Sewing School - How to make a cushion cover - A pretty Pair

Sewing School - How to make a cushion cover - A pretty Pair

Make a beautiful pair of matching cushion covers, one with a zip and one with an envelope back. Learn how to master these techniques and make cushions for your home.

Learn how to insert a zip in a flat seam and also how to make an envelope back using a variety of essential skills and techniques and make a beautiful matching set of cushion covers whilst you do.

Sewing School is the back to basics guide to sewing where you’ll learn a new technique or brush up on your skills whilst making a beautiful project too. In each kit we’ll cover a new technique in detail so you can learn how whilst you’re sewing, as it’s the practice that makes perfect! The different sewing terms and techniques are all explained so you can learn what each of them means and also pick up a few top tips along the way. In the instructions you’ll see that these are highlighted. If you turn to the Terms and Techniques section you’ll see all these explained in more detail to guide you as you sew. 

So, whether you’re a complete beginner or more experienced you’ll pick up some tips, tricks and techniques to help on your sewing journey. There’s a full video tutorial too, to watch whilst you sew.

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4 comments


  • Debbie

    I made the cushion in the sewing machine design fabric. I would suggest trimming seams with pinking shears to reduce fraying.


  • Debbie

    Hi
    Great tutorial but if I’m going to use wadding and quilt the cushion at what stage do I insert the zip ..before if after quilting? Thanks Debbie


  • Jenny

    Lovely make. Brilliant way to do zips


  • Christine Andrew

    Love your makes .


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