An Easy to Sew DIY Storage Ottoman that youll love!
This DIY storage ottoman is just what mykid-friendly family roomneeded.
it’s possible for you to never have too much storage especially when kids are around.
I once heard that cleaning with kids around is like brushing your teeth while eating oreos!
Good looking storage doesnt have to be pricey!
We partnered withCanvas Etc.to make this DIY storage ottoman.
The fabric is easy to cut and sew making it a quick sewing project.
Its a medium weight durable canvas so we know itll withstand all uses.
We used this similar fabric to make our adorablehand-painted canvas Christmas ornamentsand thiskids indoor tent.
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How to Make a DIY Storage Ottoman:
Pre-wash and drythe canvas fabricbefore cutting.
Remove the fabric from the dryer promptly to avoid wrinkles and creases.
Otherwise, be sure to iron the fabric prior to beginning measuring and cutting your pieces.
Lay fabric out on a flat surface with lengthwise selvedge edges aligned.
Mark the cut lines directly on the fabric using a fabric marker or pencil following thepattern dimensions guideprovided here.
You will need cut two large circles and one long rectangular piece.
Divide each of the pattern pieces in quarters as shown and mark the notches.
This will be come in handy when you go to sew the pattern pieces together.
Lay the cut pieces on a covered flat surface with right side facing up.
Have them press their hand down on the canvas surface.
Leave paint to fully dry before proceeding, approx.
24 hours will do.
With right sides together, align the short ends of the rectangular piece ofcanvas fabric.
Starting at the top, sew the edges together with a single needle stitch and a 58 seam allowance.
Sew straight until you reach the first marker, 2 from the start point.
Reinforce the ends with back-tack stitching.
Repeat these steps at the bottom end starting at the marker and sewing towards the cut edge.
That stitch will be approximately 3 long.
Press the seam allowance open using a flat iron.
Place the zipper along the inside of the sewn edge.
Align the top of the zipper with the opening.
Sew one side of the zipper in place sewing through the zipper tape and the seam allowance.
This is how the ottoman will look on the right side when the zipper is sewn in.
Fold over the edge and sew in place to cover any sharp cut zipper edges.
wrap up the zipper and continue sewing the ottoman.
With right sides together, align the notches on the circle piece with the notches on the rectangular piece.
Sew the pieces together with a 5/8 seam allowance.
Repeat with the other circular piece finishing the ottoman.
launch the zipper and turn the storage ottoman inside out.
Forless than $20youll have a lovely, multi-functional storage ottoman for your living room!
It makes perfect addition to anycozy living room.
We hope you get as much use out of it as I do!
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