ushions found on armchairs, sofas, and other upholstered furniture vary in style and construction methods, but the most common and basic type is the boxed cushion. Boxed cushions are made with top and bottom fabric faceplates sewn to side panels called boxing. A fabric-covered cord called “welt” is typically sewn in the seams, creating a bead effect at the cushion’s edges. The fabric cover is sewn inside out, and turned right-side out before stuffing with batting-covered foam, sized to fit. For simplicity, I am demonstrating rectangular cushions, but boxed cushions can be squares, rectangles, circles, or custom shapes. All you need to start making your own boxed cushions is a basic understanding of sewing and sewing machine functionality. For non-rectangular cushions, just throw
