No Sew Ottoman Redo

 

 

 

 

 

After purchasing our new white Ikea sofa, we were in need of an ottoman for the room.  This is where we watch tv, and we really like to put our feet up.  We also like to put a tray on the ottoman for our coffee.

 

We borrowed the large leather ottoman that went with the chair in our living room. 

We knew this was only temporary.

 

 

 Then we went shopping for a new ottoman - until we came to our senses, and realized we need to

stop. spending. money.

 

Christmas is coming people.  And Dave Ramsey would not be pleased.  We needed to make do. 

 

Hence, our make-do ottoman.

 

 

 We have had this ottoman for many years. 

 

 Here it is in our old apartment.

 

 

The old girl was terribly frayed.

 

 

 

She had seen better days.

 

 

This was my first attempt to cover the poor girl.  (Keep me away from the sewing machine - please).

 

 

I needed to find a cheap, no-sew option.

 

My daughter and I hit Joann Fabric. 

 We found nothing I liked. 

 

Then we went to Hobby Lobby.

And found nothing I liked.

So I settled.

 

I found a faux suede that I liked for the color and softness.

 

I didn't want a bold print because I like a calm serene room, and I like to change it up with pillows. 

 

I got to work with my trusty utility knives.

 

 

First I cut off the roping edge.

 

 

The corners gave me a little trouble.  But I finally removed it all.   Then I cut away the excess fabric for a smoother edge.

 

Next I simply cut the fabric leaving a few inches on each side, and stapled the 2 long sides.

 

 

 

I folded the ends gift wrap style.  I had to work on it to remove the wrinkles.  I ended up fixing this.

 

 

 

Then I stapled the ends.

 

 

 Here I am - hoping for the best.

 

 

 

And here is the result. 

 

 Total cost - $10 (with a 40% off coupon).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I. Love. It.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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