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How to re-cover outdoor cushions | A quick + easy DIY

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The way that I choose to re-cover is not an exact science and I don’t measure a whole ton (maybe that’s a good thing, maybe that’s a bad thing) but I have found that it works AWESOME and I have sewn many things using this method before! 🙂 Essentially I use the existing cushion covers as a “pattern” for the new cushion covers which omits loads of math for seam allowances and things that I don’t love doing. I am so excited about how these cushions came out and I hope that this little tutorial on how to re-cover your own outdoor cushions inspires you to tackle this DIY!! 🙂

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Supplies:

  • New recovering fabric (measure from your old, existing covers to get a rough idea)
  • Old cushion covers (to measure from + make pattern)
  • Seam ripper
  • Tape measure
  • Sewing machine with coordinating thread
  • Pinking sheers
  • (and maybe a glass of wine or 2)

STEP ONE : Make Pattern
Remove your old cushion cover from your cushion and start to gently rip the seams apart (you want the pieces to stay in tact as best as possible). Basically we are getting our pattern pieces from our old cushion covers. I ended up with a front, back and 2 side pieces. You may want to label the pattern pieces with a marker once you have them all laid out and cleaned up so that you know what is what in case you get interrupted or need them for future use.

NOTE: I decided that I didn’t want to do zippers like the first cushion covers had (ACK, zippers are not necessary in cushion covers like these IMO), SOOOOOO I decided to still “use” the piece with the zipper, but just omit the zipper part.

TIP: You also can IRON your pieces so that they are COMPLETELY flat and there is less room for seam allowance error because of folding, etc. 

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STEP TWO : Cut Fabric
Lay out all of your pieces onto the new fabric. Begin cutting out pieces one by one. 

NOTE: Because I decided to omit the zipper in my re-covering, I wanted to make a back “flap” for the cushion to easily come in and out. SOOOOOO when I cut the back panel, I actually cut it 12 inches longer so that I could cut in in 1/2 and make 2 pieces with a 6″ overlap for the back side 

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STEP THREE : Sew
I began by sewing my back 1/2 cut sides (basically roll hemming them) so that there weren’t any fray or loose ends inside. Then I began pieces each panel back together. You can sort of get an idea of how this can happen while you are seam ripping your old cushion covers apart. Basically I started with the back (hem), then sewed the sides to the front panel, followed by the back side. 

TIP: When you are sewing the sides onto the front or the back, try and make sure to line up the corners as best as possible so that the edges are square. I did this by lining up the corner and holding (or pinning) in place each time I started to sew the side panels. 

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STEP FOUR : Try on and Make any adjustments
This is the moment of truth!!!! Shove the cushion form back into the new cushion cover and note of any adjustment that need to be made. Sew those adjustments as needed! 🙂 
The final step is to turn your new cushion cover wrong side out, take your pinking sheers and trim allll the inside seams to prevent from fraying or weak points in the sewing as they get jumped on, worn and loved! 🙂 

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  1. angela says

    May 23, 2019 at 8:46 pm

    A few glasses of wine – that is my kind of DIY project. haha = but seriously this turned out lovely!

    Reply
  2. Suzan says

    May 24, 2019 at 5:21 am

    Great job with the covers! They look awesome.

    Reply
  3. Leigh Ann says

    May 24, 2019 at 10:04 am

    This does look pretty simple and that flowery fabric is so bright and beautiful! I love it.

    Reply
  4. Robin says

    May 24, 2019 at 11:02 am

    Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. jen says

    May 24, 2019 at 11:23 am

    Great DIY project!!!

    Reply
  6. Karla says

    May 24, 2019 at 11:52 am

    I really like this. I sew A LOT and do this all the time…. new from old. <3

    Reply
  7. Charlene says

    May 24, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    You make it look so simple! I bet even I could follow your tutorial! (am I am no seamstress)

    Reply
  8. Ramae Hamrin says

    May 24, 2019 at 12:58 pm

    What a great idea, and I love the pattern you chose for your new covers! So bright and happy! Wine always goes with projects like this.

    Reply
  9. Stacey says

    May 24, 2019 at 2:49 pm

    This is timely info for me! Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Lina says

    May 24, 2019 at 8:49 pm

    Great tutorial! Looks beautiful.

    Reply
  11. Kyndall Bennett says

    May 24, 2019 at 11:23 pm

    I dream of the day we’ll have our own home with an amazing patio! Stevenn loves furniture design, so I think he would have fun with your ideas!

    Reply
  12. Laura says

    May 25, 2019 at 9:47 am

    I need some new patio chair cushions at this very moment!! Thanks for the article. I pinned it for later too.

    Reply
  13. Junell DuBois says

    May 25, 2019 at 11:50 am

    Those are so pretty! You did a great job!

    Reply
  14. Tiffany says

    May 25, 2019 at 10:06 pm

    What a simple idea – the possibility is now endless for the outdoor decor!

