Rug Hooked Footstool – Finishing the Upholstery

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This entry is part 8 of 8 in the series Footstool Construction

This post does not have all its images in place yet. I need to shoot the rest of the video before I can get these images. I will place the images (and videos) into the posts as soon as they are available. Stapling the backing into place Pull the hooked cover into place for the [...]

Rug Hooked Footstool – Sew the side seams

Sewing the side seams on a rug hooked footstool
This entry is part 7 of 8 in the series Footstool Construction

This method of sewing the seams is the easiest ever! I will always be grateful to Kim Nixon for showing me this technique years ago. It made me fearless about sewing seams for any three dimensional hooking such as footstools, purses or dolls. To sew the first side seam, choose a corner and fold the [...]

Rug Hooked Footstool – Prepare the pattern for finishing

Square pocketful hooked by Gail Soileau
This entry is part 6 of 8 in the series Footstool Construction

If you haven’t built the footstool yet, get it built and attach the foam BEFORE you cut the edge off your hooking. Test fit your hooking to your stool. There are so many variables that could throw the fit off. If you need to add a row or two, do it now before you cut [...]

Rug Hooked Footstool – Adding the Foam

Foam added to rug hooked footstool frame
This entry is part 4 of 8 in the series Footstool Construction

You gathered the materials, ordered the feet, stained them and built to box. Now you need to add the foam. I used the green high density foam because I think my older footstools have gone a bit flat. I’m hoping the higher quality foam will hold up better. Use spray glue to attach the foam [...]

Rug Hooked Footstool – Build the Box

Completed frame for your rug hooked footstool. Ready for the foam.
This entry is part 5 of 8 in the series Footstool Construction

Steps to build the box for your own rug hooked footstool. These instructions are designed to work perfectly with the patterns offered on my website.

Rug Hooked Footstool – Some tips for staining the wooden feet

Staining the feet of your rug hooked footstool
This entry is part 3 of 8 in the series Footstool Construction

I am posting this so the posts will be in order. The videos are not complete yet but here are the written instructions and some photos. I stained my feet with Minwax Polyshades. It is a stain and Polyurethane in one step. I used several coats. The color I used is Bombay Mahogany Gloss #480, [...]

Rug Hooked Footstool Feet – where to get them

Feet for rug hooked footstool
This entry is part 2 of 8 in the series Footstool Construction

Once you begin hooking on your pattern, order the feet for the footstool so you will have them when your hooking is complete. You can find many sources on the internet. A few are listed below. These feet are 4″ in diameter and 6″ tall which will give you a final footstool height of approximately [...]

Footstool Constuction Material List

2x4-unassembled for rug hooked footstool base
This entry is part 1 of 8 in the series Footstool Construction

Construction material list for building your own footstool. A rug hooked footstool can be the jewel in any room. Making one is simpler than you may think. Finish it off yourself using the instructions or take it to an upholster. This material list will get you started