An ottoman for the house can be made with your own hands, even using different materials and techniques: crochet or knitting, sew from improvised means or even from an old sweater.
Our review presents interesting master classes on how to make an ottoman for the hall or hallway and non-standard ideas for using the product in the interior. So, we will learn how to create a stylish piece of furniture step by step and what is needed for this.
There are many fillers for making frameless furniture. Each material has its own characteristics and characteristics. 
If synthetic materials are not suitable, you should choose natural ones:
- Wood sawdust and waste shavings cedar and pine. Raw materials scare away pests, have a healing effect, but they need to be changed periodically.
- Pooh presents a lightweight filler.
- Buckwheat husk is popular. This filling allows you to create comfortable furniture.
To the benefits natural fillers include the absence of harmful chemical components.
Synthetic materials are also used as fillers:
- Expanded polystyrene 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 a resilient material that does not provoke allergies.
ADVICE: Also, an old blanket, pillow or rag can serve as a filler.
Products filled with balls can be used outdoors, because the material does not absorb moisture. For creation items furniture they also use improvised means. Original materials include cereals, legumes, dry grass and cotton wool. There are a large number of options for furniture fillers
Knitted square ottoman
Let's find out how to make a knitted ottoman with your own hands. Handmade yarn furniture is an original solution for the interior and a soft item for a comfortable pastime. The 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 texture "sampler" and bobble screeds are applied. You can watch the knitting method in 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 pouf;
- 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: To prevent the filler from penetrating 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 to 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, no ugly seams will appear.
Assembly technology:
- Turn the sweater to the wrong side and cut in a circle at the collar.
- Sew up the hand holes with strong thread.
- 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 pouf, the hole should be sewn up. The decorative item has many uses for the home. This is a great solution for home interior decoration.
We knit an ottoman crochet
A round pouf can be knitted by hand. To knit 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:
- A basket or bag is knitted first
- 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. A do-it-yourself ottoman bag is suitable for creating a cozy place for spending your leisure time.
A soft piece of furniture can be made from two pieces of fabric, a bean pellet filler and a zipper. Like option not suitable for small children, as the filler granules may fall out of the open zipper. There is a danger that the child will choke. The zipper can be sewn on if necessary.
IDEA the fact that we sew like a bag - BUT we sew OPPOSITE corners and get the design as in the photo
Master class: how to sew a fabric ottoman
Versatile items can be made from fabric. This is extra seating and leg rest. In this master class, you will learn how to make a round ottoman with your own hands.
For manufacturing, you will need the following components:
- 1.25 meters thick woolen fabric;
- lightning;
- scissors;
- measuring tape;
- sewing pins;
- a piece of leather;
- filler;
- sewing machine.
The process of creating ottomans
- Cut out a circle (46 cm), a rectangle (142 cm long, 40 cm wide) and a square (48 cm side).
- Cut the square into two parts.
- Sew the zipper to two sides. The zipper should connect the two halves.
- Then cut a circle out of the square using a ready-made template.
- Fold the rectangle 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 you can make a handle.
- Additionally, buttons are attached to a leather strap.
As a filler, you can take polystyrene beans. Foam or polyester is also used. Closure - the zipper is recommended to be sewn before use. A round ottoman with your own hands 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 boxes made of wood;
- batting and foam for upholstery;
- fasteners;
- sheet and burlap;
- special paint;
- wood plank;
- 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 the rollers can be attached.
- 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. If desired, you can apply the aging effect.
- The cover fits over the drawers.
You can make other ottomans out of the boxes with your own hands. The photo demonstrates the original options. One of the options involves opening drawers, inside which you can place shoe racks. A soft pillow with filler is attached on top.
- A practical option can be made from a single box. First, the box needs to be sanded and painted with spray paint. The filler is laid on the plywood, and the fabric is laid on top.
- The material is fixed on the back with a stapler. Z
- The plywood is then attached to the surface of the box. At the bottom you can attach rollers.
How to make an ottoman out of a stool
When deciding which ottoman you can make with your own hands from improvised means, it is worth trying. For creative manipulation, you need an old stool.
