How to Make a Basic Cushion | 1 Piece Box Cushion | 30 Minute Cushion

For this chair I wanted to make a really basic cushion for the back rest of the seat. This 1 piece box cushion fit the bill perfectly. The best description of this style is a knife edge cushion (but I really could not find anywhere on the internet that had this exact style that I came up with)
I am naming it the basic cushion, because you only need to cut one piece of fabric to make it. And here's how you can make your own.
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[@Thelisabest1]

What a great tutorial! I was watching 30 minute, 40 minute videos on how to do this wrap around miter corners, all day and got such unclear instructions. This girl did a clear, perfectly understandable tutorial in 7 minutes. Thank you so much!!!

[@onlinefabricstore]

You are so welcome!💚😌

[@tashacronin775]

Couldn't have said it better myself!!!

[@FrankTranDesign]

2nd this! This was surprisingly more helpful! Thank you so much !

[@kateransom5111]

"Such a great tutorial - I had been watching a few others that just confused me. I did a trial run and made 1 cover in about 45 minutes start to finish. Gave me the confidence to order the fabric to make a whole set. Thank you

[@alyseceleste]

I’m not the only person to be completely amazed how easy that tutorial was to understand and execute. WOW I was so intimidated to start my cushion project but now I’m excited!!

[@juliaramey3124]

Agreed! I was like....what!?

[@gabby2uhaynes757]

It's been years since I covered cushions. So glad you posted this to KZbin. It was extremely helpful and the cushions look great!

[@onlinefabricstore]

I'm so glad!

[@pamketron]

This is exactly what I needed. I need to sew cushions for the back of my couch. Just plan to sew 3 regular cushions with no overhang for the armrest cushions. I’ve been trying to decide how I want to make these. Your tutorial is absolutely perfect! Love the way you added the zipper - genius. Will be looking for some double sided fabric soon. Thank you for the detailed tutorial. Love everything about it. Great job. New subscriber to your channel.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thanks Pam! We are so happy we could help with your projects!

[@eileenpeyton7196]

Newly Retired and can enjoy sewing again. I just need to brush up on specialty things. This was perfect. Short, sweet but Very Clear!!! My cushions came out great!! Thanks so much.

[@els1f]

I live that wooden thread holder/decoration in the back! That's a really great idea 🙂

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thank you! 😊 It's great for organizing!

[@sarahbird8220]

Brilliant tutorial !!! I have just made my first cushion cover, I followed everything but actually missed the zipper out and it has worked out really well. My fabric is curtain fabric so didn't want to waste a zipper as the sofa's are reclaimed and would add more cost to my project but it has worked well. I might just go in and reinforce a little by hand or sew closed if I can be bothered. Thank you I have 2 more to do and then I have re-upholsterd a sofa and chair for £70 with Orla Kiely fabric !!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Great work! You totally don't need to add the zipper if you don't want one! I have a hand stitch that will work really well to close up that edge, you can find the tutorial here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZOoZpuOqZdqq7c

[@kellym4753]

By far, the best tutorial I have seen! Thank you

[@melissaf7807]

I am brand new to sewing and I followed this tutorial and made my first ever chair cushion out of a tempurpedic mattress topper!!! On my first attempt at 10:30 pm at night

[@julieandpinky]

Excellent! You make the gussets so easy to do - compared to others that complicate matters. THANKS!

[@moirawhite3024]

Wonderful, clear instructions! Thanks so much.

[@reneehilscher6176]

You are so good st tutorials! you explain things so thoroughly yet concisely

[@halibut1249]

You make it look easy!! Nice finished cushion!!!

[@allettwilliams8909]

I really liked how you did the tutorial on the cushions, I wanted to learn about making cushion, especially the one piece basics box corner cushions, Thanks much for your instruction

[@onlinefabricstore]

You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!

[@zenvargas246]

Yours is the easiest way to make a box cushion. It was straightforward video and easy to understand. Thanks.

[@onlinefabricstore]

You are so welcome!

[@sianthomas7103]

I agree, a really good tutorial and I feel very prepared now - thank you

[@julietm1757]

It's so simplified and well explained. Thank you!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad you liked it!!

[@comfycommuter6667]

Perfect instructions! Successfully made 12 pillows with zippers.

[@brandi-annpagano6702]

This was an awesome tutorial, thank you! I love how easy it was to sew the zipper for thus cover.

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sherriebrinkerhoff5530]

Thank you! Thank you! I just made my cushion following this step by step. I can't believe how easy it was

[@dawnsmith2511]

Thank you for this beautifully clear well explained vid. I've been asked to cover large foam cushions, no wadding provided, so this will be the best method I believe 🤞 Thank you

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@leonepitt8188]

Such an informative tutorial. Thank you .

