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How to Make a Zip-Free Cushion Cover

Level
Beginner
Time
1 hour
Budget
<10

If you've just purchased your very first sewing machine, you'll be itching to get making and start creating!

Cushions are a great beginner project for sewers, many people are put off by the thought of inserting an invisible zip, however, this cushion is completely zip-free with the fabric cover acting like an envelope for your cushion pad, easy-peasy!

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You Will Need

* Square Cushion Pad

* Fat Quarters

* Pins

* Measuring Tape

* Dressmaking Scissors

* Thread

* Iron

* Sewing Machine/Needle

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Step 1

Before starting, wash and iron your fabric. This will make sure that when future you washes the cushion cover, no shrinkage or damage occurs.

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Step 2

Measure out a square on your fabric that is two inches bigger than your cushion pad and cut. My cushion pad is 17 inches so my square will be 19 inches by 19 inches.

 

Cut a rectangle that is half the width of the square you just cut but keep the same height.

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Step 3

Cut another rectangle that is two-thirds of the width of the square but keep the same height.

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Step 4

These two rectangles are going to form the back of an envelope cushion, to make the edges look nice fold over a quarter inch on one of the sides that is the same width as the square.

Step 5

Sew a straight stitch, as close to the raw edge as possible, on both pieces of fabric. My sewing machine has a repositionable needle, if yours doesn't then move the fabric until the needle is just on the edge. This makes sure that the fabric doesn't fray and also gives a nice finish. When you have finished, press both pieces.

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Step 6

Lay both rectangles on top of the square (right sides together) and pin all the way round.

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Step 7

Sew along all four sides and back stitch when you come to where the back pieces overlap. This will make sure that they are reinforced and won't pull apart.

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Step 8

When you have finished sewing clip the corners, this will make sure that the points are nice and sharp.

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Step 9

Turn the cover right way out and use a chopstick, pencil or your finger to push out the corners.

Step 10

When you are happy with your corners, insert the cushion pad and you are done.

Rated 3 out of 5 by from Looks complicated Looks very complicated im dyslexic at reading instructions these are not very clear, ive an old 1970's sewing machine i brough from a charity shop last year ive not even learnt to thread it yet because that looks complicated too ive yet to understand the book guide that came with it i shall try again bt just reading the booklet. Is the ironing board and iron parr really necessary, I dont have a iron or ironing board no more and cant i just use normal kitchen scissors instead of dressmaking scissors ? You need to break down the instructions for sewing the further bits that you fold over i can see me spending a lot of money then messing it up.
Date published: 2023-05-15
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Nice simple project Thought this was the perfect project to make some cushions for my new garden furniture. I have some experience of sewing so was disappointed to find there was no mention of how much seam allowance to stitch and no mention of whether to pace the back pieces horizontally or vertically. Given that the cushion is a square just referring to height and width is confusing as both are the same.
Date published: 2022-07-15
Rated 1 out of 5 by from Confusing. Not Beginner friendly. I looked at this free pattern, and couldn't figure it out at all. The images were confusing as the fabric didnt have a clearly different back to the front. Not Beginner friendly.
Date published: 2023-07-04
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Easy home furnishing project I haven't sewed for a few decades, so used this project to get back into it after purchasing a 1927 Singer hand crank machine. Written instructions do differ from the video so I would suggest picking one and going with it. I used an old curtain and its' lining fabric. For a refresher project I am pleased with the result and will be making a matching one once I've sorted out issues with my machine!
Date published: 2023-08-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Easy to follow Very easy to follow - I have made a few summer cushions for my garden chairs and for my sofa 's drawing room too.
Date published: 2024-06-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simple, professional, versatile and beautiful! A really good, clear and easy explanation of how to make a simple but professional cushion cover. Very versatile. Thanks! :)
Date published: 2024-10-26
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