This stylish mini ottoman is inspired by nautical ropes and classic patterns. Best of all, Brit + Co made three interchangeable cushions for this DIY ottoman, meaning you can mix up your decor whenever you like! Oh and guess what? It’s no-sew and you don’t need any power tools to make this ottoman yours!
Materials:
– 120 feet of sisal rope
– 1 bag of microfiber towels
– 3 drawer knobs
– 1 Home Depot bucket
– Cardboard
– 3 curtains (Moroccan Geo in River Mist, Moroccan Geo in Hickory, Thermal Tweed in Cinnamon Stick)
– Velcro® Ultra-Mate Black Tape (10 ft x 1 in Black Tape, Heavy Duty)
Tools:
– Glue gun
– Staple gun
– Hobby knife
– Scissors
Step 1:
First thing to do is to remove the handle from your orange Home Depot bucket. It should pop right out but if you’re having trouble, grab some pliers and finesse it out.
Step 2:
Cover the bucket by wrapping it with a rope of your choice.
Start at the bottom and squeeze hot glue onto the rope, then press the rope onto the bucket’s surface. Keep wrapping, making sure each new row of rope is secured closely next to the previous row. You don’t want any orange peeking out!
Once you get to the top of the bucket, trim the rope.
Tip: You’ll need an extra layer of rope or two to cover up the lip of your bucket.
Step 3:
Create the cushion(s).
Start by creating a cardboard base. Trace the bottom of the bucket onto cardboard. Cut out the base.
Place it on your fabric, and draw a circle that is three inches larger than the cardboard.
Cut the fabric.
Use a hobby knife to pierce a hole in the middle of the cardboard.
Grab a drawer knob, unscrew it, and place the screw end of through the cardboard. Place the fabric over that end, and screw on the knob.
Tip: If your fabric is extremely thick, you might need to cut a little hole in the center of the fabric circle.
Step 4:
For stuffing, we used microfiber towels. You could also use excess fabric or stuffing, but these have a nice cushion to them.
Fold one up and wrap around the center of the fabric.
Glue it onto the cardboard.
Keep adding towels until you reach the edge of the cardboard.
Pull the fabric over the towel cushion you’ve just created, and staple to the underside of the cardboard.
Step 5:
Cut a fabric circle that’s a little smaller than your cushion, and glue onto the back to cover up the stapled fabric and cardboard. Check out that clean seam!
Step 6:
Stick Velcro Ultra-Mate Black Tape on the bottom of the bucket and cushion.
Peel off the other adhesive side and press your cushion onto the bucket.
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