Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this short tutorial video we will be recovering a folding seat cushion. The decorative fabric is stapled to a backer board on the reverse side and is screwed to stainless steel folding seat brackets so the seat can be folded down or up. We used Outdura® upholstery fabric for this cushion cover project. Outdura upholstery fabrics are solution-dyed acrylic indoor/outdoor performance fabrics. They are UV, water and mildew resistant and very easy to clean and maintain. You will find hundreds of styles and colors at the Sailrite website. Let’s get started!
Removing Old Fabric Cover - 0:25
Measuring & Patterning Top Plate & Boxing – 1:54
Seaming & Clipping Boxing to Plate – 4:08
Sewing Boxing to Plate – 7:36
Stapling to Backer board – 11:14
Installing – 16:46
MATERIALS LIST:
Decor & Upholstery Fabric from Sailrite - We used Outdura® Rumor Midnight 54" Upholstery Fabric (6672) - SKU: 124489 sailrite.com/shop/fabric/indoor-fabric/decor-upholstery-fabric
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards
Tex 70 (V-69) UV Bonded Polyester Thread - We used SKU: 106030 sailrite.com/shop/notions/thread/polyester?facet_thread_size=Tex+70+%28V-69%29
21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 5,000/Box (Stainless Steel)
SKU: 58010SS sailrite.com/21-Gauge-3-8-10mm-Staples-5-000-Box-Stainless-Steel
TOOLS LIST:
Staple Lifter - SKU: 120037 sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - SKU: 121669 sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk-Cartridge-for-Fabrics
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 sailrite.com/search.php?query=125495
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 102986 sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - SKU: 107040 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Canvas-Patterning-Ruler
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table
Large Fabric/Leather Grip Clips - SKU: 126365 sailrite.com/Large-Fabric-Leather-Grip-Clips
Suisei Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 102983 sailrite.com/Magnetic-Sewing-Guide
Sailrite® Short Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - SKU: 121410 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Short-Nose-Upholstery-Staple-Gun
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In this short tutorial video we will be recovering a folding seat cushion. The decorative fabric is stapled to a backer board on the reverse side and is screwed to stainless steel folding seat brackets so the seat can be folded down or up. We used Outdura® upholstery fabric for this cushion cover project. Outdura upholstery fabrics are solution-dyed acrylic indoor/outdoor performance fabrics. They are UV, water and mildew resistant and very easy to clean and maintain. You will find hundreds of styles and colors at the Sailrite website. Let’s get started!
Removing Old Fabric Cover - 0:25
Measuring & Patterning Top Plate & Boxing – 1:54
Seaming & Clipping Boxing to Plate – 4:08
Sewing Boxing to Plate – 7:36
Stapling to Backer board – 11:14
Installing – 16:46
MATERIALS LIST:
Decor & Upholstery Fabric from Sailrite - We used Outdura® Rumor Midnight 54" Upholstery Fabric (6672) - SKU: 124489 sailrite.com/shop/fabric/indoor-fabric/decor-upholstery-fabric
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) - SKU: 122065 sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards
Tex 70 (V-69) UV Bonded Polyester Thread - We used SKU: 106030 sailrite.com/shop/notions/thread/polyester?facet_thread_size=Tex+70+%28V-69%29
21 Gauge 3/8" (10mm) Staples 5,000/Box (Stainless Steel)
SKU: 58010SS sailrite.com/21-Gauge-3-8-10mm-Staples-5-000-Box-Stainless-Steel
TOOLS LIST:
Staple Lifter - SKU: 120037 sailrite.com/Staple-Lifter
Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set - SKU: 121669 sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk-Cartridge-for-Fabrics
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 sailrite.com/search.php?query=125495
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24
Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 102986 sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - SKU: 107040 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Canvas-Patterning-Ruler
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) - SKU: 311602 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table
Large Fabric/Leather Grip Clips - SKU: 126365 sailrite.com/Large-Fabric-Leather-Grip-Clips
Suisei Magnetic Sewing Guide - SKU: 102983 sailrite.com/Magnetic-Sewing-Guide
Sailrite® Short Nose Upholstery Staple Gun - SKU: 121410 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Short-Nose-Upholstery-Staple-Gun
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