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Waterproof cushions?

Hi there, im looking for some way to make or buy cheaply some large waterproof cushions that can be used in the garden, for a party. They had these when i was on holiday in turkey and I'd love some for at home. Im thinking size-wise probably 50cmx50cm and around 10 of them. Id like to make these if possible but i dont know where i can get cheap waterproof material.

Any ideas? :)

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  • emujuice
    emujuice Posts: 930 Forumite
    ooo, me too. Large waterproof bean bags would be ace! I'll have a look in my local fabric shop for material and let you know what they suggest. Maybe something like ripstop rain mac material?
  • rufusdog52
    rufusdog52 Posts: 3,972 Forumite
    Hi there, im looking for some way to make or buy cheaply some large waterproof cushions that can be used in the garden, for a party. They had these when i was on holiday in turkey and I'd love some for at home. Im thinking size-wise probably 50cmx50cm and around 10 of them. Id like to make these if possible but i dont know where i can get cheap waterproof material.

    Any ideas? :)

    They do some nice vinyl fabrics in Dunelm Mill and its not that expensive. Sometimes they have end of rolls too which are even cheaper.
  • JailhouseBabe
    JailhouseBabe Posts: 1,590 Forumite
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    There are products you can buy that will waterproof fabrics of your choice (example). I'm not sure how effective they are though; I've never used any.
    some people grin and bear it, others smile and do it :)
  • redballoon_2
    redballoon_2 Posts: 1,555 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    you can make plastic bag material that can be sewn. google it!
    Make £10 a day challenge March 2013 £101.24 / £240 :j
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  • sarahf191979
    sarahf191979 Posts: 3,077 Forumite
    Matalan had some in last summer, not been this year so not sure if they are still stocking them, think they were about £10:confused:

    Sarah
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