Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
1 yard of Cuddle Majestic Mirage (for top and bottom— outer pouf)
1 yard of Cuddle Majestic Medallion (for side—outer pouf)
1/3 yard of brown faux leather (for band—outer pouf)
1 3/4 yards of neutral color 60” cotton duck (for inner pouf)
2—24" coordinating all-purpose plastic zippers (for outer pouf)
1— 5” or 6” all-purpose zipper (for inner pouf)
3 to 4 bags of Fairfield Poly-Fil® Bean Bag Filler (polystyrene bean bag beads—6 to 7 cu feet)
Matching all-purpose thread
New Universal 14/90 needle
©2013 Belinda A. Bernum—no part of this product may be reproduced in any form unless otherwise stated. All designs,
photographs, and images protected by federal copyright. Designs not to be created for commercial sale. For personal use only. All
rights reserved.
● ms.elaineous ● designs that energize the spirit ● 1 ●
The Plush Pouf consists of two sections: (1) an inner pouf with a small zippered-
opening (for filling and refilling with polystyrene beads) and (2) an outer, decorative pouf
with a larger zippered opening that creates a “hinge” to allow for removal of the inner
pouf. I’ve also included directions for making a ruffled slip cover.
Why zippered? (1) the bean bag beans will compress, so it will need to be refilled and (2)
the pouf might need a good cleaning! And if you get bored with the outer pouf, you can
take it off and make a new one!
ZIPPER INSTALLATION:
On page 2, you will find directions for putting a zipper in a pillow—the pouf zippers are
installed the same way. I encourage you to practice on regular cotton fabric first—Cuddle
is stretchy and a bit more difficult to work with...maybe start by make a coordinating
Cuddle zippered-pillow!? For additional assistance, at the top of the zipper tutorial I’ve
provided a link to my blog where I have some photographs of the zipper process.
Also, Cuddle has a nap or a direction. It’s like petting a dog or cat: one way is smoother.
When you assemble the pouf sides, you’ll need to do a “nap” check.
If you are making this pouf, I’m assuming that you are confident behind a sewing
machine, so have fun with this pattern and make it your own! The circle can be a bit
finicky, so go slowly and make necessary adjustments.
SMALLER POUF:
If you’d like to make it a smaller pouf, here’s how to do it:
Cut an 18” diameter circle
Cut side panels 56½”
Use two 16” zippers
Use about 2 cu ft (one bag) of bean bag beans
©2013 Belinda A. Bernum—no part of this product may be reproduced in any form unless otherwise stated. All designs,
photographs, and images protected by federal copyright. Designs not to be created for commercial sale. For personal use only. All
rights reserved.
● ms.elaineous ● designs that energize the spirit ● 2 ●
1. Lay out zipper on fabric and mark length of zipper (from the top
bar to the bottom stop). If the zipper is too long, measure about 1½” 1½”
1” or 1 ½” in from each end and mark. The zipper should be
centered on the fabric. Wrong side of fabric
6. Starting at the bottom stop, stitch around the zipper. I lined the edge of my
zipper foot up with the edge of the zipper tape then moved my needle to
the left. You will have to adjust the zipper tab as you get closer to it (which
is why you ripped out some of the basting stitches). Sew completely around
the zipper.
©2013 Belinda A. Bernum—no part of this product may be reproduced in any form unless otherwise stated. All designs,
photographs, and images protected by federal copyright. Designs not to be created for commercial sale. For personal use only. All
rights reserved.
● ms.elaineous ● designs that energize the spirit ● 3 ●
selvage
14½”
29” diameter circle
After you have cut out the circles, mark the quarter-points, as
shown. This will help you line up the side panels. Cut off excess
©2013 Belinda A. Bernum—no part of this product may be reproduced in any form unless otherwise stated. All designs,
photographs, and images protected by federal copyright. Designs not to be created for commercial sale. For personal use only. All
rights reserved.
● ms.elaineous ● designs that energize the spirit ● 4 ●
OUTER COVER:
Cut the Exterior Fabric:
selvage
FOLD
Top and Bottom
Fold the Cuddle fabric RST and cut as shown. TIP:
Fabric
Pin the fabric together to keep it from shifting.
Cut four strips of faux leather: 2½” x WOF.
Cut selvages off the 7½” pieces.
Mark the quarter-points on the circles (just like you
did on the inner-pouf). Set aside for later.
You might want to “pet” the Cuddle to make sure the nap 7½”
is going in the same direction before sewing the side
panels together!
7½ Side Fabric
selvage
FOLD
©2013 Belinda A. Bernum—no part of this product may be reproduced in any form unless otherwise stated. All designs,
photographs, and images protected by federal copyright. Designs not to be created for commercial sale. For personal use only. All
rights reserved.
● ms.elaineous ● designs that energize the spirit ● 5 ●
Before sewing the faux leather on the bottom of the other panel strip, lay out your
pieces as shown. “Pet” the Cuddle. Make sure the nap is going in the same
direction on both pieces.
