CUTEST (and easiest) classroom cushion cover- photo tute

During the summer holidays, I have been working so hard trying to create yearly overviews in each subject, to match the new Australian National Curriculum. I think I have done the bulk of that work now.

Today I worked for hours getting my spelling, homework and grammar/punctuation aligned to ensure I was teaching in a correct sequence (eg. teaching what a suffix IS before teaching different suffixes in spelling or sending suffix work home for homework!) I also created a 5 tier, 34 week spelling list program to match the spelling teaching. PHEW! I literally have a headache from doing that!

Now, for some light, crafty relief, I decided to sew some new cushion covers for my classroom cushions. I have 10 in total but hope to get more. My step son went home after visiting for a few weeks which means I can sneak my sewing machine into his room hehe!

I have found the CUTEST and EASIEST way to make cushion covers. I think you could even do this with strong hot glue if you are not a sewing person. However, these are SO simple, you wouldn't feel any guilt asking a crafty parent to do it.

Here's a basic photo tutorial of how to make these for your room.

This is the fabric I used. Vintage woollen blankets from the op shop (thrift store). I bought these months ago for a bargain price. They are snuggly, thick and adorable colours.

 

 First cut the fabric. It is really just a strip.
You will need to have enough fabric to create a 'flap' on each end which is about 3/4 of the cushion size. Allow a little bit of a seam.

You may need to hem your fabric to stop it from fraying. I was lucky enough to be able to use an old hemmed piece. Fold that over first.

Fold up the other flap and sew along each OPEN SIDE.

Turn the flap in the right way (it will be inside out) and slip the cushion in.

Pull the other flap over the top. That's it, DONE! Too easy.

Here they are on my home couch. I am seriously tempted to paint some big punctuation marks onto them but I might wait.

 

I hope you enjoyed the tutorial. Feel free to print it out and give it to parents if they need instructions.