Fabric Selvage Cushion Cover
I’ve been gathering my fabric selvage’s for some time, it reached a point where I felt I had enough to create a project. That or it was time to make another storage basket.
My cushion covers are looking somewhat the worse for wear. An ideal chance to redesign, recover.
I used the old cushion cover as template, and utilised the old zip as the fastening for the cushion cover.
Starting across the middle of the cushion I layered selvage edges, zig zagging the raw edges down.
The cushion cover used far more selvages than I anticipated. I am delighted with the finished cushion cover, and am already saving my selvage edges.
What do you use your selvage edges for?
As usual I am popping by Handmade Harbour 🙂
Vicky
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Brilliant idea – I used to keep mine waiting for inspiration but sadly threw them all out just before Christmas when the sewing room reverted to guest room. I will start collecting again now!
Patchwork Fairy recently posted…Beanies, Blankets , Cross Stitch and Cushions!
What a great idea! I throw mine away usually, although I do keep all sorts of other scraps which my husband tells me will be good for nothing – what does he know???
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What a fab idea. I’d never thought of using them! You’re a genius.
What a great idea. I love it.
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Fantastic idea. I have to admit that I dont keep my edges :-S I really should!
A great way to use something we normally throw out. I’ve used selvedges as book spines on a library bag…
http://www.threadingmyway.com/2013/01/library-bag-with-book-titles.html
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What a fun idea! I love your finished cushion. I have to say i usually through mine away – i start to drown in scraps otherwise! x
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I know the feeling re drowning in scraps!!
My Grandmother used to do the same sort of thing with old silk cigar-box ribbons. BTW, you might also want to use a ZigZag stitch over the frayed edges to keep them more secure.
What a great idea! It’s a very modern cushion and would look great with many designs. Thanks for sharing.
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A lovely cushion cover, and a great idea to re-use the zip from an old one – particularly as it has made me realise that now I can sew zips, I can make cushion covers myself! I’ve not had many selvedges yet, but my initial thought would have been to throw it away – now I shall keep them and find a nice project to do.
Great idea for something for something usually away. Very inspiring!