Using the ottoman measurements, mark out the shape of the slipcover using the following diagram.

How to reupholster a leather ottoman. I am so happy with my matching ottomans because my f irst attempt to reupholster was a bit of a fail. It was pretty easy to upholster the old piece of furniture, i should have done it years ago. Here is a basic beginner’s guide on how to recover an ottoman.

I began by removing all of the hardware and screws. Part 2 making buttons for the ottoman. Part 1 sagless and foam.

Glueing on elastic can be a good idea if you are making a cover for your inflatable ottoman that is easy to wash and put back on. Trace the cut lines on the wrong side of the leather using either a wax. Repeat from the floor to the.

First, i turned the ottoman upside down and unscrewed the base. Slip the fabric off the ottoman and sew that seam you just pinned. Wrap fabric snuggly around ottoman (right sides in) and pin in place.

Cut your bias tape about. Place your tape measure on the floor in front of the ottoman. Bring the tape up and over the ottoman to the floor on the back.

The top of the ottoman is the easiest part. Part 4 preparing leather and tufting. Add 1 inch for seam allowances.