Learn to sew a buttonhole cushion cover with self covered buttons

Learn to sew a gorgeous buttonhole cushion cover with self covered buttons in this 3 hour sewing class!

Take your sewing skills and your handmade cushions to the next level by learning how to sew automatic buttonholes on the sewing machine.  

You will learn:

• How to accurately mark out and position buttonholes 
• How to sew automatic buttonholes on the sewing machine
• Tips on how to cut open buttonholes neatly and safely
• How to make self covered buttons 
• How to hand sew self covered buttons into place
• There will be the option of using the overlocker with guidance to finish off raw edges but not compulsory

The planned finished size of the cushion cover will be 35cm x 35cm square but you can choose to alter the size depending on your needs. 

Supplies

What will be provided:

• 3 x metal buttons to be self covered
• Use of sewing machines, tools and overlocker for finishing if required
• Photographic handout of the skills learnt in the workshop will be emailed to you after the class
• Cushion pad is not supplied

You will need to bring:

• Medium weight woven fabric (not stretchy)
• If fabric is 115cm wide you will need 1m of fabric
• If fabric is 145cm wide you will need 0.5m of fabric
• Matching/co-ordinating machine thread (a selection of Gutermann threads are available to buy at the studio)

If time allows you are welcome to make a second cushion cover or make a start on one. Additional self covered buttons will be available to purchase from the studio.

Cost £40

Lorna says:

“I am really excited to bring this brand new class to the studio. Creating self covered buttons is one of my favourite techniques and when used on a cushion cover they look so professional. Learning to sew automatic buttonholes with the machine is a total game changer too! This is an ideal progression from a beginners class.”