Make a Box Corner Cushion - The 30 Minute Cushion

This is the simplest & fastest method for sewing a cushion cover. In fact typical sized cushions can be completed in about 30 minutes each. The Box Corner Cushion utilizes one panel of fabric to make an entire cushion (unless it is a rather large cushion). No boxing, no zipper plaque, no top or bottom plates just one panel of fabric. This 30 minute cushion will include a zippered opening on the back side to accommodate the insertion of the cushion's foam. It is also a flippable cushion, meaning both sides can be used as the decorative side.
Use the Sailrite Fabric Calculator to get instant cut measurements for your size cushion so you can quickly produce a cushion without doing complicated math. Sailrite's Fabric Calculator is designed to produce a cushion cover that is tight fitting over the foam (slightly smaller than the foam) for a simply gorgeous cushion.
30 Minute Cushion Calculator:
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MAKE A BOX CORNER CUSHION - THE 30 MINUTE CUSHION CHAPTERS:
Intro - 0:00
Which Foam Should I Buy? - 0:40
Using the Fabric Calculator - 2:01
Cutting Foam to Size - 2:57
Large Cushion Discussion - 4:50
Cutting Fabric to Size - 5:18
Cutting Corner Notches - 8:34
Cutting Center Notches - 10:01
Sewing Zipper - 11:45
Sewing Sides - 16:18
Sewing Boxed Corners - 18:56
Inserting Foam - 24:09
Materials List - 27:49
MATERIALS LIST:
• Fabric from Sailrite - we used Sunbrella® Sailrite® Divide Havana - Item # 145504-0001 www.sailrite.com/shop/fabric?...
• Foam from Sailrite - we used High Density Polyurethane Foam (Medium) 4" x 24" x 80" - Item # 284M2480 www.sailrite.com/shop/foam-pi...
• Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36Yds) - Item # 122065 www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-...
• Thread from Sailrite - we used V‑69 Natural Polyester UV 4oz (1,350Yds) - Item # 106135 www.sailrite.com/shop/notions...
• Continuous Zipper Chain #5 Coil White - Item # 104387 or Black - Item # 104444 www.sailrite.com/YKK-Zipper-5...
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• Zipper Slider (non-locking) #5 Coil White - Item # 122250 or Black - Item # 122251
www.sailrite.com/YKK-Zipper-S...
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• Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" - Item # 103933 www.sailrite.com/Cushion-Wrap...
TOOLS LIST:
• Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - Item # 102400 www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
• Sailrite® Blade Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case - Item # 121244
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• Tempered Cutting Glass for Hotknife - Item # 121915 www.sailrite.com/Tempered-Cut...
• Sailrite® Edge Hotknife Package - Item # 103800 www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edg...
• Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - Item # 107040 www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Can...
• Scribe‑All® Black Marking Pencil for Vinyl - Item # 121977 www.sailrite.com/Scribe-All-W...
• Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ‑1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300602 www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ult...
• Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Collapsible Sewing Table - Item # 104821 www.sailrite.com/Ultrafeed-Co...
• Deluxe 5 1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide - Item # 103597 www.sailrite.com/Deluxe-5-1-2...

[@DanielLawrence23]

You just saved me a 4 week wait to get them made. Did all my campervan cushions in 2 days with zero prior experience. Thanks!

[@carolacharya7534]

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[@kchampionn6005]

Here for the same reason. Hope to have your same luck! 🤞🏽

[@teresitafernandez299]

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[@shakiesummer]

Same here ! Great video 😃

[@annmorrison-th9lh]

I’m wanting to make camper cushion covers also

[@MelAtlNP]

Been sewing for 55 years and never knew about the basting tape! What a game changer!

[@SailriteDIY]

That's awesome to hear! It's never too late to discover new techniques in sewing.

[@jmrgunners]

It does take a while to lay out, measure and cut, but the actual sewing is super fast and easy. And the results are great. For those that don’t want to spend a lot of money on a hot knife and tempered glass (because I’m only doing this once) a $15 wood burning tool from Home Depot and an old cookie sheet work really well.

