💷 Cushion Cost Calculator
Add up fabric, insert or foam, notions, and optional labor to see the per-cushion and total cost, with a clear line-item breakdown — a fast estimate for making or budgeting cushions.
🧮 Estimate Your Cost
💷 Cost estimate
| Fabric | $18.00 |
| Insert / foam | $8.00 |
| Zipper & notions | $2.00 |
| Labor | $10.00 |
| Per cushion | $38.00 |
| Total (4) | $152.00 |
Estimate only — add a margin for offcut waste, thread, and the odd re-do.
Know the cost before you buy the fabric
Making your own cushions can cost a fraction of store-bought — or quietly add up once premium fabric, inserts, and zippers are in the basket. This calculator lays out every line so you can compare making versus buying, and see exactly which choice is driving the price.
Pair it with the Fabric Yardage Calculator for the yards, and the Insert or Foam calculators for the fill, to build a complete, realistic budget for a single cushion or a whole room.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the calculator add up?
For each cushion it adds fabric (yards × price per yard), the insert or foam, zipper and notions, and optional labor (hours × rate). That gives a per-cushion cost, which it multiplies by your quantity for the total. Every line is shown so you can see where the money goes and trim it.
How do I find the fabric yardage to enter?
Use our Fabric Yardage Calculator to get the yards for your cushion size, quantity, and cover style, then enter the per-cushion yardage and your fabric's price per yard here. Home-decor fabric ranges widely, so use the actual price from your supplier for a realistic figure.
Should I include labor if I'm sewing them myself?
That's up to you. Set labor to zero for a pure materials budget, or enter your hours and an hourly rate if you're pricing cushions to sell or want to value your own time. Either way the breakdown makes the trade-off clear.
Is this an exact quote?
No — it's an estimate for planning and budgeting. It doesn't include shipping, sales tax, offcut waste, thread, or the occasional re-do, and prices vary by supplier and region. Add a small margin on top, especially for a first project or premium fabric.