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Posted by Bobbie Sews More on September 6, 2009, 10:29 am
I assume you live close to a store that has the already made cushions. If
you do, I would measure the chair seats and then go to the store and write
down the price of the cushions needed----IF they have the size you need, and
write down the type of material used---probably canvas and if they are made
with a zipper for washing.. Then go to the fabric store and list the
price of the same material AND the foam you will need. If the price of the
already made is only a few more dollars, I would go ahead and buy
them-----after all you time is worth a lot and it might take 3 or 4 days to
make them and think of all the other things you could be doing. I think I
would only make the cushions that I really "had" to make. Of course, it
will also depend on the colors available, and the colors you think you must
have. I think I would try to like whatever is available and then match up
the cloth for what I had to make. Just my 2c.
Barbara in SC
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> Ok I have never tackled actual cushions before and I am looking for some
> guidance. My daughter and I recently picked up some wicker and metal
> patio chairs that need new cushions and before I start sewing them I want
> to be sure it is not going to be cheaper and easier on my sanity just to
> go buy them. The metal furniture is a lounger and chairs, while the
> wicker is a large "papasan" style love seat
> http://images.smarter.com/blogs/lonestartradingcompany_1963_3214019.jpg
> I "assume'the easiest way for the metal furniture is just to take the size
> foam that I need and make a cover - either in a pillow case style or box
> edges depending on my time and patience. The wicker is trickier since I
> am figuring it has to be fibre filled and tufted. this brings up a
> question or two. Any guesses on how much fibre fill I am going to need
> and I am "assuming" I should make a slip cover to aid in cleaning. Anyone
> have any suggestions for fabric as these will most likely end up getting
> wet since there are no guarantees people will bring them into the porch
> when it rains(I dont see a problem drying out the foam but the fibre fill
> is a whole different story)- fading is not an issue as I don't really
> care. ok thats all for now, fire away with your responses.
> elaine
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> guidance. My daughter and I recently picked up some wicker and metal
> patio chairs that need new cushions and before I start sewing them I want
> to be sure it is not going to be cheaper and easier on my sanity just to
> go buy them. The metal furniture is a lounger and chairs, while the
> wicker is a large "papasan" style love seat
> http://images.smarter.com/blogs/lonestartradingcompany_1963_3214019.jpg
> I "assume'the easiest way for the metal furniture is just to take the size
> foam that I need and make a cover - either in a pillow case style or box
> edges depending on my time and patience. The wicker is trickier since I
> am figuring it has to be fibre filled and tufted. this brings up a
> question or two. Any guesses on how much fibre fill I am going to need
> and I am "assuming" I should make a slip cover to aid in cleaning. Anyone
> have any suggestions for fabric as these will most likely end up getting
> wet since there are no guarantees people will bring them into the porch
> when it rains(I dont see a problem drying out the foam but the fibre fill
> is a whole different story)- fading is not an issue as I don't really
> care. ok thats all for now, fire away with your responses.
> elaine
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