Where to go next with soft furnishings

Zips, piping and lined curtains.

• Add a zip (about 5 cm shorter than the cover width), or follow Prima's zipped cover.
• Add piping round the front.
• Make lined tape-headed curtains with mitred corners and weights.

Sources

All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.

1. Ourlette: Sew envelope cushion covers
2. The Sewing Directory: Simple pencil pleat curtains
3. Prima: How to make a simple cushion cover with a zip