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Kneeling pad with tool pockets

The finished cover before the foam board goes in

Made2023 · in use

Garden kneeling pad

A garden kneeling pad with pockets for small tools. We still use it at the cottage.

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Why I made it

At our cottage we knelt by the vegetable beds on shabby offcuts of foam for years. I wanted to replace them with something more comfortable and nicer to look at. The pad stays comfortable even for long stretches, keeps out the damp and cold from the ground, and it's still in regular use at the cottage.

What I learned

It was my first time sewing rounded corners in a stiff fabric. I solved the zip so that its pull tucks into a little pocket when it's closed.

Finished

Carried by the handle
The finished pad with the foam inside
In the garden
The pockets have proved their worth, and we still use the pad in the garden.

Making of

Pieces and tapes
Sewing the pieces
At the machine
Before turning out
Before sewing on the second side panel

Details

Sketch

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