Recover a Patio Chair Cushion
Recover your patio chair cushions to update the look of your outdoor living space. You can easily transform cushions with new fabric. Select fabric rated for outdoor use so your recovered cushions will last longer exposed to the elements. You can complete this craft project quickly even if you are not a sewing expert. If you can sew a straight stitch, you can recover your patio chair cushions. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Remove the existing fabric from the chair cushions. You can leave the fabric on, and add new fabric on top, but stains and mildew may work their way through the new fabric. Your patio cushions will be fresher if you remove and discard the old fabric.
2. Measure the length, width and thickness of the chair cushions. The simplest way to get an accurate measurement for your new fabric is to place the tape measure at the bottom edge of one of the sides of the cushion, and stretch the tape completely around the cushion until it meets. Do this to measure the length and width of the cushion so that the thickness of the cushion is accounted for.
3. Cut a section of batting to fit the length and the width of the cushion. Cut a section of fabric to fit the cushion's dimensions, plus 1 inch. The extra inch is your seam allowance.
4. Fold the fabric face to face and pin it 3/4 of an inch from the edge along the two sides adjacent to the center fold. The center is the front of your cushion, and the side opposite the front is the back where you will insert the cushion foam.
5. Fold the two separate sections of the side opposite the fold back 3/4 of an inch, and pin them individually. These seams are where you will place the Velcro for your cushion opening, so the fabric needs to remain separated to keep the opening intact.
6. Iron the two individual sections for the Velcro flat so your seams will be crisp. Stitch each of the seams in place, removing the pins as you go.
7. Sew the two side seams together, removing the pins as you go. Iron the seams open so your sides will be smooth.
8. Add a strip of Velcro along the top and bottom seams at the back of your cushion. Turn the fabric inside out so that the top of the fabric is now facing out.
9. Apply spray adhesive to the cushion, and wrap the batting around it. Let the adhesive dry. Insert the cushion into the cover, and seal the Velcro.
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