Who didn't want to update the interior of an apartment or house? In such cases, various additional furniture is used. Traditional sofas are much easier to purchase in a furniture showroom, but ottomans are more interesting to make on your own. You can learn how to make an ottoman with your own hands from this article.
The ottoman appeared in Eastern Europe many centuries ago, the birthplace of ottomans is the East. These items quickly became very popular. Recently they were given an important place in small city apartments - the soft ottoman is multifunctional.
Someone will say, why do it yourself, if you can buy everything now? Yes, it is, but homemade furniture has a lot of advantages over factory furniture. So, independently choose the color, size, shape, type of upholstery. For the production of poufs, any available materials that are in the house are suitable. This means that puffs can be made with virtually no investment. See how easy it is to make a do-it-yourself pouf from different materials.
Before starting work, you need to tune in to simplicity and ease. For those who decide to make puffs with their own hands, master classes of the best needlewomen will help in their work - all operations are described step by step. So, for work you need the following - a sewing machine, fabrics, padding materials, as well as paper. A pattern template is applied to it.
How to make a soft pouf:
1. First of all, we will make a pattern - there are many options, they are easy to find and choose what you like. Then the template is transferred to paper, and then to fabric. Eight blanks are cut according to a template from the prepared fabric. You can purchase new fabric or use old clothing as material.
2. On each of the eight blanks, the corner is bent inward by 5-6 cm, and then stitched. This is done so that after assembly there is a hole in the upper part - through it, the padding will be laid into the poufs.
3. Then we sew the blanks from the wrong side with each other in pairs. In the process of cutting, do not forget to leave an allowance of 1 cm from the size of the pattern. So, you should get 4 parts.
4. Also, two more elements are sewn - these are two halves of the product. Then they are sewn together and the product is turned inside out. The finished cover is stuffed with a pre-selected material, and then another piece is cut out according to the shape and size of the remaining hole and manually sewn to the cover.
Sewing a cover for an ottoman is not difficult at all, and the result is a nice and original piece of furniture. It is not necessary to use fabrics of the same color - multi-colored products will make the interior more lively. Different colors are especially relevant for children's rooms. Young children will love this bright pouf - they will play with it.
In the video: do-it-yourself soft pouf.
Classic ottoman
We make ottomans with our own hands in a classic style:
1. It is recommended to start with the legs. To do this, take two boards - the length is 48 cm, the cross-section is 5 × 5 cm. They are cut at 45 degrees, and then knocked together - the result should be a cross. Then another block is glued to the cross with glue on wood - its length is 35 cm.For reliability, it can also be fixed with a self-tapping screw. The same crosspiece is attached to this block.
2. The seat is made of plywood or chipboard - they take material 10 mm thick, dimensions - 40 × 60 cm. Foam rubber is placed under the plywood sheet. The thickness of the layer is 10 cm. Foam rubber is also laid - the material must be cut off with a certain margin so that it bends. The foam rubber must be bent and nailed to the plywood sheet. Take the fabric for upholstery and fix it on the seamy side of the sheet. It is better to fix the upholstery with decorative nails.
3. Cross-boards are additionally nailed to the cross-pieces. Then the wooden structure is treated with wood stain. The seat is attached to the base and legs. The result is a pretty ottoman.
Old tire option
Car enthusiasts accumulate tires in the garage - they will make original furniture. Let's see how to make a round ottoman with your own hands:
1. Take plywood and cut two round pieces from it. One circle should have the dimensions of the inner diameter of the tire, the second is cut along the outer diameter. Legs are made according to a template. The template is outlined and the workpiece is cut out from a suitable board. For a do-it-yourself ottoman you need four elements.
2. The legs are fixed on a circle with a large diameter - this is the base. Parts are fixed at regular intervals. You can strengthen the structure with bars. Pre-blanks for the legs are painted and glued to the base. Additionally, you can strengthen the fastening with corners.
3. Then a layer of glue is applied to the base with legs and a tire with a wheel rim is applied on top. Next, the glue is spread on the lid and is also glued to the top of the wheel. Then the tire is wrapped and pasted over with a rope - you can glue it on with hot melt glue. It's great if you use different colors of rope. After that, the legs are painted.
