An ottoman for the home can be made with your own hands even using different materials and techniques: crocheted or knitted, sewn from improvised means or even from an old sweater.
Our review presents interesting workshops on how to make an ottoman for a hall or hallway and non-standard ideas for using the product in the interior. So, let's learn how to create a stylish piece of furniture step by step and what you need for this.
There are many fillers for the manufacture of frameless furniture. Each material has its own characteristics and features. 
If synthetic materials are not suitable, you should choose natural:
- Wood sawdust and shavings from waste cedar and pine. Raw materials repel pests, have a healing effect, but it needs to be changed periodically.
- Pooh Presents is a lightweight filler.
- Buckwheat husk is popular. This filling allows you to create comfortable furniture.
To the benefits natural fillers should include the absence of harmful chemical components.
Synthetic materials are also used as fillers:
- Styrofoam looks like small balls. Elastic granules allow you to create additional volume.
- holofiber is a lightweight filler. It allows you to get upholstered furniture.
- Polyurethane foam is an elastic material that does not provoke allergies.
ADVICE: It can also serve as a filler - an old blanket, pillow or rags
Products filled with balls can be used outdoors, because the material does not absorb moisture. For creation items furniture improvised means are also used. The original materials include cereals, legumes, dry grass and cotton wool. A large number of options for furniture fillers
Knitted square ottoman with knitting needles
Let's find out how to make a knitted ottoman with your own hands. Handmade yarn furniture is an original interior solution and a soft object for a comfortable pastime. Stylish item looks like a sample from the store.
To make a soft ottoman with your own hands, you need to knit six squares of wool of the same size. Knitting is crocheted. The “sampler” texture and bobble ties are applied. You can see the knitting method on the video.
ADVICE: Such a pouf is suitable as an addition to an ottoman, as well as an item for decorating bedrooms and living rooms.
- Lyon brand yarn, 450 grams, gray - 5 skeins;
- needles for creating tapestries;
- crochet hook, size 6.5 mm;
- filling for a pouffe;
- special fibers and foam;
- plastic bags.
Step-by-step instruction:
- Connect the squares with seams. To do this, you need a double thick thread.
- You can check the shape of the product on the box.
- Filling a piece of furniture. For the strength of the product, it is worth using materials such as plastic bags, foam or newspaper.
ADVICE: So that the filler does not penetrate through the knitted pattern, it is recommended to place a pillowcase or soft lining inside.
After filling, connect the two remaining sides. The yarn product is ready for use.
Master class from an old sweater
Let's figure out how to make an ottoman with your own hands from an old sweater. The lower part of the garment can be used to decorate the upper surface of the product. Even when cutting off the sleeves, ugly seams will not appear.
Assembly technology:
- Turn the sweater inside out and cut around the collar.
- Sew up the hand holes with strong threads.
- Then turn the product inside out.
- The bottom should be slightly rounded.
- Place a special polyester lining inside the sweater. Then cut out two circles and connect these elements.
- The product must be filled with soft filler.
TOTAL: After stuffing the pouffe, sew up the hole. The decorative item has many uses in the home. This is a great solution for home interior design.
Crochet an ottoman
A round pouffe can be knitted with your own hands. For knitting a product with a diameter of 50 cm, you will need 2-3 balls of Bobbin yarn. A detailed description is presented in the photo below.
But the knitting technology is as follows:
- First, a basket or bag is knitted
- Filled with filler
- And then the “lid” is knitted separately and sewn to the base of the ottoman
How to sew an ottoman bag with your own hands: photos and ideas
An interesting product can be made for your child. Do-it-yourself ottoman bag is suitable for creating a cozy place for leisure activities.
A soft piece of furniture can be made from two pieces of fabric, bean granule filler and a zipper. Like option not suitable for small children as the filler granules may fall out of the zipper when opened. There is a risk that the child will choke. If necessary, the zipper can be sewn up.
IDEA in that we sew like a bag - BUT we sew the OPPOSITE corners and get the design as in the photo
Master class: how to sew a fabric ottoman
Universal products can be made from fabric. This is an additional seating area and a place to rest your legs. In this master class, you will learn how to make a round ottoman with your own hands.
For the manufacture you will need the following components:
- 1.25 meters of dense woolen fabric;
- lightning;
- scissors;
- measuring tape;
- sewing pins;
- a piece of skin;
- filler;
- sewing machine.
The process of creating ottomans
- Cut out a circle (46 cm), a rectangle (length 142 cm, width 40) and a square (side 48 cm).
- Cut the square into two pieces.
- Sew a zipper to two sides. The zipper should connect the two halves.
- Then cut out a circle from the square using the template you already made.
- Rectangle fold in half along the short side.
- After that, this part must be sewn to one circle, and then to another.
- From a strip of leather can you make a pen.
- Additionally, buttons are attached to the leather strap.
As a filler, you can take polystyrene beans. Foam or polyester is also used. Fastener - zipper is recommended to be sewn before use. Round do-it-yourself ottoman is ready to use.
Ottoman - bench in the hallway for shoes
To create an ottoman in the hallway with your own hands, you will need two drawers and some other materials. Such a product is not only practical, but also functional. Inside, you can install shelves and put shoes or things there.
You will need the following components:
- two wooden boxes;
- batting and foam for drapery;
- fasteners;
- sheet and burlap;
- special paint;
- plank of wood;
- wood glue;
- instruments;
- brush;
- stapler.