Let's start assembling:
- Disassemble the chair and remove the seat.
- Cut out the blanks. Circle in plywood and in paralon.
- Use glue to attach the foam to the board.
- Put on a fur cover on top, and secure the ends with a stapler.
- Collect the chair.
It is necessary to let the chair stand for at least a day for the glue to harden. The fur needs combing.
Detailed in this article.
Ideas of ottomans from improvised means
Consider options for ottomans with original design... Ordinary objects, tire bottles and rags serve as filler and frame here.
Bottle
Unusual creation option do-it-yourself ottoman from plastic bottles... Bottles need to be stapled in a round shape and secured with tape. The bottom and top of the product are made of cardboard.
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 at 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 materials at hand and craftsmanship. Tires need to be fastened together. Inside is 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. For the design of the structure, 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, bright and colorful fabrics are used. Try these options:
- The model, made of two pieces of material of different colors, looks interesting. Solid color fabric can be used at the bottom.
- A wonderful solution is the construction of a square shape.
- An original composition will be obtained by using fabrics of different colors.
- Children will love the cone-shaped ottoman.
- You can even sleep on a long ottoman. To make it, you need flat pillows and a long blanket. The pillows are housed in a fabric cover and locked in place.
Ottoman in the interior with different designs
The choice of the ottoman option largely depends on the type of room. For the hallway, it is worth choosing frame models with a rigid base. Cylindrical structures allow you to smooth out the angularity of the room. Models with soft upholstery are suitable for a comfortable stay in the living room. To create an accent, it is worth choosing a product from a material of a bright color palette.
Round poufs are ideal for small spaces. Rectangular ones are recommended to be placed near armchairs and sofas. The product for the kitchen should be made of moisture-resistant fabrics. For the nursery, you need to choose safe, comfortable and soft models.
We hope that our master classes will help you figure out in detail how to make an ottoman yourself from simple materials. Homemade products will add comfort and coziness to any room. The original seats are suitable for different interiors.
Having made a stylish ottoman with your own hands, you can freshen up 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 highly functional. It can be used as a table, soft seat, footrest, as well as for storing various little things.
In this article, we will look at various options for making a pouf for a bedroom on your own. Step-by-step instructions, photos and videos with master classes are waiting for you.
Making an ottoman with your own hands is not so difficult. This is within the power of both experienced craftsmen and needlewomen, and beginners. A variety of materials at hand are suitable for its manufacture, 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 casters, 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 poufs are made of durable materials: wood, chipboard and plywood. It is convenient to store laundry and other little things inside the models. On such a bedside ottoman, you can fold a bedspread and decorative pillows for sleep. They can be fully upholstered with soft padding that 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, such a design has an ottoman for a dressing table, replacing a bulky chair.
Frameless models are bags of various shapes filled with soft materials, for example, 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 ottoman are sewn from dense fabrics or leather, knit from yarn, weave from various durable ribbons.
According to their purpose, poufs in the interior are divided into several categories. Banquet poufs are used for seating and storing things.
Bedside poufs, as a rule, are part of a bedroom set, and are made in the same style as the bed.
Transformable poufs can easily turn into a compact armchair with a backrest, into a fairly spacious 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 the stages of the creative process.
For making models with a frame, wooden boards, chipboards, rattan and thick plywood are suitable. Depending on the model you choose, you will need furniture legs or castors.
An option for making a round ottoman made of wood.
Holofiber, synthetic winterizer, polyurethane foam and foam rubber can be used as upholstery of frames and filling of soft ottomans.
Durable fabrics, natural and artificial leather, fur and decorative cords are suitable for covers and external coating of frame products. It is better to choose the fabric depending on the design and style of the poufs. It can be cotton, linen, nylon, microfiber, tapestry, jacquard, chenille or heavy satin.
A master class will help you make an ottoman with your own hands, see the video below.
We decide on the design and designs of the product
When choosing a pouf design, which you plan to make 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 novice needlewomen to give preference to frameless poufs, products from unusual materials, for example, from plastic bottles, buckets, tires or ready-made wooden boxes.
