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    Published: Jul 16, 2013 · Modified: Aug 5, 2013 by Katie · This post may contain affiliate links.

    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase

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    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase from SewWoodsy.com #nursery #diy #reupholster

    A few month’s ago we had the pleasure of helping our friends with their nursery! You might remember, that we installed crown moulding for them. While we were over, I helped reupholster a rocking ottoman with a pillowcase. My friend, Rachel, couldn’t find fabric that she liked, so she bought a flat sheet set that also contained pillow cases! While the guys finished up on the crown moulding I taught her how to reupholster using a pneumatic staple gun! At first she was nervous to use it but then she got the hang of it and wouldn’t put it down.

    Fast forward a few week’s later, she changed her mind on her fabric choice and asked if I could (re) re-upholster the ottoman cushion again for them. Being the good friend I am (and of course knowing how easy this is to do) I didn’t hesitate at the chance to help out! I do want to note that I did not recover the rocking glider chair. She sent the fabric and cushions to a family friend who did it in no time (much quicker than I ever could have)!

    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase from SewWoodsy.com #nursery #diy #reupholster

    Supplies:

    • Rocking Gliding Ottoman
    • Pillowcase (or fabric of your choice)
    • Scissors
    • Pneumatic Staple Gun
    • Ear Plugs
    • Safety Glasses

    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase from SewWoodsy.com #nursery #diy #reupholster

    First, cut the pillow case along the seam both vertically and horizontally.

    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase from SewWoodsy.com #nursery #diy #reupholster

    Lay the fabric out so you have one long piece. Place the ottoman cushion on top of the fabric. Using scissors, trim around the fabric leaving 4-5 inches on every side.

    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase from SewWoodsy.com #nursery #diy #reupholster

    Fold over one side of the fabric and staple every few inches.

    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase from SewWoodsy.com #nursery #diy #reupholster

    When you get to the corner you’ll want to fold it like a package.

    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase from SewWoodsy.com #nursery #diy #reupholster

    Fold over the fabric, making sure that the corner is tucked in nicely.

    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase from SewWoodsy.com #nursery #diy #reupholster

    This is what it should look like once you staple the corner.

    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase from SewWoodsy.com #nursery #diy #reupholster

    Then repeat with the remaining four corners until all the fabric has been secured to the cushion. I made a video earlier this year on how to upholster a chair cushion. It is the same exact concept. If you need a better visual representation you can watch that video!

    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase from SewWoodsy.com #nursery #diy #reupholster

    Trim excess fabric.

    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase from SewWoodsy.com #nursery #diy #reupholster

    This is what the finished cushion looked like.

    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase from SewWoodsy.com #nursery #diy #reupholster

    Re-attach the ottoman cushion back on the rocking glider and enjoy! I absolutely, LOVE what our friends did to their babies nursery! I love the color scheme and can’t wait to share their entire room in the coming weeks.

    How to Reupholster a Rocking Ottoman with a Pillowcase from SewWoodsy.com #nursery #diy #reupholster

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