DIY world map cushion

Divine décor for globetrotters

It takes a snuggly cushion or two to make a sofa really comfortable. And this one, with its exceptional world map design, will soon have globetrotters dreaming of faraway places. So where did your last holiday adventure take you? Whether it was hiking in the Himalayas, strolling around New York or cruising the Nile, you can use edding textile markers to mark all your favourite travel spots on the map. With the aid of the template available on our website you’ll find this world map décor quite simple and straightforward. edding textile markers and pens are ideal for all manner of light-coloured fabrics, including cotton, silk and linen. There are two stroke widths and a range of 20 colours to choose from, including neon shades for a particularly vibrant effect. Take your pick and colour in the map in whatever way you choose. We decided to go for a trendy pattern of dots, as it’s less likely to go over the lines. To create imaginative effects, draw the dots closer together or space them out more – whatever takes your fancy! When you’ve finished, iron the cushion cover on the no-steam setting and your design will be resistant to washes up to 60°C.

Categories: Home decor
Special gifts
Products: Textile markers and pens
Materials: Textile
Difficulty: A bit more challenging
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

If the cushion cover is new, you should wash, dry and iron it first so it absorbs the ink better. These are the colours you’ll need for your world map: light green (011), violet (008), pink (009), blue (003), yellow (005), light orange (016), light blue (010), pale green (034), carmine red (019).

Step 2

First print out the template. If your cushion is a different shape, you may have to adjust the template. Stick them together with adhesive tape to make a complete picture. Make sure you line up the edges neatly.

Step 3

Slide the picture inside the cushion cover. You should be able see the motif clearly so you can easily trace over it. The template also prevents the ink bleeding through to the back of the cushion.

Step 4

Colour in the map with edding 4500 textile marker with dots in various colours (we used a different colour for each continent). You can create interesting effects by varying the density of the spots. To heat-set the design, iron it on the no-steam setting. Your cushion cover is now resistant to washes up to 60°C.