Finally, FINALLY, I have completed this project!
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I first featured my progress on this embroidery back in October 2012, see post 'Out with one project...'
I am incredibly slow at finishing projects because I have so many on the go at once but I didn't anticipate it would take me into 2014 to finish it. I must have started it around end 2010!
I love this embroidery design by Emily Peacock and I am delighted with how the finished embroidery looks. Just the 'Hug' cushion to go now then...!
To construct the cushion cover I followed a really detailed two part tutorial by Nicole at Maven + Maison (http://www.mavenandmaison.com/.)
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Here are the links:
I made a few little tweaks (in italics). Here is a brief outline of the process I followed:
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| Steps 7 to 8 |
1. Wash, dry and iron all fabrics and trimmings
(including embroidery – cold water);
2. Apply lightweight iron on interfacing to
wrong side of embroidery (it should measure design size + 1.5cm all around);
3.
Trim finished embroidery leaving a border of 1.5cm
all around;
4.
Cut upholstery fabric to the same size;
5. Over lock edges;
6.
Mark opening for zip which should be central;
7.
Insert one side of zip on upholstery fabric;
8.
Apply length of trim to the bottom edge of the
embroidery and machine into position;
9.
Insert the other side of the zip on top of the
trimmed edge making sure the zip is aligned correctly;
10.
Finish seams at either end of the zip;
11.
Apply length of trim to the top edge of the
embroidery and machine into position;
12.
Pin and tack the three loose edges of the cover
together and machine;
13. Cut diagonally close to stitching at corners
and over lock;
14.
Turn and insert cushion pad.
I would recommend following the tutorial at Maven + Maison if you are making any cushion cover with a trim; it's simple to follow, easily adaptable to your needs and has a professional finish with the concealed zip.
The cost of this project isn't for the faint hearted as you will see below; Having said that, I don't think it's worth scrimping and scraping on the upholstery fabric or the trim - the detail is what makes it! Take it from me that if you spread the cost over a few wage packs it is a little easier to stomach. And not forgetting this sells for a whopping £375 (http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/maisonami/product/kiss_tapestry_cushion).
| Item | Supplier | Quantity | £ |
| Kiss' tapestry kit, small | http://www.emilypeacock.com/ | 1 (bought with 'Hug' for discount) | 50 |
| 27'' x 9'' feather cushion pad | http://www.thefeathercompany.com/ | 1 | 14 |
| White Knightsbridge upholstery fabric | http://www.remnantkings.co.uk/ | 0.5m @ £12.90 per metre | 6.45 |
| White bobble fringe, large | http://www.deckchairstripes.com | 1.75m @ sale price of £7.20 per metre (usually £9 per metre) | 12.6 |
| White YKK concealed zip, 22 inches | http://www.sewessential.co.uk | 1 | 2.96 |
| Thread and lightweight interfacing | Any haberdashery - already had | ||
| TOTAL | 86.01 |
It fits perfectly on my one seater!
Has anyone else made this embroidery into a cushion cover? I'd love to see some photos!
