no rule that says it has to go right around the cushion!  Add a decorative feature to just the sides of a cushion is EASY and adds interest and individuality in a fraction of the time!!!

This technique looks great on square cushions but is particularly attractive on rectangular cushions. Learn this great technique plus how to insert an invisible zip and you’ll be skilled up to slam out some fabulous new cushions at a rapid rate!!!  Why not consider giving some custom cushions as Christmas gifts?

Join us for this fun session…we’ll have a glass of bubbles on hand plus Julie’s legendary gluten free Christmas shortbread (it’s really really awesome!!!)

What will you take home:

• 2 x edge trimmed cushions

What you will learn:

• How to make piping using fabric and piping cord
• How to attach piping to the sides of a cushion
• How to attach pompoms or fringing to the sides of a cushion
• How to insert an invisible zip
• How to assemble your cushion
• How to use an overlocker

What to bring:

• Sewing pins, scissors, tape measure
• Cushion #1
  • 1 x Size 18 cushion insert (or your preferred size)
  • 1 x 40cm invisible zips
  • sewing thread
  • 1.0m of fringing or pompoms
  • 1 x 0.5m fabric* for cushion front
  • 1 x 0.5m fabric* for cushion back (if you want the backs to be different from the fronts)
• Cushion #2
  • 1 x Size 18 cushion insert (or your preferred size)
  • 1 x 40cm invisible zips
  • sewing thread
  • 0.1m contrasting fabric for making piping
  • 1 x 0.5m fabric* for cushion front
  • 1 x 0.5m fabric* for cushion back (if you want the backs to be different from the fronts)

What’s included:

• Use of sewing machines and overlocker
• Piping cord

Experienced required:

• You must be familiar with the use of a sewing machine as this is not a learn to sew class.

Fabric selection:
Please choose from the following types of fabrics: cotton drill, cotton linen blends, linens, cotton blends. Quilting weight fabric is too lightweight and not really suitable. Please do not bring 100% synthetic fabrics. They are harder to cut and sew and tend to fray more!

Interested in the next workshop?

If this workshop is full or the listed date is unsuitable for you, please check our newsletter for advanced notice of our next available workshop, or you can send me an email to arrange a private lesson for a time that suits you.

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