Do It Yourself: Cushion Covers

Thinking of making your own unique cushion covers? Or perhaps to get rid of some leftover fabrics? Trying to spruce up your place without breaking the bank? Maybe you can try this.

I decided to make my own cushion covers when I realised how expensive the home decor shops are selling them for. Like 30-50USD for a simple deisgn? If I were still in Singapore, I might pay this kind of price but being in Jakarta- where labour is cheaper? No way...

I had some leftover denim fabrics but I didn't want a full denim cushion, so I went to buy some softer cotton that will match my denim.

So here's how you can do your own cushion covers like I did mine.

Things You Will Need:
a) Fabric Scissors/Rotary Cutter
b) Old Fabrics/ Some cotton
c) An Invisible Zipper
d) Sewing Machine
e) Serger (Optional)
f) Measuring tapes/rulers/chalks

1. Find a combination of fabrics you want to play with or just to stick to one fabric is fine as well. Take down the measurement of your cushion with a measuring tape or ruler.

2. Add an inch allowance to the length and width. Mark the measurements on the fabrics with a chalk or washable fabric marker.

3. Cut the fabric accordingly to what you've marked out. Repeat so that you have two sides of the same dimensions.

I like cutting the fabric on the floor instead of the table.

 4. Then, sew the invisible zipper to the side where you want to have the zip. I prefer to use invisible zippers as they are neater and less likely to scratch someone especially young children. Here's a tutorial online on how to sew the invisible zipper.

Pedal the machine slowly and with control when sewing the zip.

Continue sewing the zipper on the opposite fabric.

 5. After you are done with the zipper, finish sewing the rest of the 3 sides with 1/2inch allowance on each side. Inverse whatever you've sewn and you will have a completed cushion cover.