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How to Make Pool & Patio Chair Pads

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How to Make Pool & Patio Chair Pads

This is a quick & inexpensive method for sewing your own chair pads for your pool and patio outdoor furniture.

Using double-sided pre-quilted cloth allows the cushions to look great from the back of the chair as well as the front and lets you mix and match the 2 patterns simply by turning the pads over. This also allows you to hide stains in a hurry !
But , speaking of stains, don't worry ! Just toss your pads into yor washing machine !

Adding the corner ties is optional, but I recommend it, as the pads are light-weight and could blow off in a strong wind.

Makes 2 chair pads

1/2 yard double sided pre-quilted fabric, 43" (or more) wide.
matching thread.
1/2 yard (or 2 fat quarters) plain colored coordinating fabric for binding and chair ties.

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Assembly

Cut the quilted fabric to fit the chair seat.

I cut mine long enough to drape over the front edge of the seat, but short enough to be able to be used as a seat-back cover as well.
My fabric was 43" inches wide, so cutting it in half produced two 21.5" X 18" pieces. 18" was just right to fit my chair width.

Binding and Ties

Cut the plain fabric into 2.5" strips.

Ties:
Fold & iron 4 strips in half, lengthwise.
Open the fold, then fold each side in to meet at the center line. Press. Fold in again along center fold, press.
Cut each strip into 4 equal pieces.
Whip stitch the open side and ends of the 16 ties.

Binding:
Pin the ties in place (2 at each corner).
Bind the edges of the pad as you would a quilt.
(see "Start Quilting 5 - Binding " instructions link below)

How to sew the BINDING

Start Quilting 5 - Binding: Learning to Quilt Lesson Five -- Making/Adding Binding!
Now that your quilt top is pieced and quilted,
it's time to think about Binding its Edges!!
As with most other phases of Quilt making, you
have Choices!

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JackBandit Jan 11, 2011 @ 5:03 pm | delete

Wow, how informative! Thanks for this lens... know any more good resources on this topic? Thanks for the input!

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Wicky May 29, 2009 @ 4:22 pm | delete

Very informative lens. I've been looking myself for some wicker chair cushions. Good thing I already found one.
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