Now that the playhouse is nearing an end, we have a couple of things to sew to decorate it and make it cosy! I want to involve the girls in as many of these as I can so when we chatted about making cushions for the sofa, we sought out inspiration on pinterest! Abi saw these and wanted to make a cloud with eyes but with a flat base (not specific at all!), Annie liked the raindrop and we stuck to a basic envelope cushion for Maddie.
Apologies…this is a bit of a long post but 3 in 1 so good value!
The fabrics they chose…
the cloud:
// I made a stencil which Abi used to draw the cloud shape onto the back of the fabric using disappearing fabric marker. She then cut out 2 pieces of the fabric.
// When done, we took it out of the hoop and pressed both pieces of fabric.
// Snip around the curved edges.
// Turn right side round, fill with stuffing and hand stitch close.
done!!!
the raindrop:
// Following the same steps as the cloud cushion, we cut out 2 pieces of raindrop shaped fabric.
// Place one in an embroidery hoop and hand stitch the face.
// Remove from the hoop and press.
// Place right sides together and stitch around, leaving a gap at the base.
// Turn right side round and fill with stuffing.
// Hand stitch the gap closed.
basic envelope cushion:
// We used this ikea cushion inner so cut 3 pieces of fabric. (One square 40cm x 40 cm and 2 pieces 40cm x 30cm)
// Fold the edges of the two smaller pieces over to create a hemmed edge and press.
// Stitch these on the machine.
This is a little aside to say that Madeleine is only just turned 4. She doesn’t like to be left out and loves to press the pedal of the machine when I sew. I love that she wants to join in so as she ‘sews’ I help her guide the fabric…her eyes are mainly on her feet though! She managed really well to get a good speed and was able to stop at the corners, help me lift the foot and turn the fabric. I think it’s great to let them feel like it’s theirs and they’ve made it.
// Lay the square fabric face up and the 2 other pieces face down on top. These should overlap which will create your envelope that allows your cushion to slip easily inside.
// Pin in place and sew around the outside edge of the cushion.
// Remove the pins and turn right side round.
// At this point I sewed 2 rows of stitching around the edge of the cushion to give it a bit of an edge and I think the padded part really stands out but this is entirely optional.
// Your cushion inner should fit snugly inside.
They’re now planning their next ones: animals!!!
To see who I’m linking up with check out here!
So Cute!
I love your little helpers! Great job 🙂
Thankyou…and so easy!
Yes they got very into it…a good way to fill a wet afternoon!