Followed this tutorial step-by-step to recover my patio furniture cushions. They came out great & I'm so happy I found your page!! Never sewed anything other than a basic pillowcase before, now I feel like a pro!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
This was the best tutorial I've seen for how to measure and cut the fabric for a box cushion. I always had a problem when it came to the correct measurement for the zipper placque. Thank you.
Making a waterproof cover for my (very old) dog's bed. Thanks for the straightforward video. As a guy who started sewing last month you've made the project less intimidating.
I don't really sew. I just learned sewing during my high school days. Now that i am a home maker, instead of paying somebody to do stuffs for our apartment homes, i just do it on my own. Thank you so much for this very helpful video. I saved money. I will put piping on my next works soon.
Haven't sewn in years...attempted to cover sunroom box cushions with a zipper. Your video was invaluable. So easy to understand. Helped me through the pattern making phase to the finish. Thanks so much from Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you so much for this video! It's the only one that has really and truly gave precise instructions on how to make a box cushion cover. I'm going to redo the first two that I did using your instructions! You rock!
I’ve been looking to replace two patio seats and this video was VERY helpful. Retail prices were $120 to $200 and they weren’t the right size. This video gave me refresher course since I haven’t sewn in a long time, and saved me a lot of money. I was looking at another big retailer who is local and on-line, where I thought I was getting good prices until I found they didn’t carry the upholstery zippers. Then I looked at your shop and the fabric they had “on sale”( LMAO) was drastically beating by your regular (non-sale) prices. I purchased the material, heavy duty thread, zippers, Dacron padding, adhesive spray, 3 yards of fabric marker and machine needles all for less than the other store for 2 yards of fabric and padding. For only $53.00 with free shipping and $5 off from a coupon I found on-line. I am so happy!! On top of all this, when I’m finished, I’ll have two beautiful custom Tommy Bahama cushions and possibly pillows. I just hope they come out as beautiful as this video. I’m little confused on the whole sewing around the corners bit. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing! Sorry if that part is a little confusing, we do have the full written instructions here: www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/how-to-make-box-cushions-with-a-zipper/ Hope this helps!
You made it look so easy! I have foam that I bought a looong time ago, I also got fabric and with this tutorial I'm ready to try and make the cushion for a swing. I learn by watching TH-cam, thanks for an excellent tutorial.
Thanks so much for this video! You easily cut my sewing time in half, and made my sewing project really fun! I made four cushions in under two days & they look great! I found your simple instructions easy to modify for my needs - adding tiebacks, beefing up the foam size a bit & putting an upholstery style zipper in. I did need to add a few pins when sewing the pieces together. Your sewing skills are impressive :) We recently had our dining room chairs professionally reupholstered in the same Vern Yip fabric that you feature in the video. Love it!
Watched a lot of tutorials on box cushions but this one was the BEST! You made my first attempt at a box cushion so straightforward, thank you so much!
This was a great tutorial. I have never made a box cushion before. Branching out and you made it easy. Thank you! I used a soft faux leather and it looks very nice.
Thank you for the great video I have used this as reference when making new box cushions. I altered my pattern to have the zipper wrap around the edges for an easier fit because camper cushions have a board under the foam. I flipped my seams ripper over but I lived your tip on how to sew in the zipper! I was nervous about that and your instructions were perfect. I was a little confused on the note about the width of the zipper but after asking my sister she reassured me you meant the width of the zipper including the fabric not just the teeth. You video was fast paced and not repetitive which was great! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much for your clear and concise video. I was able to make new cushion covers for my friend's motorhome from this tutorial and they turned out great!
Thanks girlie for your tutorial. I haven't sewn in years. This vid really helped me get back on machine to make patio cushion covers. I made a few trial attempts 1st.
I always tell people to keep lots of muslin on hand for that exact reason! I find that making trial runs is the best way to get a fantastic end result. Work out any kinks before using your expensive fabric!
