DIY ottoman made from old jeans

There's bound to be an old and unwanted pair of jeans in any wardrobe. In most cases, they can no longer be used, and it is often a pity to throw away such a product.

Using a little imagination and creative skills, you can make a small and cute ottoman from old jeans with your own hands.

Preparatory process

First of all, you should prepare the necessary tools and materials for the work.

We will need the following.

• Several pairs of old jeans.
• Unnecessary items made of soft fabric or padding polyester (they will serve as filler).
• Scissors.
• Pencil.
• Safety pins.
• Threads.
• Paper for making patterns.
• Sewing machine.

The final dimensions of the ottoman will depend on the personal preferences of the owner. When all the components are ready, you can start working.

Advice. As an additional decoration, the flaps of jeans 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 fold the pieces in half and, stepping back a centimeter from the edge, skip 3 lines on the sewing machine. It turns out to be a pocket that is filled with unnecessary rags or padding polyester.

After stuffing, sew up the fourth edge.We sew the resulting pillows together, forming a rectangle. Any rectangular furniture will be suitable as a basis. This will make it easier to form the desired figure.

When all the pillows are sewn together, the ottoman is almost ready. The interior space should also be filled with rags. Sew the remaining space. The accessory is ready.

Advice. For more convenient carrying, you can make 2 denim handles that will wrap around the ottoman.

How to make a round ottoman

For round furniture, rectangular flaps are suitable. Using a compass on paper, mark the diameter of the seat (2 pieces).

Using a ruler and pencil, draw rectangular patches (they will act as walls). Cut it out and transfer it to denim.

We cut out the main parts from the fabric, step back about a centimeter from the edge and mark the location of the seams.

We gradually sew rectangles to the round part, also sewing the walls between them. We do a similar action with the bottom circle.

Leave a window and fill the pouf with filler. It is better to sew up the last seam by hand. The round ottoman is ready.

Attention! By analogy, you can make a bean bag chair from denim.

Useful tips

A few additional recommendations will help in properly sewing ottomans.

• A rectangular pouf can be sewn in the likeness of a round one. First, a base is formed, which is filled with padding polyester or rags.
• You can sew a zipper into the fabric to create a kind of denim pillowcase. Then it can be removed and washed at any time.
• It is recommended to use jeans made of durable fabric as a basis. Stretchy products do not hold their shape well.
• When sewing, you must strictly observe the distance from the edge for laying the seam. Components of different lengths are difficult to fasten together.
• For tight fixation, it is recommended to use a zigzag stitch.
• As additional decorations, stickers, embroidery, rhinestones or sequins can be placed around the area of ​​the product.
• On the side walls, pockets for spent jeans will be a harmonious addition.

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 a living room or children's room and will immediately attract the attention of guests.