To make an ottoman in the hallway with your own hands, you need to follow these steps:
- The boxes are glued along the long side.
- A bar is attached to the bottom, where it will be possible to attach the rollers.
- Then foam and batting are fixed on the upper surface.
- The burlap is sewn together with the sheet. The sheet plays the role of a lining.
- The box is covered with special paint. Optionally, you can apply the effect of aging.
- The cover is put on over the boxes.
From the boxes you can make other do-it-yourself ottomans, the photo shows the original options. One of the options involves opening drawers, inside which you can place shelves for shoes. And on top is attached a soft pillow with a filler.
- A practical option can be made from one box. First, the box must be sanded and painted with spray paint. Filler is laid on plywood, and fabric is laid on top.
- The material is fixed on the reverse side with a stapler. W
- The plywood is then attached to the surface of the box. Rollers can be attached at the bottom.
How to make an ottoman from a stool
When deciding which ottoman you can make with your own hands from improvised means, it's worth a try. For creative manipulations, you will need an old stool.
Let's start assembling:
- Disassemble the chair and remove the seat.
- Cut out the blanks. Circle in plywood and paralon.
- Use glue to attach the foam to the board.
- Put on a fur cover on top, and secure the ends with a stapler.
- Assemble a chair.
It is necessary to let the chair stand for at least a day for the glue to harden. The fur needs to be combed.
Detailed in this article.
Ideas for ottomans from improvised means
Consider options for ottomans with original design. As a filler and frame, ordinary objects, tire bottles and rags serve here.
bottles
An unusual creation do-it-yourself ottoman from plastic bottles. Bottles need to be fastened in a round shape and fixed with tape. The bottom and top of the product are made of cardboard.
The bases are made of foam. They are fixed with tape. The cover is made of beautiful fabric. You can see the design of the bottles on a photo. A similar item is suitable for decorating a living room.
Tires
Interesting models can be made from tires. How to make an ottoman depends on the availability of improvised materials and skill. Tires need to be fastened together. Inside is placed a material similar to foam rubber. Then the holes are closed with thin boards. A soft base is mounted on top and a cover is put on. To design the design, you need to use dense fabrics.
Ottomans for children
To make an ottoman with your own hands, you can use the drawings and diagrams. For the manufacture of products used bright and colorful fabrics. Try these options:
- It looks interesting model, made of two pieces of material of different colors. Solid color fabric can be used at the bottom.
- A wonderful solution - square-shaped designs.
- The original composition will be obtained by using fabrics of different colors.
- Kids will love the cone shaped ottoman.
- You can even sleep on a long ottoman. To make it, you will need flat pillows and a long blanket. Pillows are placed in a fabric cover and are fixed in place.
Ottoman in the interior with different designs
The choice of ottoman option largely depends on the type of room. For the hallway, you should choose frame models with a rigid base. Cylindrical designs allow you to smooth out the angularity of the room. For a comfortable stay in the living room, models with soft upholstery are suitable. To create an accent, you should choose a product from a material with a bright color palette.
Round pouffes are ideal for small spaces. Rectangular is recommended to be placed near armchairs and sofas. The product for the kitchen should be made of moisture resistant fabrics. For a child, you need to choose safe, comfortable and soft models.
We hope that our master classes will help you find out in detail how to make an ottoman yourself from simple materials. Homemade products will add comfort and coziness to any room. Original seats are suitable for different interiors.
Having made a stylish ottoman with your own hands, you can refresh the interior of the bedroom, make it more cozy and comfortable. This compact piece of furniture is not only a beautiful decorative accessory, but also very functional. It can be used as a table, upholstered seat, footrest, as well as for storing various small items.
In this article, we will consider various options for self-manufacturing a pouffe for a bedroom. You are waiting for step-by-step instructions, photos and videos with master classes.
Making your own ottoman is not so difficult. This is within the power of both experienced craftsmen and needlewomen, and beginners. For its manufacture, a variety of materials at hand are suitable, which do not require large financial investments. You can make puffs of any shape, size and filling: round, square, cylindrical, pear-shaped, with or without a solid frame. The ability to decorate hand-made products to your liking, in accordance with the style of the room, will harmoniously fit them into the interior.
Modern bedroom ottomans vary in design, shape, size and design. Their main feature is the absence of a back. They can be on wheels, on small legs or without them at all. As a rule, their height is slightly less than that of standard chairs, but there are also very low models. By design, poufs come with a solid frame and frameless.
Frame puffs are made of durable materials: wood, chipboard and plywood. Inside the models it is convenient to store linen and other trifles. On such a bedside ottoman, you can fold a bedspread and decorative pillows for bedtime. They can be fully upholstered with soft padding, which is covered with fabric, leather or fur. Sometimes only the seats are made soft, and the rest of the surfaces are covered only with upholstery materials. Most often, this design has an ottoman for a dressing table, replacing a bulky chair.
Frameless models are bags of various shapes filled with soft materials, such as synthetic winterizer, foam rubber, holofiber or expanded polystyrene. They can be in the form of a ball, cube, cylinder, pear, flower, etc. Covers for this type of ottomans are sewn from dense fabrics or leather, knitted from yarn, woven from various durable ribbons.
