Project 2

1 Paint the stool with two coats of Annie Sloan English Yellow, letting it dry completely between coats. Once the second coat has dried, seal it with wax.

2 Measure the size of the seat, double it (allowing for seams on three sides), and cut the fabric accordingly.

3 Fold the fabric double with the right sides facing in and sew two seams – one long and one short.

4 Turn the fabric so that the right side faces out. Sew a top stitch on the short seam. Fill the pillowcase with stuffing.

5 Fold 1.5cm of the fabric in on the remaining seam, pin the seam and sew with a top stitch.

6 Place the cushion on the seat. Wrap one of the measuring tapes around the cushion and under the seat, adding about 12–15cm extra, and cut the measuring tape accordingly. Do the same with the second measuring tape.

7 Fold the measuring tape around the buckle and punch two holes about 1.5cm apart. Insert two tubular rivets into the holes and secure in place by hammering on the cap. 8 Wrap the measuring tape around the cushion and chair again and mark where to punch a hole for the belt pin to go through. Use the hole punch to punch a hole. Secure the cushion on the seat of the stool with the measuring tape belts.