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- How To Make An Envelope Cushion Cover
How To Make An Envelope Cushion Cover
If you'd like to know how to make the fabulously simple red envelope cushion, follow the instructions below - they're so easy, even those of you not experienced in sewing will be able to make one in no time. By Kirstie Allsopp
- Fabric (see below for instructions on working out how much your cushion will need)
- Matching thread
- Pins and needles
- Button
- Sewing machine (optional)
Skill
If you've some experience of sewing, this is incredibly simple. However, for beginners, it's still not too challenging, because it's all about straight lines.
Budget
You don't need a sewing machine to do this, but you'll get a better result if you do. Check our buyer's guide for recommendations and prices. The fabric I used was an offcut, but you could buy similar for around £10 per metre.
Time
It took me around half an hour to make mine, but allow an hour if you're a first-timer.
Step One: Prepare The Fabric
Measure out the fabric. It should be three times the length of the cushion, by the width of the cushion plus add an extra 5cm on all sides for hemming. Then cut the fabric.
Step Two: Create The Hems
With the right side of the fabric facing the table, turn up 2.5cm at each width end of the fabric to create a hem at either end. Iron, and machine these with a straight running stitch.
Step Three: Place The Cushion Pad
With the wrong side of the material facing the table, place the cushion pad at one of the width ends of the material (which you have hemmed). Fold the fabric over the cushion and then fold again. This creates your ‘envelope’.
Step Four: Mark The Material
Mark the material with a pencil, where the fabric meets. Then remove the cushion and fold the fabric back to this pencil mark.
Step Five: Finish Sewing
Pin along the sides, leaving a seam allowance of 2.5cm on each side. Tack, and machine down each side.
Step Six: Finishing Touches
Neaten the edges by trimming to 1.5cm, then machine the edges with a zig zag stitch, or overlock stitch (to stop from fraying). Turn the fabric right side out and iron. Stuff with your cushion pad.
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