How to make a pouf yourself from available materials?

How to make a pouf from chipboard with a lid?

A do-it-yourself pouf in the shape of a cube can be placed in the living room or children’s room.

The photo shows a bright opening chipboard pouf, which serves as a seat and a place to store various small items.

Materials and tools

For work we need:

• Chipboard sheet.
• Wooden bars (4 pieces) 4x4x37 cm.
• Piano hinge.
• Furniture swivel castors.
• Thick foam rubber 40x40x10 cm.
• Synthetic padding 45×160 cm.
• Strong fabric material for upholstery of the base 55×165 cm.
• Material for the lid 65×65 cm.
• Electric jigsaw.
• Screwdriver.
• Furniture stapler.
• Self-tapping screws.
• Universal and wood glue.

Instructions

Let’s get to work:

1. Saw out the blanks according to the following dimensions: front and back walls 40×37 cm, two side walls 37×37 cm, bottom of the base 40×40 cm. Assemble the cube using 4×4 cm bars with glue.
2. When the glue dries, additionally reinforce the bars with self-tapping screws. This will make the base stronger. We fix the lower part using the same method.

3. We wrap the side walls with padding polyester, securing them with a stapler. We attach the upholstery fabric to one of the corners with an overlap, turning the cut inward and leaving allowances of about 2 cm. We bend the allowances inside and to the bottom of the pouf using a stapler.

4. We glue the foam square to the cover blank using glue.

5. We wrap the cover with fabric, bending the edges and securing it with a stapler from below.
6. Using self-tapping screws, we fix the cover to the wall with a hinge. We attach wheels to the bottom of the finished product. The do-it-yourself pouf is ready!

When the glue dries, additionally reinforce the bars with self-tapping screws. This will make the base stronger. Using the same method, fix the lower part.

Wrap the side walls with padding polyester, securing with a stapler. At one of the corners we attach the upholstery fabric with an overlap, turning the cut inward and leaving allowances of about 2 cm. We bend the allowances inside and to the bottom of the pouf using a stapler.

We wrap the side walls with synthetic padding, securing them with a stapler. At one of the corners we attach the upholstery fabric with an overlap, folding the cut inward and leaving allowances of about 2 cm. We bend the allowances inside and on the bottom of the pouf using a stapler.

Glue the foam square onto the lid blank with glue.

Glue the foam square onto the lid blank with glue.

Wrap the lid with fabric, tucking the edges and securing it with a stapler from below.

Using screws, fix the lid to the wall on the hinge. Attach wheels to the bottom of the finished product. The do-it-yourself pouf is ready!

A detailed video about making a rectangular pouf yourself can be seen here:

Cardboard pouf

An unusual, but stylish and budget pouf made from recycled materials is suitable for a summer house, as well as for an informal interior, such as a loft.

The photo shows a pouf, which is easy to make without drawings from ordinary cardboard packaging.

Materials and tools

To create a pouf with your own hands you will need:

• Cardboard boxes.
• Flat pillow.
• 6 m of strong tape about 40 cm wide.
• 6 connecting rings.
• Tape measure.
• Cutter.
• Scissors.
• Thread and needle.

Instructions

Let’s start making:

1. Based on the area of the pillow, we determine the dimensions of the base (for example, 40×40 cm).
2. Fold all the boxes until you get a base of the desired height. You can use a cutter to help yourself, pressing the cardboard along the fold line, but not cutting.
3. Cut the tape into 3 equal parts. Take one strip, thread 2 rings through, sew up the edge.
4. Do the same with the other two strips.
5. Thread 2 belts parallel to each other under the cardboard pieces laid on top of each other. Pull the structure together with belts and secure them on the side. Secure the third belt on the narrow side as well. Put a pillow on top. The eco-friendly pouf is ready!

Fold all the boxes until you get a base of the desired height. You can help yourself with a cutter, pressing the cardboard along the fold line, but do not cut.

Cut the tape into 3 equal parts. Take one strip, thread 2 rings through, sew up the edge.

Do the same with the other two strips.

Thread 2 belts parallel to each other under the cardboard pieces placed on top of each other. Pull the structure together with belts and secure on the side. Secure the third belt on the narrow side in the same way. Place a pillow on top. The eco-friendly pouf is ready!

How to sew a soft round pouf?

The original patchwork pouf will add even more warmth and comfort to your home. It is made from scraps of fabric that everyone has.

The photo shows a patchwork pouf made with your own hands.

Supplies

To sew such a pouf, you will need:

• Scraps of multi-colored fabrics.
• Fabric for the back of the pouf.
• Rope.
• Filler.
• Button.
• Pins
• Scissors
• Ruler and pencil.
• Sewing machine.

Step-by-step guide

Let’s get started:

1. Cut out identical rectangles measuring 5×30 cm.
2. Divide the rectangles into triangles: draw a line diagonally from one corner to the other and cut.
3. Lay out the resulting triangles, alternating them by color and pattern. Sew on the machine until you get a circle of patches.
4. Cut out a circle of the same size from a single piece of fabric – this will be the back of the pouf. We hide the rope inside the pillowcase, fix it with pins and connect the fabric on the machine as close to the rope as possible.
5. Leave a small opening to turn the workpiece inside out.

6. Sew the edges of the rope and hide them with a blind stitch.

7. We tightly stuff the pouf with filler and fix a decorative button in the middle, stitching it through.
8. The pouf is ready:

We divide the rectangles into triangles: draw a line diagonally from one corner to the other and cut.

