How to Make a Segmented Cushion With Rolled Front

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Welcome to another project in our Seaward 32RK Project Series. We’re updating a customer’s boat with fresh canvaswork, updated interior and exterior cushions, and more! This is another cushion DIY for the boat cabin seating area. In today’s blog, we’ll show you how to sew new cushion covers — but with a twist! These are segmented cushions with a rolled front. Does your boat have a similar seating area? Watch our tutorial video to learn how to sew great-looking cushion covers from high-quality performance fabric that will stand up to nature’s toughest conditions.
Video Chapters:
  • Discussion of Cushion — 0:34 min.
  • Patterning the Bottom Plate — 3:12 min.
  • Sewing Fabric Pull’s Zipper to Plate — 7:01 min.
  • Patterning Top Plates — 9:50 min.
  • Measuring for Boxing Pieces — 16:29 min.
  • Cutting Boxing Pieces — 18:20 min.
  • Creating Zipper Plaque Boxing — 20:03 min.
  • Joining Boxing Ends Together — 23:31 min.
  • How to Pleat for an Angle in Top Plate’s Incorporated Boxing — 27:35 min.
  • Sewing Both Top Plate Sections Together — 30:23 min.
  • Adding Fabric Pull to Top Plate — 35:35 min.
  • Basting Boxing to Top Plate — 38:44 min.
  • Sewing Boxing to Top Plate — 44:38 min.
  • Basting & Sewing Assembly to Bottom Plate — 53:17 min.
  • Sewing Fabric Pull to Zipper on Bottom Plate — 58:03 min.
  • Reinserting Foam in New Cover — 1:02:17 min.
Materials List:
  • EverSoft™ Smooth Indoor/Outdoor 54" Vinyl Fabric — We used Denim #125406
  • Lenzip® #5 Black Continuous Molded Tooth Zipper Chain #124253
  • Seamstick 1/4" Basting Tape for Canvas & Upholstery (36 yds.) #122065
  • Tex 70 (V-69) UV Bonded Polyester Thread 4 oz. — We used Pacific Blue #106030
  • Lenzip® #5 Black Single Non-Locking Short Metal Zipper Pull (Molded Tooth Chain) #124274
  • Outdura® 54" Upholstery Fabric — We used Rumor Midnight #124489
  • Cushion Wrap Silk Film 54" #103933
Tools List:
  • Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" #102400
  • Scribe-All® Black Marking Pencil for Vinyl #121977
  • Professional Stainless Steel 9" Scissors #125662
  • Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) #311602
  • Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table #120934
  • Chalk Pencil Cartridge Set #121669
  • Sewing Gauge Ruler 6" #102995
  • Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package #122177
  • Precision Cutting Blade & Foot for Edge Hotknife #125495
  • Tape Measure 120" #102986
  • Multiuse Pins 1-1/2" (250 pack) #102985
  • Suisei Magnetic Sewing Guide #102983
  • Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler #107040
  • Seam Ripper Deluxe #18104
  • Large Fabric/Leather Grip Clips #126365
  • Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" #101017
  • Marker, Shop Vac

What is a segmented cushion

What exactly is a segmented cushion? This type of cushion has two pieces of foam inside the cushion cover — one in front and one in back. These pieces of foam are separated by a fabric pull. This gives the cushion a beautiful tailored look similar to a knee-rise cushion. The rolled front of the cushion also adds to its high-end look and gives the cushion a nice, finished appearance.

We’re using Outdura® upholstery fabric for our cabin cushions. Outdura is an indoor/outdoor performance fabric. Made from 100% solution-dyed acrylic, Outdura boasts incredible UV, water and stain resistance. It’s also mold and mildew resistant — very important for warm and moist environments like a boat interior. Sailrite® stocks hundreds of Outdura fabrics in an assortment of colors and patterns. Browse our selection of Outdura and find your perfect fabric match.

This tutorial is part of our Seaward 32RK Project Series. Click here to view all the projects we’ve completed for this total boat overhaul project. This Seaward is getting the full DIY treatment — inside and out, top to bottom! Learn how to make new v-berth cushions, how to sew a bimini top with a window and backstay slit, and more. 

If you complete any projects in our Seaward 32RK Project Series, post your photos on social media and tag us. We love seeing what our customers are making!

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