Button beauties - Cushions

By Spotlight

Perfect for teenagers and tweens

Final Result

Materials

• assorted buttons
• sewing thread
• hand needle
• washable fabric pencil
• scissors
• pins
• sewing machine
• optional - washable craft glue
• square cushion - 2 x 38cm squares fabric, 36cm cushion insert
• rectangle cushion - two 53cm x 33cm pieces fabric, 51cm cushion insert

Step 1

Square cushion

On the right side of one fabric square write word (hug, kiss) in centre using fabric pencil. Sew buttons over this pencil line. With right sides together, sew fabric squares together with a 1.5cm seam allowance, leaving a 20cm opening on one side. Clip corners, turn right side out and press seams. Place cushion insert into cover and hand stitch opening closed.

Step 2

Pink rectangle cushion

On the right side of one fabric piece, write word (love) across the centre using fabric pencil. Sew buttons over this pencil line. With right sides together, sew fabric pieces together with a 1.5cm seam allowance, leaving a 30cm opening along the bottom (longer side). Clip corners, turn right side out, press seams. Cut along one side the 51cm cushion insert, so it measures 30cm x 51cm. Re-sew the side of cushion insert by overlocking or zigzagging together. Place cushion insert into cover and hand stitch opening closed.

Handy Hint

Buttons can be glued onto fabric instead of sewn.