The July issue of Better Homes and Gardens features this pouf, and BHG.com includes a step-by-step tutorial on how to make your own for less than $50.
The BHG pouf looks very similar to my own Moroccan ottoman project from '09 - the difference being that my pouf was made from an old party dress and cost no where near $50. It cost $0.
That being said, BHG did offer some good tips I didn't think of. One, after stuffing your pouf with towels, fabric scraps, blankets and so forth (which I did), top it off with fiberfill to give it a nice puffed shape, thus avoiding pouf cellulite.
The other was a how-to for adding decorative stitching along the seams of the pouf.
BHG should hire you! That said, I like the decorative stitching - that's a nice touch.
ReplyDeletecool, and great reuse of a party dress!
ReplyDeleteThat woman doing the BHG one looks very stern - you looked happier than that, I bet, as you worked on your silver creation.
ReplyDeletepouf cellulite? that's hilarious and i agree with elisa. bhg should totally hire you.
ReplyDeleteI actually put the dress on for a bit and pretended to be a villaness from the Chronicles of Narnia. For that moment, I was stern.
ReplyDeleteSince when did BH&G get so...dare I say it...with it? I'm kinda tempted to try this.
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed! I have a few heinous bridesmaids gown that could use the pouf treatment!
ReplyDeleteI remember your tutorial on making this and it's been in my catalog of things to do for a while. loving the linen they used and the decorate stitching - pretty awesome!
ReplyDeleteThe decorative stitching is a great detail. Love!
ReplyDeleteWOW...I just don't know that I have the patience to make one. But I want one so badly....
ReplyDelete(oh, and I am having a linky party where you reveal the inside of your fridge...scary I know. Haha. I would love for you to join! = )