Cushion Fabric

Cushion Fabric

Our cushion fabrics are suitable for Made to Measure cushions: The printed Linen Unions, 100% Linen, Harris Tweeds, Plain Linen Unions, and Velvets, are all suitable fabrics for Made to Measure designer luxury cushions.

How do I measure how much fabric I need for my designer cushion covers?

If you already have a custom cushion pad, (feather-filled are best), measure the cushion from the seam at the back to the seam at the front, and from side to side. Then add 5cm for hems: 50cm of a fabric that's 138cm wide will make a 16" x 16" cushion, 60cm will make an 18” x 18” cushion, and so on.

You will get two squares of material for your cushion, one for the front and one for the back of the cushion, and then a third square for the piping or any other detail needed, such as a cushion with ties. You must also be aware of pattern repeats. If the pattern repeat is large you might need to consider pattern positioning and order more fabric if necessary. For example, if you use the In Full Flight fabric you might want to place a complete bird in the centre of each cushion.

Going one size larger for the inner pad, compared to the cushion cover, is highly recommended. For example, use an 18" x 18" pad for a 16" x 16" cushion cover. By doing this, the cushion will appear fuller and more luxurious, rather than limp and flat.

Which fabric should I choose to make my LUXURY cushions?

Organic Cotton and Plain Linens are widely used as cushion cover fabrics, both being hard wearing. Cushions are used all around the home and are suitable for outside on the patio or in the garden, therefore the fabric you choose should reflect this. Try botanical pattern fabrics for garden furniture cushion covers, or animal print cushions to create a fun vibe in the playroom.

A cushion that is placed on an unused chair will not need to be as durable as one on the main family sofa. Experiment with shapes, colours and textures to create a display of unique pillow designs or bohemian cushions.

Linen Union and 100% Linens are widely used in cushion making. Both are hard wearing; we would recommend dry clean only when it comes to cleaning ready-made items. They are natural fibres and therefore good choices for people with sensitive skin. They are also cool to the touch making them perfect for summertime use. Linen can sometimes crease, so Made to Measure seat and bench cushion pads will need to be turned in order to avoid creases becoming too visible.

Choose cushion cover fabrics, colours and styles that complement the other furnishings in your room. With cushions, you can easily add a zing of colour and texture. For instance, in a dark grey room, you can add some Saffron yellow cushions to bring a luxurious feeling of warmth to the room. For Winter, look no further than our shades of Cranberry red and Apple green cushions for complementing your festive decor. While Powder Blue and Dusky Pink cushion covers are perfect to welcome in springtime shabby chic.

What cushion shapes & styles do you offer?

There are two shapes available: Square and Rectangle. Each has a variety of style options, including the following:

- Square: Piped and zipped, Buttoned and enveloped, Ties, Frilled all-round, Double-sided, and 4cm Flange (similar to Oxford border). The Buttoned and enveloped, Tie, and Flange styles do not come with optional contrasting fabrics.

- Rectangle: Piped and zipped, Pleated ends, Buttoned and enveloped, and Double-sided. The Buttoned and enveloped style does not come with an optional contrast fabric.

What size cushions can I order?

For Square cushions, we have: 14", 16", 18" and 20" squared cushions. For the Rectangle shapes we have: 12" x 20", and 16" x 24".