Sewing a Woven Fabric Cushion Cover by Debbie Shore

[@alisonwilliams5355]

I made this a couple of weeks ago for a friends 92nd birthday - wanted to do something really special. Made it in different shades/patterns of lavender & following your instructions to the letter. My friend initially thought it was one piece of material, until I explained how it was done. The most complicated part was the final bit putting the cushion together ensuring the pieces went the right way, checked several times. As always you give clear, concise instructions, many thanks.

[@marilynsummers5325]

I made this! Turned out beautifully! I also use your finishing technique for every pillow cover I make! I love the finished case! Thank you Debbie! Keep up the good work and sharing the with us! God bless you!

[@susan7120]

Beautiful. Beautiful instructions and demonstration. Thank you! Very inspiring!

[@debbieshore]

You are so welcome!

[@barbaraadams6868]

I am so looking forward to trying this woven fabric cushion. Debbie Shore really inspires me to try new things. Thank you.

[@sarailove1177]

Wow! That’s pretty! I just make pillows but I might have to try a cover to feel professional! Thank you for this video!

[@cazzward2005]

Thanks Debbie for another project that inspires me to get back into the sewing room. I love that you make projects from tour own books which can really help us get a feel for your book. It also tells me which books I have missing from my collection!

[@debbieshore]

Glad you like them, I didn't want to just plug my books without giving you a free project too!

[@KazJS]

Another great tutorial Debbie. I so enjoy watching your videos. They are always so well explained and a pleasure to watch, thank you 😊

[@debbieshore]

karenjstokes Thanks Karen!

[@vandahashemi8553]

Thank you so much Debbie for your generosity in sharing these tutorials. They are really inspirational, I can't wait to get started on this cushion cover, it's really lovely.

[@debbieshore]

vanda hashemi thanks Vanda, I really enjoy doing them!

[@darlenehunt5291]

I just made this cover out of my scrap box and I love how it turned out.... thank you Debbie for the tutorial...am planning on making a few more of them

[@unclejojo63]

You never cease to amaze me, Debbie!

[@annprice7155]

Only recently (since lockdown) seen all your fabulous work and great easy to follow tutorials. Saw this woven fabric cushion cover and decided to try it. Am only halfway through but enjoying it so far. Am about to do the weaving? wish me luck :)

[@amandastockham6918]

Great to see the whole process :-). Loving the professional finish tip with lining the inside of the cushion - think I will use this for all my cushions going forward. Beautiful result! Thanks again for the masterclass.

[@debbieshore]

Amanda S no problem Amanda, glad you liked it!

[@Kdcaswell]

I LOVE this design. And I for sure am off to purchase your book as well. Thanks!

[@debbieshore]

Kdcaswell Thankyou!

[@patstrawhouse4005]

This a brilliant way of finishing the inside of the pillow envelope! I’ve be trying to figure out the best way of doing this. I’ll be using this method when making panda pillow for a friend. Thank you so much for your fabulous videos! Muskoka ON 🇨🇦

[@sonyacartwright6128]

great tutorial video. The book I ordered it and it arrived. looking forward to learn how to create some. looking forward to more tutorials. Thank you Debbie x

[@Sewlady718]

Terrific ideas and such an enjoyable video. You're the best Debbie.

[@debbieshore]

Thanks Elaine!

[@admincavendish9814]

Another lovely idea. Great for using lots of spare fabrics up. Another one for my 'To do list' !!!!!

[@debbieshore]

Admin Cavendish sounds like you have a list as long as mine!

[@tutynursidiq]

Hi Debbie, I already made it, and it turned out fabulously amazing ! thanks for sharing this beautiful cushion making.

[@maggiefreeman6513]

Excellent. I've learnt so much! Love the way it's lined and no raw edges! Thank you. 😀

[@1717daz]

Thank you so much! Just finished my 1st one! Have another to make! Took me almost 6 hours to do but only as I had to cut my strips! I also had a couple of coffee breaks! I don't have much confidence either so I guess after over worrying and pinning and 2nd guessing myself I could cut the time by at least an couple of hours!!! I used a pale teal, light grey & white just to give my bedroom a lift!! Love my new cushion! Thanks again... keep up the amazing tutorials! From a very happy Scottish lass! Xxxx

[@debbieshore]

Thank you! So glad you persevered!

[@kylierigby1953]

HI Debbie. Good ways of turning the tubes in the right way. Another way I use is to place a chopstick in the seamed edge of the tube and push the fabric through. Works a treat also. Love watching your videos! Keep them coming!!

[@debbieshore]

A chopsticks a good idea, I have used knitting needles but sometimes they poke through!

