Guide
How to Make a Bench Cushion: DIY vs. Custom
Make a bench cushion yourself if you own a sewing machine, enjoy the project and the bench is a simple rectangle. Order a custom cushion if the bench is L-shaped, curved or angled, or if you want it cut to your measurements without sewing.
| Criterion | Make it yourself | Order a custom cushion |
|---|---|---|
| What you need | Foam, fabric, zip, batting, notions and a sewing machine | The bench measurements |
| Time | Several hours of sewing, plus sourcing materials | Made to order |
| Rectangular bench | A good intermediate sewing project | Enter width × depth × thickness |
| L-shaped, curved or angled bench | Much harder to cut and sew accurately | Choose the product page for that shape |
| Units | Whatever your tape measure shows | Inches or centimetres |
| Cost | The materials you buy | Shown in the customizer before you buy |
How do I make a bench cushion myself?
- Measure the length and depth of the bench top and decide the thickness; the bench cushion thickness guide helps.
- Cut high-density foam to the length and depth of the bench.
- Wrap the foam in batting for softer, rounded edges.
- Sew a boxed (four-sided) cover with a zip.
- Slide the foam in; the care guide shows an easy way to do it.
How we compared
The DIY column summarises the usual steps for a boxed cushion; the custom column uses the options on Foamera's own product pages as they were on September 26, 2026. Foamera makes made-to-measure foam cushions and sells them online through TURKEX LLC. Foamera sells custom cushions, so this page is not a neutral review.
What should I read next?
Key facts
- Units
- Sizes can be entered in inches or centimetres on each product page.