These pieces of furniture will not be too soft, but this is an original solution that can decorate any interior.
In the video: DIY pouf from a car tire.
Wooden model with storage box
For manufacturing, you must have skills in working with wood. It will be a practical and soft ottoman with a comfortable and multifunctional box. Wheels will be installed at the bottom for better movement.
For production, a laminated chipboard board is required - a circle (circle diameter 30 cm) and 4 rectangular blanks (dimensions 40 × 33 cm) will be made from it. You should also prepare four bars with a cross section of 4x8x8 cm. You will need glue, wheels for furniture, fasteners, screws. Of the tools, only screwdrivers are required, but a drill or screwdriver is better. Foam rubber will be used for stuffing, fabrics for decoration.
To sew covers on an ottoman with your own hands, it is advisable to have a sewing machine available. Consider the step-by-step instructions:
1. Take sheets of chipboard and connect them to make a box. At the joints, the box is glued. Bars are placed on the lower corners, fastened with self-tapping screws and additionally coated with glue. Wheels are fixed on the bars from below. The cover is attached with self-tapping screws and glue. The frame is ready - now you need to decorate what has been done.
2. Take upholstery fabrics - they are less prone to wear and tear. In the shape of the box lid, a pattern is made for the upper part of the cape. A strip of fabric 10 cm wide is sewn to it and we sew the cape. How to sheathe an ottoman, your imagination will tell you. A layer of foam rubber is placed on the rug for softness. The cover is pulled from above. The soft ottoman is ready.
In almost every modern interior you can find such an interesting thing as an ottoman. This piece of furniture is completely optional, but how much coziness and comfort it can give. A charming alternative to chairs - a soft and comfortable pouf can fit into almost any room, regardless of the style or direction of its decoration. With the help of ottomans, you can revive or change the interior of a room when, for example, the old one is already tired and you want something new, but there is not enough time or finances for drastic changes. Today we will talk about how to make an ottoman with your own hands from chipboard with a lid. Our classic square pouf will perfectly fit into any interior design, and thanks to its functionality it will be a good help for storing many things.
You may ask: why waste your time on making a pouf on your own, when it is much faster and easier to buy it in any furniture store that sells dozens of models for every taste? Perhaps you are right, but on the other hand, what could be better than creating an original object with your own hands that will decorate your life and will serve you faithfully for many years. But, most importantly, it will be in a single copy, amazing and unique, made with a soul and a positive attitude, which means it will bring positive energy to your home. And all this without significant financial costs. A do-it-yourself pouf will not only become an original highlight of the room, but will also act as a comfortable and practical furniture.
Our master class will tell you how to make an ottoman that you can use as a footrest, an additional soft seat, and a small piece of furniture for storing things. This option is ideal for a dressing table in the hallway or bedroom - a soft seat will add comfort during morning or evening procedures, and a convenient internal storage box will help you to place all your hairdressing tools - accessories and hair styling tools, as well as other little things.
Pouf made of plywood
Pouf with tool box
The main material that we will use is 16 mm chipboard. The fabric for the upholstery is selected depending on your own preferences, as well as on the overall design style of the room. Today, in the network, in the public domain, you can see many photos of examples of ottomans made of vinyl, eco-leather, suede, velor, fur and other materials. Perhaps they will help you choose the most optimal option for yourself.
In addition, you will need the following materials:
- timber 40x40 cm - 1.5 m;
- furniture casters with screws - 4 pcs .;
- 2 butt hinges for hinged lid and 30 mm screws;
- joiner's glue;
- metal corners - 8 pcs;
- screws 4x30 mm - about 40 pcs;
- thin synthetic winterizer - 2 meters;
- foam rubber.
For work, we will use the tools:
- screwdriver or electric drill;
- construction stapler or hammer with furniture nails;
- tape measure, ruler and pencil;
- hacksaw.
Stages of work
Most importantly, you need to do everything with pleasure. Only then are you guaranteed an excellent result and achievement of your goal. In a bad mood, it is better not to start work, but to postpone it until better times.
