(2) Little Striped Cushion - Cutting Out Part 1 

Thank you so much for your kind words, Teddi.

Sunny Nicholson Hi Sunny, I'm happy to hear that my little tutorials have inspired you! If you'd like to share photos of your cushions, you can send files to my email address: littlebug903@yahoo.com. I'd love to see them and to hear more about your experience! Thank you so much, Peg

Peg Baker how long was your zipper 24” or 25”.

Hi, Kelley. Thank you so much for writing! It is definitely OK to omit the "wrap-around" on the sides. I had the extra length on the zipper to allow for easier insertion and removal of the cushion insert. The zipper, however, should at least run the length of the boxing back. For instance, if your cushion dimensions are 30" front and back, the sides are 24", and the depth is 4". Cut the boxing pieces for the front and sides, adding your desired seam allowance. Prepare the back, inserting the zipper as directed in the video. Let me know if this answers all your questions. You can write to me at littlebug903@yahoo.com with more details and/or photos. I'm here for you. Best wishes, Peg

Hello, Johna, Thank you for writing. The fabric I used for this project was a home decor cotton, a little heavier than quilting calicos. Don't worry though, your fabric will work just fine. It just may not provide as many years of wear like a home decor fabric would. I hope you'll stay in touch; I'd love to hear more about your cushions. You can send details and photos to my email address: littlebug903@yahoo.com. Sincerely, Peg www.littlebugslipcovers.com

That pillow probably took about a yard at 58" wide.

Dear Sam, Thank you for writing! It's been a while since I have covered bull nose cushions, and there is a bit more of a challenge to sewing them. Since it might be a while before I am able to make my own tutorial, you might want to try a very helpful tutorial made by Sailrite. Here is the link: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-E7EUCLHnyQ4.html. Let me know if this is helpful. Sincerely, Peg littlebugslipcovers.com

Peg Baker oh. I am a novice sewer like this patio outdoor cushions will be my next big project but when you said a bullnose a challenge? What do you mean? Kinda nervous on this task that i have assign my self, lol

Dear Sam, The challenge lies in the rounded sides of the cushion. With a square cushion, you have four corners to match up with the boxing evenly. With a bullnose style, the top and bottom of the cushion are cut from one piece and must curve around the rounded side ends. It's a good idea to take an existing cover apart and use it as a pattern. If you don't have one, you can make your own out of remnant fabric. It's always a good idea to practice a new technique before cutting out your good fabric. Let me know if this is helpful! Write to me at littlebug903@yahoo.com. Sincerely, Peg littlebugslipcovers.com

Peg Baker thank you for the respond. I took off the old cushion cover for my patio furnitures which I will use as the pattern for cutting and replacing wth.

Wonderful! I think you'll find this is very helpful. Please let me know if you run into any difficulties. Peg

+ohoud joudeh Hello, Ohoud, Thank you for writing. I believe what you are asking is: could you cut these pieces on the length-wise grain as opposed to the cross-wise grain. Yes! You can definitely do that. Be aware, though, that fabric cut on the length-wise grain could stretch in a way that the cross-wise grain does not. Please keep me posted on your outcome. Sincerely, Peg

+Peg Baker Yes yes that is my question! and this is what I was concerned about the stretching. Thanks Peg. I will keep you updated!

+Peg Baker Thank you! That is so nice of you! I will send photos.

ohoud joudeh

Happy Lifer Hello, Brent, Thanks for writing! The length of the zipper box can be as long as you deem necessary. Having an extra 3 to 5 inches on each side makes removing and putting back on a little easier. On a large "L" or "T" cushion, you may want to make the zipper box a little longer. It's personal preference actually. I hope this helps! Sincerely, Peg

thank you so much!!! hoping my cushions come out half as nice as yours :)

I use 1/4" or 5/32" thick. These are very close in size and are very easy to work with. Let me know what you decide on. I'd love to hear more about your cushion project. Sincerely, Peg www.littlebugslipcovers. com