I have chair cushions that need to be recovered. I’ve cheated and just plumked down bed pillows instead but they never fit quite right. And, add a couple of tucks, too. Super easy to cut foam with an electric knife. No, I mean slide off of the actual swing or at least shift when you sit/stand. I find this helps to keep your work accurately documented. In fact, I included a link to this post that you wrote about making no-sew cushions for our readers on our blog, naptimenotebook.com. I definitely know how to wrap gifts though! :-). :). Do you know how to create a pattern for your cushion? It’s not as wide as a traditional twin bed and I wasn’t sure what to do about covering a 4 inch piece of foam or really where to purchase it. There are some pieces where the top of the outside arm extends farther back than the bottom but the lower front of the outside arm extends farther than the top and you need to make sure you are paying attention to those details when measuring. So excited to update the furniture for my husbands man cave birthday present! Hi Mandy – I do not have a fabric calculator, but I do know if you do a Google search for “fabric needed to cover________” you should find what you are looking for. The biggest reason this project is complete in a timely manner is because friends are coming to stay with us for a few days. Normally I like to take the fabric into the underside of the center more. LOVE this no sew diane! Love it, thanks so much for sharing, I’ll definitely use this idea for a garden bench which needs a cushion. If you prefer fabric, purchase a can of waterproof spray by Scotchgard or Aqua Armor found at most hardware stores. Hi Lisain – A cushion covered with fabric secured with safety pins under the cushion can last for years! I have a wicker ottoman in my family room that is pinned in the same way! It also helps make the cushion corners not looks so rigid. (This will make waaay more sense in the video.) Making sure to measure your piece of furniture properly is also very important and will save you time and money from having to order more fabric or make unnecessary trips to your clients home. OH MY GOSH! I wanted this cushion to be easy to take on and off. LOVE this idea to cover my patio sofa cushions!!! I really liked the body and drape of the bull denim. Thanks! Required fields are marked *. And don't worry, no spam and you can unsubscribe anytime. I find this helps to keep your work accurately documented. I will add some burlap and lace bows to the throw pillows that i will be making too!! SEW (hahaha) I deleted that pin, and repinned from YOU! Skirts are another opportunity to kick your slipcover up a notch. Use a sewing machine to join these two pieces together. I love all things creative, colorful, and DIY. You can read all about it (and the multiple attempts to get it right) at http://www.naptimenotebook.com/2012/10/restore-remodel-piano-bench.html, Mary Beth/Mrs. Next, I cut and draped all the pieces over the chair. What I mean by “anchoring” is actually using pins to hold my fabric pieces right on the chair to hold them in place to help me get started. And I love that it’s no-sew! I am going to use this on my existing cushions. The colors are so perfect – I love how crisp, bright, and fun it looks!!! Fantasic fabric for summer. Plastic tablecloths–esp. Now you can move onto inside and outside arms. I was going to sew mine by hand. I love the colors and stripes…what a perfect addition to your porch! I love projects that get non-sewers involved with home dec projects. Join our community and learn how to reupholster furniture today. Hi Patricia – Velcro would work just fine. When you look at your piece you want to notice where the widest spot is for the section you are working on. Thanks do much for taking the time to write such a nice comment. I buy my fabric at Hobby Lobby and if you have a smart phone, you can pull up the 40% off anytime! No one will see the pins. Quick and easy techniques, though still expensive if you are using $65.00 a yard trim. I have been searching for a custom cushion and these tips certainly helped out! For an outside back and outside arms it is often the top of the cut that is your widest point. I hope those pins are rustproof! The 10 oz also has good weight and worked great to give me that pop of color and the ability to add decorative details that really stand out. :) Yours looks fantastic. I use an industrial straight stitch machine and an industrial serger because I sew everyday for a living and work with heavy weight fabrics that need powerful machines to stitch through the layers. It is a burlap and lace themed wedding. Take your time and get these measures right the first time. Is that weather proof fabric? That is the kind of bargain I look for. Use the same technique but with vinyl table clothes for around $3 or $4. AND I was heading to the $ store today. Cotton Canvas in fuchsia. For the rolled arm club chair slipcover I used a fabric given to me by. I then hung it back on the deck under the pergola. I look forward to seeing your slipcover projects. I was just thinking of this the other day, I’m trying to make cushions from scratch for our patio chairs on a very very low budget and was just wondering if i could use any kind of foam or do i need to get foam specified for outdoor use? How much a yard please? I always use their weekly 40% – 50% coupons to get a deal. Great idea. I can't add 2+2 to save my life, but I can help you decorate your home in a style that you will love...YOURS! Now I’ll use safety pins! Thanks again. A rounded back, curved inner back, puffy rolled top and deep tufts. Paper can be too stiff and not always give you an accurate measure. I have bay window (actually looks like 3 bay windows joined together in a half hexagon shape) in my kitchen breakfast area. When a chair has good bones, comfy support and classic design the sky’s the limit on updating the look. Hi Kara- You will love the Solid color Stain. You’ve measured your piece, planned your fun details and now its time to pin the fabric pieces so you can sew this creative slipcover altogether. I also picked up an electric knife at a thrift shop just for the purpose of cutting foam. I buy my foam at JoAnns Fabrics, but most fabric stores sell it. It makes me want to keep my eyes pealed for several other fabrics to switch out since it is all pinned and will be an easy change to make! Take accurate measures from your piece of furniture and transfer those measures to create a pattern. No – you ARE a genius. By anchoring, and pinning the large pieces together prior to making my relief cuts I know everything is in the right place and I won’t be short somewhere because I pulled the fabric pieces to far in one direction. Even if it’s outdated and worn, you can make a new slipcover for it that will make it look brand new again, and this is such an easy project. Thanks so much for this, I’ll be linking. Thank you!! googletag.cmd.push(function() { Take the excess home to use for another project. The pins are underneath and you don’t see them. Thank you for taking the time to post your project. Our online classes…, I live in London. I use muslin fabric to create templates as it is easy to form the seat area of my projects. I hope 4 inches is thick enough, thoughts? You’ve put all this work into your project and UGH how did this happen to my cushion. What an awesome idea! I want to use a muslin fabric in a natural color for the cushions. Thanks Theresa – PS: If you are looking for more detailed instructions we have created a step by step video tutorial which is included in our membership classes and as an individual video for sale. I love this idea, but how do you prevent it from sliding off? If your railroading your fabric remember that your height cut is selvage to selvage and not up the roll. Thank you for all the info and tips. I bought some foam at Wal-mart, home dec weight fabric 50% off at Joanns, and voila… now I have some nice cushions that didn’t cost me an arm and a leg.. or a lot of my time either! Thank you so much for this! To do this I have made no sew slipcovers for chairs and a no sew cover for a piano bench. Thank you, Thank you!!! Love it! I saw it on pinterest, quickly re-pinned it, then clicked through and saw that it didn’t go to your site, but did link to your site. It works beautifully and like you mentioned so easy to switch out when you want a change. A++, Thanks. I’d looked for an hour for new cushions for the two chairs on my front porch. Any outside fabric over time no matter how hard you try to keep it from getting faded, mildewed, and dirty is going to get stained and not last forever. They lasted several years, until she was ready for a decor change. Where did you get that? I love it. Hi, how does this method hold up? Hi Michelle – I can’t remember exactly how much yardage I bought, but not much. Now I’ll just do it myself over the Easter break.