But if you are serious and have already stocked up with everything you need, then let's start.
We make blanks
From the prepared chipboard sheet, it is necessary to cut 6 pieces of 400 by 400 mm for the bottom, top and side walls of the ottoman. We take a bar of wood and cut it into 4 parts. Cut out the soft part of the ottoman from the foam rubber in the size of 400 by 400 mm.
Side walls
Assembling the frame
Chipboard sheets are fastened together using metal corners. To enhance rigidity and reliability, four wooden beams must be glued to all internal corners. From the front side of the structure, we screw self-tapping screws into the bars, while the caps should be slightly drowned in chipboard sheets in order to avoid upholstery breaks in the future.
Fastening with self-tapping screws
Bottom fixing
To soften the sharp corners of the box, which ultimately can contribute to the rapid wiping of the fabric, we wrap the outer walls of the ottoman with padding polyester, gluing it to them.
Syntapon glue
Sizing walls with syntapon
Frame upholstery
Using a furniture stapler, we attach the fabric selected for upholstery to the upper and lower parts of the ottoman, carefully turning the corners as shown in the photo.
Attaching the fabric
Tucking the corners
The joints of the two parts of the fabric are steamed with an iron.
Need an iron
We steam the joints of the fabric
We fix the bottom of the box
Along the perimeter of the lower part of the resulting frame, you need to go through with glue and attach the bottom of the ottoman.
Internal surface glue
Screw the self-tapping screws into the ends of the beams. Allow the glue to dry a little, and then use the screws to attach the furniture rollers to the bottom.
Seat making
In our case, the seat will act as a cover for the inner space of the ottoman. But at the same time, it should be soft and comfortable. To do this, take a piece of padding polyester and glue it to one side of the chipboard blank. Glue a sheet of foam rubber on top and upholstery with a cloth.
Cloth-wrap cover
Using upholstery fabric to hide staples
In order for our seat to be folding, it is necessary to attach two butt loops on both sides of its inner part. The same hinges are attached to the inner side of the two sides of the box.
Attaching the hinges
Cover fixing
Additional features
To improve the functionality of your pouf, you can add an additional box to its interior space. This will keep all the small items that you plan to store in the ottoman in order.
It is necessary to measure and cut out two strips from a 16 mm thick chipboard sheet, which are attached with self-tapping screws from two opposite sides inside the pouf structure.
Inner box stop
Internal box for pouf made of plywood
Further, from plywood or chipboard sheets with a thickness of 12-16 mm, you need to cut out blanks and assemble a box with an internal partition. To make it easier to reach the container, you can attach handles to it. Thus, you have two additional drawers that can be easily removed from the box in order to gain access to the rest of the things stored in the ottoman.
Here you can watch a video review of the self-production of a pouf from chipboard. The option we have proposed is one of the simplest and most inexpensive, which even a novice home craftsman can easily cope with.
When deciding on the structure of the accessory, you should start from your own abilities and skills in needlework. For those who master carpentry skills, it will not be difficult to make a multifunctional wood product with many convenient drawers.
Experienced seamstresses can easily create a designer ottoman of any size, shape and color.
For those who do not have special skills, it is better to get by with a frameless accessory made of simple materials. Tires, a regular utility bucket, or a wooden box are ideal for this.
When choosing the outer design of the ottoman, one should take into account the overall interior design. The classic style will perfectly complement the strict form of the accessory made of wood. The upholstery should ideally be made of an expensive fabric, such as velvet or silk. Luxurious fringed cords will also complement the product luxuriously.
For apartments with a more modern design, a pouf with leather or fur upholstery is ideal. Accessories with an abstraction print or an original patch will look interesting. Also, the decor in the Art Nouveau style will be perfectly complemented by a plain soft ottoman of bright color.
The technique of making a ottoman
To make a designer multifunctional accessory, you need to seriously approach the choice of the necessary materials and tools, as well as clearly follow the step-by-step technique of creative work. For frame ottomans, wood planks, chipboard boards or dense plywood are perfect. The need for furniture legs or castors depends on the selected model type. Padding for soft ottomans can be synthetic winterizer or foam rubber.
