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title: "Bench Cushion with Ties: How to Ask So They're Sewn On"
url: "https://cushionguide.com/answers/add-ties-to-custom-bench-cushion/"
section: "The Cutting Table"
author: "Margaret Holloway, The Piping Queen of Newport"
author_url: "https://cushionguide.com/masters/maggie/"
published: "2026-07-26"
updated: "2026-07-26"
keywords: "bench cushion with ties, custom cushion ties, chair pad with ties, keep bench cushion from sliding, cushion ties personalization note"
---

# Can you add ties to a custom cushion so it stays on the bench?

*Yes, dear. But ties are the one detail nobody guesses for you, so here's the checklist I'd pin above the order form.*

Also asked as: Add strings to the bottom to tie around the bench; So it doesn't fall off

> **The quick answer:** Yes, fabric ties can be sewn onto any made-to-measure cushion, from bench cushions to chair pads and odd-shaped seats. Write in the Personalization box how many ties you want and where they go, such as the corners, two on the back edge or the wider side of an odd bench, and they're sewn into the seam. Ties are never added unless you ask.

![Peacock teal bench cushion with blush pink piping in a white plaster alcove, blush linen pillow and cream bouclé ball](https://cushionguide.com/media/bench-cushions/peacock-teal-alcove-bench-cushion-blush-piping-1536.webp "A saturated teal seat framed by white plaster and oak shelves, softened with blush piping and a round bouclé pillow.")

## Key facts

- Ties can be added to any made-to-measure cushion on request, including bench cushions, chair pads and odd-shaped seats.
- Tie requests go in the Personalization box or order note.
- Ties can go on the corners, on the back edge or on one side.
- Ties are sewn into the cushion seam.
- A 14 x 18 in (36 x 46 cm) cushion for an odd-shaped bench was made with ties on the wider side.
- Ties are not added unless requested, so say yes or no explicitly.
- Bench cushions come in standard thicknesses of 2 to 5 in (5–12.5 cm), and ties can be sewn onto any of them.
- An L-shaped bench is usually made as 2 pieces meeting at the corner, and each piece can carry its own ties.
- The standard bench cushion thickness is 4 in (10 cm), and most buyers keep it.

## The tie note, line by line

- ✓ Say "ties: yes" in plain words; a cushion without the request ships without them.
- ✓ Give the number: two, four, one per corner.
- ✓ Give the place: the corners, two on the back edge, or one side.
- ✓ For an odd shape, name the side: "ties on the wider side."
- ✓ Need to wrap a frame? Give the tie length you want.
- ✓ Don't want ties? Write "no ties" so nobody has to wonder.

## Where ties earn their keep

Ties can go on any made-to-measure cushion: [bench cushions](https://cushionguide.com/cushions/bench-cushions/), chair pads, odd-shaped seats. Production works from your note and sews the ties into the cushion seam, so they're part of the cushion, not an afterthought. Corners are the usual pick on a bench, chair pads usually take two on the back edge, and an odd shape takes them wherever you say.

Where does your bench have a leg, spindle or rail to tie around? Measure the bench, not the cushion you used to have. The [tie placement Pattern](https://cushionguide.com/guides/cushion-tie-placement-chairs-swings/) and [how to stop a bench cushion sliding](https://cushionguide.com/guides/stop-bench-cushion-sliding-ties-nonslip/) go further.

## Ties, a grip base or Velcro

| Option | Offered? | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric ties | Yes, on request | Sewn into the seam, as many and wherever you say |
| Non-slip bottom | Yes, on request | Also only added when you ask |
| Velcro tabs or snaps | No | Two-sided Velcro strips have been added on request at extra cost; wait for confirmation |

> **Tailor's margin:** Ties on a custom bench cushion are never automatic: write how many and where in the Personalization box, or the cushion ships without them.

> A 14 x 18 in bench cushion for an odd-shaped seat got its ties on the wider side, because the order note named exactly which side.
>
> — Maggie

## Buyer questions

**A common question:** Can ties go on the bottom so I can tie the cushion to my bench?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. Write the request for ties in the Personalization section when you order, and production will add them.

**A common question:** Could you add strings so the cushion doesn't slide off the bench?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes, ties or strings can be added on request.

**A common question:** Are cushion ties something you offer?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. They can go on the corners, or two on the back for chair pads. Just mention it in the personalization box when you order.

**A common question:** Can a small, oddly shaped bench cushion have ties?

**The workshop's answer:** Yes. A 14 x 18 in cushion for an oddly shaped bench was quoted with ties on the wider side.

## Questions buyers ask next

### Do chair pads take ties in the same spots as bench cushions?

Usually not. Chair pads commonly get two ties on the back edge, while bench cushions often take them on the corners. Either way, write the count and the position in the Personalization box so production sews them where you need them.

### Can I get Velcro instead of ties?

Velcro tabs and snaps aren't made. Two-sided Velcro strips have been added on request at extra cost, so ask in the personalization box and wait for confirmation; otherwise ties or a non-slip bottom are the usual answer.

### Can the ties be long enough to wrap around a bench frame?

Yes, if you say so. Put the tie length you need in the Personalization note along with the count and the position. Production works from that note and sews the ties into the cushion seam.

## Related at the atelier

- [How to stop a bench cushion sliding: ties, a non-slip base or velcro?](https://cushionguide.com/guides/stop-bench-cushion-sliding-ties-nonslip/): To stop a bench cushion from sliding, match the fix to the surface: a non-slip base for seats on smooth painted or wooden tops and backs against a flat wall, and fabric ties for slats, spindles…
- [Can you add velcro instead of ties to keep my cushion in place?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/velcro-vs-ties-for-cushions/): Velcro is possible only by agreement: the workshop's standard answer to a sliding cushion is ties or a non-slip bottom, and it usually suggests one of those first.
- [Do ties cost extra on a custom cushion?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/do-cushion-ties-cost-extra/): Cushion ties are often sewn on free, and on some orders they carry a small per-cushion charge.
- [Where should the ties go on my bench cushion, and how many do I need?](https://cushionguide.com/answers/bench-cushion-tie-placement-how-many/): Put four ties on a bench cushion, one at each corner, if you want to knot opposite ties together under the seat; put two on the back edge if you'll tie around a rail or spindles.
- [Bedroom Bench Cushion: Ties, Non-Slip Base and Zip Placement](https://cushionguide.com/readings/charcoal-mustard-tweed-bedroom-bench-cushion/): For a bedroom bench cushion on a smooth wood top, a non-slip base is the simplest way to stop sliding: the whole underside is made in grip material.
- [Custom Bench Cushion in Sea Green: Ties, Grip and the Zipper](https://cushionguide.com/readings/sea-green-woven-box-cushion-corner-closeup/): A custom bench cushion stays put with corner ties, an anti-slip bottom fabric, or a non-slip pad underneath, and its zipper belongs on the back side, facing down.
- [Standard cushion sizes, and when yours isn't one of them](https://cushionguide.com/guides/standard-cushion-sizes-chart/)

*Stitch straight — Maggie*

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Written by Margaret Holloway (https://cushionguide.com/masters/maggie/) for CushionGuide (https://cushionguide.com/about/). The site explains made-to-measure cushions and the partner workshop makes them; measurements are in inches first. This Markdown mirrors the page at https://cushionguide.com/answers/add-ties-to-custom-bench-cushion/