How to Sew a Bull-Nose Cushion Cover

[@amd5617]

I have used this video several times, very well done, easy to follow. This time I should have used 1.5" strips for the piping as my outdoor material and cording was thicker than was used in the vid. I used an old Singer adjustable zipper foot and moved my needle close to the piping for final join. I have used my soldering iron in the past, this time I used my serger. The material was very shreddy, so the serger was useful. The soldering iron takes longer than serging imho. A Sailrite machine and hot knife would be lovely if I was commercial. For sewing the zipper line, I used masking tape (tripled) to make my guide line. Worked great. I am not a professional, and if you don't look too close, my cushions look pretty darned good.

[@amd5617]

Ps, I have used the double-sided tape for piping (in the past). Without a commercial machine, it is a gluey mess and a struggle for standard sewing machine needles. I do not recommend for home sewing machines.

[@karenowens2532]

This is the best instructional video on making a custom cushion that I have ever seen! I plan to make one soon and will view this as I go along. Thanks so much.

[@CarmenRodriguez-om7gz]

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[@PoliticalJunky101]

I'm making 2 cushions for my wicker chairs this weekend. This is exactly what I wanted. Great instructional video. Very easy to understand and follow. Thank you so much for posting!

[@alexsinton]

Thorough and intimidating. Nice work Angela!

[@jarsi358]

Thanks for this, very thorough .

[@victoriamckay7593]

Forget Angelina Jolie! Angela Enright is a star in my book! Projects are always perfect with attention given to every detail. These videos are easy to follow. Any time I need to know how to do something, I watch Angela first. And the tools Sailrite sells are the way to go. I bought a sewing machine last year and a hot knife. Invaluable and worth every dime. Do you sell a machine with an open arm? I sew for fire departments and it's tough to get those sleeve cuffs in my machine.

[@SailriteDIY]

Victoria, Thanks for your positive comments! Sorry, we do not sell an open arm sewing machine.

[@AmythefirstA]

I'm recovering old couch cushions and wanted to redesign the new covers to a more modern looking bullnose shape. This tutorial is so helpful: I feel like I know exactly how to do it now!

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad we could help!

[@brianfanning9030]

Thankyou for this tutorial. I have to make some for a window seat soon. I really like the zip installation too.

[@SailriteDIY]

Here is a video tutorial on a window seat cushion, it may be helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZLUcmqZnN2hrqM

[@nevroth]

I really appreciate this 'start to finish' project. It makes it very easy to follow or rewatch certain parts. I love the hot knife, I may have to invest in one, it saves so much time from having to finish the edges by machine.

[@SailriteDIY]

I am glad we could help! Let us know if you have questions about our videos or the products we sell at www.sailrite.com

[@Mark_KE8YCV]

I want to let you guys know how much I appreciate these videos. Now that I've done a few cushion covers I'm picking up finer points of technique by re-watching. Gotta get me one of your hot knives, I'm spending an inordinate amount of time clipping frays ;-)

[@momzilla9491]

Mark, you can use a sodering iron, however from the demo I watched (from a China Manufacturer) it wasn't a fast process. Maybe their iron didn't have enough power.

[@A.MedAnes]

Your channel is a school and curriculum. قناتكم مدرسة ومنهج.

[@amartinjoe]

she's really good! this is a great informative video.

[@eclark5834]

Thank you for this easy to follow tutorial! Haven't sewn in years and easily reupholstered my couch cushions. Cheers!

[@SailriteDIY]

You are welcome!!! Good job.

[@taralyman4442]

I’ve always had trouble with the rounded corners. Starting at the center worked perfectly.

[@mamietillman7046]

I love this video, very easy to follow, how to make the back pillow and size?

[@nancygiven9178]

Thank you for your videos! Just updated my cushions and they turned out amazing! Easy to follow directions!

[@SailriteDIY]

That is awesome! Good job!!!

