A Dated Ottoman Gets a Homespun Makeover

 This is about the ugliest ottoman I've ever seen.

Dated chenille fabric...

The piece sags in the middle...

And these fabric covered legs are the worst!

I started this makeover by removing the fabric from the legs

and body..

I cut a piece of scrap lumber 

and used angle brackets to secure it to the inside top,

to take care of that sag.

Next, I sanded and stained the wood legs.

They aren't great looking,

but anything is better than that fabric.

 Next, I upholstered with a polar fleece throw

to stabilize all the batting and make it tight.

And it's ready for the final fabric.

 I'm using this ticking fabric….

 I just pulled tight and stapled along the inside edges.

The corners were a little tricky…

I pleated the fabric for those,

and then stapled and cut off the excess.

Then I glued strips of fabric to hide the edging,

and secured with over sized nail heads.

 Detail.

 It's still not my favorite piece,

 But it's a heck of a lot better!

And the rustic legs work nicely with this simple fabric.

Overhead.

Time to put up the tootsies!!

SheShe, The Home Magician

Sheila Fox

sheilafox@aol.com

804-402-4370