Part 2 making buttons for the ottoman.

How to reupholster a leather ottoman. Part 4 preparing leather and tufting. I began by removing all of the hardware and screws. The first thing to do is examine how it was put together and find a good starting place to strip it down.

How to reupholster an ottoman in six easy steps 1.) separate the base from the cushion. Cut your bias tape about. Bring the tape up and over the ottoman to the floor on the back.

It was that ugly fake leather that was peeling off, but the shape is just fantastic! The original leather on the ottoman was stitched on the corners. Recovering an ottoman is probably easier than you think if you have never done the task.stayed tuned for in depth instruction and sewing tips for this basi.

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. Repeat from the floor to the. Using the ottoman measurements, mark out the shape of the slipcover using the following diagram.

It was pretty easy to upholster the old piece of furniture, i should have done it years ago. 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. Now slide the faux leather back onto the ottoman.

Part 5 cording and boxing. I took an old ottoman and restored it with new upholstery. Lazy ottoman recovering tip #2: