How To: Reupholster An Ottoman With a Vintage Pleated Plaid Skirt
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Being socked in today inspired me to finish my oval ottoman. The VIBRANT plaid was gleaned from a huge vintage pleated skirt. Once the waistband and pleats were removed, there was a piece of fabric measuring 6 yards by 36". Before the transformation, the red striped ottoman had clunky legs and the fabric had been stained.
Excuse the terrible BEFORE photo.
Now enjoy my snowy day upholstery project.
Now it's all ready to put in my etsy shop.
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ModHomeEcTeacher
The legs are from vendor I use. I'll be offering them in my etsy shop within a month.
nirenire
where did you get the new legs? they are great!
ModHomeEcTeacher
I just cut the waistband off, and steamed the pleats flat. Next I ironed on the fusible interfacing.
I used the old fabric top and side pieces as my pattern. After I got the cover all stapled on, I noticed that the plaid was just a hair off. I removed all the staples and readjusted the covering. Plaids are hard that way.
dewonangus
Wow ... hard to believe it was a skirt! It looks great. Also checked out the Etsy link and your website. Nicely done. I now have two chairs to reupholster. A simple teak chair in my new sewing/craft room (when I get it organized) and now my almost vintage desk chair. I had it done by a professional about twelve years ago and in the past month the foam in the armrests has decided to come up for air! I have not reupholstered before and am looking forward to the challenge after reading your tutorials. I just need to find some fabric ...
DIY Maven
Hey girl, check out these comments.
ModHomeEcTeacher
I forgot to add that I ironed fusible interfacing to the wool in order to strengthen and stablize it for upholstering.
bruno
Etsy shop link please!
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