[@corinnestevens4705]

Thank you for a great video. I have done some cushions, but I can see areas that I now can improve on thanks to the both of you! I ❤️ the magnetic sewing guide. Will definitely have to get this tool. 🤗🌷🌷🌷🦋

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked the video!

[@laniwalburger2784]

Thanks for this video. Great presentation and techniques. I used this to recover cushions for our old motorhome. Worked easy and they look great!

[@SailriteDIY]

Lani Walburger Great! Thanks for the positive comment and good job on your cushions.

[@mdsd77]

wow, now I understand the cost when having this done, great video, and a true skill

[@bealou77]

Great, easy to understand. I will be doing this.

[@SailriteDIY]

+Billie Gene I am glad you liked it. Let us know how your project comes out.

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

You guys make the best step-by-step-step DIY videos. After watching this one, like many others, I feel empowered to take on projects that I never would have though I could tackle. Thank you for this rich source of educational sewing demonstrations. I don’t own one of your machines, but because of your customer service, I am becoming more inclined to purchase the blue version that has the zigzag walking foot. What does the white 111 commercial machine have or do, that the blue machine does not? Thank you for an explanation about the differences between the models. I know the capabilities of the red machine.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for your positive comments! The Sailrite Ultrafeed LSZ-1 is a great sewing machine. The Sailrite 111 has recently been improved and is now called the Sailrite Fabricator Sewing Machine. Here is a link: www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Fabricator-Sewing-Machine-in-Power-Stand-with-Workhorse-Servo-Motor The Fabricator is a straight stitch only sewing machine, it does not sew zig-zag. However, the Fabricator does have a few advantages over the LSZ-1 it has a bigger underarm space, higher foot lift, a knee lever foot list, and a larger bobbin. Both the LSZ-1 and the Fabricator are great sewing machines. Let me know if you have more questions. You can email me at: [e-mail] if you like.

[@angelabrowning802]

Really enjoyed this video thank you for sharing. Will be covering my 2 cushions tomorrow. Thank you from Scotland UK.

[@SailriteDIY]

Excellent! Let us know if you have questions.

[@ClaudiaReneFuentes]

She did a really good job. I will attempt this.

[@revitalyair649]

Thank you! Beautiful! I want to make this to my rocking chair

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for your positive comments.

[@sakinehbs]

great video. love the guy's voice.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!

[@kathyfinn5996]

Hi I do not see the Fairfield Poly-fil Nu-Foam listed on your site. Is this no longer recommended. I like the way it compresses to take on the rounded bulllnose shape. Would the high density foam do this? What do you suggest? Thanks

[@ReflectionsHdmstrss]

What a great tutorial. Your calm, confident voice gave me hope that I could do this project. And I did. Except the zipper part. I am going to sub in your velcro tutorial from the bolster video. About 10 more cushions and I will have mastered the curved line of stitching. Thank you!

[@SailriteDIY]

ReflectionsHdmstrss Excellet! I am glad you like it. Each cushion you sew will make you better and better. Thanks for the positive comments and I do hope your project goes very well!

[@nancygiven9178]

Love your videos thank you 👍🏼

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!

[@xtafpfhr5491]

Great video! She did gorgeous work :) I picked up some nice tips now for making my own cushion covers. The patio set I just bought came with cushion inserts but no covers and I got fabric to make my own covers. I didn't know that handy trick for making a nice zipper installation and my previous method for making piping was unnecessarily complicated. I wish I could afford a hot knife but I'll have to make do without it. I guess I'll just have to overedge the seams to keep the fabric from unravelling.

[@SailriteDIY]

I am glad you liked the video!!!

[@janicewillis9348]

Great how-to videos :)

[@SailriteDIY]

+Janice Willis Thanks, we are glad you like them!

[@MsFancy-rx1ur]

Presentation ..... seems like i can do this project that I've been long holding off ..... i will give it a try ..... Thanks .

[@SailriteDIY]

+nancy rosa I am glad we could help motivate you. Let us know if you have any questions once you start the project.

