Garden Furniture Sets Create Your Own Comfort

Any piece of outdoor furniture should be comfortable, especially porch swings. Making a porch swing comfortable, especially if you own a wrought iron or a wood swing, is easy with a nice set of cushions. There are many advantages to making your own cushions, especially because they are cheap and easy to make and they give you the freedom to be as creative as you like.





The first thing to do before making porch swing cushions is to make correct measurements. You do not want the cushions to be too short so they do not cover the entire seat of the porch swing but you also do not want the cushions to hang over the edges. The length and width of both the seat and back of the porch swing will need to be measured precisely to ensure a long life for the cushions.





The next step in making cushions for you porch swing is to go purchase all of the materials. There are a few essential materials that you must have which include fabric, foam, scissors, and sewing equipment like a sewing machine or needle and thread. There is also opportunity for stitching on zippers or other tools so you can open and replace the foam inside.





The fabric used to make the porch swing cushions should be heavy-duty and durable so they will last a long time. Because these cushions will be exposed to a lot of sun and potentially rain and wind, you should try and find the heaviest fabric. Be sure to choose fabric that will match the porch swing as well as the rest of your existing outdoor furniture. The fabric is the biggest advantage of making your own cushions because you have the freedom to be as creative as you like in your outdoor area.





The foam used to stuff the cushions for your porch swing is also up to you and your preferences. You can decide how soft or hard you want the cushions to be by adding or subtracting the amount of foam you place inside. If used excessively, foam can become worn down in a matter of weeks so you may want to buy a little extra.





Zippers or buttons to close the porch swing cushions is entirely up to you. It may take longer to make the cushions, but the ease of replacing the foam will be worth it in the long run if you plan on using the cushions for a long time. Because these cushions are fairly cheap to make, there is also the option of simply making new ones when they wear out.





You may or may not prefer to make a pattern before you begin making your porch swing cushions. If you make a pattern, it should just have the specific measurements of your porch swing. The back and seat cushions will need to be made separately.





You will begin by cutting two pieces of fabric of the same size according to your measurements. Next, turn them inside-out and put them together, with each edge matching exactly. After that, simply stitch along the edges but be sure to leave one of the shorter sides open. Make sure your stitches are tight and strong. Using a sewing machine may be easier for this but hand-stitching can work as well.





If you wish to put a zipper or closing mechanism on one end, you will do this next. Before filling the cushions you will need to turn them so the design on the fabric is facing out and your stitches are inside.





Next, place the desired amount of foam inside the porch swing cushion carefully, making sure not to rip any of the stitches. After you have the cushions stuffed close the cushions by either zipping it up or stitching the last side closed.





This is a fairly simple task, but it may take a few tries. The comfort and style of your new porch swing cushions will be well worth the effort.

Todd Arend is a freelance writing professional whose expertise covers a variety of areas, including patio and backyard furniture, landscaping and design. He regularly writes about Porch Swings and Porch Swings

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