Use up fabric from your stash to make this delightful cushion cover. There is a zipper closure on the back of the cushion cover, which is super easy to do even if you have never sewn a zip before. We used left over scraps from previous projects including a piece of batik which went very nicely with the quilting cotton. What You Need 6 strips of contrasting fabric - 31/2" … [Read more...] about DIY Patchwork Cushion Cover with Zipper Closure – Tutorial
Cushion Tutorials
Cricut Maker Applique Cushion Cover Tutorial – Part 2: Creating the Zippered Cushion Cover
In Part 1 of this tutorial, we showed you how to cut the flower applique pieces using the Cricut Maker. In Part 2, we go on to show you how to complete the cushion cover. Watch the video below or scroll down for written instructions Part 2 - Completing the Cushion Cover Take each of the applique flower pieces (you created in Part 1) and place on a contrasting 7" x 7" … [Read more...] about Cricut Maker Applique Cushion Cover Tutorial – Part 2: Creating the Zippered Cushion Cover
Cricut Maker Applique Cushion Cover Tutorial – Part 1: Cutting the Applique
We have a Cricut Maker...yay!!! It was recently gifted to us by Cricut along with an EasyPress 2 and some other goodies. I have to say, we are loving this machine. We had been wanting to get one for some time now so we are extremely grateful to Cricut for their generosity. When the machine arrived, we had a quick play cutting a bit of fabric to see how it performed. We … [Read more...] about Cricut Maker Applique Cushion Cover Tutorial – Part 1: Cutting the Applique
Pocket Book Cushion Cover Tutorial (aka reading pillow)
In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to make a pocket book pillow which is sometimes referred to as a reading pillow. We even show you how to insert a zip which we know a lot of people have a fear of but it is easier than you think.These are great fun to make and relatively simple. And kids love them, Here is my great grandson Leon with his pocket pillow. His mum … [Read more...] about Pocket Book Cushion Cover Tutorial (aka reading pillow)
Jelly Roll Strip Cushion Cover Tutorial (with a zip)
We've been having a lot of fun with cushion covers recently and this jelly roll cushion cover tutorial is one of our favorites. It looks like it might be difficult but it is actually quite easy since it involves sewing jelly roll strips together. Jelly roll strips for those that don't know are 2 ½" strips of fabric. You can buy them pre-cut from Moda (and other companies) or … [Read more...] about Jelly Roll Strip Cushion Cover Tutorial (with a zip)
Zippered Cushion Cover Tutorial
We've been meaning to create a zippered cushion cover tutorial for some time now. We have had so many requests for it and this zippered cushion is super easy to make. Even if you have never inserted a zip before, you should be able to do this. The cushion cover shown in the video is for an 18" cushion insert. See the chart below for fabric and zip requirements for other sized … [Read more...] about Zippered Cushion Cover Tutorial
What to make for a Star Wars Fan! A One Piece of Fabric Cushion Cover
My grandaughter Ishta and her husband Evan are huge Star Wars fans, so when I saw this piece of fabric I just knew I had to get it. There was only a small piece left on the roll so I took the lot and just as well I did. Once I got it home, I had to decide what to do with it. I pondered over it for a bit and then decided to make Evan a cushion cover and Ishta a zippered … [Read more...] about What to make for a Star Wars Fan! A One Piece of Fabric Cushion Cover
Envelope Cushion Cover from One Piece of Fabric – Easiest Cushion Cover Ever
This is the easiest cushion cover you will ever make, trust me. I ran these three up in no time at all. These cushion covers are made from just one piece of fabric. So you can showcase off those pretty pieces of fabric you have on hand. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions (Can't see the video? You may have an ad blocker … [Read more...] about Envelope Cushion Cover from One Piece of Fabric – Easiest Cushion Cover Ever
Easy Envelope Cushion Cover – 16″
We made these cushions using a leftover layer cake square for one of them, and for the others, we cut fabric from our scrap stash. They look lovely when they are finished and they take hardly any time at all to make. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions Size The measurements are for a 16" finished cushion cover. What You Need: 1 @ 10" … [Read more...] about Easy Envelope Cushion Cover – 16″
Charm Square – Patchwork Cushion Cover Tutorial
What a great way to brighten up a room. These charm square cushion covers are so easy to make. You can sew up lots of them for gifts or simply to scatter on your lounge. Did I say easy!!!!! They sure are and they look great. Watch the video tutorial below or scroll down for the written instructions What you need: 9 charm squares or 5" x 5" squares cut from your favorite … [Read more...] about Charm Square – Patchwork Cushion Cover Tutorial