Hobby & Craft Forums

does anyone know where there is a tutorial for envalope cushions?

Here's a step by step guide from Kirsty's homemade Home http://www.channel4.com/4homes/design-s ... 4_p_1.html

angel wrote:does anyone know where there is a tutorial for envalope cushions?

Angel, you dont really need a tutorial.. I make almost all of mine this way )) it's really great if you are not adept at putting zips in, or button holes etc..

Only thing I would say is make sure your two ends overlap a fair bit if your cushion pad is plump.. or you get a bit of a gape at the back - though you can put ties and buttons on to sort it if you have to!

Another trick is to use an old shirt or blouse..

I use 40cm cushion pads, so I use a 40cm template..

basically, you button up the shirt/blouse and lay it flat, then pin your template through both layers, making sure the buttons and placket are where you want them in relation to the finished cover.

Cut out your fabric - leave a 1cm border if you didnt allow for this with your template.

Now unpin the template and fabric, and turn the top layer of fabric over so you have the "right sides" facing each other. Sew round the shape if the fabric is very thin, or very thick, it can be better to cut some of the spare seam allowance off the corners at an angle (just snip the point off at 45 degrees)

unbutton the buttons, turn your new cover the right way out, and put a cushion pad in before re buttoning..

You can use the buttons as the closer at the back if you wish, but it also makes an interesting detail for the front, especially if the buttons are nice, or can be replaced with new prettier ones..

Shirts with pockets also make quite good covers too - the pocket can be a nice detail left in place!

for the very basic square cover, you need fabric the width of your pad plus 2 cm and 2.5 times the length approx..

fold over and stitch each of the short sides so they dont fray, lay the fabric out with the right side up.

fold one short edge in towards the middle, then bring the other one in and lay it over the top. you need to adjust how far in so you are left with a square of material the right size for your cushion... and dont forget you can move the overlap so it is in a position you are happy with.

when you have it right, pin the pieces together along the sides, and stitch each one. remove the pins and turn it back out "right side out" and it's done.. takes about 20 mins max!

))

Tank you for that. I'm going to get some fabric tomorrow and get making them.

I am now the proud owner of 12 squishy cushions in bright floral fabrics. Don't think my man is very impressed. It was really quite a batchelor pad before I moved in! i am now hoping to paint some of the rooms much prettier colours. I like pastel piks, greens, lilacs and yellows, however he is more into putty colours!

Oh I think it is lovely that you two lovebirds are getting on well. I know he will appreciate your efforts in the future.

Well done Angel- I wish I had the patience for stuff like that! My mum is fab with a sewing machine but I've never been interested enough in sewing to have a go at it. Do you have any pics?