How to Make a Burlap Sack Ottoman

Burlap is turned into sacks and often used as a packing material. Recycle burlap sacks to create a whimsical home accessories instead of tossing the used fabric into the trash. For example, take burlap sack material to create an ottoman that will be an accent piece in your living room. You will have a handmade home accessory that is both memorable and interesting and you will save money on home decorating at the same time.

Measuring tape
Scissors
Cotton batting, 3 inches thick
Wooden ottoman
Upholstery tacks
Hammer

Instructions

- 1
  Measure the circumference of the top of a round or oval ottoman, or the width and length of the top of a square or rectangular ottoman using a measuring tape.
- 2
  Cut a shape out of a burlap sack using scissors to measure the dimensions of the ottoman plus 4 inches along each edge.
- 3
  Cut six pieces of 3-inch-thick cotton batting to measure the exact measurement of the ottoman.
- 4
  Layer the cotton batting into a stack on top of a the ottoman. Adjust the batting as needed to make the edges even on top of the ottoman.
- 5
  Place the burlap on top of the batting stack, and adjust the burlap to lay evenly over the batting.
- 6
  Fold the edges of the burlap circle under by 1 inch, then tack the edges onto the bottom edge of the ottoman using upholstery tacks and a hammer. Keep the burlap fabric taut as you hammer in the tacks. Space the tacks 1/2 an inch apart.
- 7
  Trim off loose burlap strings before using the handmade burlap ottoman.

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