This Ikea Fabric Stool Cushion Tutorial is easy to sew and up and a great way to add a splash of color to the room. Or switch out the covers with the seasons to refresh a room.
Materials needed:
1 yard quilt batting OR fat quarter 1″ foam
6′ satin ribbon
1 large button
Sewing Essentials (pins, scissors, etc.)
Ikea Fabric Stool Cushion Tutorial
Sew
Trace around the top of your stool. {hint: this is easier to do BEFORE the stool is assembled}
Cut out the traced circle and fold in fourths. Mark the fold lines and the center. These will be your pattern markings for your tie and button placements.
Cut out 3-4 layers of quilt batting. Alternatively, you can use 1 layer of 1/2″ foam.
Use fabric glue to glue the layers together if you are using quilt batting.
Pin your pattern piece to the fleece fabric and trace around a 1/2″ seam allowance. Cut out 2 circles from the fleece.
Cut 4 pieces of ribbon, each 18″ long. Fold each piece in half. Use the pattern markings to pin the folded edge of the ribbon to the raw edge of the circle.
Baste the folded edge of the ribbon in place.
With the ribbons tucked inside, pin the other fleece circle on top, right sides facing.
Stitch around the outside edge, leaving a 3″ opening for turning.
Turn right sides out and stuff the batting/foam inside.
Pin the opening and hand stitch it closed.
Stitch your button in place. It is helpful to use a heavier thread and needle for this step.
Tie the cushion onto the stool and use a lighter to heat seal the ends of the ribbon so that they don’t fray.
