








I hate zips! I was inspired to make this cushion cover from a disused pillowcase, and old cushion and some embellishments from Ikea. It's best to use a striped pillowcase cover so as you can cheat the straight line seam/sewing.
- I used a 40cm x 40cm old cushion but you can use an insert.
- Place the insert into the pillowcase and move it hard up against the sleeve/flap opening [this becomes your no zip entry!] pic 3 #.
- Cut off the excess length so the cushion sits tight inside.
- Take the cushion out.
- Turn the pillowcase inside out and sew the cut edge together [you should now have 3 sewn edges and the original opening/flap of the pillowcase].
- Embellishing the top. I used these crochet embellishments from Ikea [$4.99 a set] and some fusible webbing [ebay].
- Cut out the webbing to the approx size of each embellishment.
- With the iron on wool setting, press down hard for 20 secs per embellishment or until webbing has fused with the fabric.
- Insert your cushion again and enjoy.
As stated yesterday, I am off for a girls long weekend ! So excited. Will be back early next week! Take care. Simone xx
Oh I love it Simone! I hate sewing zips too, so it is pillow case backs or no opening at all for me as well! I love your crocheted embellishments, soooo gorgeous! Hope you have an absolutely wonderful girls' weekend away:) ~ Tina xx
ReplyDeleteOh - and have a lovely girls long weekend! Have a great time.
ReplyDeleteThat's my style of sewing!! Can't do zips or button holes! I adore the embellishments - they are so cute! Love it.
ReplyDeleteOh goody... I posted about a purse I made today in which I had to unpick the zip about 5 times... and even then I didn't get it right! I've been wondering about making no-zip cushions for my new nursery. Thanks for the advice!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love stitch witch. I use it for anything that I don't want to sew. Works great. Pillow looks great too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab little trick Simone! I usually make them the hard way, but no more! I'm off to raid my old pillow case stash.... Thanks for the tip and have a fantastic day!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I'm not much of a seamstress but you've inspired me to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteMarie @ Sally Lee by the Sea
Simone, you are sounding like me right now about no zip in the cushions!!! Just lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteI might be lazy to do button holes (not your case though) and usualu I go for old blouses where the buttons and the holes are already there! Just funny me.
I love your project Simone. Looks so cute with the crochet flowers.
Have a lovely and warm fall weekend!
Hugs,
Li
Zippers are tedious little things aren't they?
ReplyDeleteI saw those flowers at Ikea and fell in love with them...I will have to go back and buy them. Thanks for this today...another winner!
ReplyDeleteAnything with NO zip is fantastic by me!
ReplyDeleteOnce again! Too adorable!
ReplyDeletem ^..^
Just fantastic!!! Thanks for the idea!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the perfect way to make cushion covers. I hate trying and I mean Trying with a capital T to sew zippers, I am hopeless.
ReplyDeleteAlison
Great project for those of us who don't like zippers. I love the embellishments you used on the cushions they look great.:)
ReplyDeleteIt's so cute and super cheery! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletehola simonne!!! l love how easy looks and so pretty!!!!! l wish you a very happy weekend with the girls!!!lots of FUNNNNN FOR EVEYBODY!!!BESOS ENORMES!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute Simone.....Have a great weekend, xv.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful blog, so creative and cozy !!
ReplyDeleteI love it! very cute Simone!
ReplyDeleteMarce
I love it! Those appliques are too fun. Hopefully there's a trip to Ikea in our future (it's 4 hours away) so I can pick some up. :)
ReplyDeleteyou always amaze me with your creativity, love it x
ReplyDeleteYes I'm all for the no zips.. and always love your Friday projects...
ReplyDeleteSorry I've missed a few posts.. been a bit absent from blogland lately... so glad to do a bit of catch up.. hope you are well.. xxx Julie
easy enough and super beautiful!!!!! i don't even think i own a zipper, so i'm with the no zip policy too. lol.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing. pillow is lovely.
sue
You are the virtual queen of finding simple ways to decorate and make pretties! Enjoy your time with your friends.
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I almost did the same thing - how can you resist cute little crochet flowers for 2.99!!
ReplyDeleteVery Clever Simone!
ReplyDeleteLove the doilies sewn on as well.... I hate sewing zips too!!!
cute! great diy!
ReplyDeletecute!
ReplyDeleteSo bright and pretty - perfect for a cold autumn day! Leigh
ReplyDeleteWhat a colorful, easy project. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletethank you so much for this ideas!! :)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant, love it x
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