French Mattress Window Seat
My first attempt at a french mattress was an interesting learning experience to say the least!
The enormous size (101″L x 23″W x 7″H) —yes, 101″ long one piece, made for challenging maneuvers both physically and material-wise. 3″ thick foam custom ordered for length is wrapped with a double layer of fiberfill. All edges are gathered and hand-stitched to create the edge roll. After the initial sewing of the cover with a zipper in the back, the cover is then hand-stitched again to reinforce the edges. *This is the hand cramping type of work needed to create this look and why french mattresses are very labor intensive! There are different methods of how to make a french mattress but this is the way I choose to do it- I wanted a very defined rolled edge especially because of the size of this piece. The cushion is finished with top and bottom buttons.
Double wrapped fiberfill pieced and stitched. Edge roll stitch.
My friend’s large island came in handy for the final stitching.
The finished window cushion is not only perfect as a reading spot, but is ample enough to provide another sleeping spot if needed. So happy with how this turned out ?