Here is such a wonderful ottoman for a 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 a man-made product should be chosen in accordance with the style of the room. Puffs of a strict form on graceful wooden and metal legs or on casters are perfect for classic-style apartments. It is better to use expensive and luxurious fabrics as upholstery, and fringes, decorative cords and beautiful handles for decoration.
For the interior of rooms in more modern styles, you can choose models with upholstery made of leather, fur, fabrics with beautiful and original patterns. Also, soft ottoman-bags of various shapes with covers made of all kinds of fabrics or knitted from yarn are perfect.
How to make an ottoman out of a stool
From the lost external attractiveness, but still strong old stool, you can make a beautiful and effective 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, for example, cords, ribbons, fringes, large beads. The choice of decor depends on the style of the bedroom, taste preferences and the flight of imagination 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 pouf 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 stool seat.
- 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.
- Along the edge of the round workpiece, make a wash-in line and pull it off slightly.
- Sew adhesive tape onto the narrow edges of the sidewall blank and hem the bottom edge.
- Attach the top edge of the rectangular blank to the circle and overlay the edge.
- Decorate the seams on the front side of the received cover with tape or cord. Decorate with other decorative elements if desired.
The finished cover is put on a stool, and it turns into a comfortable homemade ottoman with a soft seat.
How to sheathe an ottoman
Fitting an ottoman is an important stage in its creation, which requires 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 a padding polyester, corresponding in size to the height of the sidewalls and the sum of the width 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 secure it with a furniture stapler.
The final stage of work is wrapping the ottoman with fabric or other selected material. First, you need to cut out the blanks for the seat, sides and bottom, not forgetting to make allowances for the folds. 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 upholstery of the ottoman, you can use leather, which is attached with a furniture stapler.
DIY knitted ottoman
Like all frameless models, the knitted ottoman consists of a bag with a 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: a ball, a hemisphere, a cube, a cylinder, a flower, etc.
By the way! Knitted poufs in bright saturated colors will look great in a child's room.
Yarn knitted covers can also be worn on frame models. Such poufs will perfectly complement the interior of the bedroom in Provence, Scandinavian, eco- and ethnic styles.
You can crochet or knit a pouf. The choice of knitting technique and pattern depends on the skill of the needlewoman.
To make a round model with your own hands, you first need to 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
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 bag with the filler. 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 closed 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.
DIY 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 start working.
So, to sew a cover on a square ottoman you will need:
- the cloth;
- threads;
- sticky tape or zipper;
- decorative items for decoration.
Stages of work:
- Measure the size of the pouf lid, cut out the workpiece, making 3 cm seam allowances.
- Cut a blank for the sides, 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 the seam allowances: at the top and side edges of 3 cm, at the bottom - 5 cm.
- Sew adhesive tape or zipper onto the narrow part of the sidewall blank.
- Sew both blanks, wrap the edges, and hem the bottom edge with a seam.
- Turn the product to the front side. Sew a decorative cord, ribbons or fringe along the seam line. Decorate with decorative ornaments to your liking.
In this way, you can sew a cover on an ottoman of cylindrical, rectangular or any other shape.
Ottomans, like all things made with your own hands, will fill the room with positive energy and become its exclusive and stylish decoration. Due to their versatility, they will become an irreplaceable piece of furniture in any home. Making these practical and beautiful decorative accessories will bring real pleasure to their author, and his man-made masterpieces will delight household members for many years.
We hope 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.
Do-it-yourself ottoman in a classic style begins with legs... Two boards with a length of 48 cm and a section of 5x5 cm are cut at an angle of 45 degrees. They are knocked down with a cross.
A 35 cm long bar is glued to the resulting crosspiece.In addition, it can be fixed with a self-tapping screw.
Another similar cross is attached from above.
how to make an ottoman with your own hands. Photo
For seat take plywood 1cm thick and 40x60cm in size. Foam rubber 10 cm thick and a layer of padding polyester with a margin are placed under the plywood so that you can bend it.
We bend the synthetic winterizer and nail it to the plywood. Then they take the upholstery fabric and also fasten it from the inside out.
For decorations The ottoman uses decorative nails that additionally secure the upholstery.
DIY 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.
