Robin Footstool
Friday 22 March
Friday 22 March 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
$179.00Event Navigation

Learn some basic upholstery skills while you make this handy footstool. With classic mid century lines this little guy can be dressed up or down depending on where you want to put him!
Robin is perfect for resting your legs after a hard day or as an extra seat when you have company. At 45cm x 35cm he doesn’t have a huge footprint but with the right fabric, Robin can be a great accent piece. And there is no sewing!!!
What you’ll learn:
- Attaching jute webbing
- Cutting and attaching foam
- Attaching wadding to the frame
- Attaching the fabric
- How to use basic upholstery tools
- Attaching a dust cover
- Impressive upholstery talk!!!!
- Footstool frame
- Foam
- Jute webbing
- Wadding
- Raw Tasmanian Oak legs
- Use of upholstery tools
- Air staplers
What do you need to bring:
Your choice of upholstery fabric minimum size 90cm wide x 80cm deep. Suitable fabric includes: upholstery fabrics, heavy cottons and linens. For best results please do not bring shiny fabrics as these show every imperfection.
You may choose to purchase your fabric from Ministry of Handmade.
What you get to take home:
- Your finished footstool
- New upholstery skills