10 Minute Challenge - Sew an Envelope Back Cushion Cover - No Zip Required!
Channel: Supercrafts
Date: 16/01/2023

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We’re going to be making a simple envelope backed cushion cover. I’m not a fan of installing zips, so these are perfect for me. I’ve made so many cushion covers over the last year for the appliqué patterns I designed, if I had to install a zip in each one I think it would have driven me crazy.

My cushion pad is 20” square. I make my covers 1 inch smaller, so that with the seam allowance used up, the cover is slightly smaller. Most pads aren’t filled right to the corners, so this helps to make the cushions puffier.

You’ll need your front section cut at 19x19”, and two back sections each measuring 19 x 15”.

So… timer set!

First we’ll prepare the back sections. Fold over half an inch on one of the 19” edges.

Sew down that using a ¼” seam allowance.

Repeat for the other back section.

Lay your front fabric right side up on a flat surface.

Lay one of the backing pieces right side DOWN so that the seam allowance you just stitched is visible. Lay it against the left hand side.

Now add the other backing piece, again right side down, against the right side of the front panel.

Pin around the entire thing to keep it all together.

Now sew around the entire project using a ¼” seam allowance. If you want an even puffier cushion, opt for a larger seam allowance here.

When you get to the sections where the backing fabric is doubled, backstitch a little to reinforce them.

Clip the four corners and if you opted for a larger seam allowance, trim away some of the excess.

Turn the cover right side out through the envelope back.
Poke out the corners.

Pop in your cushion insert and there you go!

Now obviously, I used a standard piece of fabric for the front in this one. However, you might want to play around with cushion fronts. Simple patchwork squares from two fabrics can look stunning, like this one I made using William Morris inspired fabrics, or maybe you like to appliqué. Look at this one I made when creating our geo-applique range!

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