Don t just cut the extra 1 seam allowance cut and extra inch of both sides 3 total so you have lots to bunch up.
How to make a french mattress bench cushion.
French mattress tutorial box cushion.
Try your best to line up the top and bottom stitches because that s what gives the cushion its mattress look.
The french mattress cushion is finished.
The moment i realized that we had the space for a window bench in our sunroom i immediately envisioned a french tufted mattress as a cushion for the spot the breezy upholstery is revered for its versatility and ability to play to a variety of decorative styles and spaces.
I finally got around to making my own and now i have the tutorial for you as well for this project i made a new cushion for a bench trunk that lives by our front door you can see the space here with the original cushion.
Continue doing this around the top and bottom of the mattress cushion.
When you cut out the fabric pieces be extra generous.
I wish i had done this more on mine.
First cut the upholstery foam to the desired size.
I m so excited to finally be able to share this tufted french mattress cushion i made because it s been 2 years in the making.