How to Make an Envelope Cushion Cover

A custom envelope cover can be made to fit any size pillow/cushion insert. This type of cushion cover requires minimal sewing and no buttons or zippers. It is so easy to make you'll be swapping out covers often.

Measure the length and width of the pillow insert you plan to use. For the width of the cushion add 1/2 inch for a seam allowance. For the length, double this width and add 3 inches to allow for the envelope overlap.

Transfer these measurements to your fabric and cut.

Sew a 1/4 inch hem at the two short ends of your fabric. These will be the edges of your envelope opening.

With right sides facing, fold fabric in half making sure to overlap the double hemmed edges by 3 inches to create the envelope opening.

Pin the sides of the cover and sew a 1/4 inch seam down each side of the cushion cover.

Turn the cushion cover right side out. Give the cover a good press to get out wrinkles and stuff the pillow insert in.