[@TRAMA1RN]

This gentleman is a very good teacher, I went from barely being able to sew a button to make these cushions. Thank you.

[@BackrowErnie]

I agree, it’s a crystal clear tutorial

[@JillWilliamsWatercolor]

yes! very well presented!

[@kathyczygan17]

I’ve never seen a better instructional video than this one is! It sure reduces the anxiety of making your own custom size cushions! Thank you!

[@SailriteDIY]

Wow, thanks for the very kind comments.

[@cangers21]

I made my first cushion the day after seeing this video. The calculator was spot on and the finished product looks awesome! Now about those 30 minutes....

[@jackiej5319]

I agree! It'll take 30 minutes if you have everything measured and already cut, a huge table with your heavy-duty machine, have done it before, and are a pro! A good video otherwise.

[@Kayla-hw6hx]

Thanks so much for this tutorial and the fabric calculator! Saved me tons of time and anxiety not having to cut every side and sew together😊 I used this tutorial for a 66 inch bench cushion and everything came out perfect.

[@singingeskimo]

Thank you for being the only person to post a proper tutorial showing the corners.

[@SailriteDIY]

I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful!

[@LilDirt12]

You know...I've been watching you videos for a very long time. I just wanted to say Thank You for sharing all of your knowledge with us. I know it's your business and it's how you make money, but you do it with class, pride, you are never condescending, rude or cocky. You are stright forward, you don't talk unnecessarily about irrelevant things, and the way you explaine information makes it easy to comprehend. Your voice is perfect for videos. I always know when someone is on your site if I hear your voice. Lol. So for all that you do to help us succeed at what we want to learn, Thank You so very much.

[@SailriteDIY]

Wow, we really appreciate your kind words! We love to help teach others how to sew DIY. Thanks!!!

[@katherinelaw3592]

I totally agree with you comment, I 2nd everything you’ve said. I wish we had a Sailrite here in the UK 🇬🇧

[@PaudolphyGmail]

@@SailriteDIY I also totally agree with the comment above and whish we had you in Spain. By the way I know you thanks to “Sailing the med” podcast, I also thanks Franz

[@SailriteDIY]

@@PaudolphyGmail Thanks for your kind comment. Maybe someday we will have locations overseas, who knows.

[@ellaredseals2694]

Very well said !!!

[@MindBodyMuse]

This is a highly detailed educational course that you could have charged a fee for - but you are offering for free! After watching it, I feel more confident making my own van camper dinette cushions. Thank you! 🙏🤗😎

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm happy to help.

[@janetdecardenas3469]

I sew at home and always looking for a better, more efficient way to make things. I made a replacement bench cushion using this method,"The 30 minute Cushion" out of one panel of fabric. It took me way longer than 30 minutes but it turned out fabulous. Thanks for the tutorials you post. Love to watch them!

[@davidquintana6489]

The best instructional video on how to make your own outdoor cushions. You have given me the confidence to tackle this project. Thank you for taking the time!!!

[@JillWilliamsWatercolor]

So pleased with the results of this tutorial! I've successfully sewn several cushions with this method. The calculator and instructional video were amazing, and spot-on accurate! Thank you Sailrite!

[@pineappletop8751]

These instructions are exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you Sailrite😊

[@88blackandwhite88]

I have a large storage bench I'm working on, and this video is EXACTLY what I needed. Thanks!

[@helenastrang7047]

This is by-far the best method I've seen, using the tape is definitely helpful since I was using Sailrite's vinyl fabric. I did use a regular zipper made for cushions, which was still easy to do. If you make them frequently then you could probably do it in 30 min, but count on at least an hour for 1 cushion, the second one will go faster. Thank you Sailrite!

[@lp5404]

This is by far the best tutorial for box cushions. The only challenge I had was getting the zipper slider onto the zipper tape. Once I got the hang of it I was good to go.

