I've tackled a project that is bringing me to tears! I decided I needed new cushions for our outdoor furniture. And, of course, they couldn't be simple cushions, I wanted box cushions for more comfortable seating.
For the life of me, I can not get the middle piece sewn together with the top two pieces to where it looks correct. I've put welting on the top and bottom rectangle. For the middle piece I made one long piece that fits 3 sides (plus seam allowance and enough to fold over ends of zipper so it doesn't show ends/pull), and one piece for the zipper (two pieces, folded in half on each side of the zipper - hope that makes sense). When I try to attach the middle piece to one of the rectangle pieces, I can't get the corners to line up straight. I've cut the middle piece to have some give at the corners, but I end up with extra material when I get to the last corner, plus the corners don't look "sharp". Any suggestions at all? I've ripped out this first cushion top 3 times now! I know it's hard to explain, so I hope I've made some sense. I've tried to find hints on web sites, but haven't found anything that helps. (I do much better when I can "see" the instructions). TIA.......Jamie