Assembly instructions For
Making Your Own Removable Cushion Covers
Dateline: 04/11/98
Measure and cut all pieces as described in Sewing Feature 03/28/98
Zipper Placement
Place right sides of the fabric to right side of the zipper. Line up edges and ends. Sew fabric to zipper, using 1/4" seams. Press fabric back away from zipper. Top stitch 1/8" away from fabric edge, through all layers of fabric and zipper, at edge of pressed seam.
Attaching Side Sections
With right sides together, join end of zipper section to end of the side strip section, using 1/2"seams. Be Careful as you sew through the zipper area! Press fabric back towards side strip. Top stitch in to place. Again be careful as you stitch through the zipper.
Adding Cording To Your Cover
Following the dirctions for cording or piping, attach your choosen trim to the edge of the top and bottom fabric pieces.
Attaching Top And Bottom To The Side Section
Find center of the zipper section, match to center of the back of the top cushion piece. Line the entire piece up with the top. Stitch together using 1/2" seams. Make notches in the seam allowance of the side piece, as you reach the corners. Make sure to stitch close to your cording, if you have added it.
Repeat with bottom section.
Turn right sides out. Insert cushion and work the foam into the corners and smooth.
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