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General Upholstery Questions and Comments => General Discussion => Topic started by: Virgs Sew n Sew on November 08, 2014, 07:52:41 am

Title: Foam Cutting Question
Post by: Virgs Sew n Sew on November 08, 2014, 07:52:41 am
From other threads, I understand that foam needs to be cut larger than the desired finished product.  However, if it is a long cushion, you only add 1/2" to the measurements. 

Question #1 -- at what length, do I cut the added length to 1/2"?

Question #2 -- on a round cut, do I need to increase my circumference by 1/2" all the way around?

Thanks!!!

Virginia
Title: Re: Foam Cutting Question
Post by: MinUph on November 08, 2014, 11:55:12 am
If you are wrapping with dacron you cut the foam a bit smaller. Anything around 40" long i would only add a 1/2" total in length.
round are about the same as rectangles.
Title: Re: Foam Cutting Question
Post by: scottymc on November 08, 2014, 01:38:07 pm
I've always use the width of marker pen (bout 1/4") which I spose makes 1/2"
Title: Re: Foam Cutting Question
Post by: Virgs Sew n Sew on November 09, 2014, 09:22:36 am
Thanks for the info.  I'm ready to cut my round seats out now.  Knew I didn't want to mark the foam until we talked about this.

I appreciate all of the help that all the board members give to each other so freely!  What a great network of information this place is.

Virginia