The Cutting Table · a question, worked through
Can you make outdoor cushions 6 inches thick, with ties and no piping?
Yes on all three counts. The follow-up questions tend to roll in one after another, like weather off the water, so here they are in that order.
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The quick answer
Yes, custom outdoor cushions with ties can be made to any size and thickness, including 6 in (15 cm), in water-resistant outdoor fabric. Piping is optional, and ties go where you want them, such as the two corners of a long side. Seat-and-back pairs are quoted together; send the full length and width for a fabric recommendation.
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Key facts
- Outdoor cushions are made to any size in water-resistant outdoor fabric, and they are washable.
- 6 in (15 cm) thickness is available.
- Piping can be left off; ties can be added, or both left off.
- Ties can sit at the two corners of a long side.
- Seat-and-back pairs, such as a 48 x 24 x 5 in seat with a 48 x 18 x 3 in back, are quoted together.
- Outdoor fabric is recommended once the full length and width are known.
- Patio floor cushions can use the same outdoor fabrics.
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Tell them where it lives. Porch, deck or boat: the weather picks the fabric and the foam before anyone else does. — Callum
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“Do you make outdoor cushions at all?”
Yes. Outdoor cushions are made to any size in the water-resistant outdoor fabric range, and they are washable. Send the full length and width and the workshop recommends suitable fabrics; the outdoor cushion fabric Pattern explains the families.
Water-repellent is a promise; waterproof is a contract. These cushions handle sun and rain showers, but the foam isn't quick-dry and there is no mesh bottom as standard, so a covered porch suits them best. More shapes live under outdoor cushions.
“Can they be 6 inches thick?”
Yes, 6 in (15 cm) is on the list, along with any other thickness. A seat and back can differ, too: one set paired a 48 x 24 x 5 in (122 x 61 x 13 cm) seat with a 48 x 18 x 3 in (122 x 46 x 8 cm) back, quoted together.
Thicker foam lifts you inch for inch, so run your frame through the seat height calculator before you settle. What does your outdoor couch measure, frame to frame, friend?
“No piping, and ties at the two corners?”
Both are fine. Leave the piping off, and put ties where the frame needs them, such as the two corners of one long side. You can also skip piping and ties altogether.
The tie placement Pattern shows where ties earn their keep on benches and swings. Patio floor cushions can use the same outdoor fabrics, so a whole set can match.
The seat-and-back pair, piece by piece
| Piece | Size | Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Seat | 48 x 24 x 5 in (122 x 61 x 13 cm) | No piping; ties at the two corners of the long side |
| Back | 48 x 18 x 3 in (122 x 46 x 8 cm) | No piping; ties at the two corners of the long side |
| Both | Quoted together | Water-resistant outdoor fabric |
Water-resistant outdoor cushions handle sun and rain showers, but without quick-dry foam or a mesh base they belong on a covered porch or in winter storage.
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Buyer questions
- A common question
Can you make waterproof outdoor cushions with ties and no piping?
The workshop's answerYes, from the water-resistant outdoor fabric range. A seat of 48 x 24 x 5 in and a back of 48 x 18 x 3 in, no piping, with ties at the two corners of the long sides, were quoted together. Patio floor cushions can use the same outdoor fabrics.
- A common question
Do you make washable outdoor cushions 6 inches thick?
The workshop's answerYes. Outdoor, washable cushions can be made in any size, 6 in thick included. Send the full length and width and the workshop recommends suitable outdoor fabrics.
- A common question
Can I leave outdoor cushions out in rain and snow all year?
The workshop's answerThey handle sun and rain showers, but they aren't built to sit uncovered through rain and snow: the foam isn't quick-dry and there's no mesh drainage bottom as standard. A covered porch is best, or store them over winter.
- A common question
The cushion I like only shows indoor fabrics. Can it be made in outdoor fabric?
The workshop's answerYes. Most cushions can be made in outdoor fabric. Pick a code from the outdoor charts on the outdoor bench cushion listing and write it in the personalization box of the listing you're ordering from, so every piece matches.
Questions buyers ask next
Can a very long outdoor bench cushion be one piece?
Often not. Very long pieces can pass the maximum single-piece length, so they are made in sections, such as a 142 in (360 cm) bolster as two 71 in (180 cm) pieces. You choose where the joins fall, and the foam folds or rolls for storage.
Are sealed seams and a mesh bottom available?
Not as standard: covers use normal stitching and full zippers, with no sealed seams or mesh vents. For large premium projects the workshop has built with a mesh drainage base, UV-resistant thread, a concealed zipper and 32-density foam.
How much higher does a 6 in outdoor cushion sit than a 4 in one?
Inch for inch: on the same frame, a 6 in (15 cm) cushion sits 2 in (5 cm) higher than a 4 in (10 cm) one. Check that against your table height and knee height before you choose the thicker foam.
