My plans this summer are to up the comfort and try and create a feeling of luxury on a limited budget in our garden. How am I going to do it? For starters I am going to make some new accessories. Here's how to make giant floor cushions.

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Let's face it the garden is the place to be this summer. I'm hoping it's a good one with plenty of sunshine. So I don't miss the annual villa break to Spain. This year we are going to take our enjoyment of the garden one step further.

Giant may be a little of an exaggeration, but these are intended to be large. The type of cushion that invites you to sprawl on. Whether that is in the playroom or hanging out on the lawn.

I have tried to keep them as simple as possible and therefore I've made them envelope style. Rather than adding in a zip. It means they are easy to take on and off and I didn't have to wait to buy a zip!

Materials for giant floor cushions

To make the giant floor cushions you will need:

Fabric - I chose this velvet tiger fabric which was kindle gifted to me by yorkshire fabric shop
A cushion pad
A sewing machine
Thread
Fabric scissors

Instructions

First measure your cushion pad. For the width of the cushion add 3 cm for a seam allowance, so 66 cm for a 63 cm cushion. For the length, double this width and add 10 cm to allow for the envelope overlap, so 136 cm.
Then mark out and cut your fabric to the measurements.
At the two short ends, which will be the opening. Stitch a double seam.
To do this, fold 1.5cm over, press flat and fold 1.5cm again.
Press, pin and stitch in place.
Repeat with the other end.
Now with right sides together, fold the ends over to create the cover. Making sure to check the overlap measurement.
Pin in place and stitch the two edges using a 1.5 cm seam allowance.
Remove pins, turn the right way round and ease the corners into shape with the end of your scissors.
Insert the cushion pad and enjoy.

Ruth Cartwright

Ruth Cartwright is an experienced teacher of crafts with a career of over 16 years in high schools. She is a keen diy'er and can turn her hand to most creative pursuits. She loves to design and create all manner of projects and enjoys renovating her country home.

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How to make giant floor cushions

Materials

Fabric - I chose this velvet tiger fabric which was kindle gifted to me by yorkshire fabric shop
A cushion pad
Thread

Tools

A sewing machine
Fabric scissors

Instructions

First measure your cushion pad. For the width of the cushion add 3 cm for a seam allowance, so 66 cm for a 63 cm cushion. For the length, double this width and add 10 cm to allow for the envelope overlap, so 136 cm.
Then mark out and cut your fabric to the measurements.
At the two short ends, which will be the opening. Stitch a double seam.
To do this, fold 1.5cm over, press flat and fold 1.5cm again.
Press, pin and stitch in place
Repeat with the other end.
Now with right sides together, fold the ends over to create the cover. Making sure to check the overlap measurement.
Pin in place and stitch the two edges using a 1.5 cm seam allowance.
Remove pins, turn the right way round and ease the corners into shape with the end of your scissors.
Insert the cushion pad and enjoy.

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Darren Bourne

Monday 1st of June 2020

The kingfisher bird animal pattern is lovely.

Georgie Wright

There are so many lovely prints but Le Triangle Collection Soft Feel Geometric Diamond Pattern stands out.

Susan Willshee

I like all the patterns in the sewing room. They would all fit perfectly in my living room.

Diana

Peacock :)

fiona d

I love Beth Butterfly Pattern Tropical Yellow Blue Pink Colours, I love anything with a butterfly print and this is particularly beautiful.