    Reply
  15. Cindy says

    May 27, 2019 at 1:30 pm

    These turned out so well! I’ve done the exact same thing…used the old cushion covers to create new ones and I think it saves so much time. I’m about due to recover my cushions again.

    Reply
  16. Pauline says

    May 27, 2019 at 1:54 pm

    Very pretty. I’ve been planning to do this for awhile but there’s always other projects. You make it look simple.

    Reply
  17. Lisa says

    May 28, 2019 at 10:37 am

    Wow you made this look so much easier than I thought it would be. I am going to have to give these a try with our new patio furniture

    Reply
  18. Carolina says

    May 28, 2019 at 8:52 pm

    Great tutorial! I love the colors of the fabric!!!

    Reply
  19. Angela Greven | Mean Green Chef says

    May 29, 2019 at 12:27 pm

    Great and easy tut, they came out so pretty! Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  20. Annette says

    May 29, 2019 at 10:18 pm

    Fabulous ideas!! Certainly beats getting new ones. One problem that I have – and you may have a solution – is the cushions aren’t puffy over time. I use outdoor cushions for my classroom, but by the middle of the school year, the kids are looking to double up the cushions. Any thoughts to fix this? Thanks!

    Reply
    • ohyaystudio27 says

      May 31, 2019 at 8:18 am

      Hey Annette! 🙂
      I always add extra fluff or foam to my cushions!!! ALWAYS! Especially for outdoor cushions because I feel like those get worn down faster from weather and harder wear and tear!!! 🙂 You can find thin (anywhere from 1/2″-2″) foam at most craft stores (and maybe even hardware stores) or online. ORRRR you can always get sheets of batting and cut those into squares and layer them for extra love. You would just cut them to size and then stuff them on top and bottom of the cushion to add some more firmness and fluff! 🙂

      Hope this helpppppps!!!! 🙂

      Reply
  21. T.M. Brown says

    June 1, 2019 at 11:27 am

    Crafty, I am not! LOL. This is a great project, though, for someone who can and is eager to do stuff like this.

    Reply
  22. Shanna says

    June 3, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    ugh! I hope to be this crafty one day!

    Reply
  23. Amanda says

    June 4, 2019 at 8:10 pm

    I love this! I have some outdoor chair cushions I would love to replace but maybe I’ll recover them instead. Thanks!

    Reply
  24. Eileen says

    June 6, 2019 at 8:33 pm

    Oh my word! They look adorable! I love the colors and the creativity!

    Reply
  25. Paige says

    June 18, 2021 at 9:58 pm

    Beautiful! Where did you get the fabric?

    Reply

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Also, every time I cracked an egg this weekend, I squealed in the sound or noise that I thought the personality of the egg would sound 😂😂😂 obvi.
I would PICKle you as my Valentine over and over i I would PICKle you as my Valentine over and over if I could! 😂
Also, yes, this is clearly a @claussenpicklesofficial because duh, they are the best! ❤️

The alternate caption could also be “yup…..it’s a Valentine pickle. Because my kids are obsessed with vinegar soaked veggies. Just swipe for the Halloween pickle proof 🥒 “
For the record, I got approximately zero adulting For the record, I got approximately zero adulting things done while constructing this cardboard @encantomovie Casita of my daughters dreams. Except of course inserting many phrases in place of the “we don’t talk about Bruno” song…..ya know, “we don’t talk about dishes no no nooooo. We don’t talk about laundryyyyyy.” 🏠 🎨 💛 
Also, the minute the hot glue was dry, Esther picked up the Casita, hugged it and ran it to the living room where she played most of the afternoon. A moment of Mom win to warm my heart 😭❤️
“May you find the light that guides you home” “May you find the light that guides you home” 
One of my fave song + fave yearly progression that makes me allll happy and sappy. Merry Christmas 🎄 I hope you’re finding light this holiday season!
If I’ve said it once and I’ll say it 3 squllio If I’ve said it once and I’ll say it 3 squllion more times: I LOVE PAINNNTTTTT! Here’s the thing……paint is always, 100% paint-overable. If you paint something, step back, live with it for while but just doesn’t feel right…..simply paint over it. Like really that simple. 
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I am doing my last restock of these little nutcrac I am doing my last restock of these little nutcracker buddies tonight at 7pm (central time)! So if you’ve had your eyes on them, especially after seeing them in @hgtvmagazine (gahhhhhhh, still can’t get over this), then be sure to find yourself in my shop tonight at 7pm central!
Even thought I had alllll the intentions of postin Even thought I had alllll the intentions of posting this sooner, I make no apologies because I don’t like living in the land of the “shoulddas”. Especially during this season of intentional slowing down and anticipating the arrival of Christmas. 
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Tis the season for my crafting fingers to be full Tis the season for my crafting fingers to be full of hot glue burns and can honestly say it makes me happy. Like so thankful and happy! 
Okkayyy well maybe not the burns themselves but the fact that I’m over here, in my little studio space in Wisconsin crafting my heart out and you’re sending the love right back to me with all the support! Support for the doodles and painting and costumes and sewing and other colorful things that I’m eager to share! 
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