[@galecoltd7503]

Awesome tutorial! Appreciate you posting this!

[@dianajonesmohammed4591]

Very nice, clear instructions... i double stitch for durability , also i serge the fabric ends to take care of the fraying of the upholstery fabric,

[@onlinefabricstore]

This are really great tips! If you have a serger, I really recommend doing that! And I have never tried double stitching on something like a cushion, does it make the seams bulky? I would love to give this a try!

[@markdunn4133]

CAUTION!! Use the *updated* written instructions when measuring and cutting the gussets, especially for thicker cushions, not the ones presented here. This video is fantastic just as everyone says, but we had to adjust our cushion to be 1/2" taller since we cut the gussets using the video instructions. This also made the resulting cushions narrower than we'd like so they don't sit perfectly in the chairs. We're still happy with them but wish we hadn't taken the video at face value!

[@joycarolbomer2787]

Cut gusset at half the cushion height?

[@stephanieferrante7730]

where are the written instuctions?

[@connieknipe1370]

@@stephanieferrante7730 I would also like to know

[@maggiehatcher6618]

That was EXACTLY what I needed!!

[@adamwolven3230]

You make it look so easy 😆Thanks for putting the materials list at the end. Everyone should do that

[@jennyg9216]

I needed a refresher and this tutorial was well presented and easy to follow. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@onlinefabricstore]

You are so welcome! Happy to have helped!

[@Goodfejable]

Wow, that's the most straightforward guide I've found! Thanks

[@gracepierre4216]

Just discovered your channel i can now begin to sew my cushion covers for myself Thank you i also subscribed to ur channel ....gosh am so excited ..i hav been struggling with this for so long ...thank you thank you God bless👍❤❤❤

[@onlinefabricstore]

You got this! Best of luck with your cushions.

[@Lisaf825]

This is such a great, straight forward tutorial, just what I need! Thank you so much!

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're very welcome :)

[@sabrinacandido1157]

Wow this was the best cushion video I've seen so far!!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yay! Thank you!

[@roopasrinivas4411]

Extrordinery tutorial it thought me the perfect sewing I was searching this kind of video from 1 hr thanks a lot.

[@KarentheWriter]

Thanks for this! i am making 8 cushions and your directions are spot on

[@jeffcarol78]

Thank you for the wonderful video. I was able to recover the cushions in my camper!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Good work! Happy we could help!

[@jafallica]

Great tutorial. So easy to follow.

[@priscilladesert4078]

Best description I found and brilliant tip with zip to sew seam first

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@briangeorgebowes]

I only started a couple of weeks ago and your way of sewing zippers is awesome :D

[@tywannaluckey7086]

Beautiful!

[@helenamcginty4920]

Ah. Do simple. Thanks. Gold star for teaching. ❤

[@user-tm9ym6un7m]

This was sooooo much easier than than any other tutorial that I have found. Perfect fit too. Thanks so much 🙂

[@hannahswann747]

Beautifully made xox

[@MsHe1en]

Very clear instructions thank you!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulbredehoeft3004]

This is a great video! Easy to follow, and less than 10 minutes long. This project has been on my to do list, and now my old cushions are so worn out, I have to do this this weekend. Thank You!

[@ramseierjulie945]

amazing thank you it made my day and i know have 10 perfect new cushions. THANK YOU

[@nannantastic537]

Loved the tutorial but confused about the gusset measurements. I understand that you use half the thickness of the foam and add 1/2” for seam EXCEPT for the fold. The. It’s just 1/2 the thickness of the foam, right? Why were your fold gussets 1 and 1:2 inches by 2 inches? Also the fold has to cover the wide part of the seat cushion - did I miss that somewhere for fabric measurement? Thank you!!!

[@rhondahawkins9174]

What a great tutorial! I've been looking at videos all morning and your's is the best! I love that fabric!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Glad it was helpful! You can find this fabric here - www.onlinefabricstore.com/swavelle-mill-creek-mumsford-carnival-fabric-.htm

[@linleyearnshaw8134]

This worked like a dream. First time I've made a box cushion and I measured twice and cut once after very careful thought. It has come out just as explained and looks amazing. Thanks.

[@60Robyn]

I am enjoying following your instruction! Questions. Are you sewing 1/2 inch seam allowance all the way around. I am a quilter and 1/4 is the standard. Also, when using your cushion measurements are you using the original foam cushion measurements or the new measurements after adhering the batting? Also your batting looks like it has some type of outside coating instead of the batting I am use to using for quilting? Thanks for your help!