By appointment, poufs in the interior are divided into several categories. Poufs-banquettes are used for sitting and storing things.
Bedside pouffes, as a rule, are part of the bedroom set, and are made in the same style as the bed.
Transforming pouffes can easily turn into a compact armchair with a backrest, into a fairly roomy box for storing children's toys, and even into a table.
How to make an ottoman with your own hands
It will not be difficult to make an original and high-quality ottoman if you choose the right materials and tools, and strictly follow the sequence of stages of the creative process.
For the manufacture of models with a frame, wooden boards, chipboard, rattan and thick plywood are suitable. Depending on the model chosen, you will need furniture legs or wheels.
A variant of the manufacture of a round ottoman made of wood.
Holofiber, synthetic winterizer, polyurethane foam and foam rubber can be used as upholstery for frames and filling soft ottomans.
Durable fabrics, natural and artificial leather, fur and decorative cords are suitable for covers and outer covering of frame products. It is better to choose the fabric depending on the design and style of the puffs. It can be cotton, linen, nylon, microfiber, tapestry, jacquard, chenille or thick satin.
It will help to make a do-it-yourself ottoman with a master class, the video of which is shown below.
We decide on the design and construction of the product
When choosing the design of the pouffe, which is planned to be made with your own hands, you should take into account the level of skill of the author. For those who have carpentry skills, it will not be difficult to make wooden ottomans with lids and drawers.
Drawing of an ottoman with a lid
It is better for beginner needlewomen to give preference to frameless pouffes, products made from unusual materials, for example, from plastic bottles, buckets, tires or ready-made wooden boxes.
Here is such a wonderful ottoman for the bedroom can be made from an unnecessary car tire.
Experienced seamstresses can easily create unique soft ottomans of any shape, with covers from a variety of materials.
The design of the handicraft should be chosen according to the style of the room. For apartments in a classic style, poufs of strict shape on elegant wooden and metal legs or on wheels are perfect. It is better to use expensive and luxurious fabrics as upholstery, and fringe, decorative cords and beautiful handles for decoration.
For the interior of rooms in more modern styles, you can choose models upholstered in leather, fur, fabrics with beautiful and original patterns. Soft puffs-bags of various shapes with covers made of various fabrics or knitted from yarn are also perfect.
How to make an ottoman from a stool
From an old stool that has lost its visual appeal, but still strong, you can make a beautiful and spectacular ottoman in the bedroom, which will add fresh notes to its interior. To do this, you will need upholstery fabric, foam rubber, glue and any decorative elements, such as cords, ribbons, fringe, large beads. The choice of decor depends on the style of the bedroom, taste preferences and the flight of fancy of the author of the man-made accessory.
First, we suggest watching a short video on the topic:
Having prepared all the necessary materials, you can start making a pouffe by following the step-by-step instructions below.
- Cut out a circle with a diameter of 50 cm from the foam rubber and glue it on the seat of the stool.
- Make a blank for the sides with a size of 35 * 120 cm and a round blank with a diameter of 50 cm from the upholstery fabric.
- Make a basting line along the edge of the round blank and pull it off slightly.
- Sew adhesive tape onto the narrow edges of the blank for the sidewalls and hem the bottom edge.
- Sew the top edge of the rectangular blank to the circle and overlay the edge.
- Decorate the seams on the front side of the resulting cover with a ribbon or cord. Decorate with other decorative elements as desired.
The finished cover is put on a stool, and it turns into a comfortable home-made ottoman with a soft seat.
How to sheathe an ottoman
Fitting an ottoman is an important stage in its creation, requiring patience and accuracy. To upholster an ottoman with your own hands, you will need foam rubber, synthetic winterizer, selected material, furniture stapler and glue.
First you need to make a blank for the seat from foam rubber and glue it. Then cut out a rectangle from the synthetic winterizer, corresponding in size to the height of the sidewalls and the sum of the widths of all four sides. Next, a layer of glue is applied to the frame and a synthetic winterizer blank is glued. For greater strength, it is better to fix it with a furniture stapler.
The final stage of work is fitting the ottoman with a cloth or other selected material. First you need to cut blanks for the seat, sidewalls and bottom, not forgetting to make allowances for the gates. Then attach these parts with a stapler. It is better to decorate the finished ottoman with various decorative elements.
In this way, you can transform an old wooden ottoman, the upholstery of which has lost its former attractiveness.
For sheathing the ottoman, you can use leather, which is attached with a furniture stapler.
Knitted ottoman with your own hands
Like all frameless models, a knitted ottoman consists of a bag with filler and a removable cover. Such an accessory is best suited for interiors in a modern style, as well as minimalism, art deco, hi-tech. It can be given any shape: ball, hemisphere, cube, cylinder, flower, etc.
By the way! Knitted puffs of bright saturated colors will look great in a children's room.
Covers knitted from yarn can also be worn on frame models. Such pouffes will perfectly complement the interior of a bedroom in Provence, Scandinavian, eco- and ethnic styles.
You can crochet or knit a pouffe. The choice of knitting technique and pattern depends on the skill of the needlewoman.
To make a round model with your own hands, you must first sew a bag out of dense fabric and fill it with foam rubber, padding polyester or other material that is at hand. Then you should start making a cover from yarn or coarse threads. Most often they are knitted with a pearl pattern, i.e. alternate front and back loops in each row.
