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How do you make an 18 inch cushion cover?

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Asked by: Mandy Porter

How much fabric do I need for an 18 inch cushion?

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Dimensions (Length by Width) Amount of Fabric Needed for 1 Pillow Cover (Using 54-inch Wide Fabric with No Pattern Matching)
14 x 14 inches 1/2 yard
16 x 16 inches 1/2 yard
18 x 18 inches 5/8 yard
20 x 20 inches 3/4 yard

How big do I cut fabric for an 18 inch pillow form?

For an 18″ wide pillow, cut two squares of fabric measuring 18 x 18 inches. I don’t cut them larger for a seam allowance. I find making the pillow covers slightly smaller than the pillow forms makes the pillows nice and full looking.

What size insert goes in 18×18 pillow cover?

20×20 insert

We generally recommend using inserts that are 2″ larger all around than your finished pillow size. For example if you have an 18×18 pillow cover, you’ll want to use a 20×20 insert. This will ensure that your pillow looks plump and luxurious. If the insert is too small, the pillow cover will look saggy.

How do you make cushion covers step by step?

And encourage your fabric to stay down nice and flat. So take that piece that you just ironed down you're gonna have iron down both those back pieces.

How do you make an 18×18 pillow cover?

And the next part I'm gonna do is these are all these are my four fronts. So I'm gonna put those to the side and then I'm going to take the smaller pieces I'm gonna fold over.

How much bigger should a cushion cover be than the cushion?

We recommend: for square cushion covers you use an insert that is about 5-6cm or 2″ bigger than the cover. for rectangular (lumber) cushions you use an insert that is 2-3cm or 1″ larger than the cover.

How much fabric do I need for cushion covers?

Multiply the width of the cushion by two and the depth of the cushion by two, and add those numbers together to figure out how much fabric you will need to make the sides, front and back of the box cushion. Add 2 inches for seam allowances.

How do you cut fabric for pillow covers?

Measure the width of a pillow cover as from side seam to side seam, and the length as from the top seam to the bottom seam. Typically the bottom seam houses the zipper or hook-and-loop closure. Add seam allowances and cut the pillow fabric to the new measurements.

How do you measure a pillow for a cover?

How to Accurately Measure a Pillow Cover

  1. Remove the pillow cover from the insert / filler.
  2. Turn the cover inside out and lay on a flat surface.
  3. Measure from inside seam to inside seam (length + width) with flexible tape measure for a pillow cover size.


How do I make new cushion covers?

The width add one side and then on the other side you're gonna want to add half and half so basically you're adding each side twice. So double this 44 cuz it's 22 and 22.

How do you make a simple cushion cover without a zip?

Remember those rules. For the front you want one inch larger on both sides then the pillow form itself and then for the backside. The same as the front. And four inches to the length. Okay.

How do you make a cushion pattern?

Envelope Pillow Cover Tutorial – Fast and Easy Sewing Project! ·

How many yards of fabric do I need for a 18×18 pillow?

Basic Square Pillow

SIZE Fabric Repeat: 0″ TRIM
14″ 1/2 yd 1 2/3 yds
16″ 1/2 yd 2 yds
18″ 1/2 yd 2 1/4 yds
20″ 2/3 yd 2 1/3 yds

How do I calculate how much fabric I need for a cushion?

Start by measuring the length and width of an individual cushion from the furniture piece. Multiply the length by two to account for both the cushion’s top and bottom faces, and add an inch to the length and width to account for the seams.

How much fabric do I need for a 18×18 envelope pillow?

Sewing Instructions To Sew an 18 inch Envelope Pillow Cover

  1. Cut 1 piece of fabric 18 inch square.
  2. Cut 2 pieces of fabric 18 inch by 13 inch each.
  3. Hem 1 long side of each of the 18 x 13 inch pieces with a 1/2 inch hem folded twice. …
  4. Place your main fabric piece,(18″ x 18″) face up on your work surface.

How much fabric do I need for a cushion?

Multiply the width of the cushion by two and the depth of the cushion by two, and add those numbers together to figure out how much fabric you will need to make the sides, front and back of the box cushion. Add 2 inches for seam allowances.

How do I calculate how much fabric I need?

Figure out how much fabric you need with this formula:

  1. Width of fabric divided by width of one piece equals the number of pieces that fit into width (rounded down to the whole number).
  2. Total number of pieces divided by number of pieces that fit into width equals number of rows you need.

What size are standard cushions?

Dimensions of a Standard Sofa Cushion



Square cushions are the most common type of couch cushion. These cushions usually are 18 inches or 20 inches square on a conventional three-person couch with smaller cushions. Cushions on larger couches, on the other hand, are frequently 24 inches square or greater.