[@munchkinheaven]

What lovely clean hands and nails this presenter has, and he can sew! He isn’t fazed by making small mistakes either.! He is a Prince!

[@Thrillrider10]

Can we just talk about how well he pattern matched that zipper seam? Because that's really good.

[@ExpectoPatronum538]

I really appreciate your time and talent to produce these videos. Thank you!!

[@SailriteDIY]

Your welcome! Thanks.

[@TheCreativeVictor]

The 30 Minute Cushion - It takes 2 hours to figure out, 2 hours to make, but only 30 minutes to watch someone else make it. 😭🤪

[@TheCreativeVictor]

I made two large cushions (75x30x8) using this tutorial and the first one took me 4 hours, the second one took me 2 hours. I guess if I did this more often I could probably make one in 1hour? 30min if it was a lot smaller..... great tutorial. 👊❤️

[@linechouinard628]

Smaller would still be the same amount of steps..

[@shinebright9453]

I don't have the $1,000 Sailrite machine. Just my $100 Singer.

[@gerilynne1955]

🤣😂😂🤣😂 But realistically, 3 hours isn't bad for your first cushion. The second one will go much faster. Your comment did strike me funny.

[@gerilynne1955]

@@shinebright9453 it'll still work.

[@mistyguthrie7699]

I have only sewn a few masks, but was able to follow these directions to make huge 79.5 x 19 inch box cushions from half of a twin xl mattress. I didn’t have the basting tape so I just pinned and ironed first. Turned out really nice!!! Thank you for such fabulous instructions!

[@mandimarks5634]

That's about the size I'm making I'm nervous lol

[@annierodenberg2327]

Thank you for this tutorial. I will be making outdoor cushions and I now know I can do it and find all the supplies I nee.

[@jessaminspeed9134]

Thank you! This tutorial was incredibly helpful and I have just successfully completed my first box cushion on the first go!

[@triciamcmillan9846]

This is the best of ANY ‘how to’ videos I have ever seen. Everything is explained so well! Generally I have questions at several points in a video but the only one I had in yours was dealt with by you in an edit (the ‘too long’ zip). Thankyou so much.

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for the great comments!

[@chrissyshammas]

This was a life saver! Finished my tiny camper/RV's cushions in 2 nights. I'd say I could listen to this man talk for hours, but I did haha! Great instructor, thanks y'all!

[@ilaobrien3376]

Thanks so much for the detailed tutorial. I must be a slow learner, because I had to watch parts of it numerous times. It took me 3 days to make the first 30 minute cushion, but the second will go much faster!The fabric calculator was a godsend. Thank you, thank you, thank you. My cushion may have been the smallest ever calculated (a mattress for a doll bed). The finished products won't win a prize, but the grandgirls won't mind.

[@nealhere]

You are not a slow learner. Just fastidious . Im gonna give it a go in a week or so.

[@ginnylawson8533]

I’ve been sewing for years and still watch these videos over and over again. Don’t you just love grandchildren! They think everything you do is wonderful.

[@aishwaryasaxena9903]

Thank you so much for this detailed tutorial! I made my first cushion cover using this and it fits perfectly, looks gorgeous. Thank you thank you

[@gerilynne1955]

When I saw your sewing machine all I could think of was wow! Now that's a sewing machine! All metal! My mom had one with that type of metal. 1950's era! I had a lot of double sided tape used for card making. Why didn't I think of this earlier? Great idea to make things work so much faster and easier.

[@EuSeiT]

Yours is by far the easiest of all the videos I watched. I'm sticking with this one!

[@kathymintexas1556]

This video/technique is awesome! I used the technique to make a large carrying bag for a Kuranda dog bed (added handles). I had to figure out the zipper length that would accommodate the bed, but after that, I used the calculator and followed the instructions. My problem is I am not a very "precise" person, but with this technique, I highly recommend some precision with measuring and notching out the corners. For my first time (cutting fabric to finished product), it took about three hours, but with practice, the time should improve. I will definitely use this technique for covering cushions in the future. The basting tape is my new best friend. THANK YOU SAILRITE!

