This project has been sitting, cut out, on my sewing table FOR A YEAR. It has taken up so much space, and finally last night, I decided just to finish it. Good riddance! And it’s beautiful! 🙂
This is the Honey Bun Pouf sewing pattern by Amy Butler. The pattern makes two different sizes, and I decided to make the large, which is a 30″ diameter and 10″ tall pouf. I decided to use an out-of-print Prints Charming line from Free Spirit called ‘Follow Your Imagination’, which is really bright and happy.
The pattern uses 15 wedges for the top and 15 wedges for the bottom. Since I used quilting cotton for my prints, the pattern calls for a layer of duck canvas and also a layer of batting, to give this large home decorator pillow stability. I highly recommend sticking to this combination, as it truly gives this pillow that high-end store-bought feel to it.
The instructions were easy enough to follow, and even with the bulky layers, the pouf was rather pleasant to sew, until I got to the zipper (there is a 12″ zipper inserted on the side between the top and bottom layer). It’s just a case of everything being so large and bulky, but that was quite trying! Although in the end, very worth it!
In the middle of the pouf, there are two loops, which are attached to eachother and pulls the center of the pillow down, creating the tufted effect. I could not find the 2-1/2″ covered button kits at the store, so I just bought 2 royal blue buttons, 2″, but they were big enough to cover the intersecting fabrics in the center, so good enough! The pattern calls for using micro beads to fill the pouf, and I had an old bean bag that was falling apart, so I cut it open and repurposed the styrofoam beads from that. I didn’t quite have enough, so I also through some fiber fill that I had lying around.
The pouf took me about 4 hours to sew, and I would say about 2 hours to cut and baste the pieces together. This is really an adorable project, and would be perfect for a child’s bedroom. My daughter is 5 years old, and she’s actually lying on the pouf right now watching a television show. 🙂
Fabulous finish and it looks comfy!
What a nice pouf! And soooo big!
I wish you’d do a tutorial on this. I’d love to make one!
Yes, a tutorial would be nice. I would love to have a few of these dotted around.
Very nice.. A pouf/floor cushion has been on my to do list for a while now.
It’s gorgeous. I’m green with envy. Such beautiful fabrics.
So so cute! Looks fun to sew and snuggle on
Great colors!
It turned out great. A project other than a quilt, dress or purse. Must be fun for a change.
Oooh I have been googling floor cushions, this one is now on my shortlist!
Love this and the colors are so vibrant!
That’s huge! It’s gorgeous Sara.
Huge! I’m thinking to make one for me so a tutorial would be nice!
I just love these! This is gorgeous
Fab colors! And as I said on Facebook, so stinkin darn cute!
Love it!
a great pillow and can see it is already in use. Not come across duck canvas, wondering what it is, will google and see if I can find it
yes found the duck canvas, of course it is what Kath Kitson uses on her bags,
I love the pillow. The choice of fabrics are great too! Looks so comfortable to use.
Ahh, it feels great to clear off those WIPs, and this turned out fab, I can see why the kids settled right in!
Yep, I have this one 50% done in a bag in my office. Congrats!
It turned out awesome Sara!
it’s fab! I know what you mean about half-done projects languishing on your sewing table. When I finish them, I never understand why I left it so long.
I love this and it’s just reminded me of that fact that I wanted to make one of these a while ago. At the time I had no clue where to start but maybe I might just manage it now!
It looks super cute and very comfy, I can’t believe how big it it. Well done!
Very nice. Of course, I want one- adult size.
So I’m about to make one of these and notice that the pattern calls for the zipper to be sewn closed. Do you find that the zipper was necessary? Or would hand sewing the opening closed be just as effective?
Is there a way to get a tutorial on the honey bun poufs
Do you know if this pattern is still available? I sure would like to make some for Christmas!!!!
Hi Jill! I’d suggest checking online (Etsy, etc.). Thanks!