How to sew a boxy cushion cover with zipper for foam insert

Here's another customer request, and this time I need to cover this very thick piece of foam to make a comfy seat for her.
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[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

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[@jaywilson1742]

So glad to have found this video. I've new camper cushions to cover and older, cut down covers to adjust. Your tutorials are brilliant, thanks Christine.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's wonderful Jay. Thank you😀

[@jenniferwichman1745]

The tutorial timing couldn’t be more perfect! I have 8 foam square outdoor patio cushions to re-cover and this will make life so much easier. Thank you again and again for sharing your time and talent.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome Jennifer. Happy sewing!😀

[@cyn4rest]

Love Sailrite. Their cushion video helped me knock the dust off my upholstery skills and I reupholstered all our patio furniture a few years ago. But I love your Channel bc it’s so varied and you’re fun to watch. Hard to beat that!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Aw, thanks Cyn. Their channel is going to be great for me too😀

[@jas8815]

I've covered quite a few box cushions over the years, but I've always made a three piece cover, top, bottom and side piece with the zipper in it. I have to say that I really like this method and wow did you ever do a great job of demonstrating it! You're a great teacher, thank you so much for sharing this.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment😁

[@fayehendricksen5689]

Going to save this one for a rainy day, congrats reach 70k too, amazing effort in such a short time.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thank you so much Faye. The last 10k has certainly been very quick!😀

[@VolcanoWahine]

Sail Rite is a great resource for how to videos on KZbin. I watched their video on how to make a cover for a cushion.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

It sure is a great source of information😀

[@annmorrison-th9lh]

I’m about to make cushion covers for camper cushions… just what I needed!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's great Ann. happy sewing!😀

[@ursulagreen8374]

Perfect timing, I need to recover some cushions for our older RV

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

This technique would be just perfect Ursula. It'll come in handy when I do my next set too😁

[@lucilledaub5991]

Great cushion. Amazingly nice.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Lucille😀

[@janetsheehan6983]

I recently had to make cushions for my sons old caravan. Your way was much easier. Please be careful with your shoulder. I see you are just about to hit another milestone on your youtube channel. 😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Janet. Chris was away for a few days, and I was too impatient to wait. Most of the time I'm well behaved. As I write this, I have only 48 to go😄🍾

[@janetsheehan6983]

You are so successful..good on you😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

@janetsheehan6983 thank you Janet, but I couldn't have done it without the support of viewers 😊

[@debbiehall4155]

What a beautiful, custom fit! It’s perfect. You did an amazing job. Great tutorial.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Debbie. I'm pretty pleased with this one😀

[@Do-U-Know-me00]

That was great. I was a bit worried there about getting that cushion in, and having it straight etc, but it turned out perfect. The cushion owner will be very pleased. Who knew it could be that easy, and look so good.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I confess, I was concerned about the seams being straight too. That thick cushion was certainly very firm😁

[@debbiekollar7508]

You are a very initiative person. We all need new cushions for Christmas lunch or on our porch. As always you make it so easy to do. Thank you.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Debbie. Even Coco needs a new cushion for her box.😁

[@retroredo9850]

I like you show how to precut the corners. Ever since a pattern that I forget what it was for, maybe a purse, had me do a zipoer by sewing entire seam closed but backbtacking where zipper would be open, changing to longest stitch between backtacks ive never done any other way! Center zipper face down having back tacks inside zipoer stops, turn over and top stitch evenly. Stitch rip between back tacks. Perfectlymatching fabric ends. Doesnt matter if zipoer wiggled a little. Top stitcing perfect when closed. I've done EVERY zipper of my life that way! Whether one end of a pillow or even an open dress zipper. Certain items i make the seam allowance an inch. Adjust fit or finished measurments to the larger seam allowance on zipper side. For foam cushins ive made a slip covee literalky from okd slips! Whip stitch it closed. One time from king sized micro fiber pilkow covers never used. Width, zipper perfect just short, sewed half of one to the other! Was a cushion for a chest.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks for the tips. I have tried this method a few times, but tend to be too lazy to tidy up the stitches that I've ripped out. It certainly makes for an even zip closure.😁

[@sallycleveland1321]

You never cease to amaze me! Good job! Now I got to go over to Facebook and join your group!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Haha, now you have to show us what you've made Sally 😄

[@juliecangialosi7183]

What a fantastic tutorial, thank you!!!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Julie. Thank you😀

[@retroredo9850]

Sailrite has like a lightweigh portable yet still industrial machine! You know for sail making! Id love one but over my budget. Ive watched some of their videos too!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I remember seeing their machine some years ago, and wishing I had one. I'm not sure we can get them here though😀

[@walkbyfaith2874]

You taught me about basting tape. Thanks❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I'm so glad! It's my favourite thing to use 😁

[@MJBJ-cb2jd]

Yes, already on sail rite. Didn't know about the design advice.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Yes, they have so much great advice 🙂

[@michellecobb3530]

Thank you for this video Christine. My daughter asked me to do new cushions for some teak outside chaises as they are an odd size and she cannot find replacements. I was quite apprehensive but this looks simpler to do using the tape. Thanks gain.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Glad it was helpful Michelle. Sailrite have great calculators for odd shapes too 🙂

[@dianneswanlund3295]

Just the tutorial I need! Thank you so much for your help in recovering my patio cushions for next summer

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're very welcome Dianne. 😁

[@melissataylor5494]

Thank you. I just found you a couple of weeks ago. Great content. Appreciate the link to sailright.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Welcome aboard Melissa. Thank you 😊

[@evekankam6744]

Thank you that was very interesting and helpful,thank you for sharing

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Glad it was helpful Eve. Thank you 😊

[@nitababcock3977]

