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  Cindy Taylor

Cindy is the owner of Dolman & Taylor specialist curtain and blind makers. She has over 15 years of experience, curtain making, blind making, working with fabrics and making soft furnishings. In the videos she clearly explains and demonstrates the methods and techniques used in her workroom .

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How to make -
A Plain Cushion
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Step 2: Cut the Fabric

CUT THE FABRIC PANELS

Cut 2 pieces of fabric the shape of the cushion pad and the size you have determined in STEP 1.

  • Mark the shape to be cut on the fabric(s).
  • Cut 2 panels out.
  • With a patterned fabric
    • Check you have any pattern the right way up
    • Place the pattern how you want it on the panel
    • Decide which edge will be the bottom of the cushion where the zip will be
  • Mark the bottom right side of each panel with tape or a pin.


This video shows you
  • How to use a template.
  • How to mark fabric panels without a template.
  • How to position a pattern.
  • How to cut fabric panels.



This video shows you
  • Cutting a plain fabric 53cm x 53cm panel.
  • Dealing with a tight selvedge.