How to Make a Custom Bench Cushion Cover | A Thousand Words 

I watched a dozen videos on how to make a simple box cushion. This one is the best! You had me at no zipper. Your method to make a gusset is so simple and looks great!

I have never commented on a video before, but today I am just to say- thank you. What a brilliant video for me as a novice who would like to sew more.

I literally stumbled onto this tutorial and I'm doing this tomorrow. Thank you!!!!!

I cannot thank you enough!! This is the easiest tutorial BY FAR I have ever watched. You are amazing! You make me want to make cushion covers all day long!!!! They scared me until I watched this, and I am a somewhat seasoned sewist. Thank you, Thank you!!!!

Thanks for the tutorial. You made it look so easy and it definitely was so much quicker without a zipper to contend with. Appreciate your efforts and expertise.

Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH!!!! You are the first person that made me not afraid to make one.

What a relief to find a simple and efficient way to understand making a bench cushion. Happy to have had this chance to learn and listen from a pleasant video🤗

Your video was so easy to follow making a bench cushion myself, saved me $150. The envelope method worked so well for me. Thank you for posting.

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. I scoured RU-vid looking for an easy tutorial that was still strong enough to hold up for a long time. This was so easy to follow and turned out amazing. Thanks so much!

Thank you so much for this video. Just covered a bunch of box cushions for outdoors and your video was very helpful!!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for this video! I have a wicker settee on the deck that I made a cushion cover for years ago. I am now making a new cover, and couldn't for the life of me remember how I did the corners. Turns out it was exactly how you did it. I found you after watching many videos that did not have the same technique, or even the same type of cushion, so again I say, THANK YOU!!

One of the best how to videos I've ever watched. Can't wait to make a cover for my bench cushion.

I LOVE the ease of your pattern and not having to cut and pin so many pieces. This is the easiest cushion pattern ever! Thank you!

this is the best tutorial I've seen on the envelope cushion. Thanks.

I’m a beginner sewer and I just made one of these today - It turned out great!! Thank you!

Thank you, this is exactly the level of simplicity I was looking for in making a cushion cover.

So much easier than many other methods, thank you! I used this for a 3” foam cushion and it worked great. I used Velcro to seal the flap, and I wish I had left less overlap, which would have made it a little easier to get the cushion in. Also, to make the fabric tight, I sized it down an inch in each direction which is a tip I saw in a different tutorial. Eg my cushion is 36” wide; since it is 3” high, the total width from side to side would be 36” + 1.5” + 1.5” = 39”. But I made mine one inch short so only 38” instead of 39”. Same thing for the depth, I reduced it by an inch. This makes it a little harder to get the cushion in but once it’s in, the cover is nice and tight with no extra fabric. I used a blackout curtain panel, it’s pretty thick and sturdy, and already hemmed so one less step.

I just used your tutorial for a cushion on my outside couch - firm foam = 4" thick 72" long and 24" wide - thank you thank you I have never done this before and i got it - had to watch a lot of times for the corners but I got it .... I love it Can't wait to do the other cushion now !!!

Easiest Tutorial I have found. Thanks, I had almost given up.

I have looked at quite a few cushion covers and I like your idea the best. Thank you!! I will be getting this cushion cover done easily with your tutorial.

Just used your tutorial to make a cover for a bench seat - it won’t win any prizes but I’m really chuffed with it!! Thanks for explaining everything - even this novice could follow it!

By far the EASIEST way to make a box cushion! Thank you for this quick, simple tutorial. I watched several before landing on this one. I love that it doesn't require a zipper. The flap back is so cool! I just finished covers for the couch cushions in a vintage camper that my daughter and I purchased to make-over. We named her Milie and this was the last project. She is now complete. Thank you for sharing your skills!!

I just used this tutorial to make 2 cushion covers for my daughter-in-law. She and my son bought a used camper that needed updating. She asked if I could help. I was so happy to find this tutorial. Easy to follow and the covers I made turned out beautifully. You were a life saver! Thank you so much!

Thank you so much! This was exactly what I needed to know! I didn’t want a zipper that could possibly scratch my bench. I am so appreciative.

I don't usually comment on videos but I just had to thank you so much for making this a do-able and fun project for me! Previous videos I watched were psyching me out and the project seemed unnecessarily difficult so you really made my day thank you!!

So helpful. I made a cover with this method a couple of years ago and am making another one today. Doable for a person with limited sewing skills- Me! Thank you!

