Now we need to insert the foam pieces into the cushion cover.

How to make a box cushion with piping. Begin by folding over 1″ along the length of both zipper pieces, press with a steam iron. This diy box cushion with piping is perfect for seating cushions, and can be used with other styles of cushions for v. How to make the cushion cover step 1.

Open the zip and sew the other side of it to the edge of the second large square of cushion fabric. Looking for a classic cushion tutorial? In this video we use techniques from previous videos to make a simple square shape box cushion with piping/ welt all around the top and bottom and a hidden z.

The length of my foam was cut for me at joann’s, so i only had to do one cut to make my foam the dimension i wanted (24 1/2″ by 15″). This will squish the pillow just a bit, making it more full. Measure & cut the fabric so i’m cutting two pieces.

Line the raw edge of the piping up. Cut the foam & padding the cushion i will be making is 23” x 21” x 3” decide the size you want your cushion to. A lot of sewers are nervous about making box cushion covers, or even avoid making them altogether, but they really are not that difficult to make.

Be sure the raw edge of your piping is. Line up the piping with the edges of the cushion. Next align the pressed fabric with the center of the zipper and stitch to the zipper.

Take the two back panel pieces, sew a double hem along one of the long edges of each piece. On the wrong side of the back pieces press over the inner edges by ¼ inch (6mm). To do this, we need to first open the zipper halfway.