As a stylish cover, you can use both artificial leather and any other durable material, for example, satin or fur. It is worth remembering that the upholstery fabric must correspond to its characteristics to the general design of the model and the room in which the ottoman is planned to be located.
Master class: luxurious ottoman from an old stool
Out of fashion, but not out of order, an old stool can serve as an excellent basis for a stylish and modern ottoman, which will add fresh notes of charm and originality to the interior.
To make a stylish ottoman you will need:
- Sturdy stool;
- Thick upholstery fabric;
- Filler (synthetic winterizer or foam rubber);
- Super glue;
- Duct tape;
- Decorative ornaments - beads, ribbons, buttons, etc. (optional).
Having prepared all the necessary materials, as well as having enough patience and diligence, you can start making a stylish accessory.
Cut out a circle from the selected filler, the diameter of which should be 50 cm. Stick it on the stool seat and let the glue dry completely. This time can be devoted to upholstery. From the prepared fabric, you need to cut out side blanks, starting from the size of the stool. In this case, it is necessary to leave a few centimeters on each side in reserve. You also need to cut out a round workpiece with a diameter like the filler workpiece (about 50 cm). Along its entire edge, it is necessary to make a basting stitch, slightly tightening it. Sew adhesive tape to the narrow edges of the side blanks. Slightly hem the bottom edges. Sew the upper edges of the side blanks to the round base. It is recommended to do this work from the seamy side, in order to avoid ugly seams. If suddenly they did work out, this problem can be easily decorated with the help of various ribbons or beads, with which you can sheathe unsuccessful seams on the front side. The resulting tight cover remains on the stool. Thus, an elegant and stylish ottoman with a soft seat has turned out!
Tip: When choosing additional decor, one should take into account the color of the fabric, as well as the general design of the room in which the ottoman is planned to be placed.
Ottoman upholstery
The process of fitting an ottoman is one of the most important stages of creative work, which requires special care and patience.
To neatly and beautifully upholstery a homemade accessory you will need:
- Upholstery material (to your own taste);
- Sintepon;
- Foam rubber;
- Furniture stapler;
- Super glue.
First of all, you need to make a soft foam base for the seat. Then cut out a rectangle from the padding polyester, corresponding to the height and width of all four sidewalls in total. Cover it with a thick layer of glue and stick to the frame. To make the structure more durable, it is recommended to fix it with a furniture stapler.
The final stage of creative work is, in fact, covering the resulting accessory with the selected material. To do this, you need to cut out blanks corresponding to the dimensions of the seat, sides and bottom. In this case, it is imperative to leave a few centimeters on each side for the fold. You can attach the resulting blanks to the ottoman with a furniture stapler. The resulting ottoman can be trimmed with various ribbons and other decorations.
So you can transform not only a homemade accessory, but also an old shabby ottoman, making it play with new colors!
How to make a stylish do-it-yourself ottoman cover
There is absolutely nothing complicated in the manufacture of a stylish and high-quality cover for an ottoman. Everyone can make it, even a novice needlewoman. The main thing in this painstaking work is to accurately measure the dimensions.
To make a cover, you will need:
- Matter (type depends on preference);
- Needle with thread;
- Sticky tape (you can use a zipper if you want);
- Decoration elements.
According to measurements, cut out a blank for the lid, not forgetting to leave a few centimeters in reserve. Cut out the side piece. Its width should be equal to the height of the accessory, and its length should be the width of all four sides in total. In this case, it is necessary to leave allowances - 5 cm. A tape or a zipper must be sewn to the narrow part of the workpiece. Sew the blanks, process all the edges with a seam so that the threads do not stick out of the material. Decorate the resulting seam lines with decorative elements.
In such a non-tricky way, you can decorate an ottoman with an original handmade cover! The advantage of such a cover is a wide selection of materials, decorations and colors that you can choose according to your own taste.
A self-made ottoman will become a luxurious addition to the interior, playing the role of not only an original, but also a useful decor! The creative work itself will not cause much trouble, but on the contrary, the author of a stylish ottoman will get a lot of pleasure while making it. Having spent a little time and effort, you can enjoy for many years a luxurious accessory that will fill your home with coziness and beauty!
