How To Make A Bench Cushion Cover With Piping

Slip the cut end of the piping into the open end of the fabric the section that has no cord.

How to make a bench cushion cover with piping. Shower curtains and tablecloths are two. The piping will be sandwiched in between the fabric. Starting in the center of the cushion cover pin each side of velcro onto the back flaps. In this example the bench seat is 40 inches long by 15 inches deep step 2 cut seven pieces of fabric.

The first piece will be for the top of the cushion pieces two and three will be for the bottom of the cushion and pieces four through seven will be for the sides step 3 measure out the first piece of fabric adding a half an. Tips steps for making a box cushion cover with piping step 1 fabric tip 1 use unconventional fabric. Line up the edges and pin all the way around. If you are using the piping cord in making your bench cushions then use the strip of fabric you cut before and place the cord down the center.

Sew all the way around to secure the piping to the cushion front piece. To avoid this cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. It is time to pin the piping to your cushion top. Use the basting stitch on your machine usually the longest stitch available to sew the piping in place.

Adding the piping tutorial for making your own piping here 1. Videos you watch may be added to the tv s watch history and influence tv recommendations. Step 1 measure the flat seat of the bench length and depth. Be sure the raw edge of your piping is facing the raw edge of the fabric.

Lay the top panel right side up on top of the cushion. With the front of your top fabric right side up lay your two inch strip right side down on top of the piping. While i was at homegoods buying the pillows and throws i went back to the bathroom accessories aisle and looked through the shower curtains. Pin the piping to the right side of the top and bottom fabric pieces so that the raw edge of the fabric is even with the raw edge of the piping.

Cut the velcro into several 5 lengths. Keep in mind that the cushion will sit inside any arms or supports so don t measure beyond those. Fold one side over to the other and stitch down it enclosing the piping cord inside. Place one side of the velcro on the outer side of the bottom flap near the seam and place the other piece of velcro on the backside of the top flap near the hemmed edge.

The raw edges should overlap and the place where the piping meets should be invisible. Use a zipper foot and sew as closely to the cording part of the piping as possible. Pin this around the edge of the top cushion fabric allowing for a 1 2 inch seam.