Why Choose Zip Free
Zip free so no messing about which makes it a great beginners project and without it’s much easier to remove and wash. They can look seamless and elegant creating an overall tidy appearance.
Cost effective as it’s cheaper to make a new one than buying, so more affordable.
You can choose your own fabric so good for adding your own personal style, mix and match with existing décor.
What you will need to start
- Fabric (enough to cover a cushion)
- Pins
- Sewing machine or needle and thread
- Iron
Measure and cut the fabric
Measure the height and width of your fabric and add 2.5cm to each measurement for seam allowances.
Cut one piece of fabric for the front of the cushion and two pieces of fabric for the back of the cushion. The back pieces should overlap by about 15cm to create the envelope closure.
Hem the back pieces
On each of the back pieces, fold one long edge over by approximately 1.25cm and iron flat and then fold another 1.25cm. Sew along the folded edge to create a neat hem.
Assemble the cover
Lay the front fabric piece right side up. Place the two back pieces on top, right sides down with the hemmed edges overlapping in the centre. Pin around the edges to hold everything in place.
Sew the edges
Sew around all sides of the cover with 1.25cm seam allowance. Trim the corners to reduce bulk but be careful not to cut through the stitching.
Turn and finish
Turn the cover right side out through the envelope opening. Push out the corners to make them sharp. Insert your cushion through the envelope opening.
Inch to Centimetre Conversion
1 Inch = 2.54 Centimetres
To convert inch to centimetre, multiply inch by 2.54
To convert centimetre to inch, divide centimetre by 2.54
Example of Fabric Cut for 18-inch Cushion Cover
Front Piece – 19 inches x 19 inches = 48.26 centimetres x 48.26 centimetres
Two Back Pieces – 19 inches x 12 inches = 48.26 centimetres x 30.48 centimetres
Time to get sewing a bring out your creative side and have a sense of achievement. Check out our wide range of fabrics on our website.
