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Box Cushions
(2 plates & separate boxing)
Note
: Estimate adds 1 inch (25 mm) to boxing to allow for zipper plaques and any seam allowances.
Unit of Measurement
Inches
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Foam Width
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Width of the cushion foam (fabric stripes and patterns run this direction). Foam should be 1/2 inch (13 mm) larger than the finished cushion size on all sides.
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Foam Length
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Length of the cushion foam. Foam should be 1/2 inch (13 mm) larger than the finished cushion size on all sides.
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Thickness
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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.
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Quantity
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Total number of cushions needed with these dimensions.
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Fabric Width
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Actual width of fabric (often 46, 54, or 60 inches -- 1168, 1372, and 1524 mm).
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Solid
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No fabric pattern
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Striped
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Pattern runs along fabric length.
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Railroaded
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Pattern runs along fabric width.
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Complete
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Same fabric for plates and boxing (complete cushion).
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Plate & Box
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Fabric required for just one plate & all boxing.
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One Plate
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Fabric needed for one plate only.
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