[@JeanneLugertLadyTatsLace]

Very clear detailed directions. I have sewn cushions and other things with box corners as well as clothing for over 50 yrs. Your video was very clear and I am sure easy for those with much less experience to be able to follow. thanks for the effort and for the calculator.

[@tedjones9639]

I've put off this project for 2.5 years because of my fear of zippers. The instruction was clear and concise and the use of new materials and methods awe-inspiring, Thanks so much much! My first cushion took a day-and-a-half and I made an error when I folded my fabric to fit my work area (floor), but my second attempt took much less time and looks beautiful. I have more than enough confidence to finish the other 5 cushions for my two window seats. Wonderful!

[@cathyrowell1961]

Very clear, informative tutorial. I realize that making something the first time is a little more time consuming, I almost always have a needle break, thread break... But I love that you go over foam types, the calculator and especially that you don't make me watch you sew something twice! Great job, now off to make my cushion.

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@toddino573]

Amazing!!!! Thank you so much for putting this video together! I had zero experience in sewing full stop and I’ve just complete 6 large box cushions for my campervan which fitted perfectly FIRST TIME!!!! I’m extremely impressed with the fit. Couldn’t have done it without this video! Saved me a fortune 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@SailriteDIY]

We are glad to help. Good job!!!!

[@anitacarlson6571]

A wonderful tutorial! Thx!! I have done a lot of sewing, over many years--mainly clothing. But I always love to find a new and better way to do something: your way of doing the box corners, with the corner cut-outs and the zipper in the middle of the sides, is clever and so much more fun to sew than what I've done previously (a top and bottom piece, with a long strip to sew for the sides, with tricky maneuvering around the corners). (NB: You can also make the cushion with a fabric with a one-way directional pattern (i.e., a pattern that has one way that looks right (e.g., dogs all standing upright) and the other way looks upside down (all the dogs with their feet in the air!); simply sew 2 pieces together with the seam at the bottom of each design (at the dogs' feet), and then cut out the cushion with that seam at the center, parallel to the edge for the zipper. This may be too confusing if you're not an experienced sewer!)

[@melaniedarroch8848]

What an awesome tutorial! I have made my own custom mattress covers for our campervan using this method - it was quick & fabric efficient! I just finished another small box cushion for a custom guitar rig with very professional results. Thank you so much for sharing!!

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@leaschick7117]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial! I have been putting off sewing my bench cushions since last summer because it felt like a daunting task. You made it so fun to sew my 3"Tx24"Wx80"L cushion! I finished one last night and am working on the other one! Thank you!

[@SailriteDIY]

Good news! We at Sailrite are so glad to help. Good job!!!

[@trashbug521]

I'll be coming back to this when I make new cushions for my camper. I haven't used my sewing machine in a long time but this video is easy to follow

[@acg6070]

Nobody can explain something like that as good !!! Great for me as a beginner !!!!! Thank you so so much ! Blessed by it.😀👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@judybrown8881]

Another great one. Can't wait to start buying my supplies slowly. First the foam cutter

[@SailriteDIY]

Excellent! Thanks for your loyal support.

[@susandavey3312]

After watching this video, my hubby and I used my new sewing machine, and made an eight-foot long cushion for a window seat in our son's new house. We used bright red Sunbrella fabric, and it turned out wonderful!

[@sisig2414]

A very informative video, & the tips on sticking down the zip before sewing were very useful. You made it look so simple. Thanks for providing this.

[@casslindsay]

Never have used a sewing machine until 2 days ago on a scrap peice and just finished my first cushion. This is such a good video! I have 1 of 6 cushion complete. Having to figure out some things with sewing 2 panels together and following this process was a bit tricky but hopefully I did it all correct! How many are watching this because they are building a van?