Thank you so much for your straight forward non fuss cushion cover! I will be making them tonight😊

oh my ! this video has got to be the VERY BEST. made it so easy to understand. i'm a new sub after checking your other videos out. thank you so much for you sharing your talent.

All made and now being sat on thank you

This is exactly what I've been looking for! I just finished mine and it's PERFECT... Thank you for sharing this and making it so understandable and easy! Seriously amazing! Thank you!

Made my first bench cushion from this video was so easy. Love the way you should me the corner Left the Velcro out

Fantastic!!! You make it so simple and easy.x

I am not a talented at sewing at all and struggle with any projects but you made this the easiest bench cover ever!!! Thank you!

Yes very helpful.. I was looking to make a cushion without zipper, this little video is perfect. Thank you for sharing

Very well explained. Great tutorial. Thank you.

This is just what I was looking for! Thank you.

Thank you for this. You made this so easy to understand. I just made a cushion cover from a sheet for my friends daughters bench seat!!!

This was simple to follow and worked so well Many thanks

Just what I needed, thank you! I am not a great sewer, but this was really easy to follow and I am so pleases with the result. Many thanks.

easiest way to do a washable bench cover. Thank you so much for sharing

I used this method. Super easy to follow. Love my new cushion!

Perfect!! Just what I was looking for - something functional and easy to make quickly. Thank you so much.

Brilliant. Inspired me to do the same for my new shoe storage unit in my hall

Thanks, your instructions was just perfect for what I'm trying to do! Loved that you took your time to explain in such detail. I'll be working with vinyl and hope it turns out as good as yours. LOL

Newbiee to sewing! Wasted material trying to make these for van conversion with other peoples tutorials. So disheartened until i came across this video. Just made my 1st cushion following this easy explained tutorial & it came out perfect!!!! Thank you for sharing xx

Y did I not find your tutorial before but the good thing is I have three more cushion covers to make without putting much of effort...thanku soo much

Great tutorial! I was looking for a 'no zipper' option and was pleasantly surprised to find your pocket method. I also really like your idea of changing out the fabric for the seasons and tip to put down a grip pad to hold the cushion in place. Thanks!

Thank you for this tutorial. You made it look very simple. So i will have a go. ❤️

This is soooo easy!!! I have just made some for my garden bench!

Thank you so much for your great video and instructions for making a bench cushion cover. I used your method to make a cushion for a friend's baby room. You method worked perfectly. Many many thanks. John Ellis, Aldie, Virginia

Thank you for this simple, easy to do, cushion cover 🤗❤️

I am not a seamstress; have sewn only a few times. This tutorial was easy and the cushion I made for a Christmas gift turned out great! Couldn't be more pleased!!!

Great instructional video! Thank you! The only thing I would add is if you are making a cover for a deeper / larger cushion, make sure that the overlapping fabric for the envelope opening is far enough away from bottom and top. Not sure if that makes sense, but I had a 4 inch think cushion and my overlapping fabric was probably only 4 inches away from the top and the bottom. So when I sewed across for the corners, I just barely missed sewing over the overlap. Probably having only 3 or 4 inches of overlapping fabric is probably sufficient. I had much more overlap.

So simple and easy to follow. I love the idea of changing out the cushion cover and prints according to the season. And it's a great way to show case some of your photography.

Just what I was looking for! You saved my day, thanks. I’ve found other tutorials that included zippers and they were too fussy with instruction. This is perfect.

Just what I was looking for! Super simple and looks great thank you!

So glad I found this! I'm a beginner sewer and I wanted to make a pillow for a bench we have. I have the foam, now I just need the fabric and this video boosted my confidence that I can do this!! Thank you!

Beautiful decorating...great tutorial thank you!

Thank you for this. I have a daybed and want to make an upholstered cover for the mattress! Super simple.

Excellent video. Exactly what I needed.

I am a novice when it comes to sewing. We had our foyer painted with a new color, and the plaid cushion cover on our shoe storage bench no longer matched. This step-by-step video tutorial was just what I needed to complete the project! Following these DIY instructions sure beats the custom cushion cover prices online! Thank you!

After trying three other tutorials and becoming frustrated, we stumbled across this one, and let me say this is by far, the easiest tutorial to follow and the easiest corners ever to make...thank you

Beautiful! You are inspirational and I learned so much from this. I love your clean simplicity design look! Bravo! Jen

I just finished making this bench cushion. The dimensions of my cushion : 47 1/2" L x 15" W x 2" D. I got 2 yds of fabric which worked out perfectly. I am a true beginner. I inherited my mom's old kenmore machine and all I have done so far is hem curtains. I looked at a lot of tutorials before selecting this one and I am so glad I did. This was the perfect first project for me. The directions were very clear and easy to follow. Thank you!