This is a wonderful video and I also downloaded the instructions. I can't thank you enough. I have looked for days for this kind of video and instructions. Thank you a million times ☺️👍
Really liked your video. I have never sewn before but with your excellent instructional video I was able to create some good looking box cushions. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together as it allowed me to save $2,000 from the quotes we received for the recovering of our patio cushions.
Nice video , it gave me as a novice many helpful tips. My question is related to the ripping the fabric to gain access to the zipper from the outside of the fabric. How do you prevent the cut zipper opening from fraying? OR did I miss a step.Thanks,
Hi Mark, It's not actually ripping the fabric, just the thread from the first seam sewn on the zipper panel. There will be little pieces of thread to pick out, but the fabric won't be damaged.
Thanks for the video. It has proven helpful as we have had to watch it a few dozen times. Two questions when you are cutting the boxing, your calculation states “foam” bit do you also consider the batting as in addition to the thickness of foam? # 2 when you say length of zipper are you referring to the actual length plus 2” or the zipper opening plus the 2”?
On the seam reaper their is a little red ball....that should face down.. so to make sure you're not cutting anything else, but the seam... just an advise.
Yes, "box cushion" is NOT a good beginner project. :) It is, however, far easier than "shaped seam dress with lining and hidden zipper," which was my first project with a zipper. Let's just say I never bothered to hem that dress. :D
I love this! I am a rookie at sewing and need to make box cushion covers for our new van conversion bench seats. We are using 6 inch memory foam. Should I wrap the zipper around the sides a bit to get the cushion/mattress in? Thanks for the amazing video!
Sure! That will definitely make it a little easier to get the cushion in. I do recommend this to make your life easier, but its personal preference, depending on how you would like your cushion to look.
Satin fabric isn't very durable for upholstery, so we wouldn't recommend it unless the cushion is more decorative than functional. Satin is slippery to work with, so it would be more difficult than a typical decor fabric.
@@ShonLeRock_ Of course! I would use a 16-18" zipper. You can find a great selection of these zippers here - www.onlinefabricstore.net/product-group-zippers.aspx
This is a great tutorial. How do we know what length of zipper to use? It looks like your zipper was slightly shorter than the cushion width. Are there any guidelines to the size of zipper as it relates to the cushion? Thanks!
Thanks! There's no real rules but it's easier to get the foam in the cover with a zipper that's as long as possible but still shorter than the back. For cushions where the sides will be hidden, some people even wrap the zipper around the sides a couple inches.
Great Tutorial! How much would You charge someone to make one of these cushion covers; providing they supplied the material, i.e fabric, foam, zipper, thread, etc. please? Thanks A Million!
I would probably recommend seam ripping as little as possible and then re sewing. I usually try to avoid taking the whole thing apart, but it is, unfortunately, sometime necessary. I hope that is not the case for you!
I agree, have to keep watching over & over to get the bits I’m working on. Sure don’ understand what to do when the side strip gets to the end when attaching it to the bottom piece which is where I am now, just have to figure it out on my own I guess🤪
Darris B. Nelson Thanks for the tip! You're right, that's normally the best way to do it, but in this case, I wanted to leave the stitches past the ends of the zipper instead of ripping out the whole seam. Here's another video for anyone who wants to see it with the basting stitch instead: th-cam.com/video/anG_WwxdE8w/w-d-xo.html
I'm planning on making cushions like these for the seats of a DIY couch. What would be the steps to sew one side of a zipper to the cushion and the other side to the couch so that the cushion can be attached/zipped to the couch and doesn't move around when sat on?
It may be easiest to add a piece of fabric on the back in the seam between the bottom piece and back panel. You could put Velcro on this flap of fabric and stick adhesive backed Velcro to the couch. If you want to use a zipper, it should be an open ended zipper. I'm not sure how you would attach the other side of the zipper to the couch as it depends on the specific couch.
@@onlinefabricstore Makes sense, thanks! I'm thinking the zipper can be attached to the couch with a staple gun - maybe sewed to a flap first depending on the fit.
