How to Recover a Cushion on a Recliner

In this video tutorial we will recover a La-Z-Boy recliner’s seat cushion with new decorative fabric from Sailrite. If you need to recover a sofa, love seat or recliners seat cushion this instructional video will show the steps required to make a gorgeous seat cushion using the old cushion cover as a pattern. This seat cushion includes a zipper on the backside of the boxing.
How to Recover a Cushion on a Recliner Chapters:
Intro - 0:00
Disassembling Seat Cushion - 0:37
Patterning Plates & Boxing - 1:40
Creating Zipper Plaque - 6:30
Sewing Boxing to Plate - 8:41
Sewing Last Plate to Assembly - 14:40
Inserting Foam - 17:44
Materials List - 19:13
Materials List:
Decorative Fabric from Sailrite - www.sailrite.com/Fabrics/Home...
Seamstick 3/8" Basting Tape for Canvas - www.sailrite.com/Seamstick-3-...
Sewing Thread V-69 Nylon from Sailrite - www.sailrite.com/Notions/Thre...
YKK® Zipper #5 Coil Continuous White - www.sailrite.com/YKK-Zipper-5...
YKK® Slider #5 Coil White Metal Single Lock Pull - www.sailrite.com/YKK-Slider-5...
Tools List:
Sailrite Ultrafeed LS-1 PLUS Walking Foot Sewing Machine - www.sailrite.com/Sailrite-Ult...
Gingher Scissors Right Handed - www.sailrite.com/Gingher-Scis...
Multi Use Pins 1 1/2" (250 Pins) - www.sailrite.com/Multi-Use-Pi...
Tape Measure 120 Inch - www.sailrite.com/Tape-Measure...
Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" - www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acryli...
Marking Chalk for Fabrics - www.sailrite.com/Marking-Chalk
Sewing Gauge Ruler 6" - www.sailrite.com/Sewing-Gauge...
Watch this video and purchase your supplies and tools from: www.sailrite.com

[@karenguzzi748]

This was the best video for making a seat cushion I've seen. It helped me so much. I made 2 cushions yesterday and they came out perfect. The lady sewing gave lots of great hints. Thanks so much.

[@arleneportsmouth1263]

wow this video was fascinating indeed! I have not use a sewing machine since 2006 and I was going to make some pretty simple patio cushion covers to replace the ones that were burned off by the Sun. I never thought I would be able to go even a month without sewing something but prior to me going to visit my father in Belgium my sewing machine was dropped off at the repair shop and I was never able to retrieve my Singer-So-Fro. I'm so happy that I decided to browse UA-cam 4 some video tutorials. I love watching this woman use that fantastic-looking sewing machine!

[@margaritmantho6438]

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[@anniecarpe2848]

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[@mariannerady1137]

Fantastic video! I bought an old mid-century chair at a yard sale, now I feel confident to make new box cushions myself. Thank you very much from Germany

[@SailriteDIY]

You are welcome! Let us know if you have any questions when you make yours.

[@beverlycook4913]

You are so talented. I am grateful for your videos. You helped me. I hope you enjoy your time off after working so many years. Blessings...💞

[@user-tp3uf6fx6o]

Спасибо за такое подробное видео!

[@irenearbuckle4744]

Loved watching her put this together! Very professional. Thanks

[@SailriteDIY]

We love to share projects like this with our viewers.

[@gretahelphrey7842]

Another great tutorial video, especially clear and well-paced. I am so glad I've learned your zipper insertion method. A real gob smacker, "Why didn't I think of that?"!

[@SailriteDIY]

+Greta Helphrey We are glad you liked it and learned a new method for the zipper installation. Let us know if you have questions about your next project.

[@JaimeMelendez131]

Absolutely fantastic video on UA-cam! This detailed instruction video saved me thousands of dollars! Thank you so much Sailrite and staff!

[@SailriteDIY]

We are glad you liked it. Let us know if you have any questions.

[@beckyb8929]

I love watching you sew! You make it look so easy. I want to finish my cushion this weekend. I always start and then wander off. You gave so many great and inspiring tips. THANK YOU.

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it.

[@JillLupin]

Cindy is my new hero! thank you for sharing this video

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it.

[@ReedTerri]

Great video. Love the snipping of the centers for matching up!

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, that can be very helpful. Thanks!!!

[@paulinecherry4186]

I used this video to create a very difficult project using a very heavy material. Thank you so much for the awesome demonstration. Helped me so very much! Thanks 😊

[@stephaniechen4236]

This is the best video! I followed this video and my cushions looked so professional!

[@SailriteDIY]

Excellent, good job!!!

[@nitaholder4242]

I love you sailrite! Making cushion covers is a breeze after finding this channel. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!💕💕

[@tarahcave9224]

This was incredibly helpful! Thank you! I’m planning on tackling a chair cushion this weekend.

[@lindatrizi]

Obrigada. Eu consegui fazer com suas instruções. Thank you.

