What you need for cushions and curtains

Fabric, a machine, scissors, iron, pins and heading tape.

• Fabric: linen, canvas, velvet, upholstery fabric or quilting cotton for cushions.
• Curtain fabric, lining and heading tape for curtains.
• Thread to match.
• Sharp fabric scissors, pins, iron and board.
• A tape measure.

Sources

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

1. B&Q: How to make curtains
2. Ourlette: Sew envelope cushion covers