How with minimal investment? You can make a designer ottoman with your own hands, which, in addition to the decorative function, solves several practical problems. This is a rather unusual accessory that immediately attracts attention. With a little creative imagination, you can make a completely unique product out of old tires or suitcases, and the addition of wheels will make the structure more mobile. Today, the editors of the online magazine site will hold several master classes on making an ottoman from unusual things, with the help of which you can first make simple, and then more complex and unusual interior items.
The ottoman came to us from the East, it is not so often used there, preferring to sit on small structures. It quickly gained its popularity due to its portability and versatility. The main advantage of the design is that it is easy to make it yourself from old things that you decide to dispose of. Today you can buy an ottoman-bag or on a rigid frame of any design and finish. But why invest in something that is easy to do with your own hands in just 1-2 hours?
Non-standard ideas for making a pouf with your own hands from unusual objects
Manufacturers produce a wide variety of ottomans: for a children's room, a hallway, a bedroom, and even for a summer cottage. They are offered at a fairly high price, but why spend your personal finances on something that you can do with your own hands? And for this you don't need to be a professional at all, just show a little imagination and follow our instructions.
Step-by-step instructions for making a do-it-yourself ottoman from plastic bottles
The easiest way to make an ottoman is from plastic bottles. You must first prepare the following materials:
- plastic bottles - 14 one and a half liter pieces;
- transparent tape;
- plywood sheet;
- material for, decor;
- double sided tape.
- thin and thick foam rubber or.
Advice! First, you need to unscrew all the lids and put them out in the cold overnight or put plastic bottles in the freezer. In the morning, screw the covers back on and place them under the battery. In such a simple way, the strength of the bottles increases.
A step-by-step photo description of making a pouf with your own hands from plastic bottles.
| Illustration | Description of action |
 | Connect with an elastic band 2 times with 2 bottles, 2 times with 3 bottles and 1 time with 4 plastic. Then secure the structures with tape. |
 | Connect the entire structure to each other and fasten. |
 | Cut out 2 ovals from plywood to fit the bottom of the ottoman, make small notches on them from the outside. Glue a dense fabric on one oval - this will be the bottom of the structure. |
 | Glue the plywood to the structure from above and below with double-sided tape. |
 | For greater strength, tie the ovals with twine along the notches. |
 | Wrap the ottoman with thin foam rubber and sew with thick thread. |
 | Cut out the top of the structure from wide foam rubber. |
 | Sew the seat to the foam sidewalls. |
 | Sew a cover made of bright fabric, pull in the cord along the lower base and put it on the workpiece. |
 | The finished product weighs no more than a kilogram. |
You can watch the video for more details on the master class.
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Plastic ottoman for children's room, 20 liters
If you have a 20-liter bottle left over, you can make it for the smallest children. For this you will need:
- 1 20-liter and 4 1.5-liter plastic;
- Scotch;
- fabrics and decor.
The work is carried out as follows;
- Cut off the top from 20 liter plastic.
- Insert one and a half liter bottles into it, which will act as legs.
- Next, you need to decorate the workpiece. To do this, you can use a dense soft fabric, colored tape, fur, the options depend on your imagination.
The nuances of making a do-it-yourself ottoman from a tire
You can make a creative ottoman with your own hands from an old wheel. It is quite heavy, so or is more suitable. It is also a great option for or. The manufacturing procedure is as follows:
- Wash and dry the tire thoroughly.
- Cut 2 circles out of plywood, the diameter of which is equal to the diameter of the tire.
- Drill several holes in both plywood pieces and tighten.
- Starting from the center of the structure, glue the twine in a circle in the shape of a snail.
- To leave the ottoman outside, it should be varnished.
- For mobility, castors can be installed on the underside.
In more detail, a master class for making an ottoman from an old tire can be seen in the video.
How to make a pouf from an old plastic bucket
If you have an old plastic bucket, you can convert it to a padded seat as well. For work you will need:
- measuring tape;
- chalk or a piece of dried soap;
- glue;
- stapler;
- foam rubber and non-woven;
- the cloth.