Wow, that turned out beautifully!! I've made cushions but cut the top & bottom, then a lone side piece but put in a zipper as well.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I've done them that way too Nita. This was much easier 🙂

[@nitababcock3977]

@ChristinesHomeAffairs I bet it was...looks easier

[@christinesmutek3856]

That’s perfect. Love it. X

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Christine ☺️

[@lanaberden4929]

Oh yes I needed this.Thank you Christine 😇🙏💕

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Lana 😁

[@karentaylor2027]

When I made my cushion covers, 6 bottom & 6 backs, I did top & bottom pieces with sides & the zip wrapped around the sides a bit. Makes it much easier to get the cushion into the 'open mouth'.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Great tip Karen. I should have done that for this thick piece of foam😀

[@carolpatrick3567]

I did your idea when I made large cushions for my couch and multiple dog beds, makes inserting the foam much easier. The side band is cut a inch or longer which gives enough fold back to cover the zipper tab, nothing shows. Yes great you tubes. I also wrapped the foam for dog beds with multiple layers of plastic wrap to keep the foam cleaner as it’s so expensive.

[@mo2039]

Great video. Thank you. I'm just in process od doing similar but Im doing material sides all seperate and two separate top and underneath of seat. Wish id see this before cutting pieces already. Same sort of box foam too. Found this very helpful 👍🏻

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Mo. I'm glad I did some research before beginning. I'd have done it the same way as you if I hadn't found Sailrites tutorial😁

[@chrissyoldfield8566]

Wow! Great tutorial! I love it! 👏👏👏👏

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Chrissy ☺️

[@craftscor]

This is an excellent video on how to make a cushion cover. I had always put my zippers on the sides of the cushion. I will definitely try this way next time. Thanks so much!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome! Thank you 😊

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

While sitting in a chair, I use my lower legs and knees to hold the cushion folded while I work the cover over the folded cushion using my hands and arms. It is a lot easier with two people. I hate doing this by myself; because, I always break some finger nails during the process.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I can't keep my nails long Arvetta. They're so brittle. Now if I'd used my legs for this one, I'd probably have dislocated my hips! 😅😅

[@SarahTopple-wp1qg]

Very useful thank you.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Sarah. Definitely a technique I'll use again😁

[@ShadowMoonFarms]

Thanks for sharing

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

My pleasure Cynthia. Thanks for watching 😁

[@melahatali2104]

Well done, Christine..very useful tutorial. You make putting zip sliders so easy. Thank you ❤

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Melahat. They're a little fiddly when you first use them, but they do get easier 🙂

[@kellyp6724]

Thank you for another great and informative video. I have been learning so much from you for quite a while but have struggled to find the double sided tape. Was so excited when you put a link on here for it🥳

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You're welcome Kelly. Now I just have to find a good supplier here 😁

[@RaeleneCharabie]

Thanks Christine, was asked to make cushion covers for someone yesterday. Had no idea where to start. Yours looks so professional. I will definitely check out the website for the measurements.Thanks again

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

You are so welcome Raelene. They have lots of great tutorials 😁

[@sherrygray5559]

Place a piece of plastic on the foam then slide it in the cushion, you can let the plactic for water barrier or remove when done.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Agreed. I should have done that at the time😀

[@creativewolfdesigns]

A trick I learned was to face foam in blasting bag and vacuum out air insert remove bag😊

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That's a great idea. I must get one of those 😁

[@ritaadler-everett5392]

Great video! Exactly what I needed. You make adding the slider look so easy! It's the part of a continuous zip that I still struggle with. If you have a fabric that tends to fray, would you have used French seams to finish the inside? Thanks!

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Rita. If the fabric frayed, I'd use my overlocker (serger) to neaten the edges🙂

[@janefarham6379]

If plastic is wrapped around the sponge it helps to slide it into the cover. then just need to pull plastic out.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks for the tip Jane😁

[@sherrillreeves6416]

Put a trash bag backwards on the cushion form. Suck it down with a vacuum put it in the cover and open then pull trash bag out.

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Now why didn't I think of that! That's a great idea Sherrill😁

[@Adeliaaddy]

Great! What do I do if I wanted to have the zipper open on three sides? I want to make a cover for my mother's daybed in exactly this way. The material is wide enough to wrap the mattress. It'll be easier for her to have the 3 sides open

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

I haven't made one yet Adelia😀

[@craftyowlcreations3185]

Love watching your tutorials Christine but why do you work in inches and not cm?

[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

That is a great question, and until earlier today, I had no idea that most of the world was using metric. I grew up with metric, and when I began quilting about 20 years ago, I had to learn inches as we couldn't purchase metric mats or rulers in Australia, and as most of my customers were quilters, I had to convert. I've had several requests for cm instead of inches, and tomorrow I'll search for metric tools to change my system. I think the other side of my cutting mat is even in cm. My future videos will have both😀

[@RaeleneCharabie]

Funny you say that, I have been watching lots of tutorials lately and a lot use cm, as a patchworker in Australia we use inches , so I am converting backwards. Rough guide is 2.5 cm in an inch, if you just google x” to come it will convert for you. 😊

[@elayned6147]

This indeed was a great tutorial 👍. I knew about sailrite because I was doing a search for outdoor fabric and heavy duty elastic cording last year. They’ve got some good stuff! I need to make a cushion for 2 outdoor iron chairs I purchased end of season. This is just perfect!❤❤👏

[@cathysimpson6126]

Oh please continue to include inches as I'm in the US. Cathy from Nevada

[@craftyowlcreations3185]

@@ChristinesHomeAffairs I'm in Australia too and was a young child when we converted to metric. I literally have no visualisation of imperial measurements 😆

[@joyfuljoy5711]

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[@ChristinesHomeAffairs]

Thanks Joy🌞