DIY ottoman from the wheel
To make an ottoman out of a wheel, you need to take a wheel of the right size and wash it thoroughly.
DIY ottoman made of tires. Photo
From plywood cut out two circles. One along the diameter of the inner part of the tire, and the second along the outside, but so that it does not protrude beyond the boundaries of the tire.
For the manufacture of legs take sample, circle, and then saw out from 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 spread on top of it and the top cover is glued.
The tire is pasted over rope using hot melt glue. The rope can be used in different colors.
At the end, the legs are additionally painted.
Plywood ottoman
DIY ottoman step by step. Photo
Step-by-step instructions will help you make an ottoman with your own hands. Take plywood sheets with dimensions 45x45 cm and cuts at 45 degrees.
Vinyl is cut to the size of the plywood with an increase of two or three centimeters of stock. A soft cloth is placed on top of it, you can take non-thick foam rubber, and then cover it with a plywood sheet.
The vinyl upholstery is folded over and fixed with a stapler, the excess is cut off.
Angles are used for fastening. The screws should be less than the thickness of the plywood.
A patterned paper is placed on the surface of the vinyl.
do it yourself ottoman. 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 ottoman made of plywood with an original pattern.
How to sheathe an ottoman?
An old plywood ottoman can be updated, sheathed his new materials. To do this, remove the lower part of the cover.
The new fabric is cut, tried on and fixed by stapling in the corners.
The bottom is re-screwed to the top cover.
Measure the amount of fabric, making a stock.
Textile mark... It is more convenient to do this on the ottoman itself, marking the seams with needles.
Trying on everything on the ottoman.
The excess fabric is cut off, and the joints iron iron.
Attach the fabric to the top of the ottoman by wrapping it.
Then it is wrapped on the inside of the product.
After that, the fabric is pulled at the base and nailed staples... The result is new DIY ottomans made from old ones.
Ottoman made of plywood and fiberboard
Pine timber make ribs for a pouf.
From Fiberboard cut out squares of the same size. The bottom and seat will be made of them.
With the help of self-tapping screws, it is assembled carcass products. Its sides are covered with plywood sheets.
First, the base is pasted over polyurethane foam... To give the ottoman made of fiberboard and plywood additional softness, it is complemented with padding polyester.
While the structure dries, cut out case... You can take flock or leatherette.
The details of the cover are stitched using durable threads.
The finished cover is put on the pouf.
From below it is fixed with a furniture stapler or a pneumatic gun.
To make the product look more aesthetically pleasing, the bottom is glued non-woven fabric.
Finally, the legs are attached.
DIY cylindrical ottoman
Consider a master class for making a cylindrical ottoman. To do this, you need to cut out circles. Chipboard the required sizes and timber details of a certain length.
We connect the circles and the timber with self-tapping screws in frame.
A chipboard sheet is fixed to the frame around the perimeter, making a wall.
Take foam rubber and synthetic winterizer. The latter is needed to smooth out the folds.
Foam glue is applied to the frame.
A layer is attached to the seat foam rubber four centimeters thick. Then the whole structure is covered padding polyester.
The cover is made of a suitable material.
The cover is put on and secured from below with a stapler or nails.
Legs are attached on the underside.
Making a cylindrical ottoman with your own hands is not difficult if you follow the instructions.
Ottoman with storage box
To make an ottoman with your own hands with a storage box, you must follow the instructions. First, the material is prepared: two blanks are cut out 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 are cut out with a length of 37 cm.
From the resulting fragments are collected box, whose height is 37cm.
In the inner corners, timber is attached with carpentry glue. From the outside, the corners are fixed with self-tapping screws or metal corners.
The glue is applied to the bottom and the bar. Glue the bottom and leave to dry.
After drying, the bottom is fixed with self-tapping 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 lid with soft material. To do this, use foam rubber, batting, synthetic winterizer, as well as upholstery fabric.
Fluffy foot ottoman
A master class on making an ottoman will help to make such a product. It will require four ready-made furniture legs and a circle of plywood or natural wood.
