This badge bit (
BB) is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the
wood badge in
textiles.
In this
project, you will make a couch!
Minimum requirements:
- all materials (frame and cushions) will be made from natural materials
- will use a natural wood frame
- zero glue, plywood, particle board, wafer board, etc. in the frame
- for the frame, you can:
- build your own
- re-use an existing frame (if it meets our standards)
- hire somebody to build the frame (to our standards)
- purchase a frame (if it meets our standards)
- upholstery and cushion stuffing will be from natural materials (wool, heavy cotton, leather, etc.)
- describe how your couch won’t end up lumpy
- cushions will be sewn, not glued.
To document completion of the BB, provide proof of the following as pics or
video (< 2min):
- Describe your couch: size, style, choice of materials, and how you will make or obtain the frame.
- Describe how you will avoid lumpy cushions.
- Show and describe the frame.
- If you make the frame, show us the process.
- Show and describe the upholstery fabric and cushion stuffing.
- Show and describe constructing the cushions.
- Show your completed couch with no lumps in the cushions.