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Readings, page 33

One photograph at a time, the masters read what a made-to-measure cushion is doing: its proportion, the line of the piping, the fabric against the light, and the questions that come up before cutting one like it.

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Readings, page 33

Buyer questions

  1. A common question

    My exact size isn't in the dropdown. Do I pick the closest standard size or give my own measurements?

    The workshop's answer

    Both. Pick the size range your measurements fall into, or the closest one, only for pricing. Then write your exact measurements, thickness and fabric code in the Add Personalization box. The cushion is made to that size, fractions included, such as 57 5/8 x 15 3/8 in.

    From the Reading: Window Seat Cushion in Mustard Bouclé on a Walnut Bench

  2. A common question

    Can you make washable outdoor cushions 6 inches thick?

    The workshop's answer

    Yes. Outdoor, washable cushions are made in any size, 6 in (15 cm) thick included. Send the full length and width first, and the shop will suggest outdoor fabrics that suit the job.

    From the Reading: Outdoor Bench Cushion Cut to a Curve for a Wicker Deck Bench

  3. A common question

    Can I put corduroy cushions out on a covered terrace?

    The workshop's answer

    No. The corduroy fabrics are for indoor use, and UV and water can affect them. There are separate outdoor fabrics, and the cushions, or even a whole modular sofa, can be made in those instead.

    From the Reading: Outdoor Bench Cushions in Stripes: Color on Terracotta Tile