How to Make a Chaise Lounge Cushion

* Fabric: 2 yards of outdoor fabric (or any durable fabric that will withstand the elements)

* Foam: 2 inches thick foam rubber, cut to the size of your chaise lounge

* Batting: 1 inch thick batting, cut to the size of your chaise lounge

* Piping: 1 yard of piping, or bias binding

* Thread: Outdoor thread, matching the fabric

* Sewing machine: With a walking foot or teflon foot

* Scissors

* Pins

* Tape measure

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the foam and batting

* Place the foam rubber on the chaise lounge to make sure it fits snugly. If necessary, trim the foam to size.

* Cut the batting to the same size as the foam rubber.

Step 2: Sew the piping to the fabric

* Pin the piping to the right side of the fabric, along the edge that will go around the front of the chaise lounge cushion.

* Sew the piping in place, stitching as close to the edge of the piping as possible.

Step 3: Sew the side seams of the cushion cover

* With right sides together, pin the two side seams of the fabric together, from the piping edge to the bottom of the cushion cover.

* Sew the side seams in place, using a 1/2-inch seam allowance.

Step 4: Insert the foam and batting

* Turn the cushion cover right side out.

* Place the foam rubber inside the cushion cover, positioning it evenly.

* Place the batting on top of the foam rubber.

Step 5: Sew the top seam of the cushion cover

* With right sides together, pin the top seam of the cushion cover closed.

* Sew the top seam in place, using a 1/2-inch seam allowance.

Step 6: Add the finishing touches

* Trim any excess fabric or batting from the inside of the cushion cover.

* Insert a zipper or add ties to close the cushion cover.

* Fluff the cushion up and enjoy!