[@blessedfavored658]

Excellent job!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thank you very much!😌

[@laetitiabrunel5827]

Many thanks for this tuto! Still have some questions : if my foam is 10 cm height so my top gussets will be 6,2 cm and the folded side gussets will be 5cm, is that correct? Do you think it’s possible to add piping all around the piece? Thanks from France (that’s why using cm) for your help and this video !

[@soniaaparecidadasilveirasa6558]

Amei, tava procurando algo fácil e vc me ajudou muito, gratidão.

[@briandidier4331]

Best I have ever seen 😍

[@darrenbest5402]

Seriously amazing Video was fast but clear and easy to follow

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thank you, so glad to hear that!

[@brendastoffels9230]

LOVE!

[@60Robyn]

Thanks for the great tutorial! I have a couple of questions. Do you use temporary basting adhesive for the batting, and is it reasonable to use a cotton blend batting instead of the Dacron? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes, you can definitely use cotton batting instead! We used a more permanent spray adhesive, but a temporary would work for this as well.

[@yvonnestroud9386]

This is an amazing video. I am having a problem getting the gussets to match up and the the cornered stick up a little. Any thoughts?

[@judypaolini835]

Love this tutorial! When you sew the gussets do you also use a 1/2" seam allowance?

[@kateransom5111]

I did and it worked ok

[@cameronbender8616]

Thanks for sharing this cushion video. I am going to try to make one using this method I have similar videos, and they do NOT add 1/2" to the gussets, can you share why you add the extra 1/2" please?

[@maddiecute123]

I love your channel!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thank you so much!

[@glenisfox8377]

Great tutorial Thank you x

[@onlinefabricstore]

You’re welcome 😊

[@bettygryner2546]

Thank you I needed to see this you really explained this so I could understand it good teacher

[@onlinefabricstore]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@giusiru81]

Hi thanks for your awesome video! Can you show me a video where the top of the pillow is with a curve instead of straight? Thank you

[@anaa6106]

Best tutorial!!

[@noemir8262]

This video is very timely because I was just asked to make some. Thank you.

[@onlinefabricstore]

There are so many tutorials out there. We just wanted to keep it simple!

[@marikehaulani]

Genius!!!!!!!! Thank you!

[@onlinefabricstore]

I am so happy we could help!

[@millertime1954]

If I’m making a rectangle cushion cover, 36x12.5..would you put the zipper on the short end?

[@anneseward5554]

Hi there. Your video is the best I've seen on this subject. I have a problem in the fact that the width of my foam is 12.25 and the length is 35.75, thickness 5". Because of the length it would be best if I had the zipper along the back (L) of the cushion. The way you cut out the gussets wouldn't work for me. I think with your instructions I would cut out a piece 82.5" L x 18.25" W. But the gussets would have to be cut out differently. Could you help me understand how I would go about that?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Your L & W measurements can totally be swapped! Just switch those numbers in the formulas.

[@flaca11]

After pressing the basted seam for the zipper, how do you sew the zipper on (without sewing through the middle) since you've now created a tube? Gracias

[@las174]

Great video. Beautiful fabric! So helpful. I am going to assume this would work the same for something 5 or 6 inches deep as well? If anyone happens to read this and thinks it won't work, let me know! Thank you!!!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Yes it will! Best of luck with your project!! Also, if you're interested, you can find this material here - www.onlinefabricstore.net/swavelle-mill-creek-mumsford-carnival-fabric-.htm

[@las174]

@@onlinefabricstore thanks, I may just do that!

[@conniep8616]

Oh my gosh! I've been stuck at beginner level sewing for I'm not going to admit how many years because a zipper has always been a mystery to me.I could never decipher written instructions. I'm so embarrassed to realize just how un-intimidating they have been all this time. Thank you!!!!

[@jbudihas61]

Thank you so sew much, 1st cushion, with gussets done!😊

[@onlinefabricstore]

Great job!

[@maureengalleo2926]

Alyssa....I am making my zippered cushion finished......44L" x 25"w plus 4" deep.....Please let me know what the measurements would be to cut. I am coming up with all different tuturials measurements. Maureen Galleo

[@MaiThuongBk]

What a great tutorial! I would like to ask if the sewing machine needs to be an industrial one, or it should be good with any home machine?

[@onlinefabricstore]

We used a regular at home machine!

[@marinaaceval1254]

You are good teacher!!!!thank you!!

[@onlinefabricstore]

You are welcome!

