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How to Sew Ottoman Slipcovers
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When I decorated my living with slipcovers, I realized that
ottoman slipcovers present a serious problem, unless you’re
willing to sew your own. Sofa slipcovers can usually be
found in loveseat size and chair sizes. But ottoman
slipcovers are not available as part of the set.
The ottoman slipcovers I did find online came in two types:
cheap ottoman slipcovers in ugly fabrics and designs that
consist of elastic waists and an ill-fitting skit; or
expensive ottoman slipcovers that fit perfectly but cost
several hundred dollars.
I decided to sew a matching ottoman slipcover for my living
room. I bought an extra loveseat slipcover, because it was
on sale and was cheaper than the sofa slipcover. I then cut
it and sewed two ottoman slipcovers in less than two hours.
Here’s how I did it.
Step #1.
Lay the loveseat slipcover over the ottoman so one side of
the skirt sits perfectly in place. In other words, when you
look at the slipcover from one side only, it looks as if it
is actually an ottoman slipcover.
Step #2.
Begin cutting away the skirt at the point where it no longer
sits on the ottoman where it should. Cut only the skirt, so
as not to waste the other fabric. Cut enough skirt to wrap
around the ottoman on the remaining three sides that have no
skirt yet.
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Step #3.
Complete cutting around the top of the ottoman, except where
the skirt fits perfectly. You should end up with the ottoman
slipcover over the top and draping a little on the three
remaining sides. Ignore the slipcover tie-backs at this
point, as you can later decide if you want to keep them or
not.
Step #4.
At this point your ottoman slipcover should look
like an L shape, with the short bottom of the L made of the
top of the ottoman slipcover, which needs finishing on three
sides, while the fourth is already fitted with the completed
skirt. And the long side of the L shape, which is formed of
the long, unfinished skirt. Lay the ottoman slipcover on the
floor and straighten your cuts as necessary.
Step #5.
If any elastic from the original loveseat slipcover
remains attached to the ottoman slipcover, it’s a good idea
to remove it. The elastic will create an uneven look,
bunching the fabric out of place.
Step #6.
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