Star Wars Inspired Chair Cushion DIY

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  - Cotton fabric (navy or color of choice)
  - Felt (yellow or color of choice)
  - Hook and loop fastener (Velcro)
  - Temporary fabric glue
  - Foam cushion
  - Sewing machine
  - Iron
  - Needle & thread

My husband asked for a seat cushion for the chair he uses at work. He's a big Star Wars fan, so I decided to surprise him with a themed cushion.

1. Start by finding a free Star Wars font online. This font is called Star Jedi.
    
2. I just cut out my letters freehand, but you could also print them off and pin them to your fabric, then cut around them.
    
3. You'll need to cut 2 fabric squares for your cushion. Cut them 1-inch wider than the seat of your chair.
    
4. Use temporary fabric glue to adhere the letters to one of the fabric squares. This will hold them in place while you sew.

5. Topstitch the letters to the fabric square. Use a 1/8-inch seam. Don't forget to sew around the center of letters that have cut-outs.

6. Make the straps that will secure the cushion. You'll need a total of 4 pieces, but you can fold your fabric and cut them all out at once if you want. Make them 3-1/2-inches wide.
   
   Measure beneath your chair from side to side, then divide by 2. Add 4 inches, and cut each rectangle to that length.

7. Sew 2 rectangle straps right sides together with a 1/4-inch seam, leaving one short end open for turning. Do the same with the other set of rectangles.
    
8. Trim the corners without clipping your stitches, then turn right side out and press.
    
9. Lay the square with the letters face-up on the table. Pin the straps to the center, one on each side, with the raw edge pointing outward. Extend the strap about an inch past the edge of the square so it will be secure within the seam.

10. Lay the other fabric piece face-down on top, sandwiching the straps between the layers. Pin together, then sew with a 1/4-inch seam. Leave a 6-inch hole in one of the sides so we can insert the cushion.
     
11. Clip the corners, then turn right side out. Press the edges, being careful not to iron the felt letters.
     
12. Add Velcro to each strap. One should have the Velcro on the top of the strap, while the other has the coordinating Velcro on the bottom of the strap.

13. Cut a 1-inch thick foam cushion to the size of your sewn square. Roll up the foam so it fits inside the opening. Insert your hand to position the foam in place. Make sure it's smooth.
     
14. Finally, hand sew the opening shut with a blind or ladder stitch.

If you are a visual learner, then below is the video tutorial that will walk you through what we've shared in written form above.