[@terilooney]

My Debbie Shore project list is sooooo long!! But everything I have completed has turned out so well because of your great instructions. Thanks!

[@debbieshore]

Thanks Teri!

[@shirleyquinn3986]

Debbie, I LOVE this cushion cover! I've made three to date and planning lots more as gifts. Thank you so much!

[@debbieshore]

Glad you liked It!

[@sirenagems4097]

Wow Debbie what a beautiful sewing tutorial. Always so great and you are such an inspiration!!! Hugs Sister !!!

[@debbieshore]

Thanks!

[@seasidestitches615]

Beautiful! Thanks again Debbie! Having a new run-through just to remind me of all the steps.

[@nancychinda836]

Thanks for sharing this fabulous cushion making. I have to try it, thanks a bunch 💖

[@tundekardos6073]

Debbie, it's very nice, thank you for sharing!

[@marietteforget7804]

Wow! The result is amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing ! 😎

[@ruthmaxwell60]

Lovely pattern and demo, you promote a 'can do -must try' attitude, thank you.

[@debbieshore]

Ruth Maxwell thanks Ruth!

[@catherinewells7360]

I have just stumbled across your channel and there are lots of inspiring projects to try....I have got to make this cushion! !!

[@debbieshore]

Hi Catherine, welcome along!

[@BratBustersParenting]

Love this and can see all sorts of possibilities. Could couch string onto some of the strips for added texture, etc. Thanks for another great video Debbie :).

[@debbieshore]

BratBusters Parenting that's a lovely idea...

[@maureenpitman6078]

I have just finished the ribbon woven cushion for my daughters birthday. I used cotton fabric. I am really pleased how it turned out. It’s not perfect but lm learning all the time from your videos.

[@motherpops]

I love this so much, thanks so much for sharing yet another great tutorial. x

[@swhjlh412]

Beautiful cushion cover, Debbie! Very clever to use the jelly roll instead of ribbon. Also, I like that you lined it to keep the inside neater in appearance. I always enjoy your videos and books. TFS! xoxoJanet

[@debbieshore]

Thanks Janet, glad you liked it!

[@kimberleerivera7062]

Fantastic Debbie! Thank you! Beautiful throw pillow - I adore the envelope style!

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Thank you for a well explained tutorial and a beautiful result at the end :)

[@debbieshore]

Thanks!

[@jeanlunn2889]

Wow Debbi, I love this, I have got your cushion book, bought it years ago but it's so lovely to watch you do this xx

[@debbieshore]

Thanks Jean!

[@lisafenn4238]

Hi Deb. I have this book and made a woven ribbon cushion for my dad for his birthday a few years ago. It still sits, pride of place, on his bed. I love the idea of using a jellyroll to make the cushion cover..... so this is another project to add to my ever growing list lol. Love Lisa xxxxx

[@debbieshore]

Lisa Fenn I remember! You used narrow ribbon and it took you ages!

[@lisafenn4238]

it did indeed..and made my eyes go squiffy too lol xxx

[@aliciaeddon3633]

Love this very professional finish Debbie

[@Carylanne927]

I've started using the extra lining inside the pillow cover on all my pieced tops. Thanks again for a great looking pillow cover. BTW I found it just a bit quicker to place wrong sides together of the tubes, then pressing the seam allowance in the center open. You cannot see the seams, so again just a bit quicker.

[@debbieshore]

Great idea!

[@MrCheljack]

beautiful cushion cover . thank you

[@liveandalalite3949]

debbie this is so stunning youre genius

[@debbieshore]

Thanks, glad you liked it!

[@Silver_Threads_Sewing]

Thank you for such a great tutorial. I can't wait to try this. Your talent is such a blessing and I really appreciate you sharing it.

[@debbieshore]

Thanks Diann, hope you enjoy making it!

[@ЛидияУдоева-щ9ъ]

Amazing work ... Very nice voice, professional video feed. Not knowing the language, I ALWAYS UNDERSTAND the progress of the process. Thank you for the great master class! Воспользовалась "переводчиком".

[@debbieshore]

Glad you liked it!

[@AEmamdee1757]

Very neat and beautiful.

[@spitfire_2]

Absolutely fabulous! Thank you!

[@dotlaing1085]

Wow! Looks fabulous Debbie. Thank you for sharing. Love n Hugs Dottie xx

[@debbieshore]

Glad you liked it Dottie!

[@rajeshwarikn3728]

Wow simply superb!

[@purplegothicqueen]

Very impressive. I am going to have to watch it a few times over though as I got a bit lost.

