You would not want to get your whole breakfast spoiled just because the seats are not comfortable, right? It’s too hard to sit on hard objects for a longer time, so people tend to finish off their meals quickly if they are not comfortably seated. So what do we do? Go for seat pads. It is the simplest solution ever.But choosing the right kitchen seat pad is not as simple. You have a whole lot of choices to make; form shape to color, and thickness to texture, and also the dimensions of the chair. Does your kitchen have a theme? Are you a floral person? Do you want just comfort or comfort plus the looks? Answer it all before going ahead with shopping.The basic function of a kitchen seat pad is to serve as a padding to add comfort. So it is advisable to go for thicker fluffier cushions. But thin pads provide comfort, color and style at the same time. Consider the type of your furniture before opting for thin seat pads.Have a thought about the practicality as well. Stain resistant seat pads made of vinyl or microfiber are the way to go if you have kids, or you spill stuffs a lot.
Silk or velvet seat pads may not be the best option for everyday use, but it looks.For a country style kitchen alternate color seat pads on wood chairs compliments the whole look. If you have a modern style, go for rich colors to add to the elegance. Also a little tie will look cute, especially if the seat pad has simple solid colors.So what is your choice? Share it with friends.Brighten up kitchen chairs with a comfy seat pad in stripes, gingham or block colours. Just tie them on for an extra layer - easy to care for a fresh kitchen look all year round Dovecote Floral Seat Pad Average rating : 4.7 out of 5 Quilted Chunky Seat Pad Classic Striped Seat Pad Tribal Vertical Print Seat Pad Average rating : 4.8 out of 5 Spring Blooms Seat Pad Average rating : 5 out of 5Click to see this product in more detailSo I’ve been redecorating the patio with my Membership Rewards points. I found some great chairs on superdeal, but the funky backs don’t work for normal dining chair cushions.
Because they are metal, my booty requested some coziness. Guess I’ll have to make them! Guess that’s also why I am in my pajamas at 2 p.m, having been in a sewing frenzy all day. I added a little sparkly thread and heat transfer arrows to match my new ace-hotel inspired patio look.Let me show you how to make Dining Chair Seat Cushions after the jump…How to Make Seat Cushions for Dining Chairs First you’ll need fabric. I used Robert Kaufman Essex linen in Natural from Fabricworm. Then you’ll need foam. I used four 14″ squares of 2″ thick foam from a local fabric shop. My cutting is sloppy, but it is not noticeable on the final cushions. Cut foam with an electric knife, if you don’t have one, use a serrated bread knife. Now for each cushion cut two squares of fabric 15.5″. I went ahead and serged all the edges to start with, because I didn’t want to worry about my linen fraying. I decided to add some sparkle, so I wound two bobbins with heavy braid gold and silver threads from Kreinik, and with regular thread in my spool, sewed a few lines of straight stitching across the top of my seat cushions.
When doing this, remember to place your item upside down (so the wrong side of the fabric is facing you) so your decorative thread that is in your bobbin shows up on the right side. Next I whipped out the trusty Silhouette, downloaded a worn-down arrow type of shape, and used some sparkly heat transfer material to make an iron on. So here’s what I’ve got so far: So lay the top piece of your cushion fabric right side up. Then put the bottom piece on top, right side down (so right sides are facing) and sew from the center-right of one side, all the way around to the center-left of that same side, back stitching at the beginning and end. I used a zig zag stitch for extra strength, since this pillow will be being sat on by my big old booty. Now at each corner, bring the two side seams together to create a triangle. Sew a straight line across one inch down from the top. Cut off the tip of the triangle above your seam. You have now created a gusset. Repeat on each corner.
Turn inside out and stuff! Now to make ties. You can use trim or anything you want, but I wanted matching ties. So I cut a 3″ wide piece of fabric (whatever length you prefer). Iron each side into the center, like you are making bias tape. Now fold in half at the center and iron again: Sew a straight stitch to close the open edge, and then another along the folded edge: Tie the ends in knots: Handsew the pillow opening closed, and attach your straps at the same time: Almost done, but looking a little flat. I used embroidery floss and four mis-matched black buttons. Just squeeze your foam and sew them on like you would any button. Here is the top: And at the bottom I just left knotted floss, but you could use a backing button if you wanted too. I actually love the knotted floss look, this could totally be enough for the top too. I like the mismatched button look. I also like not going to the store to purchase 16 matching buttons. Also adore the sparkly thread.
I think it manages to look modern.Pull up a chair. Change out of your pajamas. Now go make three more! Or just sit by yourself, that’s pretty nice too.If you have an old wooden high chair that you would like to make more comfortable for your baby's fanny, chair pads are an easy way to do it. You could go out and buy expensive chair pads, but you can also easily make them yourself and save a lot of money. So here's a handy how-to guide on making your own chair pads for your baby's high chair. Start by cutting your newspaper or pattern trace paper and fold it so that it sits in the high chair in the same way you want the cushion to be placed. You may need to use tape to help keep the paper in place. Trace the outline for your cushions and be sure to add a 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch seam allowance on the edges of the pattern. Also, be sure to mark each location where you will connect ties to hold the seat cushion in place. Mark any other locations you may need for straps or folds.
Since you will need two of each pattern piece, double the fabric you'll be using before laying it out. Cut enough pieces of 1 inch strips to be used for ties. Measure the outer edge of the pattern and create strips that are twice the length of the edge of the pattern. Make sure it is also wide enough so that it can be folded for the desired ruffle or seam. Fold the strips that you cut for ties in half and use a hot iron to press them. You may have to alternate folding the strips in and out and pressing them until the seam appears permanent. After ironing, cut the tie strips to the desired length and then sew them close with your machine. Sew the seat and back cushion material together along the area where you created your seam allowance. Make sure to leave a gap in the center of one of the seams so that you can turn the cushion material inside out later. Use your iron to press the seams together. Align the right sides of the fabric and ensure that the edges are lined up on the front and back of the pieces.