Since I learnt how to make cushions myself I’ve been loathe to buy any in the shops (and if you don’t know how to make cushion covers, check out my tutorial here, it’s dead easy.) The other day I came across a cloud shaped cushion and I wondered if I could make one myself. A bit of faffing, a ponder over a glass of wine and ta-da! It was done, so I thought I would share this cloud cushion tutorial so you can make one too!
1. First things first, choose some cute material and iron it. I know. Sorry, but it will look better in the long term for it. I used half a meter of fabric.
2. Fold your material in half so you have the two sides to the cushion, make sure you have the boring side of your material on the outside as you will be turning it inside out later. Draw a cloud shape onto it. I did a practice first on a bit of paper, there’s no shame in that. I recommend making your curves as curvy as possible to avoid too much bunching. Cut it out and pin the edges together.
3. Sew around the edges leaving a ten centimeter gap. Make sure you back-stitch at the beginning and the end (ie do a few stitches backwards and forwards.)
4. Now, the first one of these that I did got totally bunched up and I was really fed up with myself. So, my plan to fix it was to cut little darts all around the material, This seemed to help!
5. Turn it inside out through the hole you left open and fill with toy stuffing.
6. Pin together the edges which have been left open and hand sew closed. Ta-Daaaah!
Cute huh? I’ve made two so far and they’re currently residing in my front room, although I think they’d look super cute in my daughters room.
Like this? Don’t forget to Pin It so you remember to make it later!!
Sonya Cisco
So cute!
Em @ snowingindoors
This is gorgeous, looks like I’ll have to borrow my Mum’s sewing machine again!
Laura Halls
They look super cute I have made a few cushions in my time not by pattern mind just off top of my head was fun.
Hellie's Corner
Lovely cushion, reminds me of a sunny summers day 🙂
anna
aww a fluffy cloud! how cute! pinning 🙂
Mammasaurus
So sweet – and I love how it looks like the stuffing is fluffy cloud too! x
Kara
That is beautiful – really wish I could sew lol
Mum of One
That is very sweet!
Vicky
This is sew cute! I really wish I had sewing skills – you make it look sew simple. Ok, I’ll stop now 😉 x
Vai Chin
I like the look of those. Had made one a lifetime ago. Perhaps it is time to revisit that part of me and make another one for the tot.
Emma Berry
What a gorgeous idea Kate! Adding to my pinterest board – this would be great for Daisy’s room! xxx
Sarah Bailey
Oh I love it that is just so cute! I really need to get my crafting hat on again some time. x
Cass@frugalfamily
This looks lovely and actually something that I *may* be able to manage 😉
Thanks x
mummy of two
That is lovely and you make it sound so easy!
Astrid
This sounds great. I can’t do this myself but it sure seems like a great activity if I could.
Louisa
How cute! I refuse to buy pre made cushion covers now, I also make my own, so much more personal x
Priya
Super cute! I need to get my sewing machine working again.
Charly Dove
Oh wow that’s amazing – not sure mine would be quite as tidy as yours 🙂
Shell Louise
The cloud cushion is lovely but I have to say, I love the chair in the last photo! We’re shopping around for more chairs so they’re the things I’m noticing as they’re on my mind a lot lately!
Lori
Cute craft idea, can’t wait to try this and make one for F x
Hannah | MakeDo&Push
Did you post a picture of this on IG the other day? I’ve seen it somewhere in the last few days and thought “I want one of those” – thank you so much for doing this tutorial! Time to crank up the sewing machine 🙂 xx
oana79
You make it sound easy but I am seriously craft-challenged 🙂
The Egyptian Mummy
This is lovely! I almost got myself a sewing machine in Ikea today… may have to go back for it 🙂
vicky myers
Very lovely:)
Ninjacat
What a great idea ! love it
Fritha
I love this! it looks fantastic! x
Tales of a Greenwood
Very cute!
Gude @HodgePodgeCraft
Great job Kate! I love that fabric too x
Emily @amummytoo
That’s decided it for me. I’m going to pick up the kids and head into town to buy supplies. After seeing this I just know I need to start sewing again. Love this project. Pinned 🙂
Kim
This is such a cute idea! I will try to make it on the weekends.