The strip I used was longer than I needed and I cut off the extra after sewing all the way around to the zipper panel. Sorry, I guess I forgot to mention that because I used the full width of the fabric for the length of the strip and didn't cut any off until it was sewn. I would suggest making it a couple inches longer just to make sure you don't come up short!
Is there a way to use this concept, in a thinner basis, to make insulated sides and bottom for an insulated shopping bag? I'm new enough to sewing that I don't know how to get this idea into a project. (I've received insulated packing for packages shipping cold be foods, and want to recycle this insulation). Do you have any suggestions? I have plenty of zippers, so that I can remove for washing.
We have a shopping bag tutorial! We didn't use insulated fabric in ours but you could add it really easily by using it in place of the stabilizer or canvas. Adding a zipper would be pretty easy as well! Here's the tutorial - www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/how-to-make-reusable-shopping-bags/
Please, how do we measure the length of the zipper: top down OR metal to metal? Also, why do we add 2 inches for the zipper label instead of 1 (1/2 allowance x 2)? Thanks!!
Hi Lyne, the zipper is measured from metal pull to metal stopper. 2 inches is added because the fabric extends past the end of the zipper a bit so the seams aren't right at the ends of the zipper. Good luck!
I just bought a second hand sewing machine and it doesn't have the zipper foot. Can the zipper section be done with just the normal sewing foot? Thank you!
+Rhys & Mary Parsons With other kinds of smaller zippers, you might be able to get away with it, but with large upholstery zippers, probably not. You wouldn't be able to get very close to the zipper with the needle, which wouldn't look the greatest. But it might still work as long as you're able to catch the fabric edges of the zipper when you sew.
I have a similar 50's teak chair that need new cushions. Hiring someone to do it was way to expensive for what i paid for the chair. Haven't sewn since primary school so should be fun.
How do you calculate what length zipper you need? You say, to cut the zipper panel to be 2" longer than the zipper, then later to sew one end of the zipper panel to one end of the side of the boxing. Should the zipper be the length of the cushion minus 1"?
gwen sumlin If the width is 26.5", a 24" zipper would work well. If the width is 24.5", 18" would probably be the best to make sure you can't see the zipper at all from the side. You may have to wrestle with the foam a little more to get it in, but the opening should still be plenty big!
Can I cut the perimeter fabric on the length of the fabric rather than the width as you did? My fabric width is 54" and the foam perimeter for my foam will need to be 66" (82" - 16" zipper).
I am making a pleather cushion for a built in bench. I don't understand the instructions for marking the bottom. Since I'm using pleather my corners are stiff and will not lay flat like your fabric does when marking the bottom. Any suggestions for me?
Hello, I just had a few questions, if you wouldn’t mind helping out. Thank you in advance! If the perimeter of my cushion minus the zipper is 66, am I going to want to add an inch for a 1/2 in. seam allowance per side? Do I need to add addition to account for the curves, or just the 1in seam allowance? Also, for the zipper panel, if my boxing height is 4 in +1in+ the width of the zipper which is 1 1/4, I would need to make it 6 1/4 , correct, Then when folding in half and using half the width of the zipper for the seam allowance, it would be 5/8? Sorry, this part is kind of confusing for me.
Hi Shawn, For the side boxing we suggest cutting a piece that is longer than you need, then cut off the extra (leaving 1/2" for seam allowance when sewing it to the zipper panel) at the end. This way it's sure not to come up short. Add a couple inches to your perimeter minus the zipper. Yes, that's exactly right for the zipper panel measurements. We also have the instructions written up which is sometimes helpful in addition to the video: www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/how-to-make-box-cushions-with-a-zipper/ Let us know if you have any more questions and good luck!
I can't believe everyone is commenting how detailed this is! The most complicated parts are easily the most vaguely described and quickly skipped over. It's so frustrating I want to smash my sewing machine to pieces.
jack chatham, I agree. I had to watch this a second time to catch that the boxing strip was one long piece and not individual sides. She also forgot to mention to measure and mark where the curves need to be sewn, and also how to make sure your zipper is centered to the back of the cushion. Maybe these steps are just understood and we're not as proficient as we thought? :-/
Jack- I agree. I actually found sailrite's instructions (french mattress style cushions) more detailed. They clearly showed and explained each step. Yes, you needed to make the cover a bit larger than this box cushion cover because of the special seam, but I could figure that one out. I only needed this video for the zipper panel as there wasn't one in that video. I am sorry to comment about another's website on this one, but it was so clear and so well done, I had learnt a lot from them.. so hopefully it will help someone else too?
