How to Make Forward Berth Cabin Cushions with Zipper on Bottom

In this video we will be walking you through the steps required to make Forward Berth Cabin Cushions (v-berth cushions) for a power boat. This type of cushion includes sides which are curved, straight and some even have wedge angles. The wedges are required to fit up against the sides of a boat which are at varying angles along the length of the cushion. It looks complicated, but watch closely as this video details the easiest and quickest way to make your own Forward Berth cushions. Order fabric, supplies and tools at: http://www.sailrite.comHow to Make Forward Berth Cabin Cushions with Zipper on Bottom Side Chapters:Patterning Opening – 1:06 minPatterning & Cutting Foam – 7:21 minPatterning Irregular Boxing – 15:57 minCutting Top Plate & Boxing – 20:20 minCutting Bottom Plate – 27:38 minMaking Piping / Cording – 28:40 minSewing Piping to Top Plate – 34:00 minJoining Boxing Together & Sewing to Plate – 38:13 minInstalling Zipper to Bottom Plate – 50:59 minSewing Assembly to Bottom Plate – 54:15 minInserting Foam – 1:04:06 minMaterials List – 1:07:14 minMaterials List:Dura Skrim Patterning Material - Item # 103134Dry Fast Open Cell Foam or High Density Polyurethane FoamUpholstery Fabric from Sailrite we used Geobella Bombay Navy - Item # 3032504Cushion Underlining Beige 54" - Item # 103934V-69 Thread from Sailrite we used V-69 Derby Navy Polyester - Item # 103795Medium 5/32" Welting Cord - Item # 107035Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas - Item # 104167YKK® Zipper #5 Vislon® Continuous White - Item # 28218YKK® Slider #5 Vislon® White Plastic Single Non-Locking Pull - Item # 103178Tools List:Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - Item # 107040 Gingher Scissors Right Handed - Item # 191043M General Trim Adhesive - Item # 73211 OR Foam Lock Spray Adhesive 12oz - Item # 120464Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - Item # 102400 EZE Foam Cutter 8" Single Blade 110 Volt - Item # 103968Tape Measure 120 Inch - Item # 102986Multi Use Pins 1 1/2" - Item # 102985Fabric Marking Pencil Yellow - Item # 111002Sailrite Edge Hotknife Package (110 Volt) - Item # 103800Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter 60mm - Item # 9655Cutting Mat 18" x 24" - Item # 102990Sailrite Ultrafeed® LS-1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300502Marker, Tape Measure, Yard StickGeneral Cushion Making Checklist (cushion with zipper on bottom plate):Step 1 - Patterning:Create a pattern or take your geometric measurements. These should represent what the expected finished size of the cushion is to be.Step 2 - Cutting Foam:Use pattern and add 1% to both dimensions. But for soft to medium firm foam, be a bit more generous. Never add less than ½”.Step 3 - Determine Boxing Width:Determine boxing width by measuring foam thickness (include batting, if any, under slight compression during measuring). To this measurement add between ¼” and ¾”. Keep in mind that thinner cushions look best with more allowance added and thicker cushions look best with less. Basically adding less of an allowance will allow the seams to roll into the edging of the cushion.The process for the starboard and port cushions are the same, so we will only sow sewing the assembly of one not both in this video. Step 4 - Determine Length of Boxing:Boxing should equal the length of each plate edge. Do not add seam allowance to the boxing length. Why? The seam allowance used for joining each boxing strip together (end to end) should equal the seam allowance that is concurrently used up when sewing the boxing to the plates. Step 5 - Cutting Plates:Cut Top and Bottom plates to the pattern, plus ¼” all around.Step 6 – Make Piping (if desired):Along the bias of the fabric cut strips that are 1 ½” to 1 ¾” wide. Try to make the tail of the piping equal to the sewn seam allowance that you will use to sew your cushion together. Step 7 – Sewing Piping to Plates:If your cushion requires piping sew it to the top plate and if desired onto the bottom plate. Step 8 – Sewing Boxing:Sew boxing together (end to end). Then sew it onto top plate.Step 9 – Install Zipper to Bottom Plate:Zipper should be sewn to the wrong side of the bottom plate.Step 10 – Sewing Bottom Plate:Sew bottom plate onto assembly.Step 11 – Insert Foam in Cover:Open cover zipper and turn cover right-side out. Insert the foam. Enjoy your new cushion!Order fabric, supplies and tools at: http://www.sailrite.comWatch the Full Playlist of the 2016 Project Boat Here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAbM539i4biUsR1ZO7KNHUy0ZhSZMg4am