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Envelope Cushion Sewing Pattern
The Envelope Cushion is a beginner sewing pattern in 4 sizes, 16 in to 24 in. It takes about 40 minutes in 5 written steps. It is free in the Sewzy app with every size included. Print it as a letter-size PDF or an A0 copy-shop file.
Updated October 11, 2026
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- About 40 min
- Sizes
- 4
- Steps
- 5
The Envelope Cushion pattern comes in 4 sizes, 16 in to 24 in. It is a beginner project that takes about 40 min, in 5 steps. Best fabrics: home-dec cotton, linen, canvas, velvet or an old curtain. It is one of the 13 free patterns in the Sewzy app.
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Sizes and fabric
| Size | Finished size and details | Fabric |
|---|---|---|
| 16 in | 16 x 16, 15 x 15 in | ½ yd |
| 18 in | 18 x 18, 17 x 17 in | ⅔ yd |
| 20 in | 20 x 20, 19 x 19 in | ¾ yd |
| 24 in | 24 x 24, 23 x 23 in | 1 yd |
The cover is 1 in smaller than the pad on purpose: it makes the cushion look full.
Home-dec cotton, linen, canvas, velvet or an old curtain. Medium weight holds its shape best.
You also need
- Matching thread
- Optional: 2 buttons for the overlap
Pattern pieces
Front, Back
Seam allowance: ⅜ in (1 cm) included; 1½ in hem on each back included.
The steps
The written guide in the app takes you through 5 steps, one at a time.
- Cut
- Hem the backs
- Layer
- Sew
- Turn
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Questions about the Envelope Cushion
How much fabric does the Envelope Cushion need?
Best fabrics: home-dec cotton, linen, canvas, velvet or an old curtain. Exact amounts for each size are in the guide inside the Sewzy app.
Which sizes does the Envelope Cushion come in?
It comes in 4 sizes, 16 in to 24 in. The size table on this page lists what each size fits.
How long does the Envelope Cushion take to sew?
About 40 minutes. It is rated beginner, and the written guide in the app has 5 steps.
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