[@Learnwoodwork]

Just made my first cushion and it turned out great! Thanks sailrite for all the help!

[@leewilliams7152]

Thank you. You explain everything clearly enough to give me the confidence to attempt to make a cover. If you’re not already, you would make a great teacher. Cheers

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for a kind comment!

[@peterkhan4035]

Awesome video. Love how you explain every step in detail.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for your kind comment.

[@markharding8684]

This saved me sooo much time. The most user friendly video tutorial I have ever seen! Made all my campervan bed cushions in 24 hrs with non sewing experience. Thank God for the fabric calculator.... THANK YOU!

[@SailriteDIY]

We are so thankful that you took the time to watch our tutorial and let us know how it worked for you! We are so pleased it made your project easier.

[@Daniel-nm6px]

I Really enjoy your taking the time to teach us boat owners how to do the finish look of a boat. I'm a mechanic and can weld, and sewing is like welding the Clothes to me. I have cushion and Over head in my weekend sea-ray, Right now I'm Rebuilding The Engine and trailer, Then I'll be buying material for the inside of my project. Thank you for sharing.

[@KateECoughlin]

Well it took me about 6 hours and a lot of homicidal thoughts towards my sewing machine but I finally got cushion #1 complete!! Not a fan of the seam stick but I kept with it since I'm the amateur. Unfortunately, the seam allowance did not fully cover the tape so it peaks thru in some spots. I'm sticking with pins for my next two cushions bcuz that's what I'm used to. All the same, I still appreciate this professional tutorial and all the resources. Thank you Saaaayyyyyrite 🙂

[@penelope5534]

I know exactly how you feel. I have a tumultuous relationship with my sewing machine that involves a lot of swearing.

[@mistyguthrie7699]

I did pins as well and it probably took a total of 5 hours, but my cushions were huge and cutting out without the professional tools was tedious. I used the grout lines in my tile in my kitchen to help with cutting straight.

[@evonyschmevony]

@@penelope5534 😂😂

[@Truckerchick04942]

Followed this video step by step and I'm sooo pleased with how my cushion covers came out! The only thing I did different was instead of using a small piece of scrap just over the zipper ends, I put some on each of the corners as well to give them extra strength and make them look more 'square'. This was my very first attempt at doing something like this, so it took WAY longer than 30 minutes. I'll be saving this video in my 'favorites' for future reference. Thank you!

[@SailriteDIY]

We at Sailrite are glad to help! Good job and great suggestion!!!!!!

[@schap562]

Thank you so much for sharing this video!!! My cushion is BEAUTIFUL 🥰🥰🥰

[@deannacarpenter9939]

Great tutorial. Calculator was PERFECT and appreciate the step by step. Just made a 74x10x4 cushion to augment my RV bed. Used muslin to wrap the foam.

[@sadejohnson3212]

Hey, I was thinking about doing the same thing! Did you have to sew 2 pieces of fabric together? Also what foam did you use? Please and Thanks!

[@caroltee2242]

Super tutorial! I have a whole bunch of deck chairs to do. I will do it this way! Fabulous, thank you!

[@kristentiber3978]

Thank you for this video. I made my first set of cushions and love how they look. The calculator made figuring out my measurements easy and your basting tape was amazing. Thank you for making such a helpful, straight forward video. You're a great teacher!

[@SailriteDIY]

We are so glad that your cushion project came out great! Thanks for your positive comments, we are glad to help. Be sure to subscribe and like out videos, if you have not done so already.

[@1954evelyn]

This is the absolute video for making the cushion a friend and I made 2 yesterday for a bench on one end the small one that had to connect to the cushion where a 2-inch pipe went through the bench, we had a time figuring out how to do the cutout but finally got it to work. I love love the fabric calculator we would not have been able to figure it out without that YOU guys thank again. Yes, more than likely we could do another one in 30 minutes next time!!!

[@SailriteDIY]

That is great news! Thanks for the very positive comment!

[@jodipencek5680]

Awesome tutorial! Made my perfect cushion! Thank you!