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Followed this tutorial step-by-step to recover my patio furniture cushions. They came out great & I'm so happy I found your page!! Never sewed anything other than a basic pillowcase before, now I feel like a pro!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
I love this! I am so happy we could help!
This was a great video, although I’ve been sewing for 38 years I learnt some great sewing tips from your video. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
This was the best tutorial I've seen for how to measure and cut the fabric for a box cushion. I always had a problem when it came to the correct measurement for the zipper placque. Thank you.
Happy to help!
Best tutorial of any kind I have seen. Precise easy to follow, quick and non-repetitive. Thank you. More youtubers should follow your lead.
Making a waterproof cover for my (very old) dog's bed. Thanks for the straightforward video. As a guy who started sewing last month you've made the project less intimidating.
Thank you for this tutorial! I made four cushions for my van and I felt like a professional! Thank you!!!!!
NICE! So happy we could help!
Thank you! This is the best tutorial on how to properly sew a box cushion that I have found. Great job!!!
I don't really sew. I just learned sewing during my high school days. Now that i am a home maker, instead of paying somebody to do stuffs for our apartment homes, i just do it on my own. Thank you so much for this very helpful video. I saved money. I will put piping on my next works soon.
Haven't sewn in years...attempted to cover sunroom box cushions with a zipper. Your video was invaluable. So easy to understand. Helped me through the pattern making phase to the finish. Thanks so much from Canada 🇨🇦
I am so glad!
Thank you so much for this video! It's the only one that has really and truly gave precise instructions on how to make a box cushion cover. I'm going to redo the first two that I did using your instructions! You rock!
Thank you Juanita! Glad we could help :)
Excellent tutorial, thank you! Just made a window seat cover today using it. The bit about the zipper was especially helpful! It came out great!
I’ve been looking to replace two patio seats and this video was VERY helpful. Retail prices were $120 to $200 and they weren’t the right size. This video gave me refresher course since I haven’t sewn in a long time, and saved me a lot of money. I was looking at another big retailer who is local and on-line, where I thought I was getting good prices until I found they didn’t carry the upholstery zippers. Then I looked at your shop and the fabric they had “on sale”( LMAO) was drastically beating by your regular (non-sale) prices. I purchased the material, heavy duty thread, zippers, Dacron padding, adhesive spray, 3 yards of fabric marker and machine needles all for less than the other store for 2 yards of fabric and padding. For only $53.00 with free shipping and $5 off from a coupon I found on-line. I am so happy!! On top of all this, when I’m finished, I’ll have two beautiful custom Tommy Bahama cushions and possibly pillows. I just hope they come out as beautiful as this video. I’m little confused on the whole sewing around the corners bit. Thank you
Thank you so much for sharing! Sorry if that part is a little confusing, we do have the full written instructions here: www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/how-to-make-box-cushions-with-a-zipper/
Hope this helps!
You made it look so easy! I have foam that I bought a looong time ago, I also got fabric and with this tutorial I'm ready to try and make the cushion for a swing.
I learn by watching TH-cam, thanks for an excellent tutorial.
Thanks so much for this video! You easily cut my sewing time in half, and made my sewing project really fun! I made four cushions in under two days & they look great! I found your simple instructions easy to modify for my needs - adding tiebacks, beefing up the foam size a bit & putting an upholstery style zipper in. I did need to add a few pins when sewing the pieces together. Your sewing skills are impressive :) We recently had our dining room chairs professionally reupholstered in the same Vern Yip fabric that you feature in the video. Love it!
Watched a lot of tutorials on box cushions but this one was the BEST! You made my first attempt at a box cushion so straightforward, thank you so much!
