How to make a cushion for my chair?

Question

I need a pattern to make a cushion for my new rocker. Any ideas?

I need to know what stuffing to use and how to sew it. Patterns, buttons, trims etc.

Answer 1

put newspaper in the seat and draw the pattern of the seat.
When cutting out the pattern realise that that is outline of finished cushion. you must cut it several inches away from the pattern to allow for thickness of cushion.
Sew three sides.
Stuff with poly fill or dense foam and then close the back with hand stitching or snaps.
If you want it tufted you must allow more inches from the pattern.
One way to dress it up in put cording in the seams as you sew it up or add a ruffle.

Answer 2

1. Flat head Screwdriver 2. Staple Gun 3. 3/8' and 1/2" staples for that gun 4. small pliers (needle nose or regular ones) 5. Enough fabric to cover the chairs plus at least 3" for under the seat to attach it...(You will cut off any excess...yes waste, but if you do it too short...the first time...you waste time, and more fabric correcting the mistake 6. quilt batting (this will go over the existing cushion and the decorator or outer fabric will hold to it and this provides more cushion and bulk and prevents slipping of the Top fabric, also helps to cover the hard corners to prevent holes in the outer fabric. (Has many uses) The outer fabric will hide this as you cut this just big enough to cover the top, sides and maybe 1 1/2" for underneath the cushion. I have recovered my chairs with only a flat head screwdriver (to pull off or loosen the staples holding the present fabric) Needle nose pliers to pull out the staples. A good staple gun (not a NAIL gun) staples about 3/8' to 1/2" and this depends on the type of chair. I would get both to save a trip to the Hardware store later.And the other things I mentioned above...I hope I didn't leave anything out...I dont think so...(2 weekends ago I completely re-did 2 patio chairs seat and the back with new wood, Foam, Fabric, and covered them in clear Vinyl....They look great... Good Luck...it isn't hard..just take your time and measure 2-3 times writing down the measurements, and don't forget to add the underneath amount....

Answer 3

Certainly patterns are available online and at fabric stores, IE: Joanns. As others had said trace a size thats appropriate, and decide on fabric, piping, zippers, etc.

I suggest ready made, foam cushioning, sold in various thicknesses, IE: 2, 3, 4 inch, and often in sizes and shapes ready cut to approximate what size you need.

The cushion would likely be made in no less than 3 main parts, and stitched inside out initially. It's likely you can do a back cushion in the same manner, using a thinner piece of foam.

Steven Wolf

Answer 4

cushion chair

Answer 5

JUST MAKE A TEMPLATE FOR THE SIZE YOU WANT TO COVER, AND DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU WANT THE ROCKER, YOU CAN PICK A NUBBY TAPESTRY DESIGN THAT WILL GO WITH VIRTUALLY MANY COLORS.