Cut out according to the size of the circle foam rubber, and then cover it with 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. Legs are screwed into them and the finished ottoman can be used. But to make it look more attractive from the bottom, a circle with holes for the legs is cut out of the fabric. It is put on the base and fixed with furniture studs.
How to sew a soft ottoman?
To sew a soft ottoman, you need to act in stages. First, an inner cover is made, which will contain filler... For 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. These will be the top and bottom of the product.
Then a strip is cut with a length equal to the circumference or perimeter, and the width is equal to the height of the pouf. Be sure to take into account the 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 cover is turned inside out, stuffed with a suitable material and the hole is sewn up.
Remains an ottoman decorate. For this, a decorative cover is sewn on it. The procedure is the same as above. Only in the middle part the hole is not sewn up, but a zipper is inserted into it, Velcro or buttons are sewn on. Any fabric can be used for a decorative cover.
DIY ottoman from a plastic bottle
Consider how to make an ottoman out of bottles with your own hands. Take two large plastic water bottles. They are cut and the two parts are combined to make a part of the desired height.
Details on how to make an ottoman out of bottles with your own hands can be seen in the photo.
For the base and seat, take circles from Chipboard... A plastic base is fixed on one, and the second is attached from above.
DIY plastic pipe ottoman
Consider a master class for making an ottoman from plumbing pipes.
Pipes first cut into pieces about thirty centimeters long. You will need about nine pieces of such segments.
Dyes pipes with gold-colored 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 process protective varnish. This makes it resistant to water.
The pipes are held together with a glue gun. The glue will set quickly, so everything should be done without delay.
Polyurethane rugs for the bathroom, they are folded in half and cuts are made in them along the perforations. The length of the cuts is approximately five centimeters.
The rug is folded up and a kind of bud is obtained.
Such rolls with buds are inserted into pipes. They have to get in tight. In this case, additional fastening will not be needed.
The result is an original ottoman that will look great in the bathroom.
Ottoman made of plastic bottles. Step-by-step instruction
Consider a master class on how to make an ottoman out of bottles with your own hands.
Bottles first connect with scotch tape into a round piece.
From cardboard of sufficient density and thickness, cut circles of the required diameter. This will be the seat and the bottom of the pouf.
Bottles are connected to cartons with tape.
The surface of the resulting frame is closed padding polyester 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 yarn with pile, and fabric is used for the bottom.
All parts of the decorative cover are connected by hand.
How with minimal investment? You can make a designer ottoman with your own hands, which, in addition to the decorative function, solves several practical problems. This is a rather unusual accessory that immediately attracts attention. With a little creative imagination, you can make a completely unique product from old tires or suitcases, and the addition of wheels will make the structure more mobile. Today, the editors of the online magazine site will hold several master classes on making an ottoman from unusual things, with which you can first make simple, and then more complex and unusual interior items.
The ottoman came to us from the East, it is not so often used there, preferring to sit on small structures. It quickly gained its popularity due to its portability 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 invest in something that is easy to do with your own hands in just 1-2 hours?
Non-standard ideas for making a pouf with your own hands from unusual objects
Manufacturers produce a wide variety of ottomans: for a children's room, a hallway, a bedroom and even for a summer cottage. They are offered at a fairly high price, but why spend personal finances on something that you can do with your own hands? And for this you don't need to be a professional at all, 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 caps and put them out in the cold overnight or put plastic bottles in the freezer. In the morning, screw on the covers immediately and place them under the battery. In such a simple way, the strength of the bottles increases.
A step-by-step photo description of making a pouf with your own hands from plastic bottles.
| Illustration | Description of action |
 | Connect with an elastic band 2 times 2 bottles, 2 times 3 bottles and 1 time - 4 plastic. Then secure the structures with tape. |
 | Connect the entire structure to each other and fasten it. |
 | Cut out 2 ovals from plywood to fit the bottom of the ottoman, make small notches on them from the outside. Glue a dense fabric on one oval - this will be the bottom of the structure. |
 | Glue the plywood to the structure from above and below with double-sided tape. |
 | For greater strength, tie the ovals with twine along the notches. |
 | Wrap the ottoman with thin foam rubber and sew with thick thread. |
 | Cut out the top of the structure from wide foam rubber. |
 | Sew the seat to the foam rubber sides. |
 | Sew a cover made of bright fabric, pull in the cord along the lower base and put it on the workpiece. |
 | The finished product weighs no more than a kilogram. |
You can watch the video in more detail about the master class.