I'm so glad we could help!
This was a great tutorial. I have never made a box cushion before. Branching out and you made it easy. Thank you! I used a soft faux leather and it looks very nice.
You're welcome, glad it helped!
Clearest tutorial I've seen in this topic
Thank you for the great video I have used this as reference when making new box cushions.
I altered my pattern to have the zipper wrap around the edges for an easier fit because camper cushions have a board under the foam.
I flipped my seams ripper over but I lived your tip on how to sew in the zipper! I was nervous about that and your instructions were perfect. I was a little confused on the note about the width of the zipper but after asking my sister she reassured me you meant the width of the zipper including the fabric not just the teeth.
You video was fast paced and not repetitive which was great! Thank you for sharing!
can't get over that cute nail color!
Looks way better and more minimal without piping. Great video!
yes one day I will learn piping:)
I am making my first box cushion and your video is perfect for me:) Thank you so much for all your help and expertise:)
Thank you so much for your clear and concise video. I was able to make new cushion covers for my friend's motorhome from this tutorial and they turned out great!
Glad it was helpful!
thank you for showing me a no piping look:) I'm not ready to try piping yet and have been wondering how it would look.
Thanks girlie for your tutorial. I haven't sewn in years. This vid really helped me get back on machine to make patio cushion covers. I made a few trial attempts 1st.
I always tell people to keep lots of muslin on hand for that exact reason! I find that making trial runs is the best way to get a fantastic end result. Work out any kinks before using your expensive fabric!
This is a wonderful video and I also downloaded the instructions. I can't thank you enough. I have looked for days for this kind of video and instructions. Thank you a million times ☺️👍
You're welcome! Happy it helped!
I just followed this steps and voila i made our lounge chair a foam with a wonderful cover. Thank you so much!
Exactly what I needed to make the covers for my camper van mattress, which will basically be 4 box cushions. This video helped tremendously - thanks!
Glad it helped!
I could not find what I wanted so I will just be making my own cushions for my patio chairs. Beautiful work, thank you!
Wow that was helpful - thankyou - I would never have thought of putting a zipper in like that!
Excellent video and I appreciate the written instructions as well. It's very useful to be able to customize the size of the cushions. Thanks a lot.
I am semi new to sewing and your video was very helpful and explained it nicely. Thank you.
I love that zipper process. I've been so nervous sowing my first zipper on! Thanks, this helps!
takjensen yupp that chamged my life lol
I've been doing zippers for years and this was the easiest I've ever seen. Well done!
thanks this was superb I have successfully made a cushion cover this evening thanks to you.
Really liked your video. I have never sewn before but with your excellent instructional video I was able to create some good looking box cushions. Thank you for taking the time to put this video together as it allowed me to save $2,000 from the quotes we received for the recovering of our patio cushions.
Great to hear!
clearest tutorial on the topic. Thanks
omg I love the zipper technique.
Thanks Joan!
It’s a game changer, isn’t it? I’d never do it any other way now
Thank you so much for posting! I was trying to follow that Sailrite video and was utterly lost. This was clear and concise. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video , it gave me as a novice many helpful tips. My question is related to the ripping the fabric to gain access to the zipper from the outside of the fabric. How do you prevent the cut zipper opening from fraying? OR did I miss a step.Thanks,
Hi Mark, It's not actually ripping the fabric, just the thread from the first seam sewn on the zipper panel. There will be little pieces of thread to pick out, but the fabric won't be damaged.
Great tutorial! This was my first attempt at making a zippered box cushion and it turned pretty good!
Thanks for the video. It has proven helpful as we have had to watch it a few dozen times. Two questions when you are cutting the boxing, your calculation states “foam” bit do you also consider the batting as in addition to the thickness of foam? # 2 when you say length of zipper are you referring to the actual length plus 2” or the zipper opening plus the 2”?
On the seam reaper their is a little red ball....that should face down.. so to make sure you're not cutting anything else, but the seam... just an advise.
You're right, thanks. Sometimes I forget!
Great video. the zipper is so simple. just what I needed.
