Create a box cushion using your sewing machine and this tutorial j ust ignore the zipper instructions and when cutting your fabric add 1 1 2 inches to all sides for a seam allowance and to create some extra fabric for the tufting.
How to make a french mattress style cushion.
Mattress style cushions can vary in look depending on your application.
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French mattress tutorial box cushion.
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These plump plush cushions feature a rolled edge and tall boxing reminiscent of a mattress.
These cushions are also easy to sew and have a finished look without adding piping.
A great way to turn any bench window seat chair or floor into a soft place to sit is to add a french mattress style cushion.
Create french mattress edge.
When you cut out the fabric pieces be extra generous.
We left the long edge on the back to be sewn shut by hand using a ladder stitch but in retrospect we would have left a short edge open for less work.
They make excellent floor pillows because the stuffing and tall profile of the cushion provide a lot of padding between you.
Don t just cut the extra 1 seam allowance cut and extra inch of both sides 3 total so you have lots to bunch up.
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Now it s time to create the mattress look for the cushion.
Now start sewing by grabbing about an inch of fabric and batting at the edge and sew at the base mine is about 1 2 from the sewn edge using a 1 4.
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Let s take a look at how to make a french mattress cushion.
Thread a long upholstery needle with a sturdy quilting or button thread knot the end and insert needle into the seam at your starting point on one of the bottom edges then pull to make your knot pop into the seam so it disappears.
Some cushions feature large rolls at the edges some are tufted some are very plump and some are a bit flatter.
Make the box cushion cover.