The Cutting Table
The Cutting Table, page 2
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.
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Custom sizes (continued) 46
How deep should a floor cushion be?
A standard floor cushion is 24 or 27 in (61 or 69 cm) deep, and an adult who wants to sit cross-legged should order at least 28 in (71 cm).
Can tufted floor cushions be made to measure?
Yes: tufted floor cushions are made to your custom length, width and height, and the workshop quotes each size on its own.
What size sofa topper should I order for my couch?
Order a sofa topper slightly larger than the seat it covers: for a 54 in (137 cm) couch, a 55 in (140 cm) pad fits more naturally and covers the sides, while an exact 54 in pad can end up tight.
Can I get replacement covers in custom sizes for my own floor sofa?
Yes, floor sofa replacement covers are made in custom sizes through the covers-only listing.
Can you make one extra large floor cushion, like 59 x 59 in?
An extra large floor cushion is not made as one single piece; it is split into two halves that push together.
Can you add my size to the listing, and what is the 'Custom for...' option?
A custom size can be added to the listing on request: message your exact size, refresh the page, and the new option appears so you can check out normally.
Can you make seat and back cushions for my rattan sofa or lounge set?
Rattan sofa replacement cushions are made from your photos and the inside frame sizes, with every seat and back cushion planned before production.
Should a very long bench or window seat cushion be one piece or split?
Split a very long bench or window seat cushion into equal pieces once the seat passes about 98-118 in (2.5-3 m): a 111 in (282 cm) bench became two 55 in (140 cm) cushions.
Can the floor sofa be made smaller or narrower to fit my space?
Yes, a floor sofa can be made smaller: order the standard listing and write your width in the order note, such as 60, 65 or 70 in.
Can you make several cushions that sit flush side by side on one bench?
Yes: measure the bench, divide the total length by the number of pieces, and order each cushion separately with its width, depth and thickness.
Can you make a floor cushion or floor mattress in a custom size and thickness?
Yes: floor cushions and floor mattresses are made to any length, width and thickness, with firm fill if you want it.
What size cushion should I order for my daybed?
Measure the inside of the daybed frame and send a photo with the dimensions, because daybeds vary between models.
Can you make a cushion smaller than your smallest size option?
Yes, a cushion smaller than the smallest size option can be made: select the smallest or closest option and write your exact measurements in the personalization box.
Can you make a large round floor cushion in my own diameter?
A large round floor cushion can be made to your own diameter, up to about 49 in (125 cm) across, the largest round the workshop makes.
Can you remake my sofa's seat cushions, or replace them with one long cushion?
Replacement sofa seat and back cushions can be made to your exact measurements, with the thickness matched to the originals, and three seat cushions can become one long cushion with no seams across…
Can you copy my existing chair seat and back cushions?
Existing chair seat and back cushions can be replicated from photos of the chair and the measurements of each cushion.
How big is the L-shaped corner floor sofa?
The closed-corner L-shaped floor sofa measures 118 x 79 x 14 in (300 x 200 x 35 cm) overall.
Can you make a cushion to my exact measurements?
Every cushion is made to order, so any length, depth and thickness can be made to your exact measurements.
My cushion is bigger than the largest size on the listing. Can I still order it?
Yes: choose the largest size option and write your exact measurements, or upload a drawing, and the cushion is made to that size.
Should I order my bench cushion a bit smaller than the bench so it fits?
No: order the exact size of the space, because the workshop makes the cushion to the full dimensions you give, with no deduction, and handles sewing allowances itself.
How do I order cushions for an L-shaped or U-shaped banquette?
Order an L-shaped or U-shaped banquette as separate straight cushions, one per run, and subtract the corner.
Shapes & templates 38
Can an L-shaped cushion have a cut-out for a pillar or corner?
An L-shaped cushion can have a cut-out: either one piece with a precise notch around the pillar or corner, or separate sections that butt together around it.
Is the corner floor cushion a quarter circle, and what does the size measure?
The corner floor cushion is a quarter circle, and its listed size is the length of the two straight edges, the radius, not the curved front.
Are there cutouts you can't make, like a thin notch or a vent hole?
Yes, two kinds of cutout don't work: a notch too narrow to sew, such as a recess around a thin middle board on a bench, and small round holes for floor vents.
How much does a custom trapezoid cushion cost?
A custom trapezoid cushion has no fixed price: it is quoted from the length of every side (back, front and both angled sides), the thickness, the fabric and whether it is part of a set.
My corner bench meets at an angle. How should the cushions be split?
At a normal 90° corner, split the bench as one long and one short rectangle that butt together; it costs nothing extra and fits most reliably.
Can you make a stepped cushion where part of my bench sticks out?
Yes, a stepped bench or window seat cushion can be made exactly to a marked-up photo or drawing.
Can you make a T-shaped cushion for my window seat?
A small inverted-T cushion can be made in one piece from a simple sketch showing every dimension and where the cut-outs go, in 2, 3 or 4 in (5, 7.5 or 10 cm) thickness.
How do I measure rounded corners so my new cushion or cover matches?
