WEST ELM INSPIRED STRIPED POUF
I am so excited about today’s post! I teamed up with 4 other crazy talented DIY bloggers and we are kicking off a new WEST ELM KNOCK OFF SERIES.
How fun!
We will complete 15 amazing West Elm knock off decor projects by the end of the series. On the 4th Tuesdays in July and August we will be back with a new tutorial for ya so be sure to keep your eyes out for our fun knock off decor projects!
Here are my awesome bloggy friends who are participating in the series:
You love them all, right? I know, I do , too!!:-)
So today’s theme was outdoor as we are into summer with double feet and we are spending all of our free times outdoors. You heard me saying it few times already ( I know, I know, I know…)and I will tell you again, that we love spending time on our fun and colorful patio. We made an L shape pallet furniture last year and I thought an extra seating or just a simple footrest would be great addition to our cozy deck.
This chic stripe pouf was my inspiration for today’s project.
I just simply loved the fabric. I did not find anything that was close to looking like this striped fabric so I painted my own. 🙂 I love painting anything, did you know that?
Materials:
2 yards of white outdoor fabric. ($9.99/yard)
blue fabric paint
paint brush
sewing machine
fabric glue
poly fill
As a first step I measured and cut my fabric, (16″ x 17″) then I painted my uneven lines on with a small paint brush. It only took me about 15 – 20 minutes to paint the whole fabric.
I cut out a long piece and it was easy to go from the top to the bottom with my lines. I also chose to cut out a long piece so I would not have to sew all sides together. I have a sewing machine but I only use it maybe once a year for a project. I am by no means know how to sew a more serious project but I can handle to sew together two pieces of fabric.
On the image below I wanted to show you in what order did I go to sew the sides together. The blue numbers show you how I sew the fabric together in order.
To help me to go in a straight line I used my sew pins to hold the fabric together.
I left one side open so I could fill up the inside with poly fill. I bought 4 bags and I also used two pillow fill that I had on hand.
After filling the inside I used my permanent super fabric glue to close the opening.
This fun striped pouf will be perfect addition to my patio. I can use it to sit on it or as a footstool.
See, my little B hopped right on when I put it out there 🙂
How do you like my cool West Elm knock off project? Knock offs are always fun!
This pouf was going to be $149 and I tackled it for less than $40. Yay!! I love to save money and create chic an expensive decor on the budget!
Pin it remember for it later!
Now, before you leave head on to check out all these other fantastic creations! Let me tell ya, my amazing bloggy friends know how to build!!
TINY SIDEKICK – WEST ELM INSPIRED WOODEN PLANT STAND
PLACE OF MY TASTE –WEST ELM INSPIRED STRIPED POUF
MAKING HOME BASE – DIY WOOD SLAT BENCH
THE HOUSE OF WOOD – DIY BUTLER STAND
HOME MADE BY CARMONA – DIY WEST ELM BENCH KNOCK OFF
Thanks for visiting today! Hope you are going to follow us along with this series!
Cheers!
Not exactly outdoor friendly though.
This is so cool Aniko! I love how it turned out!
Thank you Shelly!Xo
I love this pouf – pinning for sure! Your patio is also really cool looking. I like the way the painted fabric looks, like you said, when you can’t find what you are looking for why not just make it yourself! Awesome, excited for the rest of the series.
This is great Aniko! I’ve always wanted a pouf, and now I an make one following your easy tutorial! Thanks, and thanks for inviting me to be part of such a great series…what fun!
By the way, love that you shared your fedora just like the original! 😀 Big fan of hats here!
I love how this turned out Aniko! I love how you painted the fabric! Thanks for putting this fun series together! Happy to be in such good company!
Yep. What Chelsea said! Thanks for putting this series together – so much fun. And can I tell you how much I LOVE your hand-painted fabric? Can I order a few yards please?? Heart eyes!!!
You are so crazy talented Aniko!! I love this pouf! Thanks so much for hosting us and getting such a great group together, so many inspirational projects!