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Toddlers and the elderly alike, all are happy to rock on a rocker. A good rocker may all that’s needed to calm even the most restless of souls. Whether you want to read, relax or watch TV; they provide you the best place for every indulgence.

But what good is a rocking chair without soft and comfortable cushions?

Bright or mellow, floral or chequered, microfiber or polyester, exclusive quality or the reversible kind- there is really a wide variety for you to choose from.

While there is a plethora of choice, there is one kind that’s really special …

Glider Rockers And Their Cushions

A mother may spend hundreds of delightful hours cuddling and bonding with her precious bundle of joy on one of these chairs. Which is why they merit special mention

But that’s not all - glider chairs are also recommended for pregnant women too.

The glider rocker is different from a traditional rocking chair in the way it works. Some of these chairs let you experience both a gentle rocking motion as well as a smooth gliding motion while others just glide and do not rock. They can easily be used in the gardens or patios.

Most of the times, the glider rockers come without the cushions and you need to buy them separately. In a way it is good as it provides to match your interiors the way you want. The myriad variety could in fact confuse you. And if at all they are permanent make sure you go for darker colors. And if the cushions are part of the deal, then you need to check if they are detachable or permanently fixed. For your convenience see if they are stain proof, machine washable or not, do they come with covers.

If you want to place your glider rocker in the garden or in your porch, it makes sense to go for a non-fading and water resistant cushioning. However to give longer life to your glider rockers, you must change your cushions with time and need.

10 Easy Steps To Own Your Home Made Rocker Cushions

Get started if you have a sewing machine at home. The other things you will need are the measuring tape, spool of matching threads, chosen fabric, a pair of scissors and a few pins.

• Neatly and evenly fold the fabric into half with the right side of the fabric unseen and the wrong side facing towards you and underneath.
• From the folded edge place the foam pillow and calculate the fabric left over for tying.
• Making the foam pillow your guide cut it into two halves. At least an inch must be left on all the sides.
• Keep aside the guide pillow and securely pin the straight pins one inch away from the edges and corners. However don’t pin on all the four sides. Keep one side open for inserting the pillow and quickly sew the rest three with your hands.
• Stitch well now the three sides on your sewing machine and once you are done remove the hand stitches earlier put by you.
• Turn the material upside down by pulling the right side on the surface with your hands and enabling the wrong side to hide.
• Place in or insert the pillow and small stitch the open side of the fabric.
• For the ties, take two long strips each measuring one inch by twelve inches and place them into the wrong side of the fabric and flat iron the edges.
• Half fold the ties at the center and iron them again and sew each tie at their edges.
• Tie one tie to the end of the spindle end of the rocker and hand sew it to the cushion. And there you are ready to flaunt your hard work now.

Do you still want to buy new cushions for your rockers? If you find the above steps easy and simple, you can also have home stitched swivel rocker cushions.

Cleaning Tips For Your Cushions

Vacuum cleaner with attachments can work well to get rid of crumbs and dirt. Any pet hair stuck with your cushions? Roll a lint roller over your cushion and see what you get. You can use a steam cleaner if you do not want to remove the foam pillows within. The covers can be easily washed and cleaned in the washing machine. If your foam pillows fit in your washing machine, clean it by washing it on gentle. The next option is you can very well wash them in your bath tub if it is too bulky with some mild detergent and vinegar. Remember vinegar brings back freshness to your cushions. Remember to dry them well before you knot them back to their places.

Useful Tip For Slipping Cushions

In between your foam pillow place the cording with a lip to prevent slipping of your cushions. They can prove a nuisance if you had to lift and adjust slipping cushions every time. Placing a non-slip drawer liner between the cushion and the rocking chair also helps achieve a solution.

Wicker, rattan or wooden rockers; customize all with the best cushions and get ready to relax and rock indoors or outdoors.

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