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Came out good. I give myself a 7 out of 10. I made 3 cushions, each got a little better with lessons learned. What I would have done differently: 1. Sharp scissors - seems obvious - just overlooked. 2. Apply EVEN pressure when I pulled the fabric. This was not as bad as I used High density foam, had I used Medium density it would have been less forgiving and I would have likely had to restart. Thx for sharing.
I used small angle brackets to attach this cushion to the bench frame I built. But, you could also use heavy duty velcro tape to hold the seat in place, to prevent movement. :)
Any type of upholstery fabric. You want it nice and thick when people are sitting on it. :) I have a list of some of my favorites here www.abbottsathome.com/top-upholstery-fabrics-amazon/
Thank you so much! This is so helpful. I just bought some high-loft batting to prevent the flat fabric on flat foam look you warned against! Your video answered my questions about the steps of stapling and how to do the corners. God bless you!
It works like any upholstered furniture. You can spot clean with upholstered cleaners or use a portable upholstery cleaners like the Bissell Spot Clean Pro.
Hi, is there a way to protectv the wood underneath cushion so the staples don't damage any good wood they are sitting on that are the bench top ? Thanks
Hi! You can use a heavy duty Velcro tape to hold the bench still against that wood. And, a little hot glue and extra fabric or ribbon to cover the staples. 😊
Brilliant. I will have a go at this method. Do you think by using this method I can create rounded corners for the front without showing any creases? Obviously I will need to cut rounded corners on the wood base and foam but I only want the folds showing on the back square corners. The curves will be about 3" radius. Thank you
Thanks! With that radius, you can probably make such tiny folds on the bottom that you won’t notice them on the top or sides. Kind of like Dining Room chairs. 👍
Great tutorial I did something similar 5 years ago. This is a greta technique for those of us who cannot make a sewn fabric cover. And I want to to do two more. I did not use batting or wadding. But I will do this time. How thick was your extra loft batting?
Hi! I love that fabric too. But, they don't seem to sell it anymore. I do have a list of some of my favorite upholstery fabrics here: www.abbottsathome.com/top-upholstery-fabrics-amazon/ There are some really pretty options on that list. :)