[@shailahawkes8724]

Everything sailrite does is amazing great videos thank you for sharing all your tips

[@SailriteDIY]

You are welcome!

[@PostmanLXXII]

This is the best tutorial ever, with the calculator makes it so easy! First cushion took some time, second was finished in an hour or so...

[@jacquelineawa1425]

Best video ever for making my own cushion covers, because it comes with a link that proves measurements for the pattern. I made one with local sewing supplies, and then used the supplies sold by Sailrite. Use their supplies, they are top quality and I was able to make my second cushion in half the time. Have fun.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for the kind comments and for buying your supplies from Sailrite! Good to know that you were able to make your cushions easily and faster the second time.

[@patstrawhouse4005]

Wow! This is a FABULOUS tutorial. You give great directions and explanations as you go through the entire process. What perfect timing! I have the high density foam and 8oz denim Fabric for cushions for my travel trailer. I know that the denim needs to be stabilized, so I’ planning to apply fusible fleece to the wrong side. This is a fabulous method of covering/making cushions! I’ve used other methods in the past, but NEVER again. I’ve used boxed corners for totes and bags. I’ve never seen this method of inserting a zipper. None of the patterns I’ve used have said to close the zipper and re-install the zipper tab. This is brilliant! No more butting the edges at the open end of the zipper! Thank you SO much for the tutorial and the fabric calculator! Stay Well! Muskoka ON🇨🇦

[@sorinorrin]

Looked up how to make a cushion on KZbin and found your cushion in 30 minutes and I was sold. Thank you for having the links in the description of the video as well!

[@SailriteDIY]

We are glad to help. Let us know if you have questions about the process or the supplies we sell at Sailrite. Thanks and good luck with your cushion!!!

[@LinYouToo]

This is too funny because I was just on a website looking at that particular Sunbrella fabric for my outdoor patio cushions. It’s bookmarked as one of my favorite fabrics. I’m here to brush up on my sewing skills before I invest the money. Can’t wait to make my new cushions custom-made when the supplies arrive. Thank you so much.

[@Vb-fy4sv]

I have NEVER HEARD OF A HOT KNIFE BEFORE ! Great job and so precise !.

[@SailriteDIY]

Yep, we use a hot knife often in canvas and upholstery jobs. Thanks!!!

[@ellaredseals2694]

The hot knife was new to me !!! Always hate that shredding of woven fabric ! Will be looking into that ! I've been sewing since was 5 yrs old ,,but today I learned something new which i loved, Ive never see that one piece method with the cut in center sides !! WOO HOO thanks so so much Sir !!! Always done side pieces which takes so much longer an is harder to match up unless your doing piping ,you can do this way !!! Wow thanks

[@peggyhaen2467]

Excellent excellent video!! I probably could have made it in an hour but I fought with the double sided tape. Great explanations.

[@irisengel1958]

Amazing tutorial! I didn't have the sticking basting tape, or a silk cushion bag, and was able to make it easily. I ironed down and pinned all the things that needed the sticking tape, and used elbow grease to get the foam inside the cushion cover. I was able to make my first cushion, and a large one at that! It looks amazing. Thanks sailrite!

[@SailriteDIY]

Excellent Job!!!!

[@ktsaidwow]

I purchased the zipper chain, zipper slider, and basting tape from sail rite and followed this tutorial to make 4 cushion covers for the dinette in my horse trailer living quarters (camper). Thanks to your fabric calculator and this video, I was able to do all 4 today (9 hrs total with breaks) They look like like they were made by a professional. I used my late grandmother’s sewing machine for the first time since she passed. It’s a bernina and it worked great! I was intimidated to do this, but I feel accomplished now! Thank you!!

[@SailriteDIY]

Wow, good job! Glad we could help.

[@Alexmaystudio]

Gotta love the KZbin algorithm sometimes… I’ve been Googling van cushions and buying fabrics and this video subsequently popped up. Brilliant.

