I've decided to add some great services, tuffet finishing and custom tuffets. What's the difference, you might ask? 

Well, tuffet finishing service is for when you can sew, but you don't have the tools or desire to build your own tuffet. I'll send you the pattern (if you already have one, just message me and I'll send you a coupon code for the difference) and you sew the top together. Then send it back to me in in a few weeks, you'll have a completed tuffet! It's like magic!

Custom tuffets are for those of you who are non-sewers! You just send me the fabric (or I can provide it) and I'll do all of the work! And YES, this includes necktie tuffets!

After so many classes this past week I'm running low on some of my tuffet supplies. Going through the process of ordering more supplies, it occurred to me that you might want to know just what goes into a basic tuffet kit. After all, it's not an inexpensive purchase. You need to know what you're getting for your money.

First, the plywood base. It's the perfect size and thickness for your tuffet and is strong enough to withstand regular use.

Now to the foam. Hooray for foam! I love the foam I supply. It's already sized and beveled and is high quality furniture-grade foam. You can certainly find cheaper foam out there, but if you want to create a tuffet that will last, this foam is the ticket.

Next we have the upholstery batting. You'll get the right thickness to smoothly shape your tuffet without being so thick that it's hard to work with. This isn't the same thing as quilting batting. I wouldn't want this in a quilt I made, and I also wouldn't want quilt batting in a tuffet.

The button form provided with the tuffet kit is strong and can take the force of making the tuffet dimple. It's a bit startling how much I love this button form.

Tee nuts and cording. Okay, they're not the most exciting part of the kit, but they're important. The tee nuts are the right size to fit with the threads of the feet I supply. I recommend putting a little E6000 (or similar) glue around the shaft before hammering in the nuts. We don't want accidental slippage at any time. The cording is designed to withstand 35 lbs of tension. I include enough to gather your tuffet top as well as creating the tuft.

Lastly, if you are planning to make a tuffet, you may want to consider buying a 12 inch needle. I don't include it in the kit because it's really a tool; once you own it, you shouldn't need to buy another one unless something happens to it.

If you don't want to go through the process of building the tuffet form, I also offer pre-made tuffet forms. You still get the button form and the button cording if you buy this kit.

The complete kit includes a pattern/instructions, interfacing, the upholstery needle, muslin, an Add-a-Quarter ruler, the basic tuffet kit and your choice of feet. You just supply the fabric and basic tools like your sewing machine, iron, rotary cutter, etc.

There you have it. If I missed anything or you have any questions about my tuffet kits, please leave a comment or contact me via email. Thank you!