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How to Cover and Waterproof Outdoor Cushions with Iron-on Vinyl

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Summary: Replace old seat cushions with waterproof vinyl. The new cushions will be simple to clean and last many years.

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Difficulty: Easy
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  1. Step 1

    1.Make a pillowcase for your old outdoor cushion by measuring the length and width of front and back of this cushion. Add at least 1/2" seam allowance for all seams.

  2. Step 2

    2. On reverse side, sew all seams leaving the back seam open.

  3. Step 3

    3. Turn the pillowcase right side out.

  4. Step 4

    4. Measure your vinyl to fit one side of the pillowcase. The width of this vinyl is narrow so this may need to be cut in two pieces.

  5. Step 5

    5. Cut vinyl out.

  6. Step 6

    6. Pre-heat dry iron to medium temperature.

  7. Step 7

    7. Peel vinyl from paper. Place sticky-side of vinyl on right, top side of pillowcase.

  8. Step 8

    8. Place protective paper shiny side down on vinyl. Hold iron in each area for 8 seconds. Continue this process in each area until entire top pillowcase is covered.

  9. Step 9

    Turn pillowcase to back side. Hold iron in each area for 4 seconds. Continue over entire back side of pillowcase.

  10. Step 10

    7. Wait for the vinyl to cool and remove paper.

  11. Step 11

    Slip the old cushion into this new vinyl covered pillowcase and slip stitch the open end closed.

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rpalulis said

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on 11/4/2009 Love it! Very creative

Susanh said

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on 10/10/2009 Very interesting concept! Innovative and clever.

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on 9/23/2009 Wow! Excellent! 5* & rec

ilonarose said

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on 9/17/2009 That was really cool...I am going to try this with my coushins, thanks so much for this tip. A 5 star tip. I enjoyed your video very much!

ilonarose said

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on 9/17/2009 That was really cool...I am going to try this with my coushins, thanks so much for this tip. A 5 star tip. I enjoyed your video very much!

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