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Christophe fabricates custom covers for boat cushions using 6-centimeter-thick foam inserts.2:15 He designs the patterns on paper using Autodesk Fusion 360 software to ensure millimeter precision.0:52 The project requires two days of preparation and sewing, utilizing a standard home sewing machine.5:09 The chosen fabric from Mondial Tissus contains a small amount of elastane, providing slight elasticity that simplifies the fit.4:06 To secure the covers, he applies adhesive Velcro strips in a pizza-box style closure.4:15 He notes that if the adhesive fails in the marine environment, he will reinforce the Velcro with additional stitching.6:13 The final result provides a snug fit, though he suggests that reducing pattern measurements by one centimeter might have created more tension against the foam.4:39

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