Before and after.
I have an old ottoman. The fabric on the lid of it was coming apart and this was on my “to-do” list to recover it… over a year ago!
I chose canvas for this ottoman, as the pillow covers I made to cover the four large sofa pillows were in canvas as well, (another inexpensive find) (color was fine but the fabric attracted pet hair and I am a stickler for keeping things as clean as possible).
I placed fabric around the ottoman to get the right size. Pinned and sewed.
My buddy Sherlock is helping me sew.
For the top, I traced the lid and gave myself about 1/4 inch seam allowance.
I wanted some interest along the side edges, so what I did was sew a single seam, and then flattened the seam and sewed each edge. (see above picture)
That was it. It wasn’t hard. Just a little imagination. I am NOT a seamstress. I sew as I go. Usually I start with an idea in my head and sometimes the amount of fabric dictates what I do. This project took well under an hour to do (I had to stop and make dinner. And then wrestle with Sherlock to let me “borrow” the ottoman.) 😉
Do you sew? What piece are you most proud of sewing?
Hope this prompts you to bring new life to old pieces.
Re-purpose, Imagine, Create! ❤ Koko
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Neat! 😀
It was fun making it. Glad to cover up the tear in the old fabric and make the ottoman look new again!
By the way, you named your cat Sherlock? Is there a Watson too? 😀
No Watson…maybe someday 😉
Cute pic of Sherlock in the middle of the action! 🙂
Hahaha, than you! That is Sherlock…he’s in the middle of most things I do around the house. Very curious kitty! Inspects everything!
Looks like Sherlock was doing what Cat’s do best … supervise. 🙂
Indeed. His name so fits him! He inspects everything. Very different from my others. Thank you so much for stopping by 😉
Wish I had your magic hands!
Hahaha! You are too kind! Sewing the cover was fun. One project down, about a few hundred to go! 😀
Great post….love the repurpose …..what if Sherlock made all the work??? Lol….when I was sawing, I always had at least one of my dogs on my feels….sometimes using the pedal as a pillow….how to never get bored….having pets…..
I agree…it’s never boring with pets! No matter where I go, one, two, three, will follow me. It’s nice to be loved that much! 😉
I just got my sewing machine so I’m a total newbie but this project is one I’ve added to my list! Thank you for both the idea and the directions!
I’ve sewed since I was a little girl….needle and thread! With that said, I am still a newbie! I learn something new every time I sew. Don’t our lists just keep growing?? Hahahaha. 🙂
LOL Yes, they do! It seems that every time we finish something we think of three other things to do!
I so can relate! Much happiness to you in 2017 and here’s to finding small moments to rest and do things we really want to do! Hahaha. 🙂