This little base started out as a base I made for a three tiered side table. Except I didn't like it for that.
Saturday, March 5, 2016
The Accidental Footstool
What is the saying? When you fail, try, try again? That is the thinking I used when I created this footstool.
This little base started out as a base I made for a three tiered side table. Except I didn't like it for that.
Instead of trashing it or taking it apart, I decided it was the right size for a footstool. And I just happened to have a piece of plywood cut the right size to use for it. I grabbed some grey pillow ticking I had, an old pillow and some batting and covered the plywood.
I start by stapling the corners and the middle of each of the sides.
I stapled the sides and then pulled the corner staple.
I trim the batting and fabric from the corner and the re-staple it.
I added 1"x1" boards to the inside of the base to attach the upholstered top to.
I screwed the top to these braces and then hot glued a rope around the edge for gimp.
It is a fun and sturdy stool, perfect for tired or feet or even as a small, extra seat.
This little base started out as a base I made for a three tiered side table. Except I didn't like it for that.
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What a happy accident!
ReplyDeleteThanks Audra! I like being able to turn lemons into lemonade!
DeleteReally a cute result!!
ReplyDeleteJudy
Thank you Judy, I was happy to be able to turn my mistake into something else.
DeleteI like it a lot! I'm thinking of making a footstool of some kind for our place and this is a nice one!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it is a great height, very comfy!
DeleteWhat a great new stool, it looks fantastic :)
ReplyDeleteThank Dawn. It has a few lumps and bumps, but then again so do I ;)!
DeleteThat turned out so cute. What an excellent idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you Debra, it was a fun project!
DeleteI love making footstools. I made one from an old washtub. Great storage & instead of feet I just attached furniture sliders so it wouldn't catch on my carpet. Plus it kept it frim getting too tall. What is gimp btw?
ReplyDeleteI love stools of any kind and that is wonderful. The pillow ticking and gray paint are perfect. I would love an accident like that.
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