How to Sew a Double Topstitch Cushion

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A double topstitch adds a beautiful, polished look to your cushion covers. It’s a more complicated process, but the results truly speak for themselves. If you’re looking to add a stylish finish to your cushions, this tutorial is for you. We’ll show you how to create the double topstitch on a faux leather cushion cover for absolutely stunning results. Let’s get started with today’s DIY tutorial.
Video Chapters:
  • Intro — 0:00 min.
  • Cutting Foam to Size — 0:55 min.
  • Cutting Fabric to Size — 2:45 min.
  • Making Zipper Plaque — 5:18 min.
  • Sewing Boxing to Top Plate — 12:00 min.
  • Basting Seam Allowances — 21:00 min.
  • Adding Backing Tape — 25:30 min.
  • Sewing Double Top Stitched Seam — 27:28 min.
  • Tying-Off Thread Ends — 34:56 min.
  • Sewing on Bottom Plate — 37:34 min.
  • Inserting Foam — 40:44 min.
  • Removing Wrinkles with Steam — 44:44 min.
Materials List:
  • CushionRite® Premium Antimicrobial Foam (Firm) #124236
  • CushionRite® Foam & Fabric Spray Adhesive 16.9 oz. #125476
  • Nook™ Indoor Red Apple 54" Faux Leather #125969
  • Phifertex® Plus Vinyl Mesh Black 54" Fabric #124511
  • Lenzip® #5 Black Continuous Coil Zipper Chain #124596
  • Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) #122065
  • PremoBond® Tex 90 (V-92) Black UV Bonded Polyester Thread #123338
  • Lenzip® #5 Black Single Locking Metal Zipper Pull (Coil Chain) #124600
  • Gray Polyester Grosgrain Ribbon Webbing 1" #PLGGGY — 25'
  • Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" #103933
Tools List:
  • Sailrite® Blade Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case #121244
  • Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" #102400
  • Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors #125661
  • Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil #120681
  • Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) #311602
  • Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table #120934
  • Sewing Gauge Ruler 6" #102995
  • Large Fabric/Leather Grip Clips #126365
  • Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide #103597
  • Seam Ripper Deluxe #18104
  • Straightedge, upholstery steamer

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Let’s talk about the materials we used to make our double topstitch cushion. First, the fabric. We chose Nook™ Indoor Faux Leather for our cushion cover. Nook is a high-end leather alternative at an economical price. It has a soft feel, understated grain texture, and is available in a wide selection of rich colors that will add understated style and sophistication to your home. Plus, it’s only available at Sailrite.

Shop Nook Faux Leather Fabrics

To make the double topstitch technique as easy as possible, we have a couple of DIY tricks up our sleeves! Using double sided basting tape is our secret to simplifying the DIY process and making this cushion cover easier to assemble and sew. Plus, we’ll show you how to add a backing tape for extra strength and reinforcement at the stitch lines.

Another trick you’ll learn during this cushion tutorial is our secret to finishing a topstitch without reversing. That’s right! There’s a way to tie off your thread ends for a seamless connection between your first and last stitch without reversing to lock your stitches in place. This gives your topstitches a beautiful, continuous look for a professional-looking project.

Order your materials and get ready to make this beautiful topstitched cushion! Post your project photos on social and tag #Sailrite so we can see how your cushion turned out. We love seeing our customers’ creativity and talent. Happy DIYing!

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