Outdoor Upholstery

• For Fabrics go to Furniture Weight Sunbrella Solid Colors , Seat Vinyl or Phifertex (Mesh)
  
• If you want to use conventional Upholstery Foam go to Upholstery Foam Sheets
  
• Patio cushions are often times stuffed with Polyester Batting. To find batting go to Upholstery Notions
  
• If you are looking for Floatation (Closed Cell) foam to make cockpit cushions, go to Closed Cell Foam
  
• To staple fabric or vinyl to plywood, you will need Stainless Steel Staples, go to Boat Upholstery . If you need to hide the staples, from view, use Hydem, also found at Boat Upholstery .
  
• Metal zippers corrode in outdoor applications. For plastic zipper tape and pulls, go to Zipper Tape .Lydia recommends #5 moulded teeth zipper tape.
  
• Tissue welt will mildew in outdoor applications, Lydia recommends Poly-Welt to make the welting for your cushions. Go to Boat Upholstery
  
• You need bonded thread for outdoor cushions. If you have a home sewing machine go to Thread, Outdoor . If you have a commercial machine and can use the heavier v92 thread, go to Thread, Heavy .
  
• If you need buttons for your patio furniture, go to Upholstery Buttons
  

For more information on making outdoor cushions, see the articles in SewTime with Lydia.
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