How To Make Outdoor Cushions For Patio Furniture

To make outdoor cushions for patio furniture, you will need:

1/2 yard of outdoor fabric per cushion
1/2 yard of batting per cushion
1/4 yard of cording per cushion
A sewing machine
Scissors
A measuring tape or ruler
A pen or pencil

To begin, measure the seat of your patio furniture and cut two pieces of fabric to that size (plus 2 inches for seam allowances). Also, cut two pieces of batting to the same size. Layer the fabric, batting, and fabric together with the right sides of the fabric facing each other. Pin the layers together and sew around the edges, leaving a 4-inch opening for turning. Turn the cushion cover right side out and press. Topstitch around the edges to secure.

To make the cording, cut a piece of cording to the desired length. Fold the cording in half and sew the ends together. Turn the cording right side out and press. Hand-sew the cording around the edges of the cushion cover, securing it with a few stitches at each corner.

Your outdoor cushions are complete! Sit back and relax in your new comfy outdoor furniture.

Tips For Making Outdoor Cushions:

Choose a durable outdoor fabric that is resistant to fading, mildew, and water. A good option is Sunbrella fabric.
If you want your cushions to be extra comfortable, you can use a thicker batting.
For a more polished look, you can use double piping or even triple piping on the edges of your cushions.
Add a few decorative throw pillows to your outdoor furniture for a touch of style and extra comfort.

Troubleshooting:

If your cushion cover is too big or too small, adjust the size of the fabric you cut initially.
If your cording is too long or too short, cut another piece of cording to the desired length.
If you are having trouble turning the cushion cover right side out, use a point turner or a chopstick to help you.