SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Outdoor Fabric (Measure length and width of original pillow/cushion and add 2" to all sides)
- Nufoam, 1 Piece per Cushion (Measure length and width or original cushion/pillow to determine size)
- 3 pkgs Hi Loft Batting, Queen or King (2)
- Large outdoor Pillows, 1 per Cushion (exactly or close to the size of cushions)
- Basic Sewing Supplies
- Sewing Machine
DIRECTIONS:
NOTE: This is a project to increase the size of your cushions and pillow backs. The cushions are wrapped and made fluffy by adding the nufoam plus pillows and batting.Sew using 1/2" seam allowance.
- Cut 2 squares for each cushion, add 2" to the length and width measurements. For example: for 32" cushions, cut 34" squares to allow for the extra stuffing.
- With right sides together, stitch back to front on three sides. Leaving fourth side open for turning and stuffing. Turn right sides out.
- After sewing the 3 cushions and back pillows, start to construct the finished pieces.
- Insert the original cushion, place the nufoam under this for the back side that will be on base seat.
- Wrap the pillow insert with the batting to make puffy and put on top of original cushion.
- Layer more batting if needed.
- When you have made each cushion and pillow the thickness you want, sew opening closed.