Where to go next with soft furnishings

Zips, piping and lined curtains.

• Add a zip (about 2 in (5 cm) shorter than the cover width), or sew a zipped cushion cover.
• Add piping round the front.
• Make lined tape-headed curtains with mitred corners and weights.

Sources

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

1. Ourlette: Sew envelope cushion covers