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Re-Covering Cushions Re-Covering Cushions From "Material Girls" episode DMTG-105

In this segment, Caleb and Melea Whitson paint their walls a soft café au lait; then Kelly and Caleb re-cover the seat and cushions on an old chair.

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	Before
	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	After

Room designed by Cat Wei.

Materials:

measuring tape
fabric
scissors
sewing machine
boxing strip
zipper

1. Measure the original cushion (figure A) and add 1/2" to each side for the seam allowance. If the fabric has patterns on it, start from the center and measure out (figure B).

2. Start cutting along the pattern line until you reach the halfway point; then fold the fabric and use that pattern to get the same curves on both sides.

3. Place the first cut pieces wrong sides together and use as a pattern to cut the other side (figure C).

4. The boxing strip will help give the cushion a more boxy shape. Measure the width, adding 1" for the seam allowance. Mark the measurement on the fabric and cut accordingly (figure D).

5. To add the zipper strip, first make sure to leave at least an extra 8" to help with removing the cushion. Measure and mark the width and length. Add an extra 2" for the flaps on each side of the zipper. Then divide the amount in half to create the two sides to the zipper flap. Cut the two strips; then cut a piece of zipper the same length as the strips. Fold over the fabric 1/2" and sew with a straight stitch.

6. Put the zipper pull in place. Sew small strips of cloth at the end to prevent the zipper from separating.

7. Now return to the first pieces you cut out. Fold the fabric in half to find the center, mark with a V on the wrong side of the fabric. The V marks the center of the top and bottom. Then with the fronts together, match up the Vs and pin in place.

8. Pin the zipper strip to the top and fold a 2" flap over the end of the zipper. Repeat this step for the bottom; sew.

RESOURCES :

Peachtree fabric (couch)
Product #5955-26 (Arty Spice)
Website: www.peachtreefabrics.com