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Irregular Cushions

(e.g. forepeak cushions)

Please Note:

1 inch (25 mm) is added to all boxing strips below as plaque and wedge allowance. Trim to prooper width as required.

Unit of Measurement
A. Foam Width (?)
Width of the wider cushion foam end (fabric stripes and patterns run this direction). Foam should be 1/2 inch (13 mm) larger than the finished cushion size on all sides.
   
inches
B. Foam Length (?)
Length of the cushion foam. Foam should be 1/2 inch (13 mm) larger than the finished cushion size on all sides.
   
inches
C. Thickness (?)
Thickness of cushion foam. Estimate adds 1 inch (25 mm) to boxing/plaque to allow for sewing the zipper. The extra inch should be cut down or modified during construction so the finished boxing and zipper plaque equals the thickness of the foam plus 1/2 inch (13 mm).
   
inches
D. Min. Width (?)
Width of the narrower cushion foam end (fabric stripes and patterns run this direction). Foam should be 1/2 inch (13 mm) larger than the finished cushion size on all sides.
     
inches
Quantity (?)
Total number of cushions needed with these dimensions.
Fabric Width (?)
Actual width of fabric (often 46, 54, or 60 inches -- 1168, 1372, and 1524 mm)
   
inches
Select Fabric Style:
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No fabric pattern
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Pattern runs along fabric length.
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Pattern runs along fabric width.
Estimate Fabric For:
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Same fabric for plates and boxing (complete cushion).
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Fabric required for just one plate & all boxing.
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Fabric needed for one plate only.