How to make an envelope cushion

• How to make an envelope cushion
• Step-by-step instructions

Embracing the craft trend? Learn how to make your own envelope cushion to decorate your garden bench - the perfect summer accessory!

You will need

* Around 1m main fabric (we used Taplow Indigo, ref ED75010, £65 a metre, GP & J Baker)
* Matching thread
* 3 buttons (ours were 95p each, John Lewis)

* Rectangular cushion pad (we used Feather Pad, 30cm by 60cm, £8.50, The Upholstery Shop)

Before you start
* These instructions assume a 30cm by 60cm cushion pad - you will need to amend the measurements if your pad is a different size.
* If you want to pattern match on a fabric with a large pattern repeat, you may need to make up the cover from more than one piece, in which case add 2.5cm for any additional seams.

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