Now sew the faux leather to the bottom of the bottom side panel.
Top-stitch the faux leather along the edge parallel to the Cuddle. You should have
two pieces that look the same!
Zipper FYI: The zippers will be sewn as shown below. They will meet at the seam (so when the
zipper is closed, the zipper pulls will meet at the seam). This creates the “hinge.”
End of zipper B
End of zipper A
Mark your stitch area: place the zippers along the bottom of one of the long
pieces (wrong side up). Place a mark on the fabric at the zipper’s bottom stop.
When closed, the zipper pull should be on the seam.
©2013 Belinda A. Bernum—no part of this product may be reproduced in any form unless otherwise stated. All designs,
photographs, and images protected by federal copyright. Designs not to be created for commercial sale. For personal use only. All
rights reserved.
● ms.elaineous ● designs that energize the spirit ● 6 ●
Insert Both Zippers: (using the tutorial and noting the following:)
©2013 Belinda A. Bernum—no part of this product may be reproduced in any form unless otherwise stated. All designs,
photographs, and images protected by federal copyright. Designs not to be created for commercial sale. For personal use only. All
rights reserved.
● ms.elaineous ● designs that energize the spirit ● 7 ●
Sew Together:
With RST, sew side closed as shown.
Sew side panel to top circle. I recommend putting the circle on the bottom so you
are less likely to stretch it. Use your markings as a guide (pin and/or sew basting
stitches to keep it lined up).
Carefully insert Inner Pouf—it might be a bight If you make a pouf out of woven
tight. Zip closed. fabric, you will want to do an
overcast stitch over all edges so
the fabric doesn’t fray when you
Fill inner pouf with bean bag beans.
wash it.
You are done! CELEBRATE!
©2013 Belinda A. Bernum—no part of this product may be reproduced in any form unless otherwise stated. All designs,
photographs, and images protected by federal copyright. Designs not to be created for commercial sale. For personal use only. All
rights reserved.
● ms.elaineous ● designs that energize the spirit ● 8 ●
SLIP COVER
All seams ½”
(RST = Right Sides Together ∙ WST = Wrong Sides Together ∙ WOF = Width Of Fabric)
http://mselaineousteachessewing.blogspot.com/2012/04/ruffles-made-easy.html
MAKE RUFFLE:
Sew four pieces of ruffle fabric together at 7” ends to create a loop.
Fold ruffle fabric in half (so it is 3½”) WST and press.
Set your machine on a wide and long zig-zag stitch.
Use a foot that can accommodate the zig-zag stitch (a cording foot
works great).
Get cord or string—leave it on the spool and just unwind as you go. It
has to be smaller in diameter or you’ll catch it in the zig--zag stitch.
Embroidery floss works great.
Place your foot so the right edge is lined up with the right edge of the
fabric. FOLD
Put the cord under your foot, centering it in the middle of your foot.
Leave a 10” tail.
Zig zag over the cord, sandwiching the cord under the zig-zag stitches.
You do not need to backstitch.
Go all the way around the ruffle fabric. Stop about ¼” before your
starting point.
Remove from your machine. Cut cord, leaving about a 10” tail.
RUFFLING THE RUFFLE:
Get your side piece and find the quarter points (the two seams and the two marks).
Get your ruffle and find the four seams.
Find one ruffle seam and pin it to one of the seams in your side piece (RST)
Take the next seam and pin it to the quarter point you marked. Repeat for two remaining
points. You are creating FOUR sections.
Tack the ruffle to the side (about ½” long and in about ¼” from the edge) at your
quarter points ONLY. This just holds it in place as you make the ruffle.
Find the one tail (if you are right handed, hold the fabric with your left hand and cord with
your right hand), and gently pull/gather the fabric.
You’ll have to fiddle with it a bit to get the ruffle to be the same length as the quarter
marks. You are only working a quarter at a time!
©2013 Belinda A. Bernum—no part of this product may be reproduced in any form unless otherwise stated. All designs,
photographs, and images protected by federal copyright. Designs not to be created for commercial sale. For personal use only. All
rights reserved.
● ms.elaineous ● designs that energize the spirit ● 9 ●
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
quarter section only (½” seam) ! Be
sure to back stitch. Don’t sew on the
cord—you’ll be pulling it out!
To gather the next section, you’ll
need to remove the cord in the area
you just attached to the side. To do
this, cut the cord about 6” from the
end. You’ll have to clip in between
the zig-zag and work the tail out. You New tail
can leave the excess cord in and take
it out when you are completely done.
You now have new tail to pull on, so
you can gather the next quarter
section.
Repeat the gathering, sewing, and
Excess cord
clipping the cord until you have
gathered and sewn the entire ruffle
on the side panel.
Remove all the excess cord.
Celebrate! You just sewed a ruffle!
©2013 Belinda A. Bernum—no part of this product may be reproduced in any form unless otherwise stated. All designs,
photographs, and images protected by federal copyright. Designs not to be created for commercial sale. For personal use only. All
rights reserved.