How to finish the edge of a latch hook project | How to make a latch hook pillow

In this blog you can learn step by step how to make a pillow from your latch hook project. We share a list of supplies needed for latch hooking, and specific tips and tricks for making a latch hook cushion from your finished project. You may also like to read our earlier blog with step by step instructions for latch hooking.

blog how to finish edge of latch hook project and turn it into a cushion cover

Which materials do you need to make a latch hook cushion cover?

1. A latch hook

In our tutorial “how to latch hook for beginners” you can learn how to make your project. For this sample we’re using a regular latch hook.

2. Rug canvas

For this project we’ll use our interlock canvas. With 50 x 100 cm, you’ll have enough to make 2 cushion cover fronts.

3. A yarn cutting tool

With our yarn cutting tool you can easily cut your wool to regular smyrna lenghts.

4. Gordita ecological wool

With this beautiful ecological wool you’ll make a very soft latch hook cushion or rug!

5. Sewing thread or yarn

You will use sewing thread to attach the cushion back. For finishing the edge of your project you can use sewing thread or leftovers from your project.

6. Cushion back

A cushion back already comes with finished edges and a zipper. This makes the project supereasy!

7. Application scissors

Application scissors are very helpful for cutting your latch hook yarn at equal height.

8. Needles

You may like to use a blunt tapestry needle and a sharp embroidery needle to finish your project. We like to use our Tapestry & Sashiko needles.

9. Clamps

Handy to hold your canvas in place when you’re sewing it to the cushion back.

10. Cushion insert

When using our cushion backsides. use a cushion insert of 40 x 40 cm.

Clean up your latch hooking project

Before we finish the edges we will clean up any unevenness in the latch hook project. You can use any scissors you like, but with a pair of application scissors it’s easier. The Pelican shaped plate of the scissors help to spot uneven lenghts of threads.

how to finish the border of a latch hook project

Lay your work flat on the table. Use your hands to push the threads upwards. With the scissors search for threads that are significantly longer than the majority.

how to finish the border of a latch hook project

Cut the excessive length from the threads. Focus on threads that are really standing out from the crowd. Don’t try to reach perfect evenness in your project. There will always be a few threads that are a few milimeters longer than others, but nobody will notice this.

How to finish the edges of your latch hook project

We always recommend to make your latch hook project on a canvas that’s a few rows and collumns bigger than your anticipated project. You will leave this border empty. We will now share how you’ll finish these edges.

Step 1

how to finish the edge of a latch hook project

Thread a needle with some sewing thread.

Step 2

how to finish the edge of a latch hook project

Secure the thread to one of the corners of your canvas. As shown, do this in a row where you made some knots.

Step 3

how to finish the edge of a latch hook project

Fold the empty corner of your canvas in a triangle to the middle of your canvas. Make a stitch through the canvas to keep it in place.

Step 4

how to finish the edge of a latch hook project

Fold the corner edge of your canvas such that your line up two triangle shapes in the corner. Stitch the layers to eachother.

Step 5

Fold the corner edge of your canvas such that your line up two triangle shapes in the corner. Stitch the layers to eachother.

Step 6

how to finish the edge of a latch hook project

Finish the 4 corners of your work. Then fold the canvas on the sides and attach the empty rows of your canvas to the inside of canvas with a few stitches.

Step 7

how to finish the edge of a latch hook project

Continue until you have folded and attached each side of your work.

How to turn your latch hook project into a pillow

You can quickly turn your finished latch hook project into a cushion with our cushion backs. 

Step 1

how to make a cushion from your latch hook project

Lay your latch hook project flat on the table with the good side facing up.

Step 2

Now lay your cushion back with the good side facing down on top of your latch hook project. Ensure you open approx. 10 cm (4″) of the zipper in the middle of your cushion back. This makes it easier to turn your cushion when you finished sewing the borders.

Step 3

how to make a cushion from your latch hook project
how to make a cushion from your latch hook project

Use jumbo clips to attach the cushion back to your latch hook project.

Step 4

how to make a cushion from your latch hook project

Turn the project up side down. So the back side of your latch hook project is facing up.

Step 5

how to make a cushion from your latch hook project

Stitch the outside edge of your canvas to the cushion back.

Step 6

how to make a cushion from your latch hook project

Go all around your canvas. Ensure you push any loose latch hook threads to the inside of your cushion.

Step 7

how to make a cushion from your latch hook project

Once you have stitched all the borders of your canvas to the cushion back, turn the cushion cover inside out, and put a cushion insert into the cover.

Step 8

How to make a cushion cover from your latch hook project

Voilà! Your project is finished!

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