How Do You Make Cushions For A Wooden Rocking Chair?
Cushions for wooden rocking chairs can be quite expensive, even in discount department stores. If you want a cushion that is like no other, and made to your specific taste and decor, make your own. It’s not difficult but does take some time and effort. If you can sew a seam, you can make a cushion to fit your rocking chair. And think of all the money you will save! Place a large piece of paper over the seat for which you will be making a cushion. Outline the seat on the paper using a marker in a color you can easily see. Cut out this pattern. Pin this pattern to another piece of newspaper and cut out the same shape, adding a 5/8-inch seam allowance all around. This will be your cushion pattern. Save the first pattern for the quilt batting. Fold the cushion fabric with right sides of the fabric together. Pin the larger cushion pattern (the one with the seam allowance) to the fabric and cut out carefully. You will have two pieces. Determine how thick you wish your cushion to be. Using yo