How to Stitch a Cushion Cover

Beginner · 5 cards · 8 tasks

An envelope-back cushion with crisp corners.

Join this session to learn how to stitch a cushion cover. To help you practise basic sewing techniques and become more confident at sewing.

To take part you will need:

Sewing Machine
Scissors
Dressmaking Pins
Iron / Protective Sheet

Pre-cut kit includes:

1 x Front Fabric
2 x Back Fabric

You will need to be able to:

Thread-up a sewing machine (Card 06 · Thread Machine)
Stitch straight stitch (Card 09 · Machine Stitches)

Before you start, learn these cards

Card 12

Overlocking

Seal an edge so it won’t fray.

Card 27

Notches

Marks that show what joins where.

Card 22

Hems

Fold and stitch a straight hem.

Card 11

Seams

Joining two pieces of fabric.

Card 16

Corners

Turn and cut sharp corners.

Step by step

Tick off each task as you go. If you get stuck, open the card linked to that task.

Task 1

☐ Over-locking Edges

Learn how: Card 12 · Overlocking

Task 2

☐ Using Notches

Learn how: Card 27 · Notches

Task 3

☐ Ironing Hems

Learn how: Card 21 · Ironing and Card 22 · Hems

Task 4

☐ Layering Fabric

Learn how: Card 15 · Pins

Task 5

☐ Pinning Edges

Learn how: Card 15 · Pins

Task 6

☐ Stitching Seams

Learn how: Card 11 · Seams

Task 7

☐ Cutting Corners

Learn how: Card 16 · Corners

Task 8

☐ Turning Cushion Inside Out

Learn how: Card 16 · Corners

End of session. Well done, you’ve finished your cushion cover!

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