This is one of my very favorite projects! I love the look of this square ottoman slipcover.
Do you remember the square ottoman slipcovers I had on the ottomans at the farm, a long time ago? I made burlap slipcovers for all 3 of them.
Then I found some French lavender benches, so I took out these ottomans. CLICK HERE to see the newer lavender benches. So I’ve had a surplus of these ottomans for awhile. They are small, so I had them tucked here and there at the farm. I brought this one home for this darling project.
The ottoman is a 15 inch cube. I cut a square for the top 16 inches by 16 inches. The 4 sides are 16 inches wide and about 18 inches tall pieces of fabric. I cut the sides a bit taller, so I could hem the fabric on the bottom. I also cut a piece of fabric to make matching piping. It was about 2 1/2 inches wide, but when I finished the piping, the side edge was about 1/2 inch. I normally sew with a 1/2 inch seam allowance. (Yes I know that 5/8ths is standard.)
I also know you are supposed to cut the fabric for piping on the diagonal, but I rarely do. I made sure that each side piece was cut so that the pattern would match up. If you are using solid fabric, you can skip this step.
I sewed the piping onto the top piece along the edge.
Here it is with the piping pinned in place. I add cuts in the piping where it wraps around the corners, so it will fit properly.
Next I sewed all of the side pieces together with a 1/2 inch seam allowance.
Then I pinned the side pieces to the top piece, and then sewed it. Lastly I added a hem all along the bottom of the piece.
I love the texture of this fabric. It looks a lot like a rug. It’s a heavy-duty fabric, so be sure to use a needle for heavy fabric. I made this slipcover to fit snugly and so glad I did. It’s a charming square ottoman slipcover.
I want you to see how different this corner of my room looks now from a few weeks ago.
I didn’t recover my settee, I did what we suggest on the podcast, DECORATING TIPS AND TRICKS, all the time. Stick with solid fabrics for your furniture. Then you don’t need to recover your furniture for a new look. Simply change out pillows, throws and slipcovers. This project took less than 2 yards of fabric, and I covered an ottoman I already had. You can choose a very cheap and unattractive ottoman, then cover it with a fabric you love. I am so very happy with how it looks.
Cute ottoman. Is there a reason you used/cut four side pieces of fabric instead of one continuous piece?
Marie, the reason is because I had limited time to work on it, and I knew the process I used is the standard practice. Sometimes when I go ‘off-road’ I realize too late that it wasn’t a smart thing to do. In this case, I completely agree with you, that your approach would be excellent and probably better than what I did. I almost did it the way you said. I think either way works, but yes the one seam approach would be most excellent.
I LOVE that! Beautiful!
Oh my so adorable and thank you for sharing along with the how to
Looks Ab Fab!
A Spring-like change to that corner of your room. Here in the Midwest, we are looking for any hint of Spring, so it looks doubly amazing to me. The fabric is perfect and your instructions are spot-on. Thanks for sharing.
The photos are close up with detailed instructions. Great inspiration for revitalizing my latest garage sale purchase. Ottomans are the workhorses of a comfortable room. A slipcover can be removed for a wash/cleanings or change in decor. Thanks again for your ideas.
Thanks for sharing. Exactly what I was thinking about doing today and poof! there were your directions!
So happy Debbie!!!
lovely my friend. I do remember the burlap slip covers. I like the addition of the piping on this one. Big Hugs! p.S. I invite you to share your lovely blog at my party ( you can link up until midnight.
Hi Anita! I have chosen your beautiful ottoman for my feature at Totally Terrific Tuesday this week! Thank you for linking up with us!
You are so kind Sherry! Thank you so much!!
That fabric on the ottoman was such a smart choice! I love the tension it creates in the room. I love it!
The fabric on the ottoman is really nice. It gives the area a tailored look but blends with all the other French things. Very nice. Jean