Learn to sew a zipped piped cushion cover

Learn to sew a gorgeous piped cushion cover with a semi concealed zip.

Take your sewing skills and your handmade cushions to the next level by learning how to make your own piping and attaching it to a project.

You will learn:

• How to make piping using cord and bias binding
• How to neatly join piping ends
• How to insert a zip into a seam alongside piping so that it is semi concealed
• How to finish raw edges neatly using the overcast foot

The planned finished size of the cushion cover will be 40cm x 40cm square but you can choose to alter the size depending on your needs. 

Supplies

What will be provided:

• White bias binding
• Piping
• White standard zip
• Use of sewing machines and tools 
• 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:

• 0.5m medium weight woven fabric (not stretchy)
• Matching/co-ordinating machine thread (a selection of Gutermann threads are available to buy at the studio)

Cost £50

Lorna says:

“Piping takes your cushion covers to a really professional level. Inserting a zip alongside piping isn’t easy so I will be there with you every step of the way to help you achieve success. This is an ideal progression from a level 2 class.”