Sewbeeit’s Weblog

I’ve been thinking about doing this for a little while. (starting my own blog)  I’ve really enjoyed reading other peoples blogs who have similar interests.  I really want to use this blog to share some sewing and crafting projects with other people who might be interested.  I’ve been getting a lot of inspiration from some crafty gals “out there”.  I’ve learned about Etsy and flickr and just love everything about them.

 I need to learn how to put together a tutorial.  I have taken some pictures of my latest completed sewing project, a seat cushion for my daughter’s chair at school.  She claims it’s really painful sitting on those hard chairs all day.  I don’t remember having a problem but, then again my bottom was likely… definitely a little more naturally cushioned.  ha ha

 Seat Cushion

I started with the fabric, purchased at Fabricland in the clearance section and a foam round. 

I used the foam to cut out the right size for the fabic.  I laid the foam on the fabric and using a dressmakers marker added 1/2 inch and drew a circle on the fabric.  I did this twice. Making sure to centre on the medalian.  Next I cut a strip of fabric the width of the foam plus 1 inch and the length of the diametre of the foam round.

Next I sewed the short ends of the strip together and joined it to one of the circles, right sides together.

Then the other circle was attached and a small openning was left for turning.  I then turned the whole thing right side out.   

I inserted the foam and hand stitched the openning closed.

The result is a more comfy seat for my little princess.  She reports  that the other kids thought it was a great idea.  Perhaps she can get some orders.  We are negotiating a percentage.    I knew I’d be working for her sooner or later.

I hope my tutorials get to be a little prettier. I will be studing to learn more.