How To Fix A Sloppy Back Cushion

[@MarksUpholstery]

FYI, some Dacron fills are slick and silky feeling while others are rough and clingy. You should consider replacing fills that are not slick and silky in texture.

[@davidcreswell82]

I just bought a sofa online and we've been frustrated by the fact that the seat back cushions have a "crunching" sound that they make. Its an 80% polyester blend. I'm assuming this Dacron is a cheap one that will not ever break down to not make that sound in the future?

[@lisapointer4350]

Amazing! i would have thrown that filler away LOL... never even thought of pulling apart & re-fluffing... what a huge difference that made for little effort TFS

[@MarksUpholstery]

Thank you Lisa🙂

[@nrgltwrkr2225]

Thank you! I cut and replaced my seat cushions, but with your help now I am going to try doing my sewn on back cushions as well!

[@sinyeelow5223]

Very helpful!!! Exactly what in need! Thanks Mark!!

[@enriqueavila8669]

Top Tier! Just did mines and looks wayyy better. I appreciate the advice!

[@nickynadzz307]

Very well explained. I watch DIY and home improvement videos and half the time nothing us explained. Great work

[@savantelle]

Great video! I just bought a new chair and the back cushion feels half-filled. I'll try breaking up the dacron and maybe adding more before resorting to replacing with a polyurethane block. Thanks!

[@KicoMendoza]

Thanks for the video! My couch cushion seems to have the opposite issue. It seems overstuffed and the inner bag is just one big bag. No separate compartments.

[@MarksUpholstery]

Nothing wrong with removing some.

[@ambermauriello5226]

Thank you! Exactly what i needed to see! My couch is looking great again!

[@dollightfullyminiature4707]

Thank you for such the thorough instructions it is greatly appreciated

[@TheLablover3]

I just got me an ace clipper stapler, as I have to do a bunch of saggy cushions…question… when you staple the insert, will the staples hold, is there any risk of them coming out piercing the fabric or poking anyone?

[@MarksUpholstery]

Never had that issue

[@BMETFerg]

What about back cushions that do NOT have the insert and its just loose fill? Ours just have a large zipper on the bottom with stuffing inside. The stuffing in ours is green in color.

[@tedmiller1745]

Thanks so much just took apart my one cushion that is used all the time and fluffed insides and put back together! I many add some material from an old pillow later.. What material do you suggest if I want to buy some fill? TYIA

[@MarksUpholstery]

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[@JenniferMarohn]

Thank you for posting this! Those cushions look exactly like the ones I’m having trouble with.

[@Rachiewoowoo]

Worked brilliantly!! Thank you so much!

[@jackiegreene380]

Thank you so much for this video! Instant subscriber. Is there a name for the high quality dacron? Reccommendations?? Thank you again for the guidance.

[@MarksUpholstery]

I get my polyester fiber from Robey’s Fabrics

[@matpa8133]

Hey Mark, hoping to watch the complete video after work today and get my cushions restuffed this weekend but I have a question. When I unzipped my cushions last, I noticed that the inside paper like liner material inside was quite damaged and torn because our dog can be a bit rough. Any thoughts on what to about this? Is it something I can purchase, measure roughly, stuff, and replace?

[@MarksUpholstery]

It is common for these light weight tickings to tear or disintegrate. Minor damage can be patched with another fabric and a little spray glue. Major damage requires full replacement

[@matpa8133]

@@MarksUpholstery Is it a product that you purchase specifically for your couch model or are they generic by size?

[@MarksUpholstery]

@@matpa8133 a lot of cushions are near the same size. You might search back cushion ticks and see what you can find. Look for a size 1 inch wider and 1 inch taller

[@matpa8133]

@@MarksUpholstery Thanks, will do. My other plan had been to make my own inserts using quilting batting and double sided tape (I dont sew) since it's just to hold the stuffing, my cushions are zip-up and machine washable. But I'm going to call the store and see if they have replacements as well.

[@kennedymueller1788]

What about cushions that don't have the box pleat at top? It's just a straight seam. I believe the bottom is more squared. Will this same process work for ones that just have one seam at the top?

[@MalaGosia6464]

Thank You very much for that video 🎉 I managed to fix my 5 large sofa pillows. Thank you.

[@meghanmclaughlin3214]

Hi thank you for the video, new subscriber! I am wondering if using shredded memory foam for the back cushion is ever recommended. It seems like it might be springier or bounce back well?

[@MarksUpholstery]

We used it a while in my uncle’s shop when he had a shredder. IMO, it is less durable over time.

[@meghanmclaughlin3214]

@@MarksUpholstery thank you!

[@kefirheals7383]

How do you fix couch cushions with marshall springs inside the foam? The springs are in good shape, albeit the cloth surrounding springs have a few tears, but not enough to worry about. Should I re-build the foam boxing or just replace the top and bottom foam with a firmer foam? I love to sit on a cushion that are built this way - it reminds me of the more comfortable furniture from "back in the day." If you have any advice, or a link, let me know.

[@MarksUpholstery]

I personally stopped making inner spring cushions years ago. I either regrown and wrap them or replace with solid foam

[@MarksUpholstery]

I either recrown and wrap or replace with solid foam.

[@ThatOneGorl]

How about inserts with down?

[@MarksUpholstery]

If your tick is not rotting you can put it in a dryer or out in the sun till it fluffs up. If the down is mixed with fiber, just do the same as the video

[@ladyg6276]

Mine has no insert. The stuff is just sitting in the cushion and i now want to figure out an insert situation. Also it seems the filling is breaking up. Its a mess.