[@cocinandoconadelkaymas4518]

Excelente trabajo me ha servido de mucho el de montar el siper

[@zizimarques1444]

Dazzling! Thanks so much .

[@cindylewis5850]

Would this work eliminating the piping? I have a tapered edge cushion and would like it without piping

[@HyperSleepyFox]

awesome! thank you!

[@ruguru2011]

Great job there

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@ChristinaSipes]

Why did you not cut the piping strips on a bais? All the other video's show it's needed. I would love not having to cut the fabric bais. Thank you for your help

[@carolynsue2]

very nice

[@DreeLulu]

Nice work - this look gorgeous. You make it look easy ;)

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for your positive comments. It is not very hard, you can do it!

[@elizabethirvine6517]

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[@dpistoltube]

great work and helpful tips thank you. ..beautiful ring too:)

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@dpistoltube]

+Sailrite :)

[@dpistoltube]

+dpistoltube :)

[@dpistoltube]

+dpistoltube :)

[@dpistoltube]

+dpistoltube BTW I love my hotknife, it made cutting the thick fabric so easy

[@salinamdshariff8734]

Awsome...love it!

[@djuramarkovic7924]

great video thank jou.

[@SailriteDIY]

+Djura Markovic Glad you liked it. Let us know if you have questions.

[@jordjosh2]

thanks for video very easy to follow but i haave one question why was'nt the cording strips cut on the bias

[@SailriteDIY]

+gwen sumlin You can cut piping or cording strips as straight cuts, as we did in this video. It will save on fabric usage doing it that way. However, if it is cut on the bias it will not ravel as much and will take curves better, but it will use more fabric. So... the choice is always yours with advantages and disadvantages to each.

[@jordjosh2]

thanks..i will try it with the straight next time.

[@SamCole]

Can you use a cotton or polyester type of cording and not the firm kind like you are using in the video for an outdoor patio cushions? Thanks

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, for outdoor upholstery I like to use the Medium Welting Cord. It is softer and takes turns easily. It also does not soak up water. Here is a link: www.sailrite.com/Notions/Trims/Pipings/Notion-Material/Polypropylene/type/Products?order=custitem_popularity

[@nousachanhma9724]

Love it!

[@SailriteDIY]

+Nousa Chanhma Glad you like it! Let us know if you have more questions.

[@nousachanhma9724]

+Sailrite thank you! I definitely will!

[@nousachanhma9724]

+Sailrite thank you! I definitely will!

[@dpistoltube]

will it look nice with no piping and can I make a flap and use velcro?

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, absolutely it will look great even without piping. Yes, Velcro can be used instead of a zipper.

[@milagrostovar6061]

En este momento es muy difícil adquirir, cualquier material, soy de Venezuela. Pero muchas gracias por compartir su trabajo.

[@Bluenoser613]

The boat cushions I am replacing have an extra 1" of foam on the top front at the bull nose, about 8" towards the back. There are a few buttons used to pull the top plate firm where the extra foam ends. How do I determine the top plate and front to account for the extra foam width? Edit: I think it is called rolled front cushion.

[@kimberlybruemleve3374]

I have the same cushion to replace. Have you figured out how to manage this yet?

[@redbonegirl1757]

This dude talking sounds like Tom Bodette from the Motel 6 commercial. 😛

[@SamCole]

Do you always add the boxing in the center? Thanks.

[@SailriteDIY]

No, boxing does not need to be used, especially for thin cushions, but it typically looks better when it is used.

[@barbaradykema3441]

Do you also condense the high density foam when making a cushion? Do you cut the cover the same size as the cushion with no seam allowance?

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, but when using High Density Foam cut it only 1/4" larger on all sides. Then cut your top plate to the same size as the slightly larger foam. After taking away a 1/2" seam allownace this will make the cover slightly smaller than the over-sided foam compressing it slightly.

[@barbaradykema3441]

Thank you.

[@milagrostovar6061]

Excelente!!!

