The first footstool I am making is usually in front of the winged chair by the fireplace. It is a simple footstool and the best to start with. The top is cut to size, and the edges are rounded.
These legs that can be cut down to look pretty close to the original.
All that is needed is a little bead for the bottom of the leg.
Cereal box card is cut out and I will wrap the fabric around this, and then glue that to the wood top.
Figuring out the thickness of padding that's needed.
This padding is foam from packaging.
Styrofoam glue.
The cushion is not perfect, maybe I will try again later.
The top and legs are painted with acrylic paint.
The second footstool is usually between the fireplace and the couch. It has dimples in the top and I assume I will have to try a couple times to get it right. These short legs are perfect if the end is cut off.
Sorry I didn't take photos, but here is the painted footstool. Pogo sticks are for supports along the bottom.
This is my first attempt on making the footstool. I am not happy with the tufted sewing, and maybe I will try tiny seed beads to make it more dimpled.
Starting over with the cushion. Trying to make the tufted cushion with an old oven mitt, instead of foam. The old cushion is removed, and a new piece of cardstock will be the base.
Here are the layers: cardstock, oven mitt material, and a paper template for the dimples.
Cutting a piece of material to cover the cushion.
Placing the layers centered on the material
Here it is together. It is a bit of an improvement.
Here is a quick video
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