Before you sheathe an ottoman with your own hands, you need to measure the diameter of the bottom and top of the bucket. Further, the operation algorithm is as follows:
The finished ottoman will become a real decoration of any interior.
In more detail, the process of making an ottoman from an old bucket can be seen in the video.
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Non-standard solution: do-it-yourself ottoman from a cable reel
A comfortable child seat can be made from an old electric cable reel. For work you will need:
- synthetic winterizer;
- glue gun;
- braid for decoration.
Progress:
Interesting ideas for making poufs for the bedroom
For the bedroom, soft frameless poufs are perfect, which, in addition to their functional load, also act as a bright accent in the interior, photo examples are proof of this. And if you take an expensive fabric for decoration, the soft construction will emphasize the owner's wealth and taste.
How to knit a round pouf
Needlewomen can please the family with their creativity and tie a bag with a filler. This is a great addition to the stylish interior designed in. First, you should sew the bag, fill it with foam rubber, and then proceed to the main work. DIY master class on making a knitted ottoman:
- Tie two circles, their size should correspond to the diameter of the bag.
- Sew the edges of the blanks to the middle.
- Sew a zipper into the hole.
- Put the cover on the bag and close the zipper.
Another interesting master class on making a knitted ottoman can be seen in the video.
The nuances of making a soft frameless square pouf
The order of work is practically no different from the manufacture of a round pouf, only templates should be prepared in a square shape. Each part must be knitted separately, the inner cover is sewn, and then filled with filler. You can also make a wireframe model, for example, from which you can cover with foam rubber and decorative fabric. In more detail, a master class on making a pouf from pallets can be viewed in the video.
How to sew a frameless pear-shaped pouf with a soft back
A modern accessory that many families love so much is the pear bag. To make a soft ottoman with your own hands, you need to master the sewing technique. Prepare the following materials before work:
- fabric for upholstery 320 × 150mm;
- smooth material for interior decoration - 300 × 150 mm;
- filler. It is advisable to find expanded polystyrene with holofiber with a volume of about 1 m³;
- a zipper with a length of at least 60 cm;
- pattern paper and thread.
The manufacturing procedure is as follows:
Work for half an hour or how to sew a pouf in the form of a bag
A bag of any shape can be sewn from a beautiful fabric. For work, you should prepare a flowing fabric for the inner cover and a beautiful material for the outer surface. Before you sew an ottoman bag with your own hands, you need to make patterns for 4 sides, bottom and top, photos of ready-made solutions will help you choose an interesting design.
Then transfer them to the fabric and cut out taking into account the seam allowances. After that, sew all the fragments of the inner cover, leaving a small hole in which to pour the filler. All manipulations should be carried out with decorative fabric, the patterns of which can be made according to the same patterns.
How to assemble and finish soft square and round ottomans on a rigid frame
For more complex work, it will take a little more time and carpentry skills. But there is nothing heavy in such work, just look at a few of our step-by-step instructions, and you can do everything yourself.
Detailed instructions for making a square soft ottoman on wheels with a box for small items
With a little work, you can make a more solid structure - a square ottoman with a removable cover on wheels. It is also additional, toys, and you can also store slippers for guests in it. For work, you will need the following materials:
- plywood sheet 12-16 mm thick. Sizes are for children and adults;
- wooden block 20 × 40 or 40 × 40 mm;
- wheels;
- piano loop;
- foam rubber for a soft seat up to 100 mm thick;
- synthetic winterizer;
- upholstery fabric;
- carpentry;
- glue.
