Tuck away all of your craft essentials in an upcycled Piano Stool. Finding space for your ever-growing stash can be tricky, so when Corinne Bradd brought this clever upcycling project into Sew HQ, we were simply blown away! She has taken a piano stool, with a seat that lifts to reveal space for sheet music, and transformed it into a stunning piece of dual-purpose furniture by painting the woodwork a bright pink and reupholstering it with colourful patchwork.
Remove the upholstered top from the stool. In this case, the whole section lifted out from the wooden surround once two screws under the lid were removed. Wash and dry the woodwork to remove any dust and grease. If the original finish is past its best, give the stool a quick rub down with sandpaper to remove any flaking varnish.
Coat the woodwork with a thin layer of wel