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Plastic ottoman for children's room, 20 liters
If you have a 20-liter bottle left over, you can make it for the smallest children. For this you will need:
- 1 20 liter and 4 1.5 liter plastic;
- Scotch;
- fabrics and decor.
The work is carried out as follows;
- Cut off the top of a 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 or is more suitable. It is also a great option for or. The manufacturing procedure is as follows:
- Wash and dry the tire thoroughly.
- Cut 2 circles out of plywood, the diameter of which is equal to the diameter of the tire.
- Drill several holes in both plywood pieces and tighten.
- Starting from the center of the structure, glue the twine in a circle in the shape of a snail.
- To leave the ottoman outside, it should be varnished.
- For mobility, castors can be installed on the underside.
In more detail, a master class for making an ottoman from an old tire can be seen in the video.
How to make a pouf from an old plastic bucket
If you have an old plastic bucket, you can convert it to a padded seat as well. For work you will need:
- measuring tape;
- chalk or a piece of dried soap;
- glue;
- stapler;
- foam rubber and non-woven;
- the cloth.
Before you sheathe an ottoman with your own hands, you need to measure the diameter of the bottom and top of the bucket. Further, the operation algorithm is as follows:
The finished ottoman will become a real decoration of any interior.
In more detail, the process of making an ottoman from an old bucket can be seen in 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 electric cable reel. For work you will need:
- synthetic winterizer;
- glue gun;
- braid for decoration.
Progress:
Interesting ideas for making poufs for the bedroom
For a bedroom, soft frameless poufs are perfect, which, in addition to their functional load, also act as a bright accent in the interior, photo examples are proof of this. And if you take an expensive fabric for decoration, the soft construction will emphasize the owner's wealth and taste.
How to knit a round pouf
Needlewomen can please the family with their creativity and tie 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. DIY master class on making a knitted ottoman:
- 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 close the zipper.
Another interesting master class on making a knitted ottoman can be seen in the video.
The nuances of making a soft frameless square pouf
The order of work is practically no different from the manufacture of a round pouf, only templates should be prepared in a square shape. Each part must be knitted separately, sewn an inner cover, into which then pour the filler. You can also make a wireframe model, for example, from, which are covered with foam rubber and decorative fabric. In more detail, a master class on making a pouf from pallets can be viewed in the video.
How to sew a frameless pear-shaped pouf 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. Prepare the following materials before work:
- upholstery fabric 320 × 150mm;
- smooth material for interior decoration - 300 × 150 mm;
- filler. It is advisable to find expanded polystyrene with holofiber with a volume of about 1 m³;
- a zipper with a length of at least 60 cm;
- pattern paper and thread.
The manufacturing procedure is as follows:
Work for half an hour or how to sew a pouf in the form of a bag
A bag of any shape can be sewn from a beautiful fabric. 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 sides, bottom and top, 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 seam allowances. After that, sew all the fragments of the inner cover, leaving a small hole in 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 assemble and trim soft square and round ottomans on a rigid frame
For more complex work, it will take a little more time and carpentry skills. But there is nothing heavy 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 box for small items
If you work a little, you can make a more solid structure - a square ottoman with a removable cover on wheels. This 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 is suitable for children up to 40 cm in height, for adults - up to 55 cm. In the table, we have prepared the dimensions of parts for an ottoman designed for children and adults.
| Detail | Quantity, pcs. | Sizes 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 |
| Upper sticks | 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 |
| Cover 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 sturdy 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 pouf on a wooden frame
This ottoman can be made in any geometric shape. Consider one of the simplest ways: making a round product. For this we need:
Conclusion
Making an ottoman with your own hands is not difficult at all. For a start, you can practice on simple structures. 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 family with a new invention. Have you ever made ottomans with your own hands? Tell us in the comments which model you have already made or are planning to make. And finally, we propose to watch a master class for making a large ottoman with a carriage coupler.