Knitted ottoman with knitting needles
To knit an ottoman with knitting needles, you will need to make two circles, the diameter of which should correspond to the size of the filler bag. Then you need to sew the edges of the blanks to the middle, and sew a zipper on the rest. The finished cover is put on the inner bag, the zipper is fastened and the original ottoman is ready.
By the same principle, you can make a product of any other shape and crochet an ottoman from yarn or ribbons.
Do-it-yourself ottoman cover
You can make a removable cover for an ottoman of any shape with your own hands. To do this, it is not necessary to make a pattern, it is enough to measure its dimensions and you can get to work.
So, to sew a cover for a square ottoman you will need:
- the cloth;
- threads;
- sticky tape or zipper;
- decorative elements for decoration.
Stages of work:
- Measure the size of the pouffe cover, cut out the workpiece, making allowances for the seams of 3 cm.
- Cut a blank for the sidewalls, the width of which is equal to the height of the pouf, and the length is equal to the sum of the widths of all its sides. At the same time, do not forget about seam allowances: 3 cm along the top and side edges, 5 cm along the bottom.
- Sew adhesive tape or a zipper onto the narrow part of the blank for the sidewalls.
- Sew both blanks, wrap the edges, and hem the bottom edge with a seam in the hem.
- Turn product right side out. Sew on a decorative cord, ribbon or fringe along the seam line. Decorate with decorative embellishments to your liking.
In this way, you can sew a cover on an ottoman of a cylindrical, rectangular and any other shape.
Ottomans, like all handmade things, will fill the room with positive energy and become its exclusive and stylish decoration. Due to their versatility, they will become an indispensable piece of furniture in any home. Making these practical and beautiful decorative accessories will bring real pleasure to their author, and his hand-made masterpieces will delight households for many years.
We hope that this article will help you make a wonderful ottoman with your own hands. If you have any questions - ask them in the comments below. Our experts will definitely answer them.
Making a do-it-yourself ottoman in a classic style starts with legs. Two boards 48 cm long and 5x5 cm in section are cut at an angle of 45 degrees. They are knocked down with a cross.
A bar 35 cm long is glued to the resulting cross. In addition, it can be fixed with a self-tapping screw.
Another similar cross is attached to the top.
how to make an ottoman with your own hands. A photo
For seats take plywood 1 cm thick and 40x60 cm in size. Foam rubber 10 cm thick and a layer of synthetic winterizer with a margin are placed under the plywood so that it can be bent.
We bend the synthetic winterizer and nail it to plywood. Then they take the upholstery fabric and also fasten it from the inside.
For decorations ottomans use decorative nails that additionally fasten the upholstery.
Do-it-yourself ottoman. Master Class
Cross boards are added to the legs. The entire structure is treated with stain.
Screw the seat to the base with legs. It turns out a comfortable, hand-made ottoman.
Do-it-yourself ottoman from a wheel
To make an ottoman from a wheel, you need to take a wheel of the right size and wash it thoroughly.
do-it-yourself ottoman from a tire. A photo
From plywood cut out two circles. One for the diameter of the inner part of the tire, and the second for the outer, but so that it does not protrude beyond the borders of the tire.
For the manufacture of legs take sample, circled, and then cut out of the board. A total of four legs are required.
The legs are attached to the base circle. They are placed at regular intervals and reinforced bars.
The legs are painted and glued to the base, and then additionally fixed with the help of corners.
Glue is applied to the base and the wheel is applied from above.
Glue is smeared on top of it and the top cover is glued.
The tire is pasted over rope using hot glue. Rope can be used in different colors.
At the end, the legs are additionally painted.
Plywood ottoman
do-it-yourself ottoman step by step. A photo
A step-by-step instruction will help to make an ottoman with your own hands. take plywood sheets with dimensions of 45x45 cm and cuts of 45 degrees.
Vinyl is cut out according to the size of plywood with an addition of two or three centimeters of stock. A soft cloth is placed on top of it, you can take a thin foam rubber, and then cover it with a plywood sheet.
The vinyl upholstery is folded and fixed with a stapler, the excess is cut off.
Corners are used for fastening. The screws must be less than the thickness of the plywood.
Paper with a pattern is placed on the surface of the vinyl.
do-it-yourself pouffe. Master Class
This pattern is made with decorative carnations, creating an interesting pattern and additionally securing the upholstery. The paper is then easily removed. The result is a beautiful plywood ottoman with an original pattern.
How to sheathe an ottoman?
An old plywood ottoman can be updated, sheathing his new materials. To do this, remove the bottom of the cover.
The new fabric is cut off, tried on and fixed, upholstered with a stapler in the corners.
Re-screw the bottom to the top cover.
Measure the amount of fabric, making a stock.
Textile mark out. It is more convenient to do this on the ottoman itself, marking the places of the seams with needles.
They try everything on an ottoman.
Excess fabric is cut off, and the joints ironed iron.
Attach the fabric to the top of the ottoman, wrapping it.
Then wrapped on the inside of the product.
After that, the fabric is stretched at the base and nailed staples. The result is new do-it-yourself ottomans made from old ones.
Pouffe made of plywood and fiberboard
from pine timber make ribs for a pouffe.
From fiberboard cut out squares of the same size. The bottom and seat will be made of them.
Assembled with self-tapping screws frame products. Its sides are covered with plywood sheets.
