Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Learn how to sew your own T-cushion with this step-by-step tutorial! Perfect for beginners and seasoned sewers alike, this video guides you through the entire process of creating a custom T-cushion for your furniture. From measuring and cutting fabric to stitching and finishing, we’ll cover all the tips and tricks you need to achieve a professional look.
Watch the Wingback Chair Tutorial: youtu.be/Qd0veL6T1r0
Cutting Foam to Size - 0:54
Creating Bias Piping - 3:11
Cutting Top & Bottom Plates - 7:06
Cutting Boxing to Size - 9:34
Crafting Zipper Plaque Boxing - 11:57
Joining Boxing Pieces - 15:22
Sewing Piping on Plate(s) - 17:17
Sewing Boxing to Top Plate - 22:41
Marking Match-Ip Points on Boxing - 29:18
Sewing Assembly to Bottom Plate - 30:41
Inserting Foam Core - 36:05
MATERIALS LIST:
CushionRite® High Density Indoor Cushion Foam - SKU: 127051 sailrite.com/CushionRite-Upholstery-Foam-High-Density-Indoor-Cushion-Foam-for-Sofa-Chairs?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Decor & Upholstery Fabric - we used Outdura® Coastline Sterling - SKU: 126310 sailrite.com/shop/fabric/indoor-fabric/decor-upholstery-fabric?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Foam Piping 5/32" - SKU: 122259 sailrite.com/Piping-Cord-5-32?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
CushionRite® Polyester Batting - SKU: 124305 sailrite.com/Batting-83-Thick-55-Wide?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Lenzip® #5 White Continuous Coil Zipper - SKU: 124597 sailrite.com/Lenzip-5-White-Continuous-Coil-Zipper-Chain?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery - SKU: 122065 sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Lenzip® #5 White Single Pull Non-Locking Metal Zipper Slider (Coil Chain) - SKU: 124603 sailrite.com/Lenzip-5-White-Style-C-Single-Non-Locking-Metal-Zipper-Pull-Coil-Chain?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
CushionRite® Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" - SKU: 103933 sailrite.com/Cushion-Wrap-Silk-Film-Center-Fold-54?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
TOOLS LIST:
Sailrite® Blade™ Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case - SKU: 121244 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Blade-8-Foam-Cutter-with-Carrying-Case-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Foam Shaper - SKU: 123583 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Foam-Shaper?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 102986 sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine - SKU: 311602 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 sailrite.com/Precision-Cutting-Blade-Foot-for-Hotknives?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
CushionRite® Foam & Fabric Spray Adhesive - SKU: 125476 sailrite.com/CushionRite-Foam-Fabric-Spray-Adhesive?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Zipper Jig - SKU: 121976 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Zipper-Jig_2?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Seam Ripper Deluxe - SKU: 18104 sailrite.com/Seam-Ripper-Deluxe?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors - SKU: 125661 sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sewing Gauge Ruler 6" - SKU: 102995 sailrite.com/Sewing-Gauge-Ruler-6?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - SKU: 107040 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Canvas-Patterning-Ruler?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Fabric Edge Match Pliers - SKU: 123498 sailrite.com/Fabric-Edge-Match-Pliers?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Learn how to sew your own T-cushion with this step-by-step tutorial! Perfect for beginners and seasoned sewers alike, this video guides you through the entire process of creating a custom T-cushion for your furniture. From measuring and cutting fabric to stitching and finishing, we’ll cover all the tips and tricks you need to achieve a professional look.
Watch the Wingback Chair Tutorial: youtu.be/Qd0veL6T1r0
Cutting Foam to Size - 0:54
Creating Bias Piping - 3:11
Cutting Top & Bottom Plates - 7:06
Cutting Boxing to Size - 9:34
Crafting Zipper Plaque Boxing - 11:57
Joining Boxing Pieces - 15:22
Sewing Piping on Plate(s) - 17:17
Sewing Boxing to Top Plate - 22:41
Marking Match-Ip Points on Boxing - 29:18
Sewing Assembly to Bottom Plate - 30:41
Inserting Foam Core - 36:05
MATERIALS LIST:
CushionRite® High Density Indoor Cushion Foam - SKU: 127051 sailrite.com/CushionRite-Upholstery-Foam-High-Density-Indoor-Cushion-Foam-for-Sofa-Chairs?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Decor & Upholstery Fabric - we used Outdura® Coastline Sterling - SKU: 126310 sailrite.com/shop/fabric/indoor-fabric/decor-upholstery-fabric?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Foam Piping 5/32" - SKU: 122259 sailrite.com/Piping-Cord-5-32?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
CushionRite® Polyester Batting - SKU: 124305 sailrite.com/Batting-83-Thick-55-Wide?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Lenzip® #5 White Continuous Coil Zipper - SKU: 124597 sailrite.com/Lenzip-5-White-Continuous-Coil-Zipper-Chain?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery - SKU: 122065 sailrite.com/Seamstick-1-4-Basting-Tape-for-Canvas-Upholstery-36-Yards?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Lenzip® #5 White Single Pull Non-Locking Metal Zipper Slider (Coil Chain) - SKU: 124603 sailrite.com/Lenzip-5-White-Style-C-Single-Non-Locking-Metal-Zipper-Pull-Coil-Chain?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
CushionRite® Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" - SKU: 103933 sailrite.com/Cushion-Wrap-Silk-Film-Center-Fold-54?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
TOOLS LIST:
Sailrite® Blade™ Foam Saw V2 with Carrying Case - SKU: 121244 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Blade-8-Foam-Cutter-with-Carrying-Case-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Foam Shaper - SKU: 123583 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Foam-Shaper?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Tape Measure 120" - SKU: 102986 sailrite.com/Tape-Measure-120-Inch?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - SKU: 102400 sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package - SKU: 122177 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Edge-Cordless-Hotknife-18V-Package?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine - SKU: 311602 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-LSZ-Walking-Foot-Sewing-Machine-110V?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table - SKU: 120934 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ultrafeed-Industrial-Sewing-Table?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife - SKU: 125495 sailrite.com/Precision-Cutting-Blade-Foot-for-Hotknives?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
CushionRite® Foam & Fabric Spray Adhesive - SKU: 125476 sailrite.com/CushionRite-Foam-Fabric-Spray-Adhesive?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Zipper Jig - SKU: 121976 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Zipper-Jig_2?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Seam Ripper Deluxe - SKU: 18104 sailrite.com/Seam-Ripper-Deluxe?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Kai Stainless Steel Bent Handle 9" Scissors - SKU: 125661 sailrite.com/Stainless-Steel-9-Bent-Handle-Scissors?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sewing Gauge Ruler 6" - SKU: 102995 sailrite.com/Sewing-Gauge-Ruler-6?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler - SKU: 107040 sailrite.com/Sailrite-Canvas-Patterning-Ruler?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
Sailrite® Fabric Edge Match Pliers - SKU: 123498 sailrite.com/Fabric-Edge-Match-Pliers?utm_source=DIY&utm_medium=T+CUSHION
