I will be teaching this class at the Texas Living History Association conference in January.
https://www.texaslivinghistoryassociation.org/upcoming-events
https://www.texaslivinghistoryassociation.org/upcoming-events
If you want me to bring all the supplies for your tin can foot rest, the cost will be $30 with poly batting- wool batting is extra. Please let me know by the beginning of January, if I need to gather supplies for you.
Shown is my antique footstool, along with my reproduction one (which I have enjoyed very much at events!)
WHAT YOU NEED
7 large clean empty cans- I use family size soup cans, but large juice cans work well too.
Pasteboard or Posterboard two pieces 12" x 12"each
Fabrics:
Batting or padding for top cushion- I used two 12" squares and sandwiched the trimmed edges from cutting to shape between them. you can also use a strip to soften the can outline on the side if desired.
muslin or scrap fabric (won't show) - you need a strip to bind the cans together.
Wool or velvet fabric for outside. you need 2- 12" square pieces for top and bottom and a piece about 8" x 36" for the side for family size soup cans. Juice cans might need a bit larger.
Shown is my antique footstool, along with my reproduction one (which I have enjoyed very much at events!)
WHAT YOU NEED
7 large clean empty cans- I use family size soup cans, but large juice cans work well too.
Pasteboard or Posterboard two pieces 12" x 12"each
Fabrics:
Batting or padding for top cushion- I used two 12" squares and sandwiched the trimmed edges from cutting to shape between them. you can also use a strip to soften the can outline on the side if desired.
muslin or scrap fabric (won't show) - you need a strip to bind the cans together.
Wool or velvet fabric for outside. you need 2- 12" square pieces for top and bottom and a piece about 8" x 36" for the side for family size soup cans. Juice cans might need a bit larger.