First glue the base polyurethane foam. To give the ottoman made of fiberboard and plywood additional softness, it is supplemented with synthetic winterizer.
While the design dries, cut out case. You can take flock or leatherette.
The details of the cover are stitched using strong threads.
The finished cover is put on the pouffe.
From below it is fixed with a furniture stapler or pneumatic gun.
To make the product look more aesthetic, the bottom is glued interlining.
Finally, the legs are attached.
Do-it-yourself cylindrical ottoman
Consider a master class on making a cylindrical ottoman. To do this, cut circles Chipboard of the required dimensions and timber parts of a certain length.
We connect circles and timber with self-tapping screws in frame.
Along the perimeter, a chipboard sheet is fixed to the frame, making a wall.
Take foam rubber and synthetic winterizer. The latter is needed to align the folds.
Glue for foam rubber is applied to the frame.
A layer is attached to the seat foam rubber four centimeters thick. Then the whole structure is covered synthetic winterizer.
Make a cover from a suitable material.
The cover is put on and fixed from below with a stapler or nails.
Legs are attached to the underside.
Making a cylindrical ottoman with your own hands is not difficult if you follow the instructions.
Ottoman with storage box
To make a do-it-yourself ottoman with a storage box, you must follow the instructions. First, prepare the material: cut out two blanks from Chipboard with dimensions 37x40 cm and 37x37 cm, as well as one square 40x40 cm.
From timber with a section of 4x4 cm, four parts 37 cm long are cut out.
From the resulting fragments are collected box, whose height is 37cm.
In the inner corners, a timber is attached with carpentry glue. From the outside, the corners are fixed with self-tapping screws or metal corners.
Glue is applied to the bottom and timber. Glue the bottom and leave to dry.
After drying, the bottom is fixed with screws.
To do cover, four locking bars are attached to the square sheet so that the lid is fixed in the box.
It remains to upholster the cover with soft material. To do this, use foam rubber, batting, synthetic winterizer, as well as upholstery fabric.
Fluffy ottoman for legs
A master class on making an ottoman will help to make such a product. It will require four finished furniture legs and a circle of plywood or natural wood.
By the size of the circle cut out foam rubber, and then close it with a padding polyester. Excess material is cut off, and the main one is fixed on the wrong side.
Four holes are drilled to secure the legs. The legs are screwed into them and the finished ottoman can be used. But to make it look more attractive from below, a circle with holes for the legs is cut out of the fabric. It is put on the base and fixed with furniture nails.
How to sew a soft ottoman?
To sew a soft ottoman, you need to act in stages. First, an inner case is made, which will contain filler. To do this, two circles are cut out of dense fabric. Their diameter should be about half a meter. If you need a square ottoman, then two squares. This will be the top and bottom of the product.
Then a strip is cut out with a length equal to the circumference or perimeter, and a width equal to the height of the pouf. Be sure to consider seam allowances.
The resulting strip is sewn from the inside out. First sew to the bottom, and then to the top of the ottoman. The finished case is turned inside out, stuffed with a suitable material and the hole is sewn up.
Remains ottoman decorate. For this, a decorative cover is sewn on it. The procedure is the same as above. Only in the middle part they do not sew up the hole, but insert a zipper into it, sew on Velcro or buttons. Any fabric can be used for a decorative cover.
Do-it-yourself ottoman from a plastic bottle
Consider how to make an ottoman from bottles with your own hands. Take two large plastic water bottles. They are cut and the two parts are combined to get the part of the desired height.
Details on how to make an ottoman from bottles with your own hands can be seen in the photo.
For the base and seat take circles from Chipboard. On one, a plastic base is fixed, and the second is fixed on top.
Do-it-yourself plastic pipe ottoman
Consider a master class on making an ottoman from plumbing pipes.
Pipes first cut into into pieces about thirty centimeters long. It will take about nine pieces of such segments.
coloring pipes with gold acrylic paint. It is necessary to paint in several layers. Each layer is allowed to dry for about twenty minutes before applying a new one.
Top painted surfaces handle protective varnish. This makes it resistant to water.
Pipes are fastened with an adhesive gun. The glue will set quickly, so everything must be done without delay.
Polyurethane mats for the bathroom, they are folded in half and cuts are made in them along the perforations. The length of the incisions is approximately five centimeters.
The rug is rolled up and a kind of bud is obtained.
Such rolls with buds are inserted into pipes. They must be hard to get in. In this case, additional fastening will not be needed.
The result is an original ottoman that will look great in the bathroom.
Pouffe from plastic bottles. Step-by-step instruction
Consider a master class on how to make an ottoman from bottles with your own hands.
Bottles first connect with tape into a round piece.
From cardboard of sufficient density and thickness, circles of the desired diameter are cut out. This will be the seat and bottom of the pouffe.
Bottles are connected to cartons with tape.
The surface of the resulting frame is closed synthetic winterizer or foam rubber.
Two circles and a rectangle are cut out of the fabric. Partially, the cover is sewn on a typewriter, then put on the structure and sewn by hand.
The top and sides are knitted from piled yarn, and fabric is used for the bottom.
All parts of the decorative cover are connected manually.
