How do you decorate a cushion?

One of the easiest ways to personalize cushions is to use fabric paints to create your own designs. The sky is the limit when using this method. Purchase stencils and use pre-designed shapes or simply freehand a scene or object onto the outer shell of any cushion or pillow. Try abstract ideas for a contemporary look.

What makes a good cushion cover?

Whether they’re sat on, thrown around, or used as pillow, cushion covers need to be sturdy and durable. Other than fabric that is free of allergens, it’s also best to choose a fabric that can stand a lot of presses and pulls.

How do I make outdoor seat cushions?

Use fabric scissors to round the edge of your fabric corners on your two larger panels. To connect your long side panel strip and make one big continuous loop around the edge of your cushion, fold the panel in half (with the right sides facing each other), and sew 1/2″ from the edge to connect the ends.

How do you make a box cushion?

Fold the boxing strip in half lengthwise with the right sides of the fabric together. Sew along the short end, leaving a 1/2-inch seam allowance. You should now have a loop. Press open the seam. Fold the loop into quarters, then press the folds with an iron.

How do you make a cushion for a chair?

To make cushions for a rocking chair, measure the width and depth of the seat. If it is a curved seat, measure the largest square or rectangle that will fit on the seat while being compressed. Add 1 inch to both the length and width. Your cushion padding should be the length and width you have measured, and be 1 to 1 1/4-inches thick.

How do you make a bench cushion?

How to Make a Bench Cushion 1. Measure the bench you’re creating a cushion for. 2. Use the panel you just cut to pattern your second panel. 4. Cut your zipper tape so that it’s 2” shorter than your cushion width. 8. Using a zipper foot on your sewing machine, sew one side of the zipper plaque to the zipper.