While I can sew apparel and have done a lot of quilting, skill at upholstery evades me.
But that doesn't stop me from trying.
This is the ugly ottoman I found at a yard sale. It was in pretty good shape and very sturdy...and only five bucks!
I took the sucker apart, which eventually involved a rachet wrench (not
pictured here) which was pretty exciting. I *heart* rachet wrenches!
This is a pic of a rachet wrench, which I obtained from the Google.
Anyway, I took the whole thing apart, then took my pretty fabric (which wasn't quite wide enough) and sewed a band of dropcloth around it. (I am not as talented with dropcloth as this lady, but I try.)
The legs were some kind of resin composite, so I'm not sure how well the paint will stick, but I painted 'em anyway.
You can see my hideously crooked seam here. Go ahead...judge me.
I love it!
ReplyDeletelooks not so hideous anymore!!
ReplyDeletePS- won't say anything about the seam.
Good job. I am terrified of upholstering. I just bite my lip and pay the upholsterer the big bucks.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I like the sound of a ratchet wrench! My upholstery skills are limited to just covering the seats of our dining room chairs...in other words, non-existent!
ReplyDeleteJust the fact you can sew puts you in a whole league I will never belong too.
ReplyDeleteBliss
The top and the legs are all that really count anyway :)and both of those look good!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, beautiful. But my boys would spill juice on it the first 3 minutes.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to have real furniture again! And when I can, I'm calling you.
Well done, Kirbs!!
ReplyDeletexo Heidi
I have an amazing amount of respect for anyone who can sew...at all. It was Linda's Pillowpalooza that reminded me why I call my sewing machine Damien. Your ottoman looks fabulous!
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