How about minimal investment? You can make a designer ottoman with your own hands, which, in addition to the decorative function, also solves several practical problems. This is a rather unusual accessory that immediately attracts attention. Having shown a little creative imagination, you can make a completely unique product from old tires or suitcases, and the addition of wheels will make the design more mobile. Today, the editors of the online magazine site will hold several workshops on making an ottoman from unusual things, with the help of which you can first make simple, and then more complex and unusual interior items.
The ottoman came to us from the East, they do not use it so often, preferring to sit on small structures. It quickly gained its popularity due to its mobility and versatility. The main advantage of the design is that it is easy to make it yourself from old things that you decide to dispose of. Today you can buy an ottoman bag or on a rigid frame of any design and finish. But why shell out money for something that is easy to do with your own hands in just 1-2 hours?
Non-standard ideas for making a pouffe from unusual items with your own hands
Manufacturers produce a wide variety of ottomans: for a children's room, hallway, bedroom, and even for a holiday home. They are offered at a fairly high price, but why spend personal finances on something that is quite within the power to do it yourself? And for this you absolutely do not need to be a professional, just show a little imagination and follow our instructions.
Step-by-step instructions for making a do-it-yourself ottoman from plastic bottles
The easiest way to make an ottoman is from plastic bottles. You must first prepare the following materials:
- plastic bottles - 14 one and a half liter pieces;
- transparent tape;
- plywood sheet;
- material for decor;
- double sided tape.
- thin and thick foam rubber or.
Advice! First you need to unscrew all the lids and put them in the cold overnight or put plastic bottles in the freezer. In the morning, immediately screw the caps on and put them under the battery. In such a simple way, the strength of the bottles increases.
A step-by-step photo description of making a pouffe with your own hands from plastic bottles.
| Illustration | Action Description |
 | Connect with an elastic band 2 times 2 bottles, 2 times 3 bottles and 1 time - 4 plastic. Then secure with adhesive tape. |
 | Connect the entire structure together and fasten. |
 | Cut out 2 ovals from plywood according to the size of the bottom of the ottoman, make small notches on them from the outside. Glue a dense fabric onto one oval - this will be the bottom of the structure. |
 | Glue plywood to the structure from above and below with double-sided tape. |
 | For greater strength, tie the ovals with twine along the notches. |
 | Wrap an ottoman with thin foam rubber and sew with a dense thread. |
 | Cut out the top of the structure from wide foam rubber. |
 | Sew the seat to the foam sides. |
 | Sew a cover of bright fabric, pull the cord along the bottom base and put it on the workpiece. |
 | The finished product weighs no more than a kilogram. |
For more details of the master class, you can watch the video.
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Ottoman in the children's room made of plastic 20 liters
If you have a 20-liter bottle left, you can make it for the smallest children. For this you will need:
- 1 twenty-liter and 4 one and a half liter plastics;
- scotch;
- fabrics and decor.
The work is carried out as follows;
- Cut off the top of the 20 liter plastic.
- Insert one and a half liter bottles into it, which will act as legs.
- Next, you need to decorate the workpiece. To do this, you can use a dense soft fabric, colored tape, fur, the options depend on your imagination.
The nuances of making a do-it-yourself ottoman from a tire
A creative ottoman can be made with your own hands from an old wheel. It is quite heavy, so either is more suitable. In addition, this is a great option for or. The production order is as follows:
- Wash the tire thoroughly and dry.
- Cut out 2 circles from plywood, the diameter of which is equal to the diameter of the tire.
- Drill a few holes in both pieces of plywood and screw in.
- Starting from the center of the structure, glue the twine in a circle in the shape of a snail.
- So that the ottoman can be left on the street, it should be varnished.
- For mobility from the bottom side, you can install wheels.
In more detail, a master class for making an ottoman from an old tire can be viewed on the video.
How to make a pouffe from an old plastic bucket
If you have an old plastic bucket, you can also convert it into an upholstered seat. For work you will need:
- measuring tape;
- chalk or a piece of dried soap;
- glue;
- stapler;
- foam rubber and interlining;
- the cloth.
Before sheathing the ottoman with your own hands, you need to measure the diameter of the lower and upper parts of the bucket. Further, the algorithm of work is as follows:
Ready ottoman will be a real decoration of any interior.
In more detail, the process of making an ottoman from an old bucket can be viewed on the video.
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Non-standard solution: do-it-yourself ottoman from a cable reel
A comfortable child seat can be made from an old coil of electrical cable. For work you will need:
- synthetic winterizer;
- glue gun;
- braid for decoration.
Working process:
Interesting ideas for making poufs for the bedroom
For the bedroom, soft frameless poufs are perfect, which, in addition to the functional load, also act as a bright accent in the interior, photo examples are proof of this. And if you take expensive fabric for decoration, the soft design will emphasize the wealth of the owner and taste.
How to knit a round pouf
Needlewomen can please their families with their creativity and knit a cover on a bag with filler. This is a great addition to the stylish interior, decorated in. First, you should sew the bag, fill it with foam rubber, and then proceed to the main work. Master class on making a knitted ottoman with your own hands:
- Tie two circles, their size should correspond to the diameter of the bag.
- Sew the edges of the blanks to the middle.
- Sew a zipper into the hole.
- Put the cover on the bag and fasten the zipper.
Another interesting master class on making a knitted ottoman can be viewed on the video.
