How Do You Make Cushions For A Glider?
Few things are as pleasant as a long cuddle on a soft, summer night, your glider moving gently as the breeze. Unless your cushion has worn thin, which makes the experience more like being stranded on a moving rock. Never fear. It is simple to make cushions for a glider. To make glider cushions for a porch swing, invest in heavier fabric like denim or cotton duck. If you are making glider cushions for a baby’s rocker, use a pattern with no “direction” so that you can rotate the cushion around to avoid it wearing thin in one spot. Decide how many cushions you want—three for a very wide glider, two, or one long one. Measure the depth of your glider seat from the back to the front edge, and the width from side to side. Use the utility knife to cut the upholstery foam to fit these measurements. Cut as many cushions as you have decided on, making sure that they add up to the overall width. Lay the cotton batting on top of the upholstery foam and cut it to fit your cushions. Attach it to th
