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| Pouffe Pattern on www.bhg.com |
Last week, I searched and found the free pattern again via Pinterest on www.bhg.com (you have to sign up to download the pattern) and then trawled my cupboard for a large enough piece of fabric (2 metres). Luckily I had quite a lot of fabric left from when I made my curtains 20 years ago.
I wasn't sure that the fabric lent itself to the to the pouffe, however after some deliberating and laying the pattern on vertically and horizontally, I decided to cut across the stripes and be extra careful when pinning and sewing, to make the stripes match. I also put a zip in one of the seams, as I thought it would be easier to fill the pouffe with Bean Bag beads and zip it shut instead of try to sew it whilst the beads were popping out all over the place, plus it will make it easier to add more beads when it needs topping up.
It was quite quick and easy to make, took me an evening to print the patten and cut the 8 pieces and took me an afternoon to pin and sew the pieces together. I omitted the octagon piece on the top of the and bottom of the finished pouffe, and of course omitted the stitching on the original pattern. I am toying with adding a covered button in the centre.
I need to buy some more Bean Bag beads and this is actually about 4/5 full and just needs filling right up to give it the full shape of the original one. I may even make another one in a different fabric (I fancy some Chenille or Velvet) and fill it with some hollowfibre stuffing for a more solid shape. However this one is very comfortable and supports my legs nicely when relaxing on the sofa, my husband loves it too!
Sarah xx
That looks really great! I think you were right not to put the octagon piece on the top as the way you have cut the fabric makes it unnecessary. Like the idea of a button - as long as it would still be comfy!
ReplyDeleteThat looks a comfy pouffe. Wouldn't mind resting my feet on it! What a great way to re-cycle fabric from another project.
ReplyDeleteI think I prefer your design rather than the original pattern. It's fantastic how all the stripes match up together perfectly.
ReplyDeleteWell done! You certainly lined all the stripes up very well. I too like the idea of a button on the top.
ReplyDeleteOh wow that's amazing! Very brave going for the stripes.. but you have lined them up perfectly! :)
ReplyDeleteThat's brilliant, and all the better for being made out of leftover curtain material!
ReplyDeleteThat's so clever. Just love how that stripey material has worked in the design. What a fantastic make.
ReplyDeleteHow clever. I love the pattern the stripey fabric has made.
ReplyDeleteIt's great how you have matched up the stripes. I think I'd do a small circle padded with wadding instead of a button, it would still look like a button but would be softer. :)
ReplyDeleteJan x
Wow - well done! I would NEVER have been able to match up all the lines together! Simmi x
ReplyDeleteIt was worth saving the left over curtain fabric. I think you have done a great job at cutting and matching up the fabric to create the effect on the top! Happy relaxing.
ReplyDeleteWendy x
what a fab make. Love it
ReplyDeleteI love it,it looks so comfy.My gran always had an after dinner nap with her feet up on one of these!
ReplyDeleteThat's so clever - had no idea it was even possible and the finished result is really professional and very, very comfy too!
ReplyDeleteThe cut of the fabric made a lovely design. I admire your sewing skills. Beautiful piece.
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