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it. Let us know if you have any questions or need help picking products or fabric from www.sailrite.com

[@suz567]

Is there any point in cutting welting on a bias with this kind of fabric?

[@SailriteDIY]

Cutting fabric for piping on the bias gives you two advantages over cutting straight cut piping. Cutting on the bias will reduce unraveling of the fabric edge. Also the fabric will take a turn on a corner or curve more smoothly than a straight cut piping. However, it takes more labor and seams to make a bias cut piping, so you must pick your process based on which benefit or negative you want.

[@SamCole]

Does pinking shears prevent unravelling? Thanks

[@SailriteDIY]

Pinking shears will help prevent unraveling, yes.

[@SamCole]

Is it necessary to used a walking foot presser for this type of sewing? I dont have one and wondering if I can use my all purpose presser foot instead?

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, a home sewing machine without a walking foot can usually sew lighter upholstery fabric (as seen in this video) easily. If your sewing machine can sew three layers of denim blue jeans, then it should be able to do a job like this easily.

[@SamCole]

Sailrite i have not tried sewing multiple layers of denim jeans yet but i did made some pillow covers and it is 4 layers because of the piping. The fabric is medium weight. Thanks

[@SailriteDIY]

If you were able to sew that you should have no problem using your sewing machine to sew upholstery like what is shown in this video.

[@SamCole]

Thanks for the respond. Little by little and with the helpful videos that you guys uploaded here, i am convincing myself that I can do this too. The material that i choose was a medium weight polyester outdoor fabric, will my all purpose presser foot still works? Thanks

[@lindatorres1646]

Sam Cole how to cut material for a foam cushion

[@xtafpfhr5491]

I used the tips from your videos to make some gorgeous slipcovers for my resin wicker patio furniture: s31.postimg.org/98rnkwffv/02502_cc03_sm.jpg and s31.postimg.org/9nv7jyqi3/02518_cc04_sm.jpg The seat cushions are bullnose style with piping and I used your awesome foam cord for that. The chairs came with the foam inserts so I did not have to buy those. The back cushions have 4-inch boxed corners, piping and zippers along the bottom. I used Richloom "Muree Primrose" fabric that I got on a great half-price sale at JoAnn's and Coats & Clark polyester thread to match. I had to get the #5 coil zippers from The Zipper Lady, (in peach color) as SailRite did not stock any colors of zippers, it seemed, aside from black and white. The background of that fabric is a sort of peachy-beige color, though it appears white in photos. I wanted everything to match and I think they turned out well. I don't have an industrial sewing machine, just an ordinary home machine. It does not have a walking foot. I will say that makes it more difficult to work with this type of fabric. I opted to not use the basting tape (trying to save money), though I'd definitely recommend it as it would make it easier to make the piping. Possibly I'd even use it to baste the seams to keep everything lined up until you can get it sewed together. Definitely get a piping foot if you don't have one. I got a low-shank piping/cording foot for about $5 on eBay. It made the task sooo much easier! I didn't have a hot knife either and so just cut the fabric with my Fiskars scissors. It frayed like crazy - ugh! When I finished the seams, I over-edged them after trimming off the frays so that I could wash the slipcovers if I ever needed to. s31.postimg.org/av4gn8rxn/02403_cc02_sm.jpg

[@SailriteDIY]

Great job! the project look wonderful!!!

[@SamCole]

xtafpfhr i dont have a walking foot either but does it really really hard to sew this type of outdoor fabric by just using an all purpose presser foot? Luckily my sweing machine comes with a zipper foot that i do not have to buy. I am also learning to sew and this video is really helpful. I am a novice sewer. By the way your project came out awesome !

[@SailriteDIY]

Most home sewing machines can sew upholstery fabrics well. Chances are your projects will come out great!

[@jessicakirchoff2536]

Your chairs turned out beautifully!

[@jimjohnson1351]

Can this technique be used for wider cushions?

[@kaylaalexandria5739]

How do you finish the other side of the zipper!?!??

