I bought this cushion years ago. Eventually the silk just wore out, so I unpicked the seams, kept the centre panel and the backing and bought some Chinese brocade to rework the sides. It took a little longer than I thought it would. Not measuring correctly and then having to add the squares in the corners, to not waste fabric. Plus I am a stickler for inside edges all being finished off. I don't know why. nobody sees them, although on the brocade which frays like crazy it was a good idea, but I just must have neatened seams.
The backer which is a soft fabric showed all the seam holes, so I embroidered a chain stitch all around on the back to cover that up. Should have put the opening on the bottom, not the top, but c'est la vie!
Christy
Its beautiful and don't you get a good feeling when you've made a new item from something old!
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