HOW TO MAKE A SIMPLE ENVELOPE CUSHION
COVER
This is a very fast and simple way to make a removable
cushion cover without the need for zips and is a great way of using up left over
fabric. At our workshop we have a bit box with pieces that are big enough for a
project like this.
Step one
Get your cushion pad and measure the width. Lay out your fabric and 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 carefully
cut the fabric.
Step Two
Place the fabric right side down so you are looking at the wrong side. In
effect you have a rectangle of fabric. You need to sew a small hem (approx.
2.5cms) on the two short sides. You may find it easier to press the hem flat
before you sew and it will look neater. Turn up 2.5cm at each width end of the
fabric to create a hem at either end.
Step Three
Place the fabric wrong side down with the right side facing up and put the
cushion pad at one side of the material where you have hemmed. Fold the fabric
around your pad creating a envelope.
Step Four
Carefully mark the material where the fabric meets and then remove the pad
and fold the fabric back to this pencil mark. This becomes easier to understand
when you actually do it, I promise!
Step Five
Pin along the sides, leaving a seam allowance of 2.5cm on each side. Tack,
and machine down each side.
Step Six
For a really professional look you may like to trim the edges to
approx. 1.5 cms and then machine with a zigzag edge. This is particularly useful
if you have a fabric that frays.
Turn the right side out and put your pad in.