I am so happy we could help!
best zipper trick EVER!!!
Brilliantly clear video, thanks so much!
You're very welcome!
amazing video - easy to follow. Now if we can all just learn your sewing skills.
Wonderfull! First time made box cover for cushion. YOUR tutorial is brilliant! Simple, clear, esthetic! Thank you! ❤
It will be frustrating if you have little to no sewing experience, but for those of us who have some knowledge it is a good video.
Thanks!
Yes, "box cushion" is NOT a good beginner project. :) It is, however, far easier than "shaped seam dress with lining and hidden zipper," which was my first project with a zipper. Let's just say I never bothered to hem that dress. :D
I love this! I am a rookie at sewing and need to make box cushion covers for our new van conversion bench seats. We are using 6 inch memory foam. Should I wrap the zipper around the sides a bit to get the cushion/mattress in? Thanks for the amazing video!
Sure! That will definitely make it a little easier to get the cushion in. I do recommend this to make your life easier, but its personal preference, depending on how you would like your cushion to look.
@@onlinefabricstore thanks for your reply! The back and sides will have walls around them so only the front will show!
Thanks for this. I made a box cushion cover and it came out good.
Great job! We're happy to help!
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I've been looking for an easy way to cover an existing cushion for my favorite bamboo chair!! I'm definitely trying this soon!!!!
Thank you for this! My window box cushion project was a bit more complicated but your video helped a lot! I appreciate the tips.
Do you recommend pressing the seams open for a crisp look?
I love the way it looks. And that is so professional on the zipper section. :)
thank you so much. My couches look awesome with the new fabric on the cushions :)
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What make of machine is that, please? Excellent tutorial.
Would be hard to make a cushion using Satin fabric? Please advice. Very nice tutorial. Thanks.
I meant, would it be hard to use Satin fabric?
Satin fabric isn't very durable for upholstery, so we wouldn't recommend it unless the cushion is more decorative than functional. Satin is slippery to work with, so it would be more difficult than a typical decor fabric.
Thanks for the vid. Please could you advise on how long the zipper should be? Really struggling to find a guide online.
It should be slightly shorter than the length of your cushion. What size cushion are you making?
@@onlinefabricstore Thank you for getting back to me. The foam pad will be 19in x 20in with the zip going on the 19in side.
@@ShonLeRock_ Of course! I would use a 16-18" zipper. You can find a great selection of these zippers here - www.onlinefabricstore.net/product-group-zippers.aspx
Great video, and I love the zipper technique. My first cushion turned out great. May not be right for inexperienced sewists...
This is a great tutorial. How do we know what length of zipper to use? It looks like your zipper was slightly shorter than the cushion width. Are there any guidelines to the size of zipper as it relates to the cushion? Thanks!
Thanks! There's no real rules but it's easier to get the foam in the cover with a zipper that's as long as possible but still shorter than the back. For cushions where the sides will be hidden, some people even wrap the zipper around the sides a couple inches.
Hi when you measure the length of the zipper , does it include the fabric ( from the zipper)
Great Tutorial! How much would You charge someone to make one of these cushion covers; providing they supplied the material, i.e fabric, foam, zipper, thread, etc. please?
Thanks A Million!
Sorry, we don't make covers, we just sell the fabric and supplies!
hi iam vini from india its very very good and very easy thank u actually iwas planning to sew the same and found very easy way for sewing thesame
Thanks!
Hi - I love this video. One of my cushion covers turned out a little too long. Do you have any advice on how I can fix it?
I would probably recommend seam ripping as little as possible and then re sewing. I usually try to avoid taking the whole thing apart, but it is, unfortunately, sometime necessary. I hope that is not the case for you!
Thank you so so much!!!!! You were my saver for this project!! It was easy and the result is beyond my expectations!!! Merci beaucoup!!!! ❤️
I had to watch this like 500 times I don't get why people are saying it's the best.
I agree, have to keep watching over & over to get the bits I’m working on. Sure don’ understand what to do when the side strip gets to the end when attaching it to the bottom piece which is where I am now, just have to figure it out on my own I guess🤪
Thanks for this! I made my first cushion cover and it was so easy!