[@susanroe3938]

One thing missing are ties - Do you have a tutorial for these if you are putting them in chairs? Agree, this video was very well put together. Are all of your seam allowances 1/2 inches?

[@kerenejackson5581]

This tutorial was very helpful for me thanks a lot

[@onlinefabricstore]

So happy we could help! Best of luck with your project!

[@kathleenfrancart3581]

For 3 inch foam, for the center gussets on the fold, do you measure the 1&1/2" along the fold or along the cut edge?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Measure along the cut edge

[@chersolis3961]

One cushion done 3 to go! Only my zipper was too small and I’m not sure how to wrap it due to the boxed corners

[@deenacurls]

I want to use the technique but I want to have two different colors on the top and bottom. Do you think that's possible to do? Could you do a video about by chance?

[@joycarolbomer2787]

Why are the middle gussets different than the corner ones? Should they be half your cushion height squared?

[@claymarp.7518]

Hii. Does ripping the first seam of the zipper will make the fabric be unravel/fray?? This is the only part it's not clear to me from this awesome tutorial. Thanks you!!!

[@onlinefabricstore]

No! Sorry for the confusion here. You are not actually ripping the fabric, you are just ripping the seam that you sewed.

[@marilynk1966]

I would like to know how you got the corners to fit a 3" deep cushion. When you close the gusset to form the corner, you are sewing on the diagonal of the 2" square notch. The stitching line ends up being almost 3 3/4".

[@onlinefabricstore]

For the height of the gussets on the folded side, make sure not to add the half inch as shown in the diagram. But you’re right, when you sew on the diagonal ½” in from the edge, it does add extra to the height of the cushion cover. I think because of the cushion wrap, the fit was still great for us. If you can some extra cushion wrap or any polyester batting that should help. Sorry for the oversight!

[@irumshabir4047]

Oh thank u soo sooooooooooooooooooo much for sharing this video

[@a1n2d3i]

Can you show how to do this cover but with a rounded edge? I've got a few cushions with rounded corners for a camper and I'm not sure how to do it

[@lisasiron6276]

What type of fabric is that? Beautiful ❤️

[@sheilafortier7071]

For the zipper gusset, which direction is the 1 1/2" and which direction is the 2"...(^) towards the center of the fold and (

[@onlinefabricstore]

I think I might be a little confused by the question.. You want your zipper to be matched up with the seam so when you rip the seam open, the zip is right there. When you are sewing the corner gussets, you want the zipper to be centered on that corner. Does that answer your question? Please let me know if that answer helped, or if you are talking about something completely different!

[@emilykuykendall2899]

Do you need to wrap the foam in padding? Or can you just do the fabric?

[@sandytackett5455]

Hello, I have a question please. What is the material you use to wrap the foam inserts??

[@sherylbehrman3840]

Just wondering why you wrap the foam cushion with Dacron padding ?

[@suzannebonham583]

Well done!!

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thank you!

[@melissapalmer6174]

Great tutorial! My only question is when you first fold the fabric together to get the seam for the zipper, are you sewing a 1/2 seam allowance or a 1 inch seam allowance? Thank you. 😊

[@onlinefabricstore]

I used a half inch seam allowance there!

[@robertoleeva985]

He makes it look easy, the boy is that some skill. It sure helps if all of your cats are symmetrical.

[@sarahodanga575]

Wow well explained and understood sister,⭐⭐⭐

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thanks for watching☺

[@morganwagstaff6853]

Hi! What is your seam allowance on the corners? Mine are too big and wing out. Also, I have too much fabric in the length and not enough in the width. And I followed all of your math instructions.

[@MikeM677]

They botched the measurements and won't remove/update the video.

[@bellacucina3209]

Great tute Thank you

[@JNPummill]

Love this tutorial! Just one question (maybe it's obvious), the number you get from the calculation for the size of the gussets... is that for the width of the gusset, height of the gusset, or both?

[@onlinefabricstore]

The width and height are going to be the same for the 4 gussets that are on the outside corners. The gussets along the fold are going to be a little different. The side that is along the folded edge, should be shorter by 1/2" because you don't have to account for the seam allowance

[@JNPummill]

@@onlinefabricstore thank you!

[@user-wx6mu9gp4y]

beautiful

[@onlinefabricstore]

Thank you! 😊

[@marinamoruzzi5430]

Hi, great video. Could i use Velcro instead of a zipper ?

[@onlinefabricstore]

Absolutely! I actually did this with another cushion that I made, so if you want to check out that video, here it is - kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5jJlHWmpJ17etk (skip to step 4 for the velcro section)