If you are sewing 0.5 inch seams on all sides... shouldn't the material be 1 inch in all directions to accommodate the 0.5 + 0.5 seams on all sides? I just sewed my first cushion following all the instructions and it came out too thin and small... am I missing something?
We actually want the cover fabric to compress the foam for a nice tight fit without wrinkles. That is why we make the top and bottom plate the same size as the foam and the boxing just 1/2" wider than the thickness of the foam. Yes, when you sew the 1/2" seam allowance the top and even the sides will be smaller to compress the foam. If you do not want it as large just add 1/4" more to all sides of the top plate.
thanks! yea i was really rigid on my final sizing... i was going to add a layer of thick batting to give me some more thickness in the final cusion. I remade the cushion by adding 0.5 more to the dimensions before putting them in the calculator and it put out what i needed... thanks again!@@SailriteDIY
I've watched (and re-watched and re-watched) half a dozen of your videos, and they've saved my life in trying to remember how to make cushions. It's been 30 years since I last did this, so I stuck with the traditional method you show in this video, which makes more sense to my old brain. All of my cushions (four bottoms, four backs) all look great, thanks to your advice. I really appreciate how clear and complete you are each video--truly the best instructional videos I've found on RU-vid!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad to hear that my videos have been helpful to you. I hope you're able to buy a machine from Argentina soon!
Game changer the tape . Thanks for well made video . ❤ good tip wrap foam in black bin bag /liner , slides in so easy , then pull bag out . To get a good fit whack the cushion on table , it shifts into the right place .
I wish I watched this before I made the 30min box cushion cover, I love the flap to hide the zipper pull, I would have added that. Thanks so much for posting.
I started my own business because these videos taught me how to sew. I'm on my 6th full pontoon restoration and am booked all the time with upholstery jobs.
