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Let’s face it – our asses aren’t friendly with our sofa cushions. Over time, they leave an indelible and not-so-beautiful imprint on our favorite places to relax and rest, squashing and squashing the softness that I previously recovered from our pillows in a flat, dented discomfort. But if you’re not ready to give up on that couch or your favorite armchair, there’s an affordable DIY solution to make them look and feel comfortable again.
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For one of the easiest and least expensive ways to inject new life into furniture cushions that have lived better days, all you need is a Poly-fil craft store (which is exactly what it looks like: sturdy, resistant to mold and resistant polyester padding), spray adhesive and quilt smoothie. (Before you start this project, make sure your seat cushions and backrests have zippers that allow you to open and fit them in.)
For seat backs: Unzip the seat back covers and grab a generous portion of Poly-fil, more than you think you’ll need. Start filling the Poly-thread behind any foam or cushion inside, so that the softness of the original foam will be on the front and center, supported by the less structured Poly-thread on the back. Be sure to fill Poly-fil to the corners; if you have trouble getting there, you can create your own filling tool with a ruler, remote control, or a long-handled spoon covered with a cloth. (Hey, we said this was DIY.)
Things, stuff, and stuff, until you think there’s no way the seat cover can fit another piece. (At first, you’ll want it to look too stuffy, as the fibers will compress over time).
For the pillows themselves: first remove the cover completely and vacuum the loose pieces of foam. (An optional step here is to spray the foam with a universal adhesive to help keep the quilt smoothie in place.) Wrap the foam in a few layers of smoothie and, if possible, find help that help you slide the inflation. the pillows on the pillowcases. Wait and welcome a tight fit that will require some elbow grease to maneuver.
An alternative, slightly more expensive, is to place 2-inch-thick high-density foam on top of existing pillows. Follow the same process as above, but instead of wrapping the pillow with a duvet, cut a piece of high-density foam to fit your pillow. Spray the existing foam pad with the spray adhesive and glue the new high-density foam on top. Allow to dry as instructed on the bottle, and then place your 2-inch-high pillows on the zippered seat covers. See a tutorial here.
A note on supplies: While Poly-fil purchased in-store is now affordable (see this 5-pound box for just over $ 30), you can also check out thrift stores, garage sales, or your group of ‘friends, as many people find themselves left behind after completing a small project like this.