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What you'll need

• Your choice of fabric - we used contrasting fabric for the main cushion, flap and facing and tie
• Matching threads
• Tape measure
• Scissors
• Pins
• Sewing machine
• Cushion pad

Cutting out

• Main cover 95 x 49cm
• Two ties, 36 x 10cm each
• Flap 49 x 18cm
• Facing 49 x 15cm

Adapt the measurements to fit your cushion pad. Measure the pad then add a 1.5cm seam allowance to each seam

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