Abstract: Chair cushions and placemats are formed of a top fabric panel attached to a bottom panel which as a high coefficient of friction. The bottom panel is a rubberized web with an open pattern. The pattern consists of a plurality of rows of parallel, spaced, side by side, relatively small size elongated openings extending in a first direction. A plurality of columns of collinear, spaced, relatively large size elongated openings extend in a second direction. The first and second directions are orthogonal. A plurality of rows of rectangular areas, some of which of are devoid of openings, also form a part of the pattern.

Abstract: Prior to being introduced into a sewing machine, an elongated binding strip passes through a plow where it is folded lengthwise to create a recess into which the edge of an article to be bound is received. The strip is trimmed by a cutter to a length longer than the edge to be bound. The trailing end portion of the strip is then folded widthwise, around a retractable rod, by a moveable guide and guided into a plow entrance, after the rod is retracted. The trailing end portion overlaps the leading end portion of the strip as it is sewn to the article, such that only the finished end of the strip is visible.

Abstract: Chair cushions and placemats are formed of a top fabric panel attached to a bottom panel with a high coefficient of friction. The bottom panel is a rubberized web with an open mesh pattern. It is formed of parallel, spaced, undulating thread-like members which extend in one direction. First and second sets of parallel, spaced, straight thread-like members respectively extend along lines oppositely inclined relative to that direction. The straight thread-like members intersect with the undulating thread-like members forming enlarged nodes aligned along spaced parallel lines extending in the perpendicular direction.

Abstract: When in use on a chair, sets of strings which extend from the seam proximate an expandable pocket are tied around vertical elements of the chair back to secure the cushion. The strings are stored within the pocket when the product is used as a decorative pillow. The pocket material matches the material of the side wall and may be similarly pleated, so as to be visually unobtrusive. The product saves space and money because it can be used as a decorative pillow or a seat cushion, as needed.