Make a cushion cover from upcycled fabric

ABOUT THIS CLASS

How to make a cushion cover workshop

Ready to put your beginner sewing skills into practice? In this creative, hands-on class, you’ll choose and combine recycled fabrics to make an envelope cushion cover that suits your home and personal style.

You’ll measure and cut your fabric, work with thicker materials such as upholstery fabric, and sew a cover with a neat envelope opening. There’s no zip to install. You’ll also see how details such as tassels, piping, lace or ribbon can give future covers a different look.

This two-hour workshop is a great next step if you’ve attended a beginner sewing or sewing machine class, or if you’re returning to sewing and can already use a machine.

In this class, I’ll cover:

• Choosing and combining fabrics for a centre panel
• Measuring and cutting fabric for your chosen cover size
• Sewing with thicker fabrics
• Making a neat envelope opening
• Ways to add decorative details
• Adjusting the pattern to fit other cushion sizes

All fabric is supplied, with a wide range of recycled and donated fabrics to choose from. You’re welcome to bring the cushion insert you plan to use so you can check the fit.

You’ll take home your finished cover and an adaptable pattern to help you make more covers at home.

Fabric and Materials

All fabric, sewing tools and materials are supplied. Please bring the cushion insert you plan to use so you can check the fit during class.

Cushion insert sizes: 

• Small cushion: 43 × 43 cm
• Medium cushion: 50 × 50 cm
• Bolster cushion: 50 × 30 cm

If you don’t have an insert, you can still make a cover and add one later. I will have spare cushion inserts available for you to check.

Sewing Machine

This is a hands-on class and attendees can bring their own sewing machine. If you don’t have your own sewing machine, I have ones available for use during the class.

Please familiarise yourself with sewing machine terms and conditions »

Duration and Cost 

2 hours – $70

Attendees

Maximum: 6 people

I deliberately keep class numbers small to ensure ample one-on-one attention can be allocated to each attendee.

* This class requires a minimum of 5 people to proceed. If numbers aren’t achieved, you can switch to another date or receive a full refund.

Location

Classes and workshops are held at Frenchs Forest on the Northern Beaches, Sydney (near Northern Beaches Hospital).

There is free, untimed street parking available across the road from the workshop.  A bus stop is within easy walking distance.

After placing your booking, you’ll be sent the address, along with parking and other information.

Refreshments

Morning or afternoon tea will be available for attendees to enjoy. Unfortunately, we cannot cater to the specific dietary or allergy requirements of individual attendees.

Terms and Conditions

Please be sure to familiarise yourself with our Terms and Conditions, including cancellations and refunds.