Brilliant video - thank you for sharing 🙌🏻. Wish I cd work a sewing machine like that!

This is just what I wanted. I'm stuck at home and can't get plywood for a back to staple. I don't want to mess with a zipper. This is so much better! I can change the cover as desired. I can't wait to get started. Thanks!

This is really good tutorial. I love it!! 😍😍😍

Easy to follow instructions. I am going to try this method- here's hoping I am successful.

Thank you so much! Such an easy to follow tutorial 👍🏻❤

cool idea, not to have to fuss with a zipper and complicated measuring! Going to give this a go with a cushion for the wagon for my grandson and a wooden rocker in my living room

Thank you so much for this easy to follow tutorial .. so simple and effective! I've just covered a window seat cushion I've been talking about doing for years and it looks fantastic 🙂

We have just built some modular storage in our child's bedroom and needed ideas for the seating area as it's not a standard size. This video is absolutely brilliant - I'm ok at sewing but not confident enough to do zips yet. Thank you!

Thank you for making a very straightforward and focused tutorial. Can’t wait to cover my foam for a seat this week following your steps ☺️👍🏻💜

Thankyou so much. After so many searches I found your vedio. Which is really easy for me to understand the whole steps throughout. Great job 👍👏👏

I have a wood dining bench that I would like to build a cushion for, but I don't know how to sew. I do have a brand new sewing machine and because of your very detailed video, I think I now have the courage to give it a go. Thank you.

Thanks for this, very happy with the results:)

Nice work! Seems a lot more straight forward than I thought!

Let me first say , my sewing leaves a little to be desired. However, i followed your steps, literally stopping the video and doing exactly what you did, and my bench covers came out great. thanks for the great tutorial! Stay Safe!

Fantastic tutorial! I’ve never made anything like this ever before but have just made a pallet sofa that I needed to make foam cushions for. This made it so easy and I even hand sewed it and it’s turned out amazing! Thank you!

Thank you, thank you. My covers turned out great and they were so fast and easy.

Thank you so much for this amazing video!! I have been looking for a simple cover for my outdoor benches, and this is exactly what I was looking for.

Thank you for this tutorial! I followed it today and my cushion cover came out perfect! I can’t wait to make more. :)

Great tutorial. Thanks!

Thank you for sharing this video tutorial. I made a set for my daughters widow seats that she had built for her breakfast room and they turned out fantastic. loved the easy method of making the boxed corners! I tried to post a picture of the finished product but it does not appear but it looks fabulous in that room. She had a party the next day and I have several orders for the covers and some pillows as well! Thank you again!

I made this--yay! Thanks so much for the very simple instruction:)

Very helpful!!! Thank you!

Just the tutorial I needed for making a custom mattress for the cradle my dad made for my baby nearly 40 years ago. He made it without a pattern, and without a thought to standard mattress size, and I wouldn't have it any other way! I just made do with my own babies, but this new granddaughter coming next month gets a new, custom mattress, made by me!

I was going to do a more complicated box end but when I cut my fabric, I thought that I was giving myself plenty of extra for shrinkage but somehow I screwed up. I have enough to do it this way as I was already going to use the envelope system. Thank you for saving my butt!

Thank u I’ve looked at a lot of videos and yours is the best that I really think I can do ..

Thanks, exactly what I need to do to make my bench seat cushion cover.

Fantastic!!!

I was looking for exactly this type of video because I had to make a cover.Thank you thank you thank you I made a cover in under an hour and plan to buy foam to make another one from start to finish 👏🏻🌺

Brilliant and helpful and yes i will be trying this out with some high density foam . To make for my sagging giving me backache settee😢

Thank you, it looks so easy I want to give it a try. I have a form which is 2” and rectangular in shape, I am going to do a cover with faux leather, what do you recommend how I do the cover like the way you showed or some other way please let me know, thanks. I am going to to this for the first time. I saw your video and was very impressed. Waiting for you reply or a video on how I can do it

Thanks for this simple cushion cover method. I found that it fit more snugly if i didn't use a seam allowance on the ends.

Thats Darn brilliant 😊 ❤

Well done video thanks. Imvery good idea for non slip mat underneath😺. I will use iron Velcro from amazon for the back 👍

I made one and I'm just beginner self teaching and it's turned really good.

Great video. This is a super easy method of making a cushion cover. I’m making one with a zipper on one of the long sides, so your video was very helpful. Thank you. Gail

Great instructions ,ty