THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
Square version:
- 1 woolly sheepskin
Rectangular version:
- 1 piece of supple cowhide leather – thickness between 1 and 1.2 mm
- 1 leather strap – width 24 mm – thickness between 1.2 and 1.4 mm
For both versions:
- Linen-effect fabric
- A pair of scissors and a box cutter
- Polyester thread
- Leather needles
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1. DRAW THE PATTERN
Download the pattern and create a template of the cover on cardboard or thick paper. Using a silver pencil, trace the pattern onto the leather and the fabric.
2. CUT THE LEATHER AND THE FABRIC
Using scissors or a craft knife, carefully cut out the pieces of leather and fabric following the drawn outlines. Take your time to obtain clean and precise edges, to facilitate the assembly of the cover.
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3. Overlock the sides
Overlock the fabric edges indicated in pink on the pattern, either by hand or with a zigzag stitch on a machine. This step prevents the fabric from fraying and ensures a clean and durable finish for the cover.
4. ASSEMBLE THE FRONT PANEL
For the rectangular version only: prepare the front of the two-material cushion. Using double-sided tape, attach the leather piece 1 cm along the length of the fabric. Then, stitch 3 mm from the edge.
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Using double-sided tape, stick the leather strap (vertically) about 15 cm from one end, then stitch at 3 mm.
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5. MAKE A HEM
For both versions, fold the fabric over twice by 1 cm on the unstitched side to create a hem. Hold the fold, then stitch 8 mm from the edge for a neat and tidy finish.
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6. ASSEMBLE THE BACK
Place the two pieces of back fabric together, wrong sides facing. Ensure that the two sides with the hemmed edge end up in the center of the square or rectangle.
For the square version : overlap by approximately 8 cm to form a 42 x 42 cm square (depending on the size of the cushion) . Secure with sewing clips.
For the rectangular version : overlap by approximately 18 cm to form a rectangle measuring 52 x 32 cm (depending on the size of your cushion) . Place the wrong side of the larger rectangle onto the right side of the smaller one. Secure with sewing clips.
7. ASSEMBLE THE 2 SIDES
Place the front and back pieces right sides together, aligning the edges carefully. Hold the pieces together with sewing clips to prevent them from shifting while sewing.
8. SEW AROUND
Assemble the two sides by sewing all around the cover 1 cm from the edge.
Take your time to maintain a regular stitch, especially in the corners, to ensure a clean finish.
9. TURN THE COVER OVER
Carefully turn the cover right side out. Remember to fold or push the corners inwards to avoid bulk and achieve a neat shape.
10. INSERT THE CUSHION
Slide the cushion inside the cover. Admire the result: an elegant and trendy homemade creation, ready to beautify your interior!
YOU'RE DONE!
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