Boho Ottoman Makeover

 This particular ottoman got put on the porch for a while with a beautiful throw on top so you couldn't see the stains!  It was definitely time for a little makeover.  I re-stuffed the top with a couple of layers of Poly-fil Cushion Wrap and then did some magic with a staple gun and some E6000 Fabri-Fuse!  Voila!  In about 2 hours I had a brand new ottoman ready for another year of use...Or until I get tired of it.  Give your furniture a quick no-sew slipcover and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

I put this in front of my favorite chair and slept all weekend!

When I'm not using it to rest, it's a coffee table!

Watch how I did it here!

STUFF I USED

Poly-fil Cushion Wrap

Old Ottoman

Americana Decor Chalky Finish

Fabric, Fringe & Gimp Trim

E6000 Fabri-Fuse

 HERE'S HOW

1.  Paint the base with Americana Decor Chalky Finish to match the fabric

2.  Cut a slit on the top seam of the fabric

3. & 4.  Cut 2 sheets of Poly-fil Cushion Wrap the same dimensions as the top of the ottoman

5.  Stuff and straighten the Cushion Wrap on top of the existing padding

6.  Glue the slits closed with some E6000 Fabri-Fuse

7.  Cut Cushion Wrap to go over both sides of the ottoman making sure that it 

extends about 2" below the base that you'll be stapling it to

8.  Once you've positioned your Cushion Wrap, glue it in place with more E6000 Fabri-Fuse

9. Staple the Cushion Wrap around the base of the ottoman making sure to cut it so it fits properly around the legs

10.  Position the fabric on top

11.  Flip and staple in place around the edges to each leg

12.  & 13.  Fold the corner of the fabric inside of itself and then evenly wrap and 

staple it around each leg

14. & 15. With the ottoman on it's side, add a line of glue along the base and pin your fringe trim in 

place until it's dry

*Continue this all the way around the base

16.  Once the fringe is dry, use E6000 Fabri-Fuse to glue gimp trim over the top of the fringe

Voila! Not a single stitch!

Ready to kick up my feet and read!

No Sew Boho Ottoman DIY

Because I live in a small house, I get bored with my decor quite easily.  Since I can't switch out my sofas and chairs (like Oprah) I have to settle for small things like a coffee table or throw pillows to change things up a bit.  This week I decided to switch out my big coffee table and toss in an ottoman to double as seating in a pinch.  I was able to customize it to the exact size I wanted AND pick out a fabric I loved, too.  You can't beat that with a stick!  Remember, if you dream it, you can MAKE it! Also, if you can make it, you can certainly Make Your Mark!  Have fun and write if you have any questions.  I'm always around.

 My new centerpiece...At least for now

A coffee table you can sit on, too!

This ribbon detail was all E-6000 glue and some clever pinning!

Watch how to make this here!

STUFF I USED

Staple gun

Furniture Legs

Wood Measurements: 

2 pieces pine board: 1''x12''x24''

2 pieces pine board: 1''x12''x22 1/2

2 pieces 1/2" thick plywood: 24''x24''

Fairfield Cushion Foam

E-6000 Fabri-Fuse

Poly-Fil Hi-Loft Batting

Glue gun

Hammer and nails

Fabric

Matching Trim and ribbon

Electric knife to cut foam (optional)

HERE'S HOW

1. Nail the 1" x 12" pine boards into a 24" x 24" square

2.  Nail the 24" x 24" plywood on the top and bottom

3. & 4. Measure, cut and glue the 3" foam on top of the box

5.  Cut a piece of high loft batting to go up one side, across the top and down the other side and then staple in place around the base and up the sides

6.  Cut another piece of batting to cover the remaining sides, doubling the batting across the top of the ottoman and stapling in place on the base and up the sides

7.  Flip the ottoman and secure the batting all the way around the base, folding in the corners to keep it neat

8. Pin the fabric over the top of the ottoman to keep it in place

9. Flip the ottoman and staple the fabric to the base making sure to pull taut as you go and stapling up to, but not exactly to each corner

10.  Fold the excess fabric like you are wrapping a present and staple it across the bottom of the ottoman and then secure each corner with more staples

11.  Optional:  Glue a piece of fabric (about 23" x 23") to the base of the ottoman to cover the staples and raw edges

12.  Screw in the furniture legs on each corner

13. - 15.  Pin, iron and glue ribbon in a square across the top of the ottoman

16.  Glue ribbon and fringe along the base of the ottoman with more E-6000 Fabri-Fuse and pin in place until dry

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