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Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at sewmag.co.uk/safety.
Featuring jewel colours and rich tones, this stylish bohemian design by Corinne Bradd would not look out of place at a Moroccan souk. Make in a mismatch of colourful cottons, and stuff generously for an extra comfy seat – ideal for when you have people visiting.
stitch a pouffe
1 Download and print the pattern pieces. To make the inner bean bag, cut eight 26cm x 32cm rectangles of white cotton. Stitch a 30cm zip between two rectangles on the long edges. Sew the remaining sections to each other in a line, then join together in a ring.
2 Cut eight triangles from white cotton and sew together in pairs on one long edge. Sew four pairs together to create semi-circles, before stitching together to make a complete top. Pin and stitch the top and ring, right sides together, matching up the seams.
3 Make the base in the same way as the top. Open the zip slightly before stitching the base to the ring. Turn right side out. Use a funnel and jug to fill with polystyrene beans, then zip up.
4 Make the outer cover from eight different fabrics. Cut three third-sized triangles from each print. Mix the colours up and sew three pieces together to make one full-sized triangle. Join right sides facing as before. Stitch together in pairs, again into semi-circles and then finally, a complete octagonal top as for the lining.
5 Cut three rectangle sections from each of the fabrics. Mix up and sew together to make eight multi-coloured sections. Stitch into a ring, and sew the top to this, as for the beanbag inner.
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