[@phyllisjohnson5099]

Why did you not add a seam allowance on the bullnose or side seams....is it because the foam compresses?

[@MsMadelaine1]

Can I use Velcro in same manner with zipper plaque instead of zipper?

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, you can use Velcro instead of a zipper.

[@specialspecial6503]

Can you show me how to make swing coushion cover it's back and sitting pad together

[@SailriteDIY]

This video has the exact concepts you are looking for, and should help you in sewing up your cushion. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIPGeqRji5J7raM

[@samples3030]

What are the seam allowances being used? 1/4" or 1/2"?

[@SailriteDIY]

Kathy Upton For this project we made a piping that would place our seam at 3/8" in from the edge.

[@samples3030]

Sailrite the seam allowance for the boxing to the main cushion fabric and the zipper fabric to the main cushion fabric is 3/8" seam allowance? when you cut out the main fabric you subtracted an inch for compression, the boxing fabric is 4" wide the width of the cushion so i was assuming a 1/2" seam allowance, does this make sense?????

[@mohammed8417]

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[@bonniescott3415]

I'm wondering why you put the zipper on the top of the cushion instead of the bottom where it wouldn't been seen?

[@SailriteDIY]

We installed the zipper along the back of the cushion in the boxing or facing of the cushion. It is not visible at that location. It can be place in the bottom of the cushion if you like.

[@marylouwyckoff7465]

do you also offer written instructions?

[@SailriteDIY]

Some of our kits have written instructions, but not for this project, sorry.

[@mamietillman7046]

What size needle did you use?

[@SailriteDIY]

#20 needle

[@myjavadogs]

doesn't the basting tape gum up the needle?

[@SailriteDIY]

Using basting tape (Seamstick) for canvas on a very light weight fabric may gum up the needle rather quickly because the lighter fabric does not have the larger fibers or weave to help clean the needle as it exits the fabric. In those situations it may be best to use a seamstick that does not have as strong an adhesive (like item #20306) or instead use pins to hold the fabric in place as you sew. A gummed up needle and parts can be cleaned off with some rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball or Goo Gone (we do not sell this). I like to use McLube #845 on my parts and needle to clean and keep glue from building up.

[@rosariamariadossantos5231]

Adoro todos os trabalhos mas tenho dificuldades não falo inglês.

[@SailriteDIY]

Recomendamos que você copie e cole as legendas no google translate e tente acompanhar o melhor que puder.

[@susanlipscomb4490]

What thread weight r u using

[@SailriteDIY]

V-69 Thread.

[@nutmilk]

For VO, I highly recommend taking breaths at natural stops, like at the end of sentences, instead of randomly throughout the video, making sentences run into one another and pausing in the middle of phrases.

[@drmichaelelinski6992]

Chris Tempas, as a psychiatrist who has worked with stutterers and people with many kinds of speech impediments, this is maybe the best he can do to avoid stuttering or stammering at certain words, often words with consonants that begin a sentence or phrase. By pausing at what seems like an awkward spot of his talking, he is spacing his breath to possibly speed or talk smoothly through difficult words or sounds. The unnatural-sounding pausing is planned to avoid the shame of a terrible burst of stuttering, which is preferable to those with speech difficulties. The non-fluency of the speech of some people is very stressful, because they have to almost think more about planning their articulations, rather than on what they are saying, with hope of sounding less odd. They do the best they can, and expend tremendous energy trying to avoid full blown panic attacks associated with non-fluent speech. He knows how he sounds. He chooses the least of two evils. Before judging someone, maybe it’s better to try to understand the reason this problem is occurring. This is only one of many possible explanations of this type of speech impediment. Please do not take offense at my explanation. You probably speak naturally and fluently, and simply take it for granted. It might be better to have empathy and be grateful for your normal sounding vocalisations. Thank you.

[@kerrywilliams9517]

easier to cut using and electric knife

[@lm8544]

Could Angela have groomed her hands?