Zero Waste Pouffe
Easy to Print (A0 + A4/US Letter)
Metric & Imperial Measurements
Lifetime Access to Updates
Save every scrap of fabric from going to landfill with the Zero Waste Pouffe. Designed to store all of your fabric waste as well as look great for your home. You’ll be happy in the knowledge you’re upcycling your offcuts and old toiles to create something beautiful and useful.
You can use the pouffe as a ‘bin’ while you save up your fabric scraps and when it’s full, simply zip it up. You’ll find the zip a useful way to top the pouffe up over time when the fabric slowly compresses through use.
You can search instagram for customer makes with the hashtag #mszerowastepouffe
Skill Level
Suitable for all levels.
Construction techniques: Piping, inserting a zip, baste stitches
Dimensions
Dimensions: Height = 30cm, Width = 46cm
Materials Needed
Suitable fabrics: We recommend working with heavier fabrics to ensure durability and create a good structure. This will be a piece for your home so think carefully about what colour and texture will suit the setting the most. The pouffe is only sustainable if you like it enough to use it for years, so fabric choice is crucial.
Fabric requirements:
Fabric width 150cm - 100cm
Fabric width 110cm - 150cm
Materials list: Self fabric, closed end zip roughly 18cm long, 300cm of piping string approximately 7mm thick, thread in a colour of your choice
Pages to print: Instructions - 5 , A4/US Letter - 24, A0 - 1
How to use PDF Patterns
Where to find your patterns & workshops:
After purchasing you'll find your PDF pattern download and any workshops in your account page. Simply log in (or create an account using the same email address used to purchase) and click the account button in the top right corner. The most up to date versions of the patterns will always be available from within your account. If any changes are made to the pattern or instructions you’ll receive an email notification.
Opening your files:
Some older Window computers have problems opening zip files. If this is the case, you can use the free programme 7-Zip to open your files.
How to print your pattern:
You have two options for printing out your pattern.
1. You can get it printed in A0 at a printing shop or sewing pattern company. Search for "sewing pattern printing company" to find a company that does this in your region.
2. Or you can print it yourself on a home printer in A4 or US Letter format and then tile the pages together using tape.
Using PDF layers:
All of our patterns come with PDF layers so you can select the sizes you want to view and print. To do this you’ll need a PDF viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader (this is free to download).
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More details on printing, using PDF layers and general preparation tips can be found on the ‘Using Our Patterns’ document (download for free here). This document comes with all of our patterns.
Zero Waste Pouffe
A quick project that does something useful with your waste. What's not to like?
I enjoyed making this. It was simple to follow and it felt great to do something positive with all my scraps. For the actual pouffe fabric, I used a blanket I got from the charity shop for £2 so that felt great too. I've suggested this pattern to others as well. The actual paper pattern was a pain though and I ended up just drawing my own pattern. A suggestion for the future would be a video tutorial. It's always useful to see exactly what you're aiming for.
Thanks so much for the idea. (PS No picture because I haven't filled it all the way yet so it looks a bit flat)
I loved making this. It was super quick and easy and I feel joy every time I have some scraps to fill it up with. Great idea! Thank you.
This was both challenging and fun to make.
The pattern printing and sizing was a real pain. In the end I used a protractor to create the circle top/bottom of the pouffe and measured and created my own templates. The instructions were very clear and despite loathing zips and having never made piping before, it went extremely well.
I did add a handle too but the pouffe is so heavy that it is not practical.
I stuffed it with scrap material and washed woollen jumpers, that were headed for the charity shop.
I love the end result and use it every day. I’m really pleased I made this. 😊
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