Nous sommes ravies de partager un extrait (en anglais du livre The Handmade Home d’Arounna Khounnoraj, dans le cadre de notre collaboration spéciale célébrant la sortie de cet ouvrage inspirant ! Rempli de 20 projets de couture réfléchis pour la maison, le livre d’Arounna est une véritable mine d’idées créatives et durables. Nous avons depuis longtemps admiré son utilisation inventive des fibres naturelles et son approche consciente et soignée du fait-main. Pour accompagner cette mise en avant, nous avons également sélectionné une collection de tissus et mercerie parfaits pour réaliser le pouf et certains des projets présentés dans le livre.
(Quadrille, October 2025)
Most types of furniture have a fairly specific purpose. Not so much for poufs; they are by
definition multipurpose – a seat or footrest, a stool, or even a table if you add a tray. Or just a big cushion. Which is why, perhaps, they are considered accent pieces. This one is all of the above plus one more: it’s designed to be filled with anything you have on hand, such as blankets, clothing, or extra fabric. In other words it’s a storage container, too. And because it’s an accent piece, the fabric you choose for it can be quiet and reserved, or bright and outgoing. It’s up to you.
Approx. 20in (51cm) diameter x 14¼in (36cm) high
Tip: The fabric I used is a medium-weight cotton/poly blend Jacquard. If you plan to use something rather lighter you might need to add an iron-on interfacing to the wrong side of each piece before sewing to help with structure and construction.
STEP 1: Serge all the fabric edges before sewing. If you don’t have a serger, use a zigzag stitch on your sewing machine.
STEP 2: Place the two side panels right sides together with edges aligned. Sew together on one short edge from both corners inwards for about 2in (5cm) or so, using a seam allowance of ⅝in (1.5cm), leaving a large unsewn gap in the middle for the zipper. Press the edges of the seam over to give the unsewn gap neat and clean edges.
STEP 3: Use a zipper foot on your machine if you have one so you can get the foot very close to the zipper teeth. Open out the sides with right sides facing up and place the zipper right side up underneath the unsewn. Align the zipper slightly off center so one side lies over the zipper teeth and pin in place. With the side panel right side up in your machine, start by sewing the zipper across one end, then sew along the folded edge of one side very close to the zipper teeth.
Continue sewing across the opposite end and then finally along the fold of the second side, this time sewing about ½in (1.2cm) from the zipper teeth. This will result in a flap on this side that covers the zipper from view. Alternatively, you could omit the zipper but leave the opening to stuff the pouf with fabric filler at the end and sew it closed using a ladder stitch.
STEP 4: Now fold the side panel so it is right sides together and the other two short edges are aligned. Sew the short sides together using a ¾in (2cm) seam allowance. Do not turn right side out yet.
STEP 5: With one of the round pieces right sides together with the side panel, pin the edges together with the round piece on top. Sew all around the perimeter using a ⅜in (1cm) seam allowance, back stitching at start and finish. Open the zip slightly. Repeat to join the other edge of the side panel to the second round piece. Clip into the seam allowances around the edge of the top and bottom to reduce bulk. Turn right sides out through the zip when completed. Stuff the pouf with anything you wish, and you can begin using it.