The nuances of making a soft frameless square pouffe
The order of work is practically no different from the manufacture of a round pouffe, only the templates should be prepared in a square shape. Each part must be knitted separately, the inner cover is sewn, into which the filler is then poured. You can also make a frame model, for example, from which they are covered with foam rubber and decorative fabric. In more detail, a master class on making a pouffe from pallets can be viewed on the video.
How to sew a frameless pear-shaped pouffe with a soft back
A modern accessory that many families love so much is the pear bag. To make a soft ottoman with your own hands, you need to master the sewing technique. Before work, prepare the following materials:
- upholstery fabric 320×150mm;
- smooth material for interior decoration - 300 × 150 mm;
- filler. It is advisable to find polystyrene foam with a holofiber with a volume of about 1 m³;
- zipper at least 60 cm long;
- pattern paper and thread.
The production order is as follows:
Work for half an hour or how to sew a pouffe in the form of a bag
From beautiful matter, you can sew a bag of any shape. For work, you should prepare a flowing fabric for the inner cover and a beautiful material for the outer surface. Before you sew an ottoman bag with your own hands, you need to make patterns for 4 sidewalls, the lower and upper parts, photos of ready-made solutions will help you choose an interesting design.
Then transfer them to the fabric and cut out taking into account the allowances for the seams. After that, sew all the fragments of the inner cover, leaving a small hole into which to pour the filler. All manipulations should be carried out with decorative fabric, the patterns of which can be made according to the same patterns.
How to properly assemble and finish soft square and round ottomans on a rigid frame
More complex work will require a little more time and carpentry skills. But there is nothing difficult in such work, just look at a few of our step-by-step instructions, and you can do everything yourself.
Detailed instructions for making a square soft ottoman on wheels with a drawer for small items
With a little work, you can make a more solid design - a square ottoman with a removable lid on wheels. It is also an additional toy, and you can also store slippers for guests in it. For work you will need the following materials:
- plywood sheet 12-16 mm thick. Sizes are for children and adults;
- wooden block 20 × 40 or 40 × 40 mm;
- wheels;
- piano loop;
- foam rubber for a soft seat up to 100 mm thick;
- synthetic winterizer;
- upholstery fabric;
- carpentry;
- glue.
An ottoman up to 40 cm in height is suitable for children, up to 55 cm for adults. In the table, we have prepared the dimensions of details for an ottoman intended for children and adults.
| Detail | Quantity, pcs. | Dimensions for children, mm | Dimensions for adults, mm |
| Front and back panel | 2 | 350×250 | 400×370 |
| Side panels | 2 | 326×250 | 368×370 |
| Bottom and top | 2 | 350×350 | 400×400 |
| Wooden blocks for sidewalls | 4 | 40×40×250 | 40×40×370 |
| Bars for the top | 2 | 350×1450 | 550×1650 |
| Upholstery fabric for sidewalls | 1 | 350×1450 | 550×1650 |
| Sintepon | 1 | 300×1410 | 450×1610 |
| Foam rubber | 1 | 350×350×50 | 400×400×100 |
| Lid material | 1 | 500×500 | 650×650 |
Step by step manufacturing process
The second life of an old stool
Do not rush to throw away the old, but still strong stool. Just a couple of hours, and you will add an interesting designer piece of furniture to your interior. The manufacturing process is as follows:
Detailed master class for making a pouffe on a wooden frame
Such an ottoman can be made in any geometric shape. Consider one of the easiest ways: making a round product. For this we need:
Conclusion
Making a pouffe with your own hands is not difficult at all. For starters, you can practice on simple designs. In the process of work, creative inspiration will appear, which will help to create more complex things. Unique items made by yourself will always be a bright accent in the house, delight loved ones and surprise guests.
We hope that our instructions will be useful to you, and you will soon please your relatives with a new invention. Have you ever made ottomans with your own hands? Tell us in the comments what model you have already made or are planning to make. And finally, we offer you to watch a master class for making a large ottoman with a carriage screed.
In the east, in ancient times, people's houses were decorated with various puffs. It was not only comfortable, but also beautiful furniture. After some time, such furniture appeared in the homes of Europeans. People all over the planet liked them so much that now they can be seen in almost any home.
Pick up any modern home design magazine and you'll see images of all sorts of poufs in them. Be on the wave of fashion without ruining yourself. A beautiful piece of furniture can be created from improvised materials. By following simple instructions on how to make an ottoman with your own hands, you can make a wonderful decoration for your interior.
Simple ottoman made of sheets and burlap
You can use any fabric for this, like ribbon burlap or decorative fabric, which is simple and easy to work with. If you want to do something different, choose a fabric that meets the same criteria.
What you need:
- pattern;
- scissors;
- ribbon;
- sackcloth;
- 1 old sheet;
- pins;
- threads;
- old items (for example, old clothes, worn towels, fabric scraps);
- sewing machine;
- fiberfill;
- ribbon;
- thick needle.
Work process:
- We work with a pattern. Print out all the details of the pattern, cut them out.
- Fold the burlap (any heavy fabric will work) and sheets together, with the burlap on top. Attach the pattern and cut out the fabric, repeat until you have eight pieces (You will have eight pieces of burlap and eight pieces of bed linen).
- Place two pieces of burlap in the middle and one piece of sheet on top on the bottom layer. Join the layers together so that they are absolutely even.
- Sew together your layered set with a flat stitch.
- Open each pair in the middle, iron the seams.
