Make your own cushions in less than 20 minutes
Even the most rookie sewer can fashion make their own cushion covers in next to no time at all. With the help of a sewing machine you can update and customise any room in less than 20 minutes.
These instructions are to make a cushion with an envelope-back cover. You can easily alter the measurements to make varying sizes.
What you’ll need
- Fabric (you can use a different patterns for the front and back if you wish)
- Scissors
- Sewing machine and cotton thread
- Pins
- Iron
- Cushion insert (16cm square)
Instructions
1. Cut one piece of fabric to 18 x 18cm for the front side of your cushion. Tip: add 1cm to either side of your cushion’s dimensions so you have wriggle room to sew and fit the pillow inside.
2. For back of the pillow, you will need to cut a rectangular shape to allow for the envelope flap. Cut your fabric to 18 x 23cm. Then, cut your rectangle in half so you have two 18 x 11.5cm pieces.
3. Iron both pieces to ensure they’re flat and easy to work with.
4. With the two backing pieces, create a 1cm fold along one of the 18cm edges and iron or pin the fold in place. Sew a hem along this line. These folds will be at the opening of your envelope pillow case.
5. Place the square fabric piece flat so the pattern is facing upwards. Next, lay the other two pieces pattern side down on top. Secure the edges with pins, leaving a 1cm rim around the edge for your seam.
6. Sew around the edges of your cushion cover. Remove the pins and turn your pillow cover inside out. If the corners are too bulky, trim the excess material inside the cushion corners.
7. Place the insert inside and scatter your new cushions around your home.