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Making an ottoman slipcover is a budget-friendly home decor project perfect for beginners. It requires little fabric and only basic sewing skills. Here are several ottoman cover designs to inspire you.
This simple slipcover design is the best for worn & loved pillow top ottomans. It cleverly hides the signs of wear and tear with a loosely tailored fit. Check out the design and take a peek inside to see how it’s sewn. What is a Pillow Top Ottoman? It’s essentially an ottoman with a pillow…
I have a fun post for you today. It’s all about design inspiration for ottoman slipcovers. I share 10 simple styles made by DIY decorators, homemakers and product makers. Each one captures a unique look and feel. I’m certain these designs will spark a lot of ideas for your own ottoman project. You’ll even find…
Have you ever made an ottoman slipcover and the top fit too small even though your measurements were spot on? Did the welt cord ride up and pull away from the corners? That’s usually what happens when you cut and sew the ottoman top to match only the width and depth measurements. Those specs don’t tell you much about how poofy or flat…
Skip the boxing (above): simplify your ottoman slipcover with a sewn down corner pleat skirt. The stitched corners “box” the slipcover without having to sew in an extra piece. I like this slipcover style for prints, stripes and checks — no matching! Add boxing (below): design your ottoman slipcover with a boxing panel when you want a tailored fit that features multiple pleats. Or, when you…
To give my customer’s ottoman the same look and feel as her chair I created a tailored slipcover using the same natural denim. Now they sit side by side beautifully in her sun room. Like the chair, this ottoman is deeply tufted. I knew the fabric would quickly find it’s way into the hollow areas. So,…
My customer chose a two-tone cotton and linen basketweave fabric for her pair of wingback chairs and ottoman slipcovers. A great summer look! Instead of using self fabric for the welt cord, I used natural linen. It reduced bulk and provided a subtle contrast. I also used the linen to create a decorative button detail…