Butterfly Cushion

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You Will Need (5 things)

Steps (16 steps, 120 minutes)

1. 1

   First, cut a square (measuring a little bigger than your cushion filler) from the jeans. This will be the main backing for the cushion.

2. 2

   Now print off your template. I got mine from Google images

3. 3

   using the other leg of the jeans, trace the template of the butterfly. Make sure the different segments in the middle are very clear!

4. 4

   Cut out around the OUTSIDE of the template, don't cut the insides yet. Leave this to one side for a moment.

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   Now cut a square (smaller than the square cut in step 1) and fold over the raw edges.

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   Sew it onto the denim square using straight stitch (very close to the edge)

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   Now sew on the denim butterfly using a close zigzag stitch all the way around the edge.

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   Zigzag stitch around the segments inside as well

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   (This technique is called "Mola". it means "reverse appliqué". For this the material is layered, the design is selectively cut out across the layers, the edges of the cut-out material are tucked under and then stitched in place. The end result is the revelation of the design in the colors of the material beneath.)

   Anyways...using a stitch ripper, rip a hole in the denim layer. Be carful not to rip the butterfly fabric underneath!

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    Now, using small sharp scissors, cut out the denim layer. Here's one completed

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    here's one completed, it take patience, but it looks nice when it's done :)

12. 12

    Here's the whole butterfly

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    Now cut a square (the same size as your denim square) from the butterfly material

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    Pin and sew in the invisible zip

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    It should look like this when it's opened out

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    Flip the two sides RS together, sew around the 3 raw edges and you're done!