How to Make a Swing Cushion

Sharing a porch swing is a traditional way to end the day, but a bare, hard swing seat may spoil a peaceful, romantic mood. A little fabric, some foam and your sewing machine will save your evening and add a pop of color to your porch or deck.

Tape measure
Foam padding
Tracing paper or newsprint
Denim or twill fabric
Sewing machine

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the swing's length and depth. Record these measurements, as you will need them twice during the project.
- 2
  Cut the foam padding to match the swing seat measurements.
- 3
  Measure the height of the foam. Record it with the measurements you made earlier.
- 4
  Add 1 inch to the swing measurements. Draw a rectangle to match on the tracing paper or newsprint.
- 5
  Add half the height of the foam to each side of the pattern rectangle. For example, if you've chosen 2-inch thick foam, add 1 inch to all four sides.
- 6
  Fold the fabric in half and pin the pattern to it. Cut on the outside line to make two pieces.
- 7
  Pin the fabric pieces together with the wrong sides facing each other.
- 8
  Stitch along the two long sides and one short side, using a 1/2-inch seam allowance.
- 9
  Insert the foam cushion through the open end.
- 10
  Fold a 1/2-inch seam allowance on the open end to the inside. Hand-stitch the end closed.

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