DIY Cushion for Toy Box

If you want the do-it-yourself version for how to add a seat cushion to a toy box, read on for how I made mine!

Toy BOX SEAT CUSHION – Materials Needed:

– Storage Bench – Foam – Batting – Fabric – Staple gun and staples – Upholstery hammer  – Tack lifter

Step 1: Detach the Toy Box Lid

The first thing I did was unscrew the lid from its hinges. I did this because I put my seat cushion directly on the box lid.

Step 2:  Cut Foam to Size

Next, I cut my foam to fit the size of the top of my toy box. I recommend fairly dense and thick foam if it is going to be for a seat as it has to take your weight. Mine was 3 thick.

You don’t strictly have to attach your foam to your box lid but I find it helps at the stapling process to know you don’t have to worry about the foam itself sliding around.

Step 3: Attach Foam to the Toy Box Lid

Step 4: Optional Batting

I used warm & natural quilt batting, because I am also learning to quilt so I had it in the house anyway waiting for my next project.

Step 5: Upholstering the Seat Cushion

I start with one staple in the center of each long side puling as taught as possible and folding under the raw edge before stapling it down.

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