[@joanheffelbower7644]

Great instructional video. Best tips: basting tape, the zipper tricks, and plastic to help slide foam cushion into its new home. Results look professional! Thank you!

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you like it.

[@loriparis9485]

I just love Sailrite! Thank you for the perfect tools for fabric and form selection as well as excellent instruction on how to make cushions! I was able to make all six professional looking cushions for our van conversion.

[@SailriteDIY]

Excellent job.

[@juliefox77]

Fantastic level of detail - thank you for this helpful tutorial!!!!

[@eblair12]

Thank You .. Excellent Presentation.. Appreciate this professional level of education. This trade requires patience and the ability to stay in pattern without cutting corners.. This is how a professional trimmer performs everyday..

[@francesharris301]

It took me more like an hour and 30 minutes but the result was worth it. I had one of those larger sized cushions so I had to sew the two panels together. Love the calculator that figures out measurements but wish they had done the fractional conversion for me. That’s what took the most time even using the table. Sailrite does make it easy for even a novice sewer to tackle projects that I never thought I could do.

[@stephaniecharouneau4037]

Another brilliant tutorial from Sailrite! Thank you from the UK!

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@photogher]

I'm impressed with your sewing skills! I bookmarked this video, so I can use it when I need to create seat cushions. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and the calculator!

[@annedapore7746]

GREAT VIDEO! When pushing the corners out I use a chopstick. It really helps get those corners well and save on fingers if your fabric is sturdy.

[@jessicaelliott9857]

Wow. Just made some of these covers for a caravan. So easy, and the calculator is brilliant. One bit of advice if you are making very big covers as I was, add some pins when you are using the basting tape on the zip, so it definitely doesnt move when you are maneuvering all the fabric. Thanks Sailrite.

[@SailriteDIY]

That's a great tip! Good job.

[@calibermax]

Woow!!! I saw the video from begine to end very interesred. You are a really pro. I did not know the silk plástic and the trick with the vacum. Wow. Thank you so much for the video.

[@SailriteDIY]

Your welcome!!!!

[@pancakewarrior9032]

My cushion came out PERFECTLY using your video and your calculator. Thank you so much!

[@SailriteDIY]

Wow, good job!

[@LoriSews]

The details you give about sewing make the thought of selling this because it’s not so terrifying! Everything is explained easily and I plan on going to your website to order supplies. I love the machine too.

[@SailriteDIY]

Wow, Lori that is a great review. We especially love that you are going to buy supplies from Sailrite. It is the only way we can keep producing free videos like this. Thanks a million!

[@TasAE99]

Thanks for this video! The tape really made things easier! Great instructions that were easy to follow and my window seat cushion turned out great!

[@toniswain1]

Absolutely brilliant! I used your pattern dimensions with the online calculator . Didn't have tape or a hot knife so I just zigzagged all around. So happy with my calico attempt, now I will do with the real fabric!

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad it worked out well for you!

[@nancyhedderson7814]

It took me a few hours as well to make my first cushion but I think I have a better idea of what to do now so hopefully I’ll be able to cut down on my time. I only have 7 more to sew. I was following other tutorials but this one made the most sense to me especially showing the closeup of the work. Thank you.

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad your cushion came out well. I hope the rest of the 7 come out great!

[@WillN2Go1]

At the 2021 Annapolis Sailboat show people were wowed by amazing million dollar yachts but also by the Sailrite booth! I'm sure some part of me that bought that big boat did it as an excuse to buy the new Sailrite machine. Love your videos.

[@SailingAlbinBallad92]

Thanks so much, Sailrite. I followed the instructions carefully and it worked out perfect. I must admit when the cover was done and I looked at the foam I was like: NO WAY WILL THAT FIT! It looked like the foam was much too large too ever fit. But I persisted. Wrestled the foam down to its smallest size with ropes and started putting the cover around it. End result, it is so perfect I shed a tear. Tips: the sail rite calculator is spot on, cut out what it tells you. Dont worry about being perfect with everything. If you follow the steps well enough the cushion should turn out great. Small imperfections are easily forgotten. And finally expect to wrestle the foam in place but its all good

[@SailriteDIY]

Your attention to detail and perseverance definitely paid off! So glad to hear it worked out perfectly for you. Wrestling with foam when inserting in the cover is like wrestling alligators, seems impossible, but it does eventually work.