Great to hear Donna! Glad we could help :)
At 3:24, when sewing the zipper panel, use a basting stitch to remove easily after zipper is sewn in place.
Darris B. Nelson Thanks for the tip! You're right, that's normally the best way to do it, but in this case, I wanted to leave the stitches past the ends of the zipper instead of ripping out the whole seam. Here's another video for anyone who wants to see it with the basting stitch instead: th-cam.com/video/anG_WwxdE8w/w-d-xo.html
OnlineFabricStore.net Thank you for BOTH videos : )
I'm planning on making cushions like these for the seats of a DIY couch. What would be the steps to sew one side of a zipper to the cushion and the other side to the couch so that the cushion can be attached/zipped to the couch and doesn't move around when sat on?
It may be easiest to add a piece of fabric on the back in the seam between the bottom piece and back panel. You could put Velcro on this flap of fabric and stick adhesive backed Velcro to the couch. If you want to use a zipper, it should be an open ended zipper. I'm not sure how you would attach the other side of the zipper to the couch as it depends on the specific couch.
@@onlinefabricstore Makes sense, thanks! I'm thinking the zipper can be attached to the couch with a staple gun - maybe sewed to a flap first depending on the fit.
For the boxing strip I shouldn't add the seam allowance? You mentioned it only for the height not for the strip boxing length. Thanks
The strip I used was longer than I needed and I cut off the extra after sewing all the way around to the zipper panel. Sorry, I guess I forgot to mention that because I used the full width of the fabric for the length of the strip and didn't cut any off until it was sewn. I would suggest making it a couple inches longer just to make sure you don't come up short!
Is there a way to use this concept, in a thinner basis, to make insulated sides and bottom for an insulated shopping bag? I'm new enough to sewing that I don't know how to get this idea into a project. (I've received insulated packing for packages shipping cold be foods, and want to recycle this insulation). Do you have any suggestions?
I have plenty of zippers, so that I can remove for washing.
We have a shopping bag tutorial! We didn't use insulated fabric in ours but you could add it really easily by using it in place of the stabilizer or canvas. Adding a zipper would be pretty easy as well! Here's the tutorial - www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/how-to-make-reusable-shopping-bags/
Please, how do we measure the length of the zipper: top down OR metal to metal? Also, why do we add 2 inches for the zipper label instead of 1 (1/2 allowance x 2)? Thanks!!
Hi Lyne, the zipper is measured from metal pull to metal stopper. 2 inches is added because the fabric extends past the end of the zipper a bit so the seams aren't right at the ends of the zipper. Good luck!
@@onlinefabricstore Thank you so much!
Can i save this video to offline? This is way too helpful for my next project.
yes: keepvid.com/
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very nice ,I was looking for such type of vidio..and i got it for the box cushions...🙋
Brilliant! It was a pleasure to watch.
Thanks Paul!
So elaborated and very useful.
Thank you so much.
Is the length of the strip the perimeter of the fabric or the cushion?
Excellent video 👌 super informative 🇮🇳🙏😊
Thank you 😊
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I am an upholsterer.
Gigi.
Wondering what kind of adhesive spray you were using..
We used pro stick. You can find it here - www.onlinefabricstore.net/pro-stick-65-hi-strength-web-spray-adhesive-.htm
I love this tutorial. Can’t wait to try it. Thank you!
Beautiul job....I have the same chairs as this. They are beautiful.
Eu simplesmente amei a dica de como colocar zíper👏👏👏👏👏
Hi, can you please show me the part to do the corner of the last piece to stitch to the zipper part
do you leave the staples in?
I just bought a second hand sewing machine and it doesn't have the zipper foot. Can the zipper section be done with just the normal sewing foot? Thank you!
+Rhys & Mary Parsons With other kinds of smaller zippers, you might be able to get away with it, but with large upholstery zippers, probably not. You wouldn't be able to get very close to the zipper with the needle, which wouldn't look the greatest. But it might still work as long as you're able to catch the fabric edges of the zipper when you sew.
