Make Your Own Cushion Covers
March 6th, 2010 Posted in Kitchen DIYWhatever bedding you have in your living room, cushions remain essential. Cushions not just have a utility value but they also do up the style quotient of your living room. And, you can take the style quotient farther, by designing your own cushion covers.
Planning cushion covers is not herculean task as generally thought to be. It isn’t a talent not a skill which can come to life with hands of artist or creative designers alone. You can make the most beautiful and interesting cushion covers on your own too. Let’s have a sneak peak into the techniques that can help you give shape to the cushion covers of your own choice and liking.
Buttons are a vital aspect in the overall your cushion covers. You will collect some buttons of attractive shapes and bright colors. A needle and some thread are the only tools you will need. You may create various patterns by stitching buttons on the covers as you see fit. The more attractive your buttons are, the better your covers will turn out to be so you may use stitching buttons too. For people who can do good needlework, intricate patterns are another choice.
If you are keen on floral patterns or appliqus, then adding a hint of flowers to your cushion covers will only sound correct. Simply draw flowers on a cloth and cut it out. Now stick this cutout on the cushion cover. Ensure that the material you use for drawing colours is in a contrasting color to the color of the cushion cover. You can also look for ready-made material flowers that are generally available in the market.
How about using some paint to do your cushion cover? And you do not actually must need to be an artist to do that. Simply get your painting brush and start. You can paint straightforward lines on the cushion cover or polka dots. And if you cant even do that, simply splatter paint on the cushion cover. Get paints in different colors and spray it over the cushion cover. This can create an effect that is similar to blow painting.
Appliqué technique is another simple, no nonsense way to create attractive looking cushion covers. Grab some old garments and cut them out in abstract shapes. Paste the whole shebang on the cover enmasse. Some stitching may be needed so have a needle and some thread effects. The major advantage is that applique is a particularly abstract method so you can simply let your creativity run wild.
You need not spend major coin on cushion covers. The methodologies discussed above are sufficient to get you a bunch of alluring looking covers with way less money and some effort.
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