Q. I bought an Ikea kitchen bench and I would like to make a cushion for it. I have a vague idea how to do it - and the supplies I'll need, but I think I should have some step by step instructions just in case.
Is it as simple as plywood, spray adhesive, foam, and fabric??
Is it as simple as plywood, spray adhesive, foam, and fabric??
Answer
You seem to be on the right track. You did not say if the top if the bench is finished. I am assuming that it is not.
You can adhere the foam to the plywood, but it is not necessary as the fabric will hold the foam into place.
1. Place fabric face down on a clean surface.
2. Place a layer of polyester batting down on the fabric.
3. Place foam cushion top of the batting.
4. Place the plywood over the foam.
5. Smooth the batting over the foam and plywood. Staple one side of the batting, Mitre the corners of the foam so that it is not bulky. (You may need to trim some of the batting. Staple the opposite side, then finish the remaining sides.
6. I like to sew the corners of the fabric for a finished edge, but you can carefully fold the corners of the fabric, (like a gift) and staple the fabric in the same manner as the batting.
You can then screw the bench to the bottom of the plywood.
YOU ARE DONE!
If the cushion in loose, the easiest way to do this is to sew the fabric on three sides and 1/3 of the way on each end of the remaining side. (Making a pillow case type cover.) Then turn the cover inside out. Take each corner and form a triangle from the flattened sides of the corners. Sew a seam on each corner the depth of the cushion. This gives a nice finished look. Turn inside - out. Then stuff cover with pillow and then hand sew the remaining portion of the seam.
You seem to be on the right track. You did not say if the top if the bench is finished. I am assuming that it is not.
You can adhere the foam to the plywood, but it is not necessary as the fabric will hold the foam into place.
1. Place fabric face down on a clean surface.
2. Place a layer of polyester batting down on the fabric.
3. Place foam cushion top of the batting.
4. Place the plywood over the foam.
5. Smooth the batting over the foam and plywood. Staple one side of the batting, Mitre the corners of the foam so that it is not bulky. (You may need to trim some of the batting. Staple the opposite side, then finish the remaining sides.
6. I like to sew the corners of the fabric for a finished edge, but you can carefully fold the corners of the fabric, (like a gift) and staple the fabric in the same manner as the batting.
You can then screw the bench to the bottom of the plywood.
YOU ARE DONE!
If the cushion in loose, the easiest way to do this is to sew the fabric on three sides and 1/3 of the way on each end of the remaining side. (Making a pillow case type cover.) Then turn the cover inside out. Take each corner and form a triangle from the flattened sides of the corners. Sew a seam on each corner the depth of the cushion. This gives a nice finished look. Turn inside - out. Then stuff cover with pillow and then hand sew the remaining portion of the seam.
leather kitchen corner unit?
mcmullen_b
A leather bench and table with optional (2 leather side chairs) to eat at. Sits in the corner of kitchen.
Answer
It depends. It depends on the color, the size and the time. It may not look as good in the winter as it would in the summer and it would be a pain moving the chairs back and forth if you wanted to switch off!
It depends. It depends on the color, the size and the time. It may not look as good in the winter as it would in the summer and it would be a pain moving the chairs back and forth if you wanted to switch off!
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