This extra inch allows for 1/2″ seam.
How to make a box cushion with piping and zipper. With the zipper foot close to the zipper, sew down the length making sure the center of the zipper remains in line with the. Now we need to insert the foam pieces into the cushion cover. To get a neat finish to your piping cord, fold the empty end of the piping cord over the other end, hiding all raw edges.
This will squish the pillow just a bit, making it more full. Below is a short preview of how to make your own zipped, boxed cushion cover. For more information on how.
Making your own zipped, boxed cushion cover. 2 main panels 27″ square. We use #4.5 nylon chain zipper note that a pillow or knife edge cushion uses a smaller zipper like our size 2.5 zipper fold down a 1/2″ section of boxing fabric and top stitch it with the edge.
Line the raw edge of the piping up. Insert the foam pieces into the cushion cover: In this video we use techniques from previous videos to make a simple square shape box cushion with piping/ welt all around the top and bottom and a hidden z.
(for zipper side) 2 small side pieces 4.5″x6″. Get the fabric & supplies you need at onlinefabricstore: That depends on wether the inners are foam or feather.
With the cord inwards, pin the piping around the edge of the cushion top. Change the foot on the sewing machine to the zipper foot. Now press back the hem of the whole of the zip side to the seam allowance of 5/8″ (1.5cm).