DIY Box Cushion for a Dinette Backrest
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When you travel with an RV or camper, you probably spend a lot of time sharing meals and playing board games with loved ones at the dinette. So, the dinette seating needs to be comfortable and able to withstand frequent use. Get your RV or camper's dinette vacation-ready by making custom upholstered backrest cushions for the bench seats.
We recommend a classic box cushion for the backrest padding. Box cushions are easy to make, and the crisp edges and corners on the finished cushions will make your whole dining area shine. We'll walk you through how to make a box cushion in our project video below.
In the video, you'll learn how to measure and cut your fabric and foam to size, how to create a zipper plaque, how to sew a box cushion cover, and how to install the finished cushion in the banquette seat. The Sailrite® Fabric Calculator will help you determine how much fabric you need for cushions of all shapes and sizes. And although we're putting our box cushions in an RV, you can put your cushions anywhere you need a comfy backrest.
We're also excited to share tips for creating a polished cushion. You'll learn how to hide zipper sliders and how to prevent wrinkles when sewing square corners — among many other useful pointers. So, what are you waiting for? Start preparing for your next road trip now with this cushion backrest DIY project. Your RV will thank you.
Now that you've upholstered a bench seat backrest, why not try the seat cushion too? We have a video that will teach you how to make a matching cushion for your bench seat and jazz it up with decorative diamond stitching. Just search for our blog "Diamond Stitching: How to Sew a Diamond Quilted Cushion" (#300602XHT) to get started!
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