Making a cushion cover-help!

[prolificwillybreeder]

Right, I am a sewing machine novice and I am making cushion covers.
They need to have that stick on velco I think as I cannot do zips.
Please help me, I have baby brain and need to make something to prove to myself I can still do unrelated baby things.

[prolificwillybreeder]

Do I measure the cushion and add a few inches? Oh Blimey help!

[Sn0wGoose]

:)

[florenceuk]

I have something bookmarked at home on this, I'll post it this pm.

but for now, I'd say make your cushion size plus a seam allowance. Use buttons if you don't want to put in a zip (much easier I think and nicer than velcro). Your machine should have a button hole maker.

[prolificwillybreeder]

Thank you both!
Seam allowance, is there a certain amount I need?
Also button hole maker... I don't even know how to turn the thing on!

[jenniepanda]

Why not do an envelope back, with just 2 overlapping sections - no fastenings needed. I usually measure the pad, then take off an inch to add plumpness. I use seam allowance as the width of my foot (machine foot, not my own ).
Good luck!

[LatteLady]

I have two tutorials, one with buttons, the other with ribbons/ties... Take a look here, just scroll down the tutorials until you see the cushions.

[prolificwillybreeder]

Thank you so much!

[prolificwillybreeder]

JenniePanda even though I read it as machine foot I now just see a footprint on a cushion!

[florenceuk]

Here is mine sewmama