[@salesshit]

This is an awesome tutorial. I love that fabric as well. So many different colors can be used as accents.

[@little1942]

Excellent presentation! I need to recover a foam cushion for a tree stand. Now I’m pretty sure I can do it properly! Thank you!

[@SailriteDIY]

Your welcome! Let us know if you have any questions.

[@kaym804]

OMG, OMG, OMG why didn’t I find this 6 months ago☹️ my daughter asked me to make new covers for their camper van, it took me weeks, yes weeks, you have no idea how I struggled to put the covers on😫 once i actually got them made. Thank you from Australia for posting this info.

[@SailriteDIY]

Your welcome. Next time you need to make cushions come back here and watch this video for help.

[@mitzibud6908]

Love, love, love!!

[@lennyjohnson5984]

Now I wanna go make a custom cushion even though I don't need one!! Ha! He explained it so well and I loved the gadgets so much I wanna do it. Great tutorial.

[@cherylstevens5790]

I am very pleased with my 300 minute cushion! I tried a small (19 X 21) cushion as a test before I tackled new covers for our glider. I have sewn curtains, shades, pillow covers, but always avoided zippers as my machine has no zipper foot. Guess what... you don't need one! Ordered the materials for the glider today, from Sailrite of course.

[@anneblohm8731]

Excellent, clear directions! And now I have beautiful patio cushions! Thank you!

[@SailriteDIY]

So, glad you made patio cushions following this tutorial.

[@areople]

Now the Wednesday night Sip-n-Sews with the Whiskey Stitchers will be much more productive. Thank you for the great video!

[@SailriteDIY]

Your welcome!

[@abhadullanordine]

The best video ever on how to sew a box cushion My son and I were in the process of converting an old van to become a camper, and we had to make cushions for the seats. We had no experience in sewing whatsoever, and it seemed like a daunting task. In the beginning we thought we had to get a professional to sew them for us, but it would have been far too expensive. Instead we did a search on how to make a cushion, and to our luck, we found this excellent video. By following the instructions step by step, we managed to sew some beautiful well-fitting cushions. We even followed the link to the Sailrite website and used the fabric calculator to measure the amount of fabric we should use. The measurements were so precise that we only needed to buy exactly the fabric that we needed, with no leftover. We live in Denmark, so it was not really possible to order the materials from you, but had we been closer we would definitely have ordered everything from the Sailrite shop. The videos have been so inspiring that we we want to come back another time, to learn how to sew curtains and other items for the van and for the house. So thank you once again for helping and inspiring to creativity, it has meant the world to us.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for this very kind comment! Good job with your van cushions.

[@jamesgodfrey3576]

Great video! Easy to do. Use the calculator and purchase supplies thru Sailrite. I was able to make a 5” foam cushion cover out of vinyl by watching this video. Thank you!

[@Macstronomy]

I just made a great box cushion for my husband - all sofas are too deep for average people to sit on and this pattern helped me to bridge the gap perfectly. Thank you. The calculator was spot on!

[@SailriteDIY]

Excellent! Glad to help.

[@realestateandvibes]

This was a great video. I practiced on a pillow first. Im going to give this a try today!

[@normthompson9588]

Hi it’s Norm Thompson one of your new customers I have emailed you a while ago about things you are very good at your work I highly recommend you folks to the people I do sewing for thank you for taking the time to make the videos

[@SailriteDIY]

Your welcome. Thanks for your recommendations to others.

[@Bioluvskatz]

Great instructions! I’ve put it off because I didn’t know how much fabric I’d need!