Fashion Fairground featured on Thread.co.nz

I am thrilled so see an article on the launch of Fashion Fairground's personal styling service here on Thread.   Every little bit of press helps to get the word out, so thank you Megan Robinson for featuring this piece. Also thanks to Wendy Brandon for shooting the photographs.

38 weeks pregnant, Stacey Gillies @ Fashion Fairground

Photography: Wendy Brandon

How to make an Envelope Cushion Cover

Envelope cushions/pillow covers are a great way to refresh the decor in a room, no need to deal with the hassle of inserting a zip.

My recent project was this little rectangular, pale pink cushion with pom pom trim.

What you need to start with:

1. Cushion inner
2. Fabric (and suitable trim, if desired)
3. Cotton
4. Scissors
5. Pins
6. Tape measure
7. Sewing machine 
8. Iron

1) First you need to cut your fabric - measure your cushion insert and add 2 cm to all sides (to allow for the seam), cut and set aside.  This is going to be the front.

2) Then cut another piece of fabric using the same width as the front piece but add 6cm to the length.

3) Cut this piece in half.  These 2 back pieces should now match the size of the front piece - check this by laying the pieces on top of the front piece and you will see the envelope effect.  They will overlap each other.

4) Neatly sew one edge of both the back (half) pieces.

5) Now lay all pieces together - good side of fabric facing inwards and pin together.

6) Sew along the edges, snip off any loose thread.

7) Turn the cover the right way and insert your cushion innner.

Done!

If you want to add a trim like I have, then you need to sew this onto your front piece after step 1.  Note - this is quite fiddly!

To see this in action, here is a Youtube clip that I referred to.

Fashion Fairground answers some questions for Professionelle.co.nz

I was given the opportunity by New Zealand organisation, Professionelle to answer some questions on how to dress while pregnant in the corporate environment.   Professionelle aims to provide professional development for working women at all stages of their careers and is a great source of information and inspiration.