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How to Create a Seat and Back Template for an Adirondack Chair
An Adirondack chair is considered a unique furniture piece and will require a cushion
template.
A template is a pliable paper or cloth pattern cut to the shape of the cushion you want.
To get started, all you will need is a tape measure pen and template paper.
1. First, you will need to lay out a sheet of paper on the seat, pressing the paper flat
all along the bottom edges.
2. Draw around the outside edge of the seat, or where you would like the cushion to be
placed and cut out the shape.
3. After you cut out the template, make sure that it fits. It may take a few attempts before
you are satisfied with your template, so double check by folding your template in half to
make sure it is symmetrical. Remember, your new cushion will be cut to the same shape
as your template.
4. Mark on the template which is the front and back of the cushion.
5. Next, you will need to cut out the shape on your back seat.
6. Lay a sheet of paper against the back seat and press the paper flat all along the edges.
7. Draw around the outside edge of the back seat or where you would like the cushion to
be, and cut out the shape.
8. Now consider your thickness. Adirondack chair cushions can be made from 3 to 8 inches
thick. You will need to remember to subtract the thickness of the seat template from the
height of the back seat template. For example, if you want a 4 inch thick seat cushion, you
will need to subtract 4 inches from the back seat cushion template.
9. After you cut out the template, make sure to test that it fits. To make sure your template
fits perfectly, fold it in half to make sure it's symmetrical. Remember, your new cushion
will be cut to the same shape as your template.
10. Mark on the back template which is the top and bottom of the cushion.
11. Lastly, please mark your pattern with your name, invoice#, thickness, width, depth,
quantity, fabric choices, style, where the front and back of the cushion is, where the
zipper should be placed (if applicable), ties and break locations and any other important
or helpful information. 12. After ordering, please mail your templates
to: Cushion Source
Attn: Custom Template Order 3180 Wetumpka Highway
Montgomery Al, 36110
• If you have any questions; give us a call at 1-800-510-8325 our customer service representatives
will be glad to help.