An ottoman is suitable for children up to 40 cm in height, for adults - up to 55 cm. In the table, we have prepared the dimensions of parts for an ottoman designed for children and adults.
| Detail | Quantity, pcs. | Dimensions for children, mm | Dimensions for adults, mm |
| Front and back panel | 2 | 350 × 250 | 400 × 370 |
| Side panels | 2 | 326 × 250 | 368 × 370 |
| Bottom and top | 2 | 350 × 350 | 400 × 400 |
| Wooden blocks for sidewalls | 4 | 40 × 40 × 250 | 40 × 40 × 370 |
| Upper sticks | 2 | 350 × 1450 | 550 × 1650 |
| Upholstery fabric for sidewalls | 1 | 350 × 1450 | 550 × 1650 |
| Sintepon | 1 | 300 × 1410 | 450 × 1610 |
| Foam rubber | 1 | 350 × 350 × 50 | 400 × 400 × 100 |
| Cover material | 1 | 500 × 500 | 650 × 650 |
Step-by-step manufacturing process
The second life of an old stool
Do not rush to throw away the old, but still sturdy stool. Just a couple of hours and you will add an interesting designer piece of furniture to your interior. The manufacturing process is as follows:
Detailed master class for making a pouf on a wooden frame
This ottoman can be made in any geometric shape. Consider one of the simplest ways: making a round product. For this we need:
Conclusion
Making an ottoman with your own hands is not difficult at all. For a start, you can practice on simple structures. In the process of work, creative inspiration will appear, which will help to create more complex things. Unique items made by yourself will always be a bright accent in the house, delight loved ones and surprise guests.
We hope that our instructions will be useful to you, and you will soon please your family with a new invention. Have you ever made ottomans with your own hands? Tell us in the comments which model you have already made or are planning to make. And finally, we suggest watching a master class for making a large ottoman with a carriage coupler.
The question of how to make an original ottoman with your own hands is of interest not only to experienced needlewomen, but also to novice craftsmen. And for good reason, because this is an affordable way to update the furniture in the living room or hallway, while spending mere pennies. The task is greatly simplified by the fact that on the Internet you can find a lot of step-by-step instructions on how to sew a soft pouf with your own hands from unnecessary things and improvised materials. Such home master classes are especially relevant for students and young families whose budget does not allow them to get hold of brand new furniture.
How to make an ottoman at home?
In fact, it is not so difficult to make an original pouf yourself - a little effort, a bunch of unnecessary old things and a drop of inspiration will be enough. Making a drawing of the future creation yourself is quite problematic - it requires basic drawing skills and knowledge of the basics of geometry. Of course, we once learned all this at school, but have already managed to forget a little. In this case, drawings, assembly diagrams and calculations for materials will serve as a lifesaver.
On their basis, we make templates on paper, which are necessary for the subsequent work on the pouf. But since we are working on the manufacture of designer furniture, you can easily adjust the dimensions for yourself.
The next step is to prepare the patterns. When transferring each part to the fabric, do not forget to make allowances for the seams, otherwise the product will turn out to be much less than desired.
By the way, it is not at all necessary to cut out every part of the future product from the fabric - you can crochet it. There are also ways to make a homemade pouf without preliminary drawing and paper templates.
How to choose a ottoman model?
There are many different techniques, thanks to which you can make a beautiful and functional pouf with your own hands. It is not surprising that it will be quite difficult for an inexperienced needlewoman to decide on the model of such a product and the method of its manufacture.
First, you need to decide where you plan to place your future masterpiece. If in the hallway, then it is worth taking a closer look at the frame models with legs in the classic style - they will not only decorate the interior, but also cope with the "direct" responsibilities assigned to them.
Poufs with a rigid frame will also be appropriate in the corridor, but soft models are quite suitable for the bedroom.
An ideal option for a children's room is a bulky bag, which will be quite convenient for children to tinker with.
As for the technique of execution, then be guided by your strengths. If you are great at using a sewing machine, then pay attention to round soft models.
Do you knit beautifully? Look for crochet patterns for poufs.
Well, if you are a fairly experienced needlewoman, then you can swing at a model with a carriage coupler and a box, which will perfectly fit into your interior.
If you wish, you can also make a miniature copy of the chair by making a classic square ottoman with a back and removable cushions.
With all the variety of models and shapes, this piece of furniture will not be difficult to make for those people who do not have experience in furniture design. Of course, a bag in the shape of a pear is much easier to make than a leather bedside pouf with a box for storing small things, however, both options can be made by a novice craftsman.
First, try to make a simple frameless ottoman for the sofa, which requires a minimum of details, knowledge and experience, and only then proceed to more complex models.
