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Peggy and I have been friends since long before I started a blog. In fact, she (kinda) insisted I start a blog. She read my blog before anyone else did. Just like me, she had a Tuscan phase. Didn’t we all? She and I both had bought red ottomans. She cheered me on as I made linen slipcovers for my home. I thought she liked the red in her home, but she too, longed for a neutral home. Peggy doesn’t sew, so she had to change out her red furniture slowly.
And so, her ottoman stayed red. A few months ago, she had changed out all of the other furniture in the room, removing everything red, except the ottoman. I knew then, what I had to do. I offered to make the slipcover for her. I thought it would be fairly simple, but it turned out to be a bit more complicated.
She brought the ottoman to my house with the fabric she had selected. She had chosen the same fabric I used on my ottoman. CLICK HERE to see mine. The fabric is Himalaya in Bluewater CLICK HERE
After Peggy brought her ottoman to my house, I remembered that the ottoman was wider at the top than the bottom. That meant that I couldn’t make a slip-on ottoman cover. It would need to open on the corners so that it would fit snugly, and also be removable.
I had a lot on my plate and was headed out of town for basically 3 weeks. So Peggy waited.
After I got back home, I began working on Peggy’s ottoman one Saturday.
Basically I cut the corners. Two of the corners, I sewed so the cover fit snugly. The other two corners I added velcro to, so the slipcover could be removed later.
Here is a view of the corner that I added the velcro to.
Lastly, I hemmed the slipcover all the way around the bottom.
Here is the ottoman in my home. I took photos of it before I sent it to Peggy.
The ottoman is a nice size, and I am thinking it might be a better size for our sofa. That’s something to think about for the future. As tempted as I was to keep it, I called Peggy as soon as it was finished. She’s very happy to have it back, and loves the new slipcover. I so very happy she loves it, and I appreciate her patience.
I told her it wasn’t perfect, but she’s fine with that. She’s pretty good about loving imperfect people.
Recovering 2 ottomans has been on my list for many months. This just may inspire me!
Oh, you’ll love the new look. Go for it Frances!!
Oh, you’ll love the new look. Go for it Frances!!
It came out so nice Anita. The Velcro openings solved the dilemma perfectly!
Thanks Amy. Sometimes that’s the best solution.
It is perfect! I absolutely love it. It looks great in my living room (although it looks very nice in your living room, too). I was so honored when you offered to make it for me because I know how incredibly busy you are. You always bless me. If anybody else is reading this (besides Anita) – I call my home “the house that Anita blessed” because it has something (or many things) in each and every room that Anita has blessed me with.
A friend loves at all times. Proverbs 17:17a – I am so blessed and loved!
Thank you, my precious friend. I thank God for you every day.
Peggy, I’m the one you has been blessed!
One more thing – that beautiful tray looks AWESOME on the ottoman!
It turned out very nice. Pretty fabric too!
Thanks Donna!!!
The ottoman looks amazing. But my eye was also drawn to the beams and millwork around your dining room/area. I’ve followed you for a long time but don’t recall ever seeing a room photo that included that feature – and it’s beautiful and adds so much “French” to your home. I hate to think what other features we’re missing, so give us the entire picture. Although my style is more contemporary, I so love your home.
Pat, you are a DEAR!!!! Ha, I guess I need to do a video tour of the house. It’s hard to include everything in a photo!!
Beautiful and calming! Gracious!
Thanks Bettie!
???…… So pretty!!!!! Love the fabric!!!! Turned out perfect!!!!!! ? Roxann
You are so kind Roxann! Thanks.
You’re so sweet Anita, I’m not in the least bit jealous! But the tray would look better at my house ?
Oh Ginger, when are you coming to Round Top? Let me know. I don’t want to miss you.
Love the fabric, just beautiful and the cover is perfect!! Was wondering the amount of yardage used to complete that ottoman and the one you did for yourself with the little bit of ruffle.
Dotte, I emailed you also, but I think I ordered 3 yards for this project. It will depend on the size of your ottoman also.
This came out great! I have an ottoman I need to cover and you have inspired me! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
Your ottoman looks wonderful! I love the paisley design. You made it very easy to understand how to create an ottoman cover. I may consider making one myself.
It was pretty easy to do this one Sarah. And I did it in a few hours.
I think this lovely blue paisley ottoman slipcover turned out great, Anita! Maybe if it had a few weights in the hem?? I’ve only put them in drapes but that might keep it hanging down if that was the trouble. Sooo lovely! Happily pinning to my Crafts and Sewing board. <3
Have a great weekend and happy almost fall,
Barb 🙂
p.s. Thank you for sharing at Share Your Style! I am one of the new cohosts and am enjoying seeing what everyone is creating. 🙂
That is really gorgeous and such a pretty pattern too.