You can't see in the photo but this is a lovely soft fine cord fabric. I picked up a few metres of it really cheaply at a Peter Jensen fabric sale I went to with some lovely ladies including Kathryn, Alison, Elisalex and Joelle. That was a long time ago and it's been languishing in my stash ever since. That means... that my first make of the year also qualifies as the start of my Stash Diet 2014 - win! Initially I was going to make a pinafore style dress but since our new arrival I've changed my mind and would like to make him some trousers or dungarees with what is left.
This was really easy to make as I haven't covered it at the bottom - this means I can remove it easily to wash it, but also meant less sewing - another win in my book. I just measured the top and sides of the pouffe, added a 1.5cm seam allowance then started cutting out the squares. I then sewed the top and two sides together in a line before adding on the other 2 sides. I pinked all the seams as the cord really frays. Oh, and I added a pocket, well actually 2 pockets. One for the remote controls and one for toys. I'm really pleased with it and it looks great in our living room, which has a lot of turquoise, red and orange in it.
Here it is below with some other new additions to our house - a gorgeous sewing box which my hubby bought for me from our friends website - Thriftola. And a stool I got reupholstered by the chair man in Walthamstow, who used to be based in Wood Street but is now in the back of Penny Fielding's shop in Orford Road (I realise this is only of interest to anyone local to the area but it's always nice to recommend local businesses).
This looks great, and very square! By that I mean you've obviously cut and sewn it very accurately, as it fits perfectly! Great idea with the pockets.
ReplyDeleteI also have one of those sewing boxes, and my husband bought it for me too! Mine is a bit worse for wear though and needs a bit of love!
Thanks, I did try hard to make sure it was an accurate fit.
DeleteSuch a great present! I'm still planning how to organise my sewing box!
Love the red cover and the pockets! Great for stuffing toys for quick clean up :) And, Hooray for stashbusting! Looking at your new cover reminds me of 2 stools that we bought long ago that are still in their muslin covers. Shame on me, I really should get down to sewing them some covers :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it is great for doing a quick tidy and making everything look suddenly better. It was quite a boring job, that's why it took me ages to get round to it, but it is so satisfying to have done it. I'm sure you'd feel the same if you did the stools!
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