The Cutting Table
The Cutting Table
Each answer starts from one question buyers ask again and again, then gives the short version, the workshop's reasoning, other ways the question is put and the follow-ups buyers ask next.
765 answers · 28 topics
The quick answer
The Cutting Table answers the questions cushion buyers ask most: 765 answers in 28 topics, from measuring, foam and fabric to piping, zippers, outdoor use, care and delivery. Every answer opens with the short version, then gives the workshop's reasoning with the numbers spelled out.
Measuring 25
Does the listed size of a floor cushion include the backrest?
Whether a floor cushion size includes the backrest depends on the listing: on the meditation set it covers the seat only, while on cushion-with-backrest sets it is the total footprint.
What do you need from me to make seat and back cushions for my chairs?
To make seat and back cushions for a garden or patio armchair, send the width between the armrests, the seat depth and the back-cushion height you want, plus a photo of the chair or its reference…
Do I subtract the seat cushion thickness when measuring for back cushions?
Yes: measure the total back height, then subtract the seat cushion thickness, because the backrest sits on top of the seat cushion.
Will you confirm my cushion size with a drawing before you make it?
Yes: before production the workshop turns your measurements into a drawing of the agreed dimensions, often converted to centimeters, and makes the cushion exactly to the layout you approve.
Should I give my exact measurements or make the cushion a bit smaller?
No, don't make the cushion smaller than the bench: give the true, exact size of the space, end to end, without subtracting half an inch or a centimeter.
How do you measure for a corner floor cushion?
A corner floor cushion is measured by its two straight sides, the ones that sit against the walls and meet at the 90-degree corner.
What measurements do you need for a daybed mattress cover?
A daybed mattress cover needs three measurements: the mattress length, width and thickness, in inches or centimeters.
What do the numbers in cushion sizes mean, like 28 x 52 inches?
On these listings the first number is the width, meaning seat depth from front to back, and the second is the length, so 28 x 52 in (71 x 132 cm) means 28 in deep and 52 in long.
Which side of a cushion is the length and which is the width?
On a cushion, length is the long side, measured left to right across the front, and width is the short side, measured from the front edge to the back edge, the same as seat depth.
Which measurement is the depth on an angled window seat?
Depth is the straight line from the front edge to the back edge at 90 degrees, taken at the deepest point, never along the angle.
How thick should my cushion be to get the seat height I want?
Seat height is bench height plus cushion thickness, so subtract your bench height from the seat height you want.
How do I measure an L-shaped bench so the corner cushions don't overlap?
Measure each arm of the L from the back corner to its end, plus the seat depth, and the workshop shortens one cushion by that depth so the two butt together without overlapping.
Can you notch a cushion to fit around a window casing?
Yes, a window seat cushion can be notched to clear a window casing so it sits fully against the wall.
How should I send measurements for an oddly shaped bench?
Send a photo of the space and a hand-drawn sketch on paper with every side measured and labeled A, B, C and so on.
My size isn't in the dropdown. How do I order an exact size like 18.5 x 51.25 in?
Pick the dropdown range that covers your cushion's widest and deepest measurements, then type the exact size in the Add your personalization (Notes) box, and the cushion is cut from that note.
How do I measure a window seat or built-in bench for a custom cushion?
To measure a window seat cushion, tape the seat top itself with a rigid tape: the front edge wall to wall, the back edge along the window, the depth on the left and right, and each angled side…
What size floor cushion or floor sofa should I get?
Size a floor cushion by use: about 28 x 40 in (71 x 102 cm) for meditation, 40 x 80 in (102 x 203 cm) for an adult lying down, 24 or 27 x 70 in for a sleepover bed, and 28 x 56 in to match the…
Should I give my cushion measurements in inches or centimeters?
Give cushion measurements in inches or centimeters, whichever you measured in, but write the unit after every number.
Should I measure my old cushions or the bench itself?
Measure your old cushions only if they fit the bench well; if they don't, or you want a different thickness, measure the bench.
How do I measure a cushion with rounded corners or a curved end?
To measure a rounded-corner cushion, write each edge as if the corners were square, then mark where each curve begins along both edges, such as 8 in (20 cm) from the corner.
Do I need to measure the slanted sides of a trapezoid or bay window cushion?
Yes, measure both slanted sides of a trapezoid cushion, because they can differ, but the workshop treats them as a check, not the master dimensions.
Can you work out the cushion size from a photo of my space?
No: the workshop won't estimate a cushion size from a photo, because that leads to mistakes, and it can't give an exact size without your measurements.
What if my window seat measurements don't add up because the corners aren't square?
If your window seat measurements don't add up, nothing is cut: the workshop draws the cushion to scale, checks that the shape closes, and asks you to re-measure named edges, measure both diagonals…
How do I measure a dining chair seat for a cushion?
Measure the seat itself by hand: for a tapered seat, give the depth plus the front and back widths; for a shaped or spindle-back seat, give six numbers, three widths and three depths.
How do I measure a bay window seat for a cushion?
Measure a bay window seat by sketching it from above and writing every edge length on the drawing: the back edge against the window, the front edge, each angled side, and the depth from front to back.
Custom sizes 46
What's the longest cushion you can make in one piece?
Single cushions up to 40 x 138 in (102 x 350 cm) have been made in one piece on request, so a seamless run is usually possible.
Can you make a daybed mattress cover to fit my mattress?
Yes, a daybed mattress cover is made to your mattress's exact length, width and height, twin, full or queen.
What are the dimensions of the modular teddy floor sofa?
