My First...And, Probably, LAST Cushion Cover! |
It wasn't until my niece was in the throes of the last push for her final uni exams, that she asked if I still had the cushion so she could use it to help her through exam stress... Ultimately, that gave me the motivation I needed to actually finish the job.
Original Diagram With Measurements |
I took it out of the corner that I had disdainfully tossed it into and had a fresh look at it to see how/if I could fix it. To be fair, all I originally had to work with at the very beginning was this sketch with measurements of the cushion to cover.
This approach, apparently, did NOT work for me! I needed the actual cushion itself to fashion the cover to ensure a proper fit. But, the diagram does help to show the fabric panels needed.
Loop & Button Closure With Extra Buttons For Decoration |
Buttons are so much easier to replace...plus, I have PLENTY of those! I'm not at all experienced nor confident with installing zips... yet.
Although I'm pleased with how well it turned out in the end, I would not want to make another one. It truly is enough for me to know how thrilled my niece was with the finished item! Hurray!!! 😎
Closer View Of Buttons Detail |
I chose the fabric for it, especially, for my niece, who gave the choice a big thumbs up. 😁 There is no more left, which caused me even more anxiety in case I messed up without enough material for alterations/repairs! 😧
One of the things I really liked about this material, is that it will, eventually, become a time capsule of this ever-changing world.
World Map Fabric Close-Up |
All in all, I hope it will be...
A Cushy Little Number