[@lauriem6061]

Thank you, I love all the different tips you give in the process of sewing the beautiful cover. Am going to try the technique of having the cloth lining, which ends up finishing the inside edges off, but with a zipper closure, not the envelope closure you show. I think I can figure it out!

[@MusicaAngela]

Thanks so much for this and all your excellent tutorials! I wonder if you could make a video tutorial of a simple cushion cover with this same method that gives the clean finish inside but without the making and weaving of strips. Just using a single piece of fabric for the top of the cushion so it would be much simpler but just as professional.

[@debbieshore]

MusicaAngela good idea, a bit of piping to finish it off would look good too...

[@MusicaAngela]

Yes, piping would be great!

[@maryannemakes]

So wonderful! My next project for our bedroom 👍🏼😊

[@debbieshore]

Lovely idea!

[@StephRenee812]

I love it.. can't wait to try..

[@pixielynda]

Thank you for this brilliant tutorial. I like you hate seeing seams on a finished item so I will definately be using this one.xxx

[@patfrontuto5342]

Debbie, I actually, believe it or not have the set of Old Turning Tubes of various sizes with that wire utensil you were using!

[@lesleychapple4424]

Fabulous!

[@lynnharrison498]

Wonderful tutorial thank you for sharing

[@928aisha]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing another great tutorial .👏👏👏❤️

[@alisonwilliams5355]

Love your tutorials, so clear. I made this for a friends ninety-second birthday in various mauves strips as wanted to do something special. Turned out really well, thank you

[@kikasnook2472]

Great tutorial!! Thank you

[@susanmeyer2353]

Bobbin is lovely.

[@narwastupamuji9745]

thanks for this tutorial debby....

[@debbieshore]

No problem!

[@youmetube246]

I made this today (without the weaving) but I love how it's so neat inside. Going to do another with the weaving next. Thank you Debbie.

[@patriciagreene383]

love your tutorials and the ribbon trick is surely worth a try since my other tool just slips on me. thanks P.G.

[@navvicharam4753]

I like it Debbie, thank you☺☺☺

[@maureencullen1008]

This was lovely.could it be used as a reversible cushion cover,one side woven one plain

[@debbieshore]

Maureen Cullen Easily, if you're careful when sewing the turning gap closed so your stitches aren't seen!

[@valeriewhitelaw9805]

loved the introduction of your new dog made me laugh. 😂

[@lindalober4353]

This is such a unique way of making a pillow cover, and it is indeed professional looking. thanks for sharing the tutorial. Might have to watch again to get the size calculated for my cushions. I have 6 that i want to redo with envelope covers. Thanks for sharing, could you do the strips on the diagonal with different size strips?

[@debbieshore]

yDiagonal lines of fabrics look amazing, A bit more time consuming but worth it!

[@leslieh1234]

Great tips for a professional look.

[@carolschall4361]

Beautiful

[@ltyrell405]

I am fairly new to sewing and am trying different styles of cushion to improve my skills plus have something lovely and useful to keep for myself or give away as gifts. I love the idea of this and am looking forward to designing a gorgeous woven cushion! A couple of questions if I may though: do you wash all the fabric beforehand to pre-shrink it, what if it fades as some fabrics might, some can look a bit 'washed out' even after one wash, or do you leave it for the new owner to launder it with the potential risk that perhaps the backing fabric might shrink more than the woven side or something? And how would a mix of different types/thicknesses of fabric work for the woven side, do they all have to be the same? A genuine newbie dilemma ;)

[@sharadajoshi8920]

Superb, idea I can use the ribbon from all the conference is cards

[@sueleigh1018]

I just discovered this today-- wonderful tool for all those strips: Dritz Drawstring Threader, $1.79 from JoAnn's on line! But you have to be a little gentle with it. I'm going to order it because I have to make this dream of a pillow!! Thanks!!

[@debbieshore]

Sue Leigh glad you like it Sue!

[@kittenwings9628]

What a lovely idea, love this cushion....This has given me an idea for a friend's birthday...(wouldn't mind d, i have this book as well)...Debbie, I love the green bag and wallet at the back, is there a tut for​ that anywhere please? Thanks again for another great tutorial...

[@debbieshore]

Trisha Goodier well spotted! That's actually a project from a book I'm writing at the moment, so I'm afraid you'll have to wait until next year for that one!

[@kittenwings9628]

Debbie Shore Thanks for that Debbie, I look forward to that book coming out..

