How to make a shell cushion

You will need:

• Shell template (see below)
• Velvet fabric
• Scissors
• Pins
• Sewing machine
• Cotton thread
• Polyester stuffing
• Needle
• Gold thread
• Paper
• Glue

Step 1

Print the half shell templates (below) onto two pieces of paper. Carefully cut out and stick together to form a whole shell shape template.

Step 2

Fold the velvet fabric in half with right sides together and pin the template in place. Cut out, then remove the template.

Step 3

Pin the pieces right sides together again, and sew all the way round the edges leaving a small opening at the bottom of the shell.

Step 4

Turn right side out and fill with polyester stuffing, making sure all the curved edges are filled. Neatly stitch up the opening.

Step 5

Hand sew the ridges of the shell on the front of the cushion with a needle and gold thread using backstitch.

Craft by Suzie Attaway. Photo by Oliver Gordon.

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