How to Make an Envelope Cushion
Envelope cushion covers are the perfect solution for simple home decorating. They do not require buttons or zippers. When the cover needs to be washed, the pillow form comes out easily. Envelope pillows, common in home-decor stores, are usually rather expensive. Envelope cushions are easy to make with basic sewing skills and common craft supplies. With a lot of patience and concentration, nearly anyone can make one. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Upholstery fabric
- Fabric scissors
- Thread
- Sewing machine
- 12-inch square pillow form
Instructions
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Cut out a piece of fabric that is 14 inches square. This will form the front of the cushion.
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Cut out two pieces of fabric that are each 14 inches by 10 inches. These pieces will form the back of the pillow.
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Hem each of the two smaller pieces of fabric 1/2 inch along one of the 14-inch sides.
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Lay the front piece of the fabric down on a table, with the right side of the fabric facing up.
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Lay the two back pieces of fabric on top of the front piece, with the right sides of the fabric facing down. Line up the unhemmed 14-inch edge of the first back piece along the top edge of the front piece. Line up the unhemmed 14-inch edge of the second back piece along the bottom of the front piece.
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Sew the front and back pieces together all around the outside edges, leaving the hemmed edges of the back pieces open.
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Turn the pillowcase right side out and use the opening in the back to put the pillow form inside of it. Insert the pillow form into one side first, then bring the other open back edge over the other end of the pillow.
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Tips & Warnings
For added closure in the back of the cushion, sew a button and button hole into the middle of the back opening edges of the cushion.
To add embellishments--such as embroidery or piping--to the cushion, take the pillow form out and work with the fabric cover alone.
Other fabrics, besides upholstery fabrics, can be used. However, they will not be as durable.
Bigger or smaller envelope cushions can be made, but the measurements of the fabric need to be adjusted appropriately. In general, the front fabric piece should be about 2 inches wider and 2 inches longer than the pillow form being used. The back pieces will be just as wide as the front piece, but slightly shorter.
