When you get to the end cross the end of the piping over the start to create a continuous rectangular shape.
How to make a bench cushion with piping.
Step 6 attach the piping optional 1.
Measure the foam and cut it to the size of the bench the final cushion will be slightly smaller than the bench.
I cut the slab to the 18 width and then used the.
Cutting out the pieces.
In my case i doubled the fabric to ensure the foam would not show through.
I was able to get the to line up almost perfectly this way.
Sew the bottom piece all the way around the same as the top.
Sew the piping on with a zipper foot.
Pattern top and bottom fabric plates to the foam size plus the thickness.
Curve the corners of the fabric plates.
Repeat as needed depending on the length of your cushion cover.
Starting in the center of the cushion cover pin each side of velcro onto the back flaps.
Insert prepared cushion being sure to pop the corners out.
Lay your foam on top of the bench.
My slab was 24 x 72 but my bench was 18 x 83.
The bench cushion and side.
Pin this around the edge of the top cushion fabric allowing for a 1 2 inch seam.
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Pin bottom piece in same manner making sure corners are lined up.
Pin the piping to the right side of the top and bottom fabric pieces so that the raw edge of the fabric is even with.
Mark a line where you need to trim.
Piece together the piping into one long strip.
To make the piping fit.
Place one side of the velcro on the outer side of the bottom flap near the seam and place the other piece of velcro on the backside of the top flap near the hemmed edge.
Fold one side over to the other and stitch down it enclosing the piping cord inside.
Make some pillows to go with it using this or this tutorial.
Open the velcro and turn cover right side out.
I pinned the piping on the top panel first and sewed that on.
Cut all fabric pieces to size.
If you are using the piping cord in making your bench cushions then use the strip of fabric you cut before and place the cord down the center.
Cut foam to size.
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So i cut 4.