Tin Can Footstool Tutorial Continued
Trace around the outline of the cans. This daisy-shaped pattern will determine the shape of your stool, so be sure the cans stay in place. When you are finished tracing, remove the cans and cut around the outline. Try folding your pattern to make sure all petals of your daisy are identical. This is critical! |
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Step Nine
Measure and cut the rectangular side piece of upholstery about 9” high and 50” wide. Pin the right sides of the top and long edge of the side pieces together. Leave 1” free on the short edge of the side piece. (This will become part of the side seam.) Using a ½” seam allowance between the top and side upholstery pieces, begin sewing around the top. Be sure to pin, then sew, all the way into the indentations to retain the daisy shape. Where the two short edges of the side piece meet, sew up the side seam. If there is any extra fabric at the side seam, cut all but 1”. Clip the curves on the seam allowance to the stitching. Turn the piece right side out and iron the seams flat. Zigzag stitch the bottom edge.
Step Ten
Pull the upholstery over the can. Make any sewing adjustments needed.
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