[@CreatewithTess]

You make it look so easy. I have some quilting and pillow making skills and my daughter wants me to recover her sofa cushions. Watching you gives me confidence but i know it will be harder than it looks. Thank you for this tutorial

[@SailriteDIY]

You are welcome!

[@rajiraghu1411]

Wow thank you for teaching this. I am going to make my own

[@SV-xv8eu]

Thank you. Its very useful and stitching is so perfect.

[@peggyt1243]

Thank you. I wondered how zipper pockets were done. Cindy is very good.

[@SailriteDIY]

+peggyt1243 Thanks!!!!

[@karenboyd6293]

I wish you had posted this 6 years ago when when I was recovering 10 cushions like the one you did. You had some handy hints.

[@SailriteDIY]

+Karen Boyd If you have to do any type of fabric sewing again, check back with us to see if we have a free helpful video. Thanks for your positive comments.

[@mariadelpilarm.7545]

Thankyou very much, great tutorial, YOU SAVED MY LIFE! 👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@majlindacokllaku4075]

Te lumshi ato duar
👏👏👏

[@AlexandriaCovington21]

Thank you so much for such great quality video and explaining so well. I am moving out of the Dorms and a coworker donated her sofa to me and the cushions need to be brought back to life and this video has shown me how to do exactly that. Thank you so much.

[@SailriteDIY]

You are very welcome!!!

[@vanessaholmes9875]

End of last year I pickup sewing machine and I reupholster my couch, and ottoman. Many of their video help me and I enjoy all of them. I even enjoy the narrator even sometimes he gets caught laughing and Cindy is awesome. I would say they are my professor.

[@SailriteDIY]

We are very glad that you like our videos! Thanks!!!!!

[@lidiaesterzorrozua9430]

Exelente trabajo!! Gracias saludos de esquel argentina

[@LinYouToo]

Excellent demonstration!!

[@michaelhughes7271]

This tutorial was so helpful as I'd spent a frustrating time trying to figure out how to sew the corners. The camera angle really helped. Just have to master inserting zip!!!

[@SailriteDIY]

You can do it! Thanks for the positive comments.

[@kailit9984]

Impeccable sewing skills there - she is my role model

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!! Glad you liked it.

[@conniegeorge3886]

Kaili Tseng This looked very difficult! I'm just starting to sew! Any suggestions on smaller projects

[@triptidey4609]

Ami anek kichu sikhta parchi

[@mamakaren]

Love the sofa transformation after. Awesome

[@SailriteDIY]

We are glad you liked the video project!

[@pkar1619]

Thank you!

[@virginiamoramiranda1324]

beautiful the cushion ... and the explanation

[@margaritaquintos4504]

BELLISIMO !!! HERMOSO TUTORIAL !!! LA FELICITO !!!

[@lolabailey8298]

Thank you, seeing how it's done, will help me improve my sewing skills.

[@SailriteDIY]

Your welcome!

[@wannellalawson4001]

What a marvelous job. You have great talent. Everybody in my family knows how to sew but not me. I took homemaking in high school.

[@tpipuii7152]

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[@cynforrest]

Love your vids. Thanks sew much. This helped me reupholster my patio couch and rocker. Used waterproof canvas. It looks great. Thank you!

[@denisseseguinot8173]

I love it!

[@jjudithrivas]

¡Impecable ejecución! Saludos desde México.

[@SailriteDIY]

¡Estamos contentos de que te haya gustado! Gracias.

[@roozkhosh5749]

Amazing job! You definitely make doing this seem so much easier!Thank you so much for sharing your talent to make our lives easy. 💝💝

[@SailriteDIY]

You are welcome!

[@jyotichaudhary2699]

Wow awesome way of teaching

[@kellymccarthy625]

Cindy, can I just send you my recliner to be recovered :) Nice job. Very informative video and the craftsmanship is impeccable. especially the extra fabric to hide the zipper pull.. You make this look easy!. Eric, you crack me up! I think you may have been an accountant in a past life :) Love this video!

[@chantalbourrut410]

This is excellent. Thank you. Very helpful.

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@samirasanchez333]

Good, Villahermosa Tabasco México 😁❤️

[@skanderfriji7999]

thanks a lot for all these videos

[@yanren5477]

Good job, I love it

[@sitihuz137]

this video is really helpfull. after watching it, i think I'll try repairing the cover for my sofa cushion by myself. :)
thank you for sharing the video. :)

[@SailriteDIY]

+Siti Huz Excellent! I hope the project goes very well. We have great fabrics at this link: www.sailrite.com/Home-Decor-Indoor-Fabric#!Home-Decor-Indoor-Fabric

[@nourdineohamo7926]

nice work good luck

[@marcibates-gy4yl]

Love your smile, Cindy. 0:35

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank you so much! I'm glad her smile brings joy to your day. 😊

[@joenamorado6372]

Great work.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!

[@AsiaticBW]

Very nicely done, thabk you.

[@parameswariv8019]

Great job great experience in zip method

[@mariafiorino5388]

Bellissimo Complimenti Grazie

[@098believe]

I've learned so much from watching sailrite's videos

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad we could help!

