2009 Subaru Forester Seat Custom Cushion

So out with that nasty old pillow I got at walmart. It was getting lumpy and becoming a real pain in the ass… A LONG time ago I posted that I was going to manufacture my own seat cushion that would fit better, be very comfortable, and match the interior of the car, well I finally got my hands on a sewing machine and did it!

the complaining stage: http://bloggerboon.com/2009/12/11/subaru-forester-seat-comfort-problem/

the planning stage: http://bloggerboon.com/2010/02/26/new-project-build-a-custom-seat-pad-for-my-subaru-forester/

Unfortunately I didn’t document it very well with pictures… but basically I used really cheap fabric to trace the shape of the factory seat cushion and then cut it out of the fabric. I used this as a pattern for where to cut on the vinyl material. I cut out a top shape, and a long strip for the “side” of the cushion. and I just used the cheap fabric for the bottom.

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Custom Cushion Close Up

I chose this Grey vinyl material because it would allow me to slide on and off the cushion easily when I was getting in and out of the car, and the fabric bottom would hold it in place a little… Plus its easier to clean and wont absorb fart smells. This is also really expensive stuff, $16 a yard, but its supposed to withstand freezing temperatures as well as high summer heat. (Its made for ATV / Snowmobile seats). The high density foam (as mentioned in the planning stage, the big green thing) has been working out very well. I used the same pattern I made earlier to cut the foam to the correct shape. This stuff was insane at over $30 a yard. Its 6″ thick foam I believe, and its VERY comfortable. Seems like it will last a long time too.

It looks kind of sketchy but when you sit on it it pulls tighter and looks good. Part of the reason is that I didn’t use any pins and used only eye-sight for measuring pieces during the sewing phase so nothing lines up perfectly LOL.

2009 Subaru Forester Seat Custom Cushion

No one has noticed it really, where everyone noticed the jankey walmart pillow. My dad said “This is the most comfortable seat cushion I have ever used” and he thought I bought it somewhere lol. Anyways, I LOVE it, my hip and back pain has been completely alleviated. I used it for a 10 hour journey not 2 weeks ago and it was GREAT! It is literally the saving grace of this vehicle.