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Do you have ready-made cushions that ship faster than custom orders?
Also asked as:How long does it usually take?How quickly can I receive it?
Every spring somebody's party is on Saturday and the cushions aren't ordered yet. Here is stock versus made-to-order, side by side.
SaveThe quick answer
Some items ship faster than custom work: stock sofas and in-stock 28 x 56 in (71 x 142 cm) cushion sets can leave soon after you order, while custom cushions are handmade to order first. Express delivery then adds its own days after dispatch. Stock varies by item, so ask the workshop to confirm stock and dates in writing before you count on them.
Stock or made to order: what happens before each one ships
| What you order | Before it ships | Ask before you order |
|---|---|---|
| Stock sofa, teddy sofas included | Already made; it leaves once stock is confirmed | Is it in stock today, and what day would it leave? |
| In-stock 28 x 56 in (71 x 142 cm) cushion set | Packed from the shelf if your color is there | Is my color in stock, or would it be made to order? |
| Small custom order | Cut and sewn to your numbers; the quick end of custom | When would cutting start after I confirm? |
| Custom cushion | Foam cut, cover sewn and fitted by hand | What is the production time for this size and fabric? |
| Large custom bench cushion | The most cutting and sewing; the slow end | Can it make my date, or should I order sooner? |
| Custom cover only | Sewing only, no foam to cut | Can it go out with the next dispatch? |
Key facts
- Stock sofas, teddy sofas included, can leave sooner than custom work because they are already made.
- In-stock 28 x 56 in (71 x 142 cm) cushion sets can leave quickly when your color is on the shelf.
- Custom cushions are handmade to order: the foam is cut to your numbers and the cover sewn around it.
- Large custom benches take the longest to make; custom covers alone are quicker.
- Paid priority production can move a custom order up the queue.
- The delivery estimate counts only transit after dispatch, so for a handmade order it can pass before the parcel has even shipped.
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Why a custom cushion means more time at the table
Here's the porch-step truth, neighbor. A custom cushion doesn't exist until you order it. The foam is cut to your numbers, the cover is sewn around it, all by hand, so it spends honest days at the table before the truck ever sees it. A small order sits at the quick end; a big custom bench cushion takes longer.
Stock is a different animal. A few items, like stock sofas on the modular floor sofa side and standard 28 x 56 in sets, sit ready and can leave sooner. But stock changes item to item, and one reply from the workshop said everything is made to order. So ask before you plan a party around it.
If you only need new covers for foam you already own, cushion covers are quicker to make. What date are you working toward?
When the date is tight
- Tell the workshop your deadline before you order; it will say whether the date is realistic.
- Ask whether the item is in stock right now; stock varies.
- For a standard size, a ready-made set can meet a short deadline that a custom piece can't.
- Paid priority production can move a custom order up the queue, and the dispatch date is set when it's confirmed.
- Send complete measurements up front (what to send for a quote) so making starts right away.
- Leave a day or two of slack; carrier problems happen.
Stock sofas can leave sooner; custom cushions are handmade to order, with days at the table before shipping.
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Buyer questions
- A common question
How long does a custom cushion take to make and deliver?
The workshop's answerHandmade production time depends on the order: small orders sit at the quick end and large custom benches take longest. Express delivery then adds its own days after dispatch. Standard 28 x 56 in sets that are in stock can leave sooner. Name your deadline when you ask, neighbor, and the quote will say whether it fits.
- A common question
How long does a custom cushion take, and do the sofas ship any quicker?
The workshop's answerIt depends on the order and the season: a small custom order sits at the quick end, a large bench at the slow end, and the dates come with your quote. Teddy sofas are often ready to go sooner, because stock sofas are already made.
- A common question
Can I pay extra to rush a custom cushion?
The workshop's answerUsually, yes. Paid priority production moves the order to the front of the queue; you add a separate express fee listing, and the workshop confirms the dispatch date and delivery window.
- A common question
Can a fully custom cushion be made and delivered in just a few days?
The workshop's answerUsually not. Handmade production needs several days, and express delivery adds more after dispatch. Ready-made standard sets can meet short deadlines, so ask the workshop which standard sets are in stock.
Questions buyers ask next
Are custom covers quicker than full custom cushions?
Usually, yes. Custom covers are quicker to make than a custom cushion with foam, and delivery after dispatch is the same either way, so covers for foam you own usually arrive sooner.
Can the workshop guarantee an arrival date?
Not with certainty. The workshop can prioritize an order and set a dispatch day, but once the parcel is with the carrier, delays can still happen, so leave some slack before your date.
How long does a custom bench or window seat cushion take from order to delivery?
It depends on the piece, neighbor. Simple bench cushions are quicker to make than custom velvet or window seat cushions, and express delivery to a US address adds its own days. Send the full size list and your date, and the quote comes back with both times.