[@HRHDMKYT]

What a brilliant project idea and gorgeous fabric (what collection did you use? Love those cool shades... not a dastardly mustard yellow or drab olive in the bunch!). Adore your books and videos, especially for tote bags. This basketweave idea would make a wonderful tote bag as well. Thanks Debbie for all of your KZbin videos... I'll just have to try this one! ~Diana from Toronto

[@debbieshore]

Hi Diana, I'm not sure what fabric this is I'm afraid, but I love the tote bag idea!

[@chandracox6814]

Hi, Debbie! Have you heard of the Wefty? It makes the weaving process much much quicker. It's essential for weaving.

[@debbieshore]

I haven't, but I'll take a look!

[@krishnakumari6151]

You are great friend, your video is very useful.

[@vickyjames4082]

Thankyou again Debbie made a super cushion from your video so proud of it can't wait to sew something else, love your videos you make them so easy to follow, love everything that you make,Thankyou again

[@tammy5590]

Gorgeous work. A lot of work and time consuming. But let me ask you did you press your seams to the center of each strip. Thanks.

[@debbieshore]

Certainly did, so you don't see them from the top side.

[@chaitrahugar4612]

superb mam

[@lindapenney5207]

Lovely update started making my first cover but need to wait for the shop to open in the morning blessing in making these video's

[@carolmorgan6388]

Thank you so much Debbie for yet another fantastic video. Love the design of the cushion cover. How's Alfie doing? I know he was getting tired in his older years.

[@debbieshore]

Carol Morgan Hi Carol, Alfie passed away just before Christmas, really miss the old boy!

[@carolmorgan6388]

Awww, I'm so sorry to hear that, I know you were really close to him, and had said he was feeling his age it still doesn't help though does it. Thanks for letting me know. Take care.

[@irisglasspoole2350]

Hi Debbie great video. What size needle and type of thread do you use. It is good to know when you are just a beginner. Many thanks again.

[@debbieshore]

Iris Glasspoole for most work I use a universal needle, a denim needle for thicker fabric, and I like Guttermann threads. Hope that helps!

[@aminafatah2001]

Love it

[@dlannod7221]

so pretty Debbie. Love the colors you choose. Though I know I'll never be able to work at the speed you do. What is your secret? hehe I want to make a set of these for my bed.

[@debbieshore]

Donnales 08 oh you know.... lots of practice...

[@sandradove4099]

Hi Debbie that cusion is lovely Like Karen i love to watch your vids so inspiring .Can yo tell me were i get a friction pen from please .xx

[@debbieshore]

sandra dove try Amazon, they stock lots of colours.

[@shiranidove3152]

very nice.thank you.

[@ekanathpai5024]

Beautiful.

[@willowhilldesigns7]

Love this!! Just thinking, you could probably sew the tubes wrong sides together, press seam open on back, then lay the strips right side up on base fabric and weave because you don't see the back of the strop anyway. This would make the process a little quicker.

[@debbieshore]

Now why didn't I think of that! Great idea!

[@shirleyquinn3986]

Debbie, I love this - THANK YOU! I've made one as a gift and I'm making another for myself! Would you show us a ruffled pillow cover? I just love ruffles for a little girl!

[@debbieshore]

On the list!

[@lottiemcg5850]

great pins, where can I get t hem?

[@debbieshore]

Nothing special, most haberdashery stores will sell them...

[@HRHDMKYT]

Flat flower head quilting pins. Easy to find, on Amazon or any well-stocked fabric or quilting store.

[@alkadeshmukh4729]

Very nice

[@ewan2734]

On back of the chair behind you is a mat what you show on some other film with rose as pin cussing . can you show how you make that one please.

[@debbieshore]

Ewa N that's actually from my Sewing Room Accessories book, an over arm storage mat with rose pin cushion

[@mauritateed8185]

Lovely, thank you

[@carlafrancis6758]

Hello miss Debbie. My name Carla and I'm from Trinidad and Tobago . I will like you to do a tutorial on the box pleat cushion. Because I brought your book online and I'm having problems upstanding procedure all together your work is very good tho thanks much

[@debbieshore]

Hi Carla! Thans a good idea. I'll see what I can do! hello to Trinidad and Tobago! Have you joined my Facebook page yet? There are people from all over the world posting there, but I think you'd be the first from your country! facebook.com/debbieshoresewing/

[@carlafrancis6758]

Debbie Shore thanks and if you don't mind me asking what country are you from?

[@lpncpridgen2318]

Love it!

[@karenconnolly3495]

Hi DebbieL love your tutorials. Are we allowed to sell what we have made from your patterns? what about copyright?

[@debbieshore]

Sell as many as you like! No copyright on these projects...

[@sharadajoshi8920]

Waiting for next video

[@maureencullen1008]

Thankyou

[@anon4518]

nice

[@inojosa2]

i ❤