I have a similar 50's teak chair that need new cushions. Hiring someone to do it was way to expensive for what i paid for the chair. Haven't sewn since primary school so should be fun.
You got this! Good luck!!
How do you calculate what length zipper you need? You say, to cut the zipper panel to be 2" longer than the zipper, then later to sew one end of the zipper panel to one end of the side of the boxing. Should the zipper be the length of the cushion minus 1"?
The zipper should be 2" shorter than the length of the side they are on (1" on each end) This is so the cushion stays true to shape.
@@onlinefabricstore thank you
wow.Verry good, you are making it more simple,so thank you.
Thanks Molly!
if my cushion is 4x26.5x24.5 what length zipper should i use
gwen sumlin If the width is 26.5", a 24" zipper would work well. If the width is 24.5", 18" would probably be the best to make sure you can't see the zipper at all from the side. You may have to wrestle with the foam a little more to get it in, but the opening should still be plenty big!
gwen sumlin
Can I cut the perimeter fabric on the length of the fabric rather than the width as you did? My fabric width is 54" and the foam perimeter for my foam will need to be 66" (82" - 16" zipper).
Yes! That would work for any fabric that doesn't have a directional pattern.
I am making a pleather cushion for a built in bench. I don't understand the instructions for marking the bottom. Since I'm using pleather my corners are stiff and will not lay flat like your fabric does when marking the bottom. Any suggestions for me?
You will want to fold it so it looks nicely and then sewn. You then should cut away the excess material to avoid bulkiness
Great video! I learned something today!
Hello, I just had a few questions, if you wouldn’t mind helping out. Thank you in advance! If the perimeter of my cushion minus the zipper is 66, am I going to want to add an inch for a 1/2 in. seam allowance per side? Do I need to add addition to account for the curves, or just the 1in seam allowance? Also, for the zipper panel, if my boxing height is 4 in +1in+ the width of the zipper which is 1 1/4, I would need to make it 6 1/4 , correct, Then when folding in half and using half the width of the zipper for the seam allowance, it would be 5/8? Sorry, this part is kind of confusing for me.
Hi Shawn, For the side boxing we suggest cutting a piece that is longer than you need, then cut off the extra (leaving 1/2" for seam allowance when sewing it to the zipper panel) at the end. This way it's sure not to come up short. Add a couple inches to your perimeter minus the zipper. Yes, that's exactly right for the zipper panel measurements. We also have the instructions written up which is sometimes helpful in addition to the video: www.onlinefabricstore.net/makersmill/how-to-make-box-cushions-with-a-zipper/
Let us know if you have any more questions and good luck!
Fantastic video. Thank you.
Thank you sooo very much, exactly what I needed! Love, love, love this channel!
You are so welcome!
I can't believe everyone is commenting how detailed this is! The most complicated parts are easily the most vaguely described and quickly skipped over. It's so frustrating I want to smash my sewing machine to pieces.
jack chatham, I agree. I had to watch this a second time to catch that the boxing strip was one long piece and not individual sides. She also forgot to mention to measure and mark where the curves need to be sewn, and also how to make sure your zipper is centered to the back of the cushion. Maybe these steps are just understood and we're not as proficient as we thought? :-/
Michele Osborn haha, I wouldn't dare call myself proficient, I'm a total novice. That's why I found this so difficult to follow.
I agree omg can someone do a video that teaches dummies like me with easy words too
Jack- I agree. I actually found sailrite's instructions (french mattress style cushions) more detailed. They clearly showed and explained each step. Yes, you needed to make the cover a bit larger than this box cushion cover because of the special seam, but I could figure that one out. I only needed this video for the zipper panel as there wasn't one in that video. I am sorry to comment about another's website on this one, but it was so clear and so well done, I had learnt a lot from them.. so hopefully it will help someone else too?
I don’t disagree.
Great, easy to follow tutorial x
Yeah, you make it look so easy!
Such a useful video, thanks for sharing.