- Sew the two pieces of fabric together, placing one piece on top of the other. Repeat this with the other two layers. At this point, you will have two halves of the pouffe. Turn one half of the right side and the other inside out.
- Attach the halves and sew them, but not completely, leave a few centimeters for an opening through which you can fill your product. Turn out the resulting product.
- At this stage, you need to fill your pouffe with old things. At the bottom of the product, you need to put things from heavy fabrics, then start putting things easier there, such as patches and scraps of fabric. Keep filling in - heavier fabrics are placed in the center, and lighter fabrics are placed on the sides. The bottom of the pouffe and the center should be stuffed with heavy fabrics to reinforce the entire structure. Try to avoid gaps.
- When the pouf is two-thirds full, place fiberfill on the sides to smooth out the shape and fill in the bumps. The upper part of the pouf should be soft so that it is comfortable to sit, while the product should keep its shape well.
- After you fill the pillow with stuffing, sew the hole by hand. Don't worry about the quality as the top will be covered by another piece of fabric.
- Cut out an octagon piece to cover the hole and sew it up and down with a special stitch. You can also finish your sewing with decorative stitching.
As you can see, making an ottoman with your own hands is not too difficult, a little patience and work - a wonderful interior decoration is ready. Thus, you will get a soft ottoman, which will be a great tool for home relaxation.
DIY wooden ottoman
Using carpentry skills, you can make really magnificent things that will be useful in everyday life. Having made an ottoman with a drawer, you will have not only a wonderful interior decoration, but additional space where you can put things.
To make the base frame, take all the necessary materials and tools. First of all, you will need 4 sheets of chipboard or laminated board, preferably 40 by 30 centimeters.
Consider the stages of work:
- The boards are fastened together, self-tapping screws will help to do this. Do not forget about the metal corners with which you will form an even structure. It is advisable to coat all the details with carpentry glue.
- If you want your ottoman to move, you can attach wheels to the bottom of the product. To do this, you first need to attach 4 bars, 4.8 centimeters in size. Take special furniture wheels that come with everything you need to fasten them. We attach the bars from below with the help of carpentry glue, we attach wheels to them. Lay the base on top.
- After you have formed the frame, you can start upholstering your creation. Take 4 pieces of foam rubber and attach it to the top of the pouf and the sides. Since your product is on wheels, the bottom part does not need to be upholstered.
- Then comes the most important thing, you need to make an attractive outer case. How to do it, we will consider below. For the cover, you will need a special upholstery fabric that will not wear out as much. Sew a cover, preferably with a zipper, so that you can change it if necessary.
Pouffe from plastic bottles
Not everyone has carpentry skills and can make an ottoman from boards, but this does not mean that you need to abandon this idea. You can even make a beautiful ottoman from plastic bottles. And what is the use of this for nature!
As in the case of a wooden ottoman, you will first need to make a frame. It is made from plastic bottles. Two circles are cut out of cardboard, the diameter of which will be the envy of your personal preferences. It is advisable to take thick cardboard, so you can take the box where the office equipment lay.
Then plastic bottles are taken and fastened together with adhesive tape, this must be done carefully so that the bottles are fastened evenly. Put all the elements of the structure together.
Make upholstery from dense foam rubber. First, cut out the piece at the bottom and top, attach it to your design. Then cut a rectangle to fit your product. In order not to be mistaken, make it a few centimeters larger, as it will then need to be sewn together. You can connect all the elements together with the help of dense stitches.
Now you can sew a cover for your product. To do this, you will need to choose the right fabric, the color and density you need. In this case, you do not need to bother with the pattern. Just cut out two circles from the fabric that will attach at the top and bottom, and 2 rectangles that fit. Then the rectangles will need to be sewn together.
After that, sew the upper part with rectangles, basting the thread. And you can proceed to the bottom part, which is sewn in the same way as the top. A decorative border will help brighten up all the shortcomings if your seam does not turn out so beautiful. Just attach it, your product will look more attractive. You can attach a zipper to the unstitched edges of the rectangles sewn together.
If you are making a cylindrical ottoman, then the cover for it is sewn a little differently. You must make all the details in the shape of a cylinder. You must make the side parts not from two pieces of fabric, but from four. The fabric must be dense so that the shape holds well.
What can be done from an old sweater
You can create really magnificent interior decorations from old things. Take an old sweater with an interesting design and make your own ottoman bag out of it. Consider how to make an ottoman bag with your own hands.
- First, make a piece of felt that will serve as the bottom of your product.
- Now we give the old sweater the desired shape, for this the sleeves will need to be bent inside the product and sew the remaining holes. Try to keep your seam even.
- The bottom of the sweater and the felt are sewn together, and a bag is obtained, which remains only to be stuffed with some material. But before you do this, you will need to strengthen the structure.
- In order for the ottoman to keep its shape perfectly, it is better to make an inner cover for it from lining fabric. Make 4 parts according to the size of your product and sew them together. Don't forget to leave a hole at the top so you can stuff it.
- At the top, you need to make a lace so that you can tighten your design after stuffing. Place the cover inside. Use expanded polystyrene, foam rubber and synthetic winterizer to stuff your bag. Tighten the entire structure tightly with a cord - and enjoy your new piece of furniture.
As you can see, making an ottoman is a creative process, so you can change something or create your own designs using improvised materials. Think about how to make your own creation or use the instructions.