[@MarksUpholstery]

Fluff out what you can, then add pic fiber as needed. You don’t have to have a tick. It is just better when you do.

[@mangpreetsingh92]

Hi What does that white thin fabric is called ? The one you took sewing off in the starting.

[@MarksUpholstery]

Spunbond polypropylene

[@MarksUpholstery]

Spunbond polypropylene

[@MarksUpholstery]

Spunbond polypropylene

[@cherylharris5695]

Brilliant video thanks

[@tomm62]

our back cushions have this problem. when I opened them up, I found the insert (inside bag) is not broken up into sections and instead is just one big bag.. I've tried adding additional stuffing into them over time, but that either makes the too fat (and they don't maintain their height) and/or it just compresses down over time. My guess is one the the challenges I have is the fact that the insert is not broken up into 3 or more separate pockets.. Do you agree that that this is the problem? if so, is there a way to buy or make replacement inserts? Or do you have other suggestions?

[@MarksUpholstery]

If you intend to use the cushions for a few more years, it may be worth having a shop make sectioned ticks.

[@melanieklarofficial]

Mine don’t have any channels! They are just loose stuffing in the whole thing! No wonder out looks like crap now! I want to add foam. Do you have a video on how to create a down cover for the foam?

[@MarksUpholstery]

Not at this time

[@saniafakhar8485]

Hey, I have the same problem with my sofa cushions, can you tell me what you did to fix the problem?

[@kennedymueller1788]

What about cushions that don't have the box pleat at top? It's just a straight seam. I believe the bottom is more squared. Will this same process work for ones that just have one seam at the top?

[@MarksUpholstery]

Boxed or knifedge that have loose fill👍🏼

[@kennedymueller1788]

@@MarksUpholstery thank you!

[@AlinaMardesich-x6t]

How easy is it to replace/remake the pocket that holds the dacron? I am planning to "restuff" my cushion backs as you have suggested here but I some of my sofa back cushions have liner that has torn and can't be resown. Is this easy?

[@MarksUpholstery]

Not easy. Just refluff as needed

[@592sungirl]

Is there something I can do when the insert material is disintegrating around the fill? When I try to fix the stuffing, it is just like a big dust storm of disintegrated insert material.

[@MarksUpholstery]

Without making a new tick, you’ll have to treat the cover as the tick.

[@kirandeep1004]

Where i can that white part in which you filling that fibre cotton mine sofa cushion white thing is tear apart i need that white thing inside cloth!

[@MarksUpholstery]

Most upholstery supply stores. It’s basically a white cambric. Also known as white accord non woven

[@danielnemschick3988]

What is the stapler called that you are using in this video ?? I am furniture repair technician. I’ve been looking for one like that but can’t find it

[@MarksUpholstery]

Ace clipper stapler

[@danielnemschick3988]

@@MarksUpholstery thank you !

[@Wvh-r3i]

What is that thing he is using to staple the case back up?

[@MarksUpholstery]

Ace clipper hand stapler

[@Wvh-r3i]

@@MarksUpholstery thanks! So you can just staple the thing back up without sewing it and the stuffing stays in?

[@MarksUpholstery]

@@Wvh-r3i It’s optimal to sew it, but stapling will suffice

[@saniafakhar8485]

Why to have pockets in cushions? Is it better than one pocket?

[@MarksUpholstery]

Most cushions should have 3. This keeps the fill from compacting to the bottom

[@saniafakhar8485]

@@MarksUpholstery thanks a lot. Mine are all saggy because they don't have channels. Thanks for information

[@angelazapeta4870]

Can you make a video on how to make our saggy couch sofa cushions firm?

[@MarksUpholstery]

Saggy cushions can be caused by worn out foam or poor deck support. When I come across this issue I will produce a video.

[@davidbrick626]

What about cushions filled with foam?

[@MarksUpholstery]

Shredded or form cut?

[@oelvillan]

Como se hace la funda con bolsillo??? saldos desde Caracas Venezuela !!!!

[@MarksUpholstery]

I’ll do a video soon on the tick, thanks

[@lisafedenko4973]

What if they are full of feathers instead of Dacron?

[@MarksUpholstery]

Typically, all down can loose its fluff due to drawing moisture and oils. Depending on the integrity of the ticking, it can be left outside on a hot sunny day or put in a big dryer. These can allow it to regain some fluff. A lot of cushions may have down mixed with Dacron. In some cases they can be treated like Dacron, but in my shop they are typically replaced with either all down or Dacron.

[@elecaire9094]

Mine don't unzip 😢

[@zkirkc]

Mark- Where can I buy new, 3 pocket inserts?

[@MarksUpholstery]

I’ve noticed there are online sites that offer custom inserts, but I can’t recommend any due to lack of experience ordering from them. It’s ok to be a little too big, but problematic when too small.

[@francesfolsom1463]

Did you staple it back together?

[@borfishing7690]

We machine sewed it, but you can hand stitch or staple

[@MarksUpholstery]

👍🏼

[@Samlol23_drrich]

I don’t believe it’s a “regular” stapler. It’s a pliers stapler that can be used on fabric

[@noreezy4991]

its unavoidable..... dacron/kodel, polycloud/cluster fiber, and even "microdenier" siliconized hollow fiber polyester (Trillium) "skins over" polyester-on-polyester self-adhesion.... even if you fill in the gaps around these "logs" or "sausages" of densified material.... they will just skin over again with an EVEN DENSER set of baffle-shaped logs.

[@mebs24]

Whre are you based?

[@MarksUpholstery]

Tulsa, Oklahoma