Part 13 - Sewing the corners
with MICAELA SHARP
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The final bit of sewing to complete your box cushion cover is to close up the corners.
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Part 13 - Sewing the Corners
The final bit of sewing to complete your box cushion cover is to close up the corners.
- Take your first corner and begin by measuring out where your existing sewing line ends to the outer edge of the corner. Mark this measurement onto the corresponding border with tailor's chalk.
- Repeat this on the border that sits on the other side of the corner.
- Line up the chalked marks on both borders and secure in place with a pin.
- Making sure you don't catch any of the top or bottom pieces of your cushion, sew your borders together at this chalked point using a straight stitch.
- Trim away the excess, leaving a 1 cm seam allowance from your sewn line.
- Repeat this for each corner, including the ones that include the zip – you can trim away the excess zip in the same way.
- Now you can close the corners. Taking the first corner, press open the border seam you have just created, then follow the existing sewing line that edges against your piping to sew the corner and border together, pivoting 90 degrees at the corner to sew the other side.
- You'll need to repeat this process for all eight corners – top and bottom. Your box cushion cover is now complete!
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Micaela Sharp
Sustainable designer and modern upholstery expert. TV presenter and interior design judge.
Micaela Sharp is a professional upholsterer, interior designer and broadcaster who champions the art of reupholstery and its ability to breathe new life into pre-loved furniture. Growing up, Micaela learnt both carpentry and sewing skills from her grandparents. It was this knowledge, alongside a passion for sustainability and longevity, that inspired her to take up upholstery and set up her own practice. Whether it’s designing furniture from scratch, reimagining a tired armchair into an heirloom to be cherished for years to come, or creating a room scheme layered with fabric and colour, Micaela brings her unique creativity and inventive flair to every project.
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