Make a Sofa Cushion in 30 Minutes

This is the fastest and easiest way to sew a sofa or armchair cushion. A typical cushion can be completed in about 30 minutes. This technique is called the "Box Corner Cushion" it is made from a single piece of fabric — no boxing, no zipper plaque, and no top and bottom plates. The Sailrite® Fabric Calculator does all the math and calculating for you! Simply enter your measurements and it will calculate the correct size and cutouts to make on your fabric piece. The cushion is also flippable, which makes it possible to get double the life out of your sofa cushions.MAKE A SOFA CUSHION IN 30 MINUTES CHAPTERS:Measuring Old Foam – 0:58 minCutting Fabric to Size – 4:31 minCutting Corner Notches – 7:02 minCutting Center Notches – 9:23 minSewing Zipper – 11:36 minSewing Sides – 16:14 minSewing Boxed Corners – 18:38 minInserting Foam – 24:43 minVent Grommets (optional) – 28:40 minMaterials List – 31:13 minMATERIALS LIST:Decor & Upholstery Fabric - we used EverSoft Indoor/Outdoor Vinyl Fabric - Item # 122226 https://www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Home-Fabric/Decor-and-Upholstery-Fabric Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36Yds) - Item # 122065 https://www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards YKK® Continuous Zipper Chain #5 Black (Coil Chain) - Item # 104444 https://www.sailrite.com/YKK-Zipper-5-Coil-Continuous-Black Thread from Sailrite - we used V-69 https://www.sailrite.com/Notions/Threads/Indoor-ThreadYKK® Zipper Slider #5 Metal Single Non‑Locking Pull Tab (Coil Chain) - Black Item # 122251 https://www.sailrite.com/YKK-Zipper-Slider-5-Black-Metal-Single-Non-Locking-Pull-Tab-CoilWhite Item # 122250 https://www.sailrite.com/YKK-Zipper-Slider-5-White-Metal-Single-Non-Locking-Pull-Tab-Coil Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" - Item # 103933 https://www.sailrite.com/Cushion-Wrap-Silk-Film-Center-Fold-54 Vent Grommet Brass 3/4" - Item # 120747 https://www.sailrite.com/Vent-Grommet-Brass-3-4 TOOLS LIST:Tape Measure 120 Inch - Item # 102986 https://www.sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" - Item # 101017 https://www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scissors-Right-Hand-Lightweight Tempered Cutting Glass for Hotknife - Item # 121915 https://www.sailrite.com/Tempered-Cutting-Glass-for-Hotknife Sailrite® Edge Hotknife Package (110V) - Item # 103800 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Hotknife-Package-110-Volt Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - Item # 102400 https://www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24 Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ‑1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine - Item # 300602 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-1-PLUS-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Collapsible Sewing Table - Item # 104821 https://www.sailrite.com/Ultrafeed-Collapsible-Sewing-Table Sailrite® Drill Hole Cutter Set - Item # 121825 https://www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Drill-Hole-Cutter-Set Vent Grommet Die Set 3/4" - Item # 120749 https://www.sailrite.com/Vent-Grommet-Die-Set-3-4