Create a Cushion Cover

To introduce setting up your own sewing machine, sewing basic seams, zip insertion and possibly a motif

Learning Goals:

• To be able to sew a 1.5cm seam.
• To be able to insert a zip.
• To be able to add a motif if required.

About the course:

Who is this course for: Beginners, but also those with some sewing experience.

Previous knowledge or experience: None needed.

How will I learn: By demonstration.

How will I be assessed: Self-assessment on completion of sewing techniques.

What shall I bring: For this session you will need to buy/bring:

• Sewing machine in working order, with foot controller, presser feet and a small screwdriver.
• Bobbins and thread (matching colour).
• Spare machine needles.
• Pins.
• Small fabric scissors.
• Tape measure.
• Tailor’s chalk.
• Notebook.
• Pens/ pencils.
• Cushion pad, square, either 35cm or 40cm square.
• Material of your choice, sufficient to cover your chosen cushion pad.
• Any colour of the following: a normal 12” plastic tooth zip, 40cm of fabric for the zip.
• It would you like to add piping you will also need 180cm of 0.4cm or 0.5cm cord and also the same amount of bias binding to coordinate.