How to Make a Pouf With Curtain Sheers

Place two circular plywood pieces on a work table. These circles are available in the wood department of most home improvement stores. Select two that are 12 to 18 inches across.

Cut four pieces of 1-inch-by-6-inch wood 18 inches long, using a table saw. If you don't have a saw, some home improvement stores will cut the wood for you. Place the four 18-inch-long pieces of wood on end in a rough square. Center your circle board over the ends of your four boards. Nail through the circle board into the ends of the on-end boards, using a nail gun. You can usually line up the board and the nail positions by eye. If your nail misses the underlying board, simply move the gun over and shoot another nail. Use at least two nails per 1-by-6. Repeat with the other three 1-by-6s. Your objective is to securely attach the 1-by-6s to the circle board.

Turn the circle upside down so the circle of wood is flat on the table. Place the second circle of wood over the on-end 1-by-6s. Line up your nail gun so it will shoot a nail into one of the 1-by-6 boards through the circular board. Shoot the nail into the board. Nail two nails per board. Any nails that fail to go through the 1-by-6s will ultimately be covered, so don't worry about extra nails poking through the inner portion of the round platform you've built. This is the base of the pouf.

Spray the top circle with spray adhesive. Place 4-inch foam over the wood and press down. Cut around the sides of the foam using an electric carving knife.

Fold quilt batting until it is 8 to 12 inches thick and long enough to reach around the sides of the pouf. Bring the ends together and baste-stitch to hold the batting together. Use a needle and thread. Add another layer of folded batting 4 to 6 inches thick. Shape the sides to create a curved shape. Stitch the ends together to hold the batting in place.

Open a piece of quilt batting to one layer thick, large enough to cover the entire pouf. Place the pouf, foam side down, in the center of the batting. Bring the batting to the back underside and staple the batting. This layer evens out the appearance of the pouf. You can stuff poly fill in any low spots as you work to create the best appearance. Apply a staple every inch, at least 2 inches from the bottom edge of the wood. Trim off the excess batting.

Wrap the pouf in layers of sheer fabric. Place your fabric on a large flat surface. Gather each panel to 8 inches wide. Cross your fabrics over each other at the center of the panels. Fill in with more material until you create a large circle of fabric. Place the pouf foam-side-down in the center. Bring the fabric to the underside and staple. Pull the fabric tight to cover evenly and create the best look. Trim off the excess sheer fabric.

Cut a circle of upholstery cambric the same size as the bottom of the pouf board. Turn the sides under 1/2 inch and staple the cambric over the earlier staples to create a nice finish.