[@bccabernet]

Wow, another great video from Sailrite! It's interesting how this was sewn differently than the French Mattress Style video where the boxing is all sewn in 1 long chain and then added to the top and bottom plate. Also the other lady moves the fabric around the corners and this one clips them. I totally realise that different seamstresses would sew differently... I am making a futon cover, so I have different ideas how to approach it. All of your videos (I've seen 3 tonight) are really well thought out and instructions are clear. I was so worried because I haven't sewn for over 15 years, but your videos sure eased my worries. TY

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for your very positive comment. Yes, seamstress styles and techniques can be very different. In the end what matters is only if the technique results in a great finished product! Good luck on the futon cover.

[@exalmed]

Classy work.

[@beautifultips1479]

beautiful

[@juniorcharles8493]

Love to see you sew you make it look soo sweet it's my favorite.

[@livhuwanirathogwa2642]

Excellent

[@jacquelinevallejos4464]

impresionante, espectacular

[@SailriteDIY]

¡Gracias!

[@lovelife2454]

good work bravo 👏👏

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!

[@zerodue1000]

I got lost on the corners. Will need to rewatch. Ty

[@sheryllovestobake9898]

wow excellent... i love it madame..thank you so much for this detailed video tutorial.

[@nrgesaimer2480]

اi love your work .thank for your nice explane .from iraq

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for your positive comments.

[@yolandasepulvedazamorano5259]

Fascinating chile

[@anaac-ty4nh]

,Nice job.Congratulation

[@emiliarios9014]

que bien has hecho la funda , la voy ha hacer haber si me sale ,gracias.

[@elionisamisa2959]

Thank u very much for this making video😄

[@vanessamulholland1849]

You guys make the best videos

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for your positive comment!

[@meriembenzekkour4283]

Thanks you verry match. شكرا عمل متقن

[@nrgesaimer2480]

thank for you .

[@nrgesaimer2480]

Ihave ancient chaire and you bush my mind to plane .ialso can drawand do every thing with cloth but ididnt have plane and time. so you lit me do ...☺

[@PiecesOfJenus]

Awesome!!

[@ld1158]

Thank you very much so beautiful.

[@radhikawatve2198]

Love it 😍❤️❤️❤️

[@michaeloffutt1762]

beautiful job Cindi

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!!

[@veronicapaschoini736]

fita dupla face pra ajudar a pregar a zíper foi show!

[@SailriteDIY]

Estou feliz por ter gostado da fita dupla face.

[@nefertitihola2978]

Genial!! ❤

[@saranyamartin953]

Really nice

[@griseldasuarez6818]

Hermoso!!!!

[@mariadebonneville7427]

Très doué Bravo madame ont vois que vous connaissez votre travail très bien france

[@aliciasuarez]

GENIAL LA TECNICA , RESCATO LA CINTA ADHESIVA... QUE GRAN AYUDA

[@muftehasashah1080]

Good work

[@virginiamoramiranda1324]

beautiful friend ... beautiful that cushion .. congratulations.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks we are glad you liked it.

[@soniaammous5065]

Infact. nice to see you kow to sew with skill good luck

[@prafullaamin7828]

i like your nice work iam so happy thank you so mouch

[@SailriteDIY]

Glad you liked it. Let me know if you have more questions.

[@Skhan-kc3mo]

Very nice 👍

[@zulikkowalski3547]

Cindy is awesome

[@shaunarichmond1758]

Excellent thank you thanks Cindy

[@aimasajjad95]

Very good

[@ashuashu3843]

I love it

[@donnyestee]

Goddamn perfect, Cindy.

[@faridazerguine5916]

J'adore, enfin des explications visuelles claires et compréhensibles. Dommage qu'il n'y est pas les sous titres en français.Auriez-vous une vidéo pour un coussin de fauteuil avec des angles rentrants ? MERCI

[@naschenas1319]

Exslent Job Thankyou

[@osmohammed1]

اتمنا ان اتعلم منكم على الواقع
متميزين جدا
شكرا لكم

[@calvinwhite4415]

Very good 😌

[@aasthaneeta8333]

Nice

[@mokhahajkadour1017]

Merci beaucoup ma chère madame

[@rosariamariadossantos5231]

Amei esse trabalho, assisto todos mas lamento muito não falar inglês e tenho muita dificuldade já que esse canal não têm tradução. Mesmo assim parabéns a todos!!

[@SailriteDIY]

Escolha diferentes idiomas de legenda clicando no ícone de legendas em um vídeo.
1. Clique no ícone de configurações na parte inferior da tela do vídeo.
2. Clique em Legendas / CC.
3. Clique em Traduzir automaticamente.
4. Selecione um idioma.

[@mlreynolds49]

Cindy Rocks

[@SailriteDIY]

+Marva Reynolds Yes, she does. Thanks!

[@susanjones4910]

Marva Reynolds lovely clear video thanks

[@TheDinaida]

very good..

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for your positive comments!

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Sailrite

[@miloudtarchiwin6965]

Hello We are the same profession I hope you will have a good job

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