The standard single teddy floor sofa measures about 79 x 39 x 14 in (200 x 100 x 35 cm), a twin-size footprint.
What size floor cushion do I need for a reading nook?
For a toddler's reading corner, a floor cushion of about 40 x 40 in (102 x 102 cm) is the recommended size.
Can the corner floor cushion be made in a custom or in-between size?
A corner floor cushion can be made in an in-between size: order the next standard size up and write your exact size in the note, such as 43.5 x 43.5 in (110 x 110 cm) under the 47 x 47 in (120 x 120…
What sizes does the corner floor cushion come in, and how big can it go?
The corner floor cushion comes in three standard sizes, all 7.9 in (20 cm) thick: about 32 x 32 in (80 x 80 cm), 39.5 x 39.5 in (100 x 100 cm) and 47 x 47 in (120 x 120 cm).
Do you make custom chair, bar stool or wheelchair cushions?
Custom chair, bar stool and wheelchair cushions are made in any size and thickness, filled with 2.0 lb/ft³ (32 kg/m³) high-resilience foam that stays firm and doesn't flatten for years.
Do you make a small square floor cushion for one person, or a pet?
Small single-seat floor cushions are made, with near-square custom sizes like 26 x 26 in (66 x 66 cm) ordered through the meditation cushion listing.
Which of your floor sofas can't be made in custom sizes?
Three ready-made models are standard-size only: the linen floor sofa, the fold-flat lounger chair and the bouclé modular floor couch.
What bed size does the floor sofa make, and what sheets fit it?
Each floor sofa mattress is 39 x 79 in (about 100 x 200 cm), close to Twin XL, so Twin XL sheets fit each one.
Can the floor sofa be made longer than the standard 79 in (200 cm)?
Only a little as a single piece: the standard floor sofa is about 79 in (200 cm), and extensions to roughly 82-90 in (208-229 cm) have been quoted, with a surcharge and extra processing time.
Can you make a full daybed set with back cushions and bolsters?
Yes, a daybed set can combine a fitted mattress cover, back cushions and bolsters in one custom order.
How accurate is the finished size of a handmade cushion?
A custom cushion is cut to the exact size you give, not rounded, but a handmade foam cushion can still vary by about 1/2-1 in (1-2.5 cm), and a fully tufted one by 1-2 in (2.5-5 cm).
How should I size cushions for a van bench that converts to a bed?
Size van bench cushions around the storage: splitting the base into two cushions over the compartments won't look or feel odd when the bench becomes a bed, and 14 x 70 in plus 24 x 70 in (36 x 178…
How do I get a longer floor sofa, like a 3-seater?
A 3 seater floor sofa longer than 79 in (200 cm) is built from modules, since one piece stops there.
Can you make a cushion in a custom shape, like a trapezoid or my own sketch?
Yes, a custom shape cushion can be made from a hand sketch or example photo that shows every measurement; the workshop reviews it and replies with options.
What size is the floor couch shown in the listing photos?
The floor couch in the main listing photos is 28 x 56 in (71 x 142 cm): a seat cushion with its backrest and two round bolsters.
How high is the floor sofa seat, and can it be raised?
The floor sofa seat sits about 13 1/2 in (34-35 cm) off the floor, built from two stacked cushions of roughly 6 3/4 in (17 cm) each.
Can the floor sofa seat be made less deep than 39 inches?
Sometimes: the floor sofa's standard 39 in (100 cm) depth has been made as shallow as 30 in (76 cm) from a note in the personalization box.
Can the L-shaped floor sofa be made to fit my wall dimensions?
Yes, within limits: a custom L-shaped floor sofa is built from two sofas resized to your wall runs, each section 39 in (100 cm) deep.
My size isn't in the dropdown. How do I order a custom size?
To order a custom size cushion not in the dropdown, choose the size range your measurements fall into and type your exact size in the Add Personalization box.
My size falls between two options. Which one do I choose?
Choose the next larger size option, the one just above your measurements, and write your exact size in the personalization or note-to-seller box.
Can I sleep on a floor cushion, and what size should I get?
Yes, a floor cushion is solid enough to sleep on, and many buyers use one as a child's sleepover bed.
Can you make custom cushions for my camper van, RV or bus conversion?
Yes: custom RV, camper van and bus-conversion cushions are made to your measurements, and the shop replies with a purchase link.
Do you work in cm or inches, and which size will I get?
Either unit works, as long as you write it after every number, because the workshop confirms cm or inches before quoting.
Buyer questions
- A common question
I need a total depth of 24 in. Does the listed seat depth include the backrest?
The workshop's answerNo, the listed depth is the seat alone. A 20 x 32 x 4 in seat comes with a separate 16 x 32 x 4 in backrest and two loose armrests. The backrest's 4 in thickness adds to the depth, so the set sits about 24 in deep.
The full answer: Does the listed size of a floor cushion include the backrest?
- A common question
Which of your listed numbers is the width and which is the length?
The workshop's answerThe first number is the width, meaning the seat depth, and the second is the length.
The full answer: What do the numbers in cushion sizes mean, like 28 x 52 inches?
- A common question
Do my measurements have to be whole inches, or can you make 18.5 x 51.25?
The workshop's answerHalf and quarter inches like 18.5 or 51.25 in are fine. Select the closest size range in the dropdown for pricing and type the precise measurements in the Add your personalization box; the cushion is made from those. Centimeters work too, and the workshop says cm actually suits it better.
The full answer: My size isn't in the dropdown. How do I order an exact size like 18.5 x 51.25 in?