oxford cover question

[Sharon Needle & Thread Find all posts View Profile Close Sharon]

i have to make oxford covers for 16" inserts, How wide do i make the border?
thanks
Sharon

[Louise Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Louise]

Re: oxford cover question

There are some instructions here http://simplyfurnishings.com/homepag...pstitch_8a.htm for what I think you want - a cushion with a wide border/flange?

[Sharon Needle & Thread Find all posts View Profile Close Sharon]

Re: oxford cover question

Yes that is what i mean, with a flange. I am having problems with that website at the moment will have to try again later.
im just not sure what width the flange should be, i know how to make it.
Thanks
Sharon

[Louise Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Louise]

Re: oxford cover question

A book I have suggests somewhere between 5-10cm.....

[Sharon Needle & Thread Find all posts View Profile Close Sharon]

Re: oxford cover question

ok so maybe i will split the difference and go with 3" then, its strange i was educated using the metric system but still prefer inches when it comes to curtains ect...
thanks Louise
Sharon

[Louise Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close Louise]

Re: oxford cover question

No problem - it's a useful book that I got for next to nothing via Amazon marketplace - lots of interesting ideas and clear instructions. American so all in inches!

Details here http://www.my.decozo.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=216 in the Books section.