Simple sewing instructions: Sew your own cushion cover

As soon as the weather shows its sunny side again, it's time to head out into the garden or park with a book. What could be more practical than a cozy cushion with a small bag?

Sew your own cushion cover: here's how

1. Cut a piece of fabric of your choice in 30 x 42 cm. Mark the hem about 2 cm from the edge.

2. Cut another piece of fabric in 20 x 42 cm and mark 2 cm for the hem here too.

3. Fold the hem over at the marking and press, then fold in half again and press over. Repeat the steps for the second piece of fabric.

4. Topstitch the hems on both pieces of fabric using the sewing machine.

5. Cut another piece of fabric to 30 x 42 cm and sew on the bias tape using the sewing machine, fold in and topstitch.

6. For the back, place the first two pieces of fabric on top of each other so that they are 42 cm long and pin in place.

7. Now cut a fourth piece of fabric measuring 42 x 42 cm for the front of the cushion and pin the piece of fabric with the bias tape to it.

8. Now pin the front and back right sides together and sew all the way around. The cushion cover can now be turned inside out.