In any wardrobe there is always an old and unnecessary pair of jeans. In most cases, they are no longer subject to use, and it is often a pity to throw such a product away.
Using a little imagination and creative skills, you can make a small and cute ottoman out of old jeans with your own hands.
Preparatory process
First of all, it is necessary to prepare the necessary tools and materials for work.
We will need the following.
- A few pairs of old jeans.
- Unnecessary products from soft fabric or synthetic winterizer (they will serve as a filler).
- Scissors.
- Pencil.
- Safety pins.
- Threads.
- Paper for building patterns.
- Sewing machine.
The total size of the ottoman will depend on the personal preferences of the owner. When all the components are ready, you can begin to work.
Tip. As an additional decoration, jeans flaps are decorated with stickers. Then the appearance of the furniture will be brighter and more creative.
How to make a rectangular ottoman
For this accessory you will need to cut rectangular pieces of fabric of the same width and length. The rectangle can be replaced with any other shape.
Then we add the pieces in half and, stepping back from the edge by a centimeter, skip 3 lines on a sewing machine. It turns out a pocket that is stuffed with unnecessary rags or padding polyester.
After stuffing, sew the fourth edge. The resulting pillows are sewn together, forming a rectangle. Any rectangular furniture is suitable as a basis. So it will be easier to form the necessary shape.
When all the pillows are sewn together, the ottoman is almost ready. The inner space should also be filled with rags. Sew the remaining space. The accessory is ready.
Tip. For more convenient carrying, you can make 2 handles of denim, which will wrap around the ottoman.
How to make a round ottoman
For round furniture, rectangular flaps are suitable. Using a compass on paper, we outline the diameter of the seat (2 pieces).
Using a ruler and a pencil, we draw rectangular rags (they will act as walls). Cut and transfer to denim.
We cut out the main details from the fabric, step back about a centimeter from the edge and outline the location of the seams.
We gradually sew the rectangles to the round part, also stitching the walls between them. We perform a similar action with the lower circle.
Leave the window, fill the pouf with filler. It is better to sew the last seam manually. The round ottoman is ready.
Attention! By analogy, you can make a denim chair bag.
Useful Tips
A few additional recommendations will help in the proper sewing of ottomans.
- A rectangular pouf can be sewn in the likeness of a round pouf. First, a base is formed, which is filled with a synthetic winterizer or rags.
- Zipper can be sewn into the fabric to make a kind of denim pillowcase. Then it can be removed and washed at any time.
- It is recommended to take jeans from strong fabric as a basis. Stretching products do not hold well.
- When sewing, you must strictly observe the indent from the edge for laying a seam. Components of different lengths are difficult to fasten together.
- For tight fixation, it is recommended to use a zigzag seam.
- As additional decorations on the area of the product you can place stickers, embroidery, rhinestones or sequins.
- On the side walls harmonious padded pockets of jeans.
The ottoman is one of the harmonious and cozy accessories in the room. Using a little skill, you can sew such a piece of furniture from denim. Such an ottoman will be an original addition to the living room or children's room and will immediately attract the attention of guests.
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