How to reupholster fixed cushions?
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There should be a zipper somewhere.
https://www.hunker.com/12000601/how-to-fill-leather-sofa-cushions-sewn-to-the-frame
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/fill-leather-sofa-cushions-sewn-frame-102624.html
Unfortunately, too many pieces of furniture lack zippered cushions. You may have to resort to a velcro closure.
They were attached somehow when it was made and I would investigate how and determine what happens when you cut the stitching or whatever it is.
If they have “no bottoms”, I would make “hats” for them (inverted boxes) with Velcro “lassos” on the back edges.
I had a chair with a fixed cushion. It was attached by one piece of fabric that I cut with scissors and it didn't affect the chair or cushion at all... You might also find this site helpful:
https://www.hunker.com/13403672/how-to-refurbish-a-sofa-with-fixed-cushions
Noel what helped me refinish a fixed cushion was to take the old off and use it as a template. Making notes about how it came off and where it was staples or glued down.
Noel, here is a tutorial on how to fix cushions of a couch. I hope it can help you. I found it and many others similar going to "explore projects" then "repair" then "furniture" then "upholstery" if you want to find another one that you think might help you better. Here is the one I chose for you: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/reupholstered-torn-couch-25497640
Reupholstered Torn Couch!