I got a sewing machine for my birthday from my parents and siblings. It’s a Brother AE2500 – I’m no sewing machine expert, but basically it’s PINK! Anyhoo, a month has passed since I got it, and it’s sitting on my brand new desk alongside my laptop. I don’t know why, but I’ve been so nervous to use it!
Well, this Sunday I decided this is the day, I am going to sew something. I set it all up, did a few practice patches and it was actually quite easy to use. So I decided it was time to make something out of the apron my husband got from the Debenhams January sale.
It was folded up in the packaging, so he thought it was a pack of teatowels. Wrong! It was an apron, and I just don’t wear aprons when baking. I thought either I could made a teatowel out of it or a cushion. I went with the cushion idea, as I love the typography print – a cushion would be a better way of seeing the print everyday.
I decided to keep the ‘London Bus’ pocket to go on the front of the cushion. Using an existing cushion cover as a template, I cut out the pieces.
Rather than have a zip fastening, I decided to have a flap to tuck in, like they have in pillowcases. After sewing the edges together, this is how it looks.
FRONT:
BACK:
SIDE (WITH FLAP TUCKED IN):
I am so pleased with it, it’s such a funky print and looks really cool on our sofa and in our bedroom.
I’ve now got the sewing bug and am thinking what to sew next! Have you got any ideas?
Sabrina x
It is catching, isn’t it? I go through phases of sewing at lot. I am no good at it as I have no patience for straight lines, etc. But I really enjoy it.
Your cushion looks great. Feb idea to use a redundant apron for it. Funny enough, I made two or three aprons last year on my machine. I haven’t done much since though.
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Me too, I go through phases of wanting to sew but always used my mum’s sewing machine – this is the first time I have my own! Hehe, maybe I’ll make an apron next! X
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What a cute idea. Love the result. I have yet to use my sewing machine (gift in Xmas 2012). I had basic knowledge from my mother and a couple classes. I do think that once you start it will be hard to stop. Have fun!
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2012! You’ve made me feel better about leaving it a month, thank you! I remember having classes at school, and now 20 years later I have a sewing machine at last 😀 X
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Now you’ve got the sewing bug there’ll be no stopping you. I have a brother machine (but sadly it’s not pink), they are a very reliable make. Your cushion is great, a very clever way to reuse your apron. Cushions are a great starting point. Maybe next you could do some bunting, it’s super easy and a great way to change a room #homeeetc
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Good to know its a good make, there are so many machines to choose from, I had no clue what to go for so my mum chose this one. Bunting – that’s a good idea, thank you! X
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Oh this is a really fab make Sabrina! I’m sewing mad – I came fairly late to sewing in my late twenties, but have enjoyed making all sorts from a reversible changing/play mat for my son, cushions, a dress and even a pair of knickers! I love it. I’ve now started doing free motion embroidery pictures too, which I just love. Good luck with all your future sewing endeavours! Lucy x #HomeEtc
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Thank you! Wow you’ve given me loads of ideas there, brilliant, think I might pass on the knickers haha 😉 Free motion embroidery, that sounds very advanced, I have loads to learn. Can’t wait to buy loads of cool fabrics now xx
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Well done you (and I love this print, I bought the oven gloves set in it and got them for my brother-in-law as well for Christmas!) I’d love to get started on some sewing projects, I imagine it’s probably quite therapeutic Xx #HomeEtc
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Thank you! The print is gorgeous isn’t it, love the whole range. It is therapeutic, once I get the threading right, always a faff! Xx
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WOW! What a flipping amazing idea! I absolutely love this! That cushion looks brilliant and such fun too. Superb idea! Steph xxx #HomeEtc
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Thank you! It is my favourite cushion now! Xx
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Looks brilliant and SO cute 🙂 Great idea. You clever thing!! Thanks for linking up – Jess xx
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Thank you, I love it! X
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Aaah it looks AWESOME!! Funnily enough, I did the same thing with some actual tea towels that I bought from Primani last year! They were the most amazing print — too nice to be tea towels — and look fantastic in Dolly the caravan! 🙂 #HomeEtc
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Thank you! There are some beautiful prints on teatowels lately, it would be a crime to use them as just teatowels! X
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