Make a Cushion Cover from an Orphan Block Story

Make a Cushion Cover from an Orphan Block (with Lazy Zipper Hacks)

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Use Orphan Blocks to Make Easy Cushion Covers with zippers. Includes two easy hacks for sewing your zippers straight.

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Materials

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Make a Cushion Cover from an Orphan Block (with Lazy Zipper Hacks)

Use Orphan Blocks to Make Easy Cushion Covers with zippers. Includes two easy hacks for sewing your zippers straight.

Materials

Tools

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