Measure the cushion as a full rectangle at its longest and widest points, then measure how far from each corner point the curve begins along both edges, for example 2.5 in (6.4 cm) on each side.
Do I need to make a paper template for a custom cushion, and should I mail it?
No, a paper template isn't required: a simple drawing with every edge measured, or photos plus measurements, is enough for an angled cushion.
How do I send my drawing if the order form only takes one photo?
Upload the one image the order form allows, write 'drawings sent via message' in the personalization note, then send the rest in the order conversation; merging several photos into one image also…
How do I measure a curved chair seat, like a rocking chair, barrel back or horseshoe chair?
To measure a curved chair seat, make a paper template: lay paper on the seat, trace the edge, cut it out and write the widest width and front-to-back depth on it.
How do I measure a curved cushion or a bench with a rounded end?
To measure a curved cushion, sketch the seat with its total width and depth, the straight length of each edge before the curve starts, where each curve begins and ends, and the curve's depth or…
Can dining chair pads have notches for the back posts, or a curved back edge?
Notches around chair back posts aren't offered for remote orders, because they can't be cut reliably from a distance; an arched back edge is the recommended alternative.
Why can't I order my trapezoid cushion on the regular rectangle listing?
A trapezoid cushion can't use the rectangle listing because shaped cushions take extra cutting and sewing, are made on a separate production line and are priced higher.
How do I order a cushion for an angled bay window seat?
Order an angled bay window seat cushion on the trapezoid (custom-shape) listing, not the rectangle one, choosing the size by the seat's depth and overall length.
How do I order a custom shaped cushion that isn't a rectangle?
Order a non-rectangular cushion on the custom-shape (trapezoid) listing, not the rectangle listing.
How big can a round or corner floor cushion be?
The largest tufted floor cushion is 48 x 48 in (122 x 122 cm), and the corner floor cushion also stops at 48 in, so a 56 x 56 in corner or a 75 in (190 cm) round floor cushion isn't made.
How do I label the sides on my trapezoid cushion drawing?
Give every edge of the trapezoid a letter and a length: A, B, C and D for the four sides, plus E and F for clipped corners or end pieces, then add the depth and thickness.
What measurements do you need for a trapezoid bay window cushion?
Send every edge of the trapezoid: the front, the back, both angled sides and any clipped corners, plus one straight depth and the thickness.
Can you make a cushion for an odd-shaped window seat or nook?
Yes, an odd-shaped window seat or nook cushion can be made in any size and shape.
Can you make U-shaped dinette or campervan seat cushions?
Yes, U-shaped dinette and campervan seat cushions are made regularly, each piece cut to its own measured size.
Should my L-shaped bench cushion be one piece or two?
Order an L-shaped bench cushion as two or more pieces that meet flush at the corner.
Does a notch or cut-out make a custom cushion more expensive?
Usually not, if you order on the custom-shape listing: the price follows the size range you pick, and a corner notch or cut-out is included in the custom cutting.
Can you make a cushion with one angled end, for a nook or under the stairs?
An angled window seat cushion is a trapezoid, and it is made exactly to your drawing through the separate custom-shape listing.
What happens if the slanted sides on my trapezoid drawing don't add up?
On a trapezoid cushion, the top, bottom and straight depth decide the slanted side length, so the workshop recalculates your sides before cutting.
Can the corner floor cushion be made without tufting, or with a ruffle?
Yes, the quarter-round corner floor cushion can be made without the button tufting; no, ruffles aren't made.
Can you make a chair cushion that's wider at the front than the back?
A tapered chair cushion that is wider at the front than the back is routine work.
How do I measure a curved bench, like a church pew or fire pit bench, for a cushion?
To measure a curved bench cushion, take the inner curve along the front edge and the outer curve along the back with a flexible tape or string, then the straight end-to-end distance and the depth at…
What measurements do you need for an L-shaped bench with back cushions?
For an L-shaped bench cushion, send the end-to-end length of each leg of the L, the seat depth and thickness, and a sketch or photo, and say if any part is angled and if you want backrests.
Buyer questions
- A common question
How wide and deep is your standard floor cushion?
The workshop's answerStandard floor cushions are 24 or 27 in (61 or 69 cm) deep. Pick a size from the listing, or give your own measurements, for example 4 ft x 27 in x 8 in.
- A common question
My window seat is over 150 inches long. Will the cushion be one piece or split?
The workshop's answerThe workshop asks whether you want very long cushions as one piece or split into sections, and they can be split into equal halves. For soft back pillows, one 88 in (224 cm) pillow would sag in the middle, so two 44 in (112 cm) pillows are recommended.
The full answer: Should a very long bench or window seat cushion be one piece or split?
- A common question
Could I swap my sofa's three seat cushions for one long bench-style cushion?
The workshop's answerYes. One long cushion in place of three gives a clean look with no seams and works well; plenty of buyers do it. Send the length, width and thickness plus your fabric code for a quote.
The full answer: Can you remake my sofa's seat cushions, or replace them with one long cushion?