We used a fabric batik process to create our own cushions. First we planned our designs for our cushions. Then we made "mock cushions: using paper, white crayon and dye. (We did this to check that our designs would work when we went to batik.)
Then it was time for us to make our REAL cushions! We used cold wax and fabric dye to create our images. Next we had to sew up on cushions using a sewing machine so they were ready to stuff. After that we stuffed our cushions and then finished sewing them closed.
We are so grateful to the Mums and Nanas who helped us with our cushions. These people helped by cutting out our fabric and overlocking the edges so it wouldn't fray. They also helped by ironing off the cold wax for us. The other huge job they did was sit with us while we used the sewing machine so that we knew what to do and so we didn't sew our fingers together! Thank you so much to all of you who helped us, we couldn't have done it without you and we LOVE our cushions!
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