DIY wooden ottomans
Unlike simple frameless forms, you will have to get confused with a wooden product, both with the selection of materials and with the choice of model. Frame products have two basic shapes - angular and rectangular. The first will be preferable for small spaces, as it will help to use the corner and make your interior more functional. This is especially true in a small hallway or a narrow corridor - here large forms such as a ball will simply take away all the free space.
In the living room, wooden models stylized as chests or animals look very organic (a white leather hippopotamus will become a real decoration of your home).
When choosing a model, make sure that it fully matches the original style of the room. This means that in a loft interior, an exquisite ottoman with a capitonné carriage tie will look a little ridiculous. The same can be said if you put an ultra-modern 5-in-1 transformer on wheels in a classic living room. The color scheme should also be compatible - in the interior "sky" (in blue and blue tones) light green furniture "hurts" the eye a little.
The wooden frame for the ottoman has another advantage - spaciousness. If you have a small hallway, then you can make a folding pouf-bench, which will also serve as a large and roomy shoe rack.
DIY bottle ottoman
A product made from plastic bottles has several advantages at once:
- light weight - the average weight of one piece of furniture does not exceed 2kg;
- profitability - the main part of such furniture is household waste and unnecessary old things that cost practically nothing, so you will have to pay extra only for upholstery fabric;
- environmental friendliness - this kind of handicraft is considered waste disposal and contributes to the conservation of nature.
You can make ottomans both from ordinary bottles and from plastic eggplants, the main thing in such work is to fix the plastic filler well with tape, otherwise the product will be loose. For the stability of your pouf, it is also worth cutting out the bottom and lid from thick cardboard and also fixing them with adhesive tape. Next, you need to make a fabric cover and the new furniture is ready.
DIY ottoman made of chipboard
As mentioned earlier, wooden models are quite practical and durable. If you do not have natural wood at hand, then you can use wood shavings as well. This material is perfect for making furniture. It makes roomy poufs with a lid and soft upholstery. However, when choosing such a material, do not forget about safety - use only ecological chipboard for furniture, which does not contain formaldehyde hazardous to health.
DIY ottoman made of scrap materials
Experienced needlewomen know that exquisite creations can be made from any unnecessary material. If you are an avid motorist, then you probably have a whole collection of unnecessary tires in your garage. From tires and tubes that you absolutely do not need, you can make several ottomans and a coffee table. To create such an ensemble, you will also need two round pieces of wood and a cover made of foam and fabric. Wood details can be seen with plywood elements.
Are you a fan or a fan of classic furniture? A beautiful ottoman in this style can be made from an old stool, foam rubber and leather upholstery. These simple components make an interesting classic model on short legs with a soft seat.
If you want a beautiful round ottoman, then it can be made not only from a wheel, but also from a regular plastic bucket. For it, you will also need foam rubber, any upholstery fabric (you can use old jeans), a cardboard or rattan cover.
Interesting interior items are obtained from pompons. They can be either soft or have a rigid frame made of slats. Such furniture is covered with a dense fabric, and on top it is sheathed with pre-prepared pom-poms and thick knitting threads.
You can make furniture for the country house from pallets. To do this, you must fasten several wooden pallets with self-tapping screws and cover them with a soft seat made of fabric and several layers of foam rubber.
Country furniture is generally quite unpretentious in design, so it can be made from plastic pipes, from an old suitcase, from a rope, and even from a wooden coil that remained after laying the cable.
DIY children's ottoman
Making furniture for a child is a sheer pleasure, because there are practically no restrictions in shape, style or color. Pear, apple, ball - you can use these shapes when sewing children's pouf bags.
Do not forget about your pets too - they will also appreciate hand-made upholstered furniture. You can make a do-it-yourself ottoman for a cat quickly enough from fabric scraps and filler. However, the step-by-step instructions for making such a product for a cat are slightly different from the usual version. Cats love to hide very much, so make sure that the pouf resembles a cozy mini-house. To do this, simply make a horizontal hole in the base. But the furniture for the dog does not need to be adapted - it will also be satisfied with the "human" version.