How to Make Your Own Stadium Seat

There is nothing better than being in the stands, cheering on your favorite team. Sitting on the hard metal seats, however, leaves a little something to be desired. Add a little cushion and warmth to your day at the park with an easy-to-make stadium seat. Make a seat from all weather materials in your favorite team's colors. This addition to your fan gear will make your game day experience a little more comfortable, so you can concentrate on the game.

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  Lay out one piece of the canvas material with the right side is facing up. Place one end of the jute webbing so that the end overlaps one side of the canvas, 6 inches from the corner, by 1/2 inch. Place the other end 6 inches from the opposite corner of the same side, again overlapping the canvas by 1/2 inch for a handle. Carefully place the second piece of canvas material over the first with the wrong side facing up. The three pieces will form a sandwich, with only the ends of the webbing showing on one side.

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  Pin the layers together with large straight pins. Space the pins out about every 2 inches. Pin through the webbing to hold the handle in place.

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  Set the sewing machine to a straight stitch. Sew the pieces together using heavy-duty thread. Sew down one side, then across the bottom, being sure to catch the webbing, and up the third side. Leave the top open.

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  Trim the sewn corners of the canvas at an angle without getting too close to the hemline. Turn the material right side out; gently push out the corners so that they lay flat.

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  Insert the foam block. Press it down into the corners. Fold over the raw edges of the canvas 1/2 inch. Pin the two sides together at 2-inch intervals from corner to corner.

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  Feed the pinned canvas through the sewing machine 1/4 inch from the edge to finish the seat. Press down the foam as you sew to make feeding the material easier. Trim any loose threads.