First project: an envelope cushion
A 18 in (45 cm) cover from about 20 in (50 cm) of 59 in (150 cm) fabric.
Step by step
- Prewash and press the fabric.
- Cut front and two backs on grain.
- Hem, layer, sew, clip, turn and press.
Watch
Envelope Pillow Cover Tutorial done 3 WAYS! / Beginner Sewing Tutorial (11:49)
By Tamara's Joy // Sewing Channel · Open on YouTube
Chosen from its title and channel: an 11-minute video from Tamara's Joy // Sewing Channel on the same topic as this guide. Embedded from YouTube with credit; we don't host it. It only loads when you press play.
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All checked November 1, 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.