Wrap fabric snuggly around ottoman (right sides in) and pin in place.

How to reupholster a leather ottoman. The first thing to do is examine how it was put together and find a good starting place to strip it down. Here is a basic beginner’s guide on how to recover an ottoman. Encase the original piping from the ottoman in the bias tape and baste it together lengthwise, stopping about two inches from each end of the piping.

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. I took an old ottoman and restored it with new upholstery. The original leather on the ottoman was stitched on the corners.

If yours has a hinged. Part 5 cording and boxing. Using the ottoman measurements, mark out the shape of the slipcover using the following diagram.

Trace the cut lines on the wrong side of the leather using either a wax. Add 1 inch for seam allowances. Place your tape measure on the floor in front of the ottoman.

First, i turned the ottoman upside down and unscrewed the base. 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.

I began by removing all of the hardware and screws. Cut your bias tape about. Slip the fabric off the ottoman and sew that seam you just pinned.