How to Make a No-Sew, Washable Chair Cushions in Under 5 Minutes

Have that uncomfortable chair with no padding that no one wants to sit in? Or maybe you found a cool-looking chair at a garage sale that’s far from functional.

​No cushioning? No problem.

​Create a comfy, washable, full chair cushion… no sewing required… in under 5 minutes!

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Another reason I love this easy DIY project is it allows you change the look and style of your chair by simply changing the “cushion cover” itself as you can see with another chair I found at a local Goodwill for $6.  ​

Estimated Time to Complete

Once you have the items needed (which we’ll get to in a moment), this design solution takes less than two minute.

Level of Difficulty

Easier than easy.

Estimated Cost

The cost ranges from FREE if you already have the items needed (listed below) in your home... or up to $40 if you need to purchase everything.

Items Needed

• 1 - queen-size pillow (20 x 30 inches)
• 1 - throw pillow or throw pillow insert (20 x 20 inches)
• 1 - body pillow cover with zipper (20 x 54 inches). Best if has a soft texture like a sherpa, shaggy faux fur (fuzzy), faux “long hair”,  or plush fuzz. And make sure it's "machine washable and tumble dry".
• And of course, the single-seater chair you're cushioning.

For best results, create for a chair with armrests, keeping the cushion in place.

Instructions

Once you have the items needed…

• ​Insert queen-size pillow in body pillow case

• Insert 20” square throw pillow (or pillow) insert in body pillow case inline with queen-size pillow​​

• Zip body pillow case

• Crease cushion where two pillow (inserts) meet inside body pillow case

And that's it. Like I said, this project takes less time than to read this post!

If you like this post, then check out my single-seam, removable, washable pillow cover and other under-an-hour, easy furniture DIY ideas... and the removable, zipped pillow cover.

In the meantime, put the fun back into functional stylish living… in under  an hour!

Having Trouble Getting Started?

I used to feel the same way too. After all, who wants to put time into a project that may not work in their specific home? That's why I created this Quick DIY Check Prep (List) for getting you started on those projects that actually enhance your home. I use this when starting any home DIY endeavor... big or small. 

​Knowing the "whys" of your home projects not only helps you with the "hows" but keeps you focused on the DIY endeavors that will matter for you... saving you time and money.