In the east, in ancient times, people's homes were decorated with various poufs. It was not only comfortable, but also beautiful furniture. After a while, 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 will see images of a wide variety of poufs. Stay on top of fashion without ruining yourself. A beautiful piece of furniture can be created from scrap 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, both ribbon sackcloth and decorative fabric, which is simple and convenient 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, frayed towels, scraps of fabric);
- 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 thick fabric will work as well) and the 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 bedding).
- 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 perfectly even.
- Sew together your layered set with a straight stitch.
- Open each pair in the middle, iron the seams.
- Sew 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 pouf halves. Turn one half to the right side and the other to the inside out.
- Attach the halves and sew them, but not completely, leave a few centimeters for the hole through which you can fill your product. Unscrew the resulting product.
- At this stage, you need to fill your pouf with old things. Place heavy fabrics at the bottom of the garment, then start putting lighter items such as rags and scraps of fabric there. Continue filling - heavier fabrics are placed in the center and lighter ones on the sides. The bottom of the pouf 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 the fiber filler on the sides to flatten 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 filling the pillow with the filling, sew the hole by hand. Don't worry about quality as the top will be covered with another piece of fabric.
- Cut out an octagonal piece to cover the hole and sew up and down with a special stitch. You can also finish your sewing with a decorative stitch.
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 get a soft ottoman, which will be a great tool for home relaxation.
DIY wooden ottoman
Applying carpentry skills, you can make really great 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.
Take all the materials and tools you need to craft the base frame. First of all, you will need 4 sheets of chipboard or laminated board, preferably 40 by 30 centimeters in size.
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 wood glue.
- If you want your ottoman to move, you can attach castors 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 have everything you need to fasten them. We attach the bars from below with the help of wood glue, we attach the wheels to them. We put the base on top.
- Once you've formed the frame, you can start upholstering your creation. Take 4 pieces of foam and attach it to the top of the pouf and to the sides. Since your product is on casters, there is no need to upholster the lower part.
- Then comes the most important thing, you need to make an attractive outer case. We will consider how to do it below. For the cover, you need a special upholstery fabric that won't wear out so much. Sew the cover, preferably with a zipper, so that you can change it if necessary.
Ottoman made of 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 wonderful ottoman from plastic bottles. And what will be the benefits of this for nature!
As with the wood 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 depend on your personal preferences. It is advisable to take thick cardboard, so you can take the box where the office equipment lay.
Then they take plastic bottles and fasten them together with scotch tape, this must be done carefully so that the bottles are fastened evenly. Put all the structural elements together.
Make upholstery from dense foam rubber. First cut the piece to the bottom and top, attach it to your structure. Then cut a rectangle to fit your piece. 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 with each other using tight stitches.
Now you can sew a cover for your product. To do this, you will need to choose the right fabric of the desired color and density. In this case, you do not need to bother with the pattern. Simply 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.
After that, sew the top piece with the rectangles, taking in the thread. And you can proceed to the lower part, which is sewn in the same way as the upper one. A decorative border will help to brighten up all the shortcomings if the seam does not turn out so beautiful for you. 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 have to make all the parts in a cylinder shape. You should make the side pieces not from two pieces of fabric, but from four. The fabric should be dense so that the shape holds well.
What can be made from an old sweater
You can create really magnificent interior decorations from old things. Take an old sweater with an interesting design and make a do-it-yourself ottoman bag out of it. Consider how to make an ottoman bag with your own hands.
- First, make a blank of felt to serve as the bottom of your piece.
- 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 straight.
- The bottom of the sweater and the felt are sewn together, and you get a bag, which you just have to fill with some material. But before you do this, you will need to strengthen the structure.
- To keep the ottoman perfectly in shape, it is better to make an inner cover for it made of lining fabric. Make 4 pieces according to the size of your item and sew them together. Remember to leave a hole at the top so you can fill it.
- At the top, you need to make a lace so that you can tighten your structure after stuffing. Place the cover inside. Use expanded polystyrene, foam rubber and synthetic winterizer to stuff your bag. Pull 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 materials at hand. Think about how to make your own creation or use the instructions.