Lay out the resulting triangles, alternating them by color and pattern. Sew on the machine until you get a circle of patches.

From a single piece of fabric, cut out a circle of the same size – this will be the back of the pouf. We hide the rope inside the pillowcase, fix it with pins and join the fabric on the machine as close to the rope as possible.

We leave a small opening to turn the workpiece inside out.

We sew the edges of the rope and hide them with a blind stitch.

We sew the edges of the rope and hide them with a blind stitch.

We tightly stuff the pouf with filler and fix a decorative button in the middle, sewing it through.

The pouf is ready:

Making an ottoman from a bucket

If your plastic bucket has become unusable, you can turn it into a cute ottoman:

The photo shows a DIY ottoman that fits perfectly into a country or eco-style.

What do you need?

You will need the following tools:

• Plastic bucket.
• Jute rope.
• Fabric.
• Filler.
• Decorative button.
• Scissors.
• Hot glue gun.
• Furniture stapler.
• Velcro tape.

Making instructions

Let’s start creating the ottoman with our own hands according to the following scheme:

1. Remove the handle from the bucket.
2. Glue the surface of the bucket with jute rope, fixing it with hot glue.
3. Cut out two pieces around the bottom: one from thick cardboard, and the other from fabric, but 10 cm larger.
4. Connect the circles with a button, stuff with soft filler and we fix the fabric on the cardboard base with a stapler.

5. We fix the seat to the bottom of the bucket with Velcro tape.

We glue the surface of the bucket with jute rope, fixing it with hot glue.

Cut out two pieces around the bottom: one made of thick cardboard and the other made of fabric, but 10 cm larger.

Connect the circles with a button, stuff with soft filler and secure the fabric to the cardboard base with a stapler.

Children’s ottoman for toys

A very stable and practical ottoman for storing cars and dolls is made from two wooden boxes.

The photo shows a comfortable and environmentally friendly ottoman with a hinged lid.

What do you need?

Necessary materials:

• Two wooden boxes.
• A sheet of chipboard for the lid.
• Jigsaw.
• Foam as a filler.
• Fasteners, screws, screwdriver.
• Burlap or any other thick fabric of bright colors.
• Glue.
• Stapler.

Stages of manufacture

Let’s start assembling the ottoman with our own hands:

1. Fix the two drawers along the long sides with screws.
2. Using a jigsaw or hacksaw, cut out the lid to the size of the two connected drawers.
3. At the next stage, glue foam or foam rubber to it.
4. Sew a cover for the lid from a thick fabric material.
5. You can take a simpler route: stretch the fabric and fix it its stapler.
6. Using self-tapping screws, we fix the lid to the piano hinge.
7. If desired, the finished pouf can be painted, and to make it mobile, screw on furniture legs.

Using a jigsaw or hacksaw, we cut out the lid to the size of the two connected boxes.

At the next stage, we glue the it foam or foam rubber.

Sew a cover for the lid from a dense fabric material.

You can go a simpler way: stretch the fabric and fix it with a stapler.

Using self-tapping screws, fix the lid to the piano hinge.

If desired, the finished pouf can be painted, and to make it mobile, screw on furniture legs.

Stylish pouf from old jeans

Sometimes original furniture can be made “out of nothing” and turn several unnecessary things into one useful one.

The photo shows a sturdy pouf made from old jeans, which can be used as a seat, a table or a footstool.

Supplies

You will need the following:

• 25 identical plastic bottles.
• Double-sided tape.
• Remnants of plywood or thick cardboard.
• Foam rubber.
• Old jeans.
• Thread and needle.
• Sewing machine.

Step-by-step guide

Let’s get started to work:

1. Wrap the central bottle with tape, attach 5 more containers to it. Wrap with tape again. Using this template, build up the frame of the ottoman.
2. Cut out two identical circles from cardboard or plywood according to the diameter of the connected bottles.
3. Align the structure and tightly fix the circles to the base with tape.
4. Wrap the frame with foam rubber: first the side, then the lid. Sew the foam rubber with threads.
5. Sew the cover. To do this, carefully take measurements from the resulting ottoman, transfer them to paper. According to the pattern, cut out the details from denim, leaving 2.5 cm for allowances. Sew them together.
6. The round seat can be made using the patchwork technique, so the pouf will look even more interesting. You can secure the material at the bottom in two ways: sew on an elastic band or fix it with a stapler. The decor of the ottoman depends only on your imagination.
   You can watch this video to learn how to make a ottoman from bottles with your own hands:

Align the structure and tightly fix the circles to the base with tape.

Wrap the frame with foam rubber: first the side, then the lid. Sew the foam rubber with threads.

Sew the cover. To do this, carefully take measurements from the resulting pouf, transfer them to paper. Cut out the pieces from denim according to the pattern, leaving 2.5 cm for allowances. Sew them together.

The round seat can be made using the patchwork technique, so the pouf will look even more interesting. You can secure the material at the bottom in two ways: sew on an elastic band or fix it with a stapler. The decor of the pouf depends only on your imagination.
You can watch this video to learn how to make a pouf from bottles with your own hands:

Square pouf

This neat homemade pouf is used as an ottoman or a pillow, and it is very easy to make.

In the photo it is frameless square ottoman, made by hand.

Materials and tools

To make it you will need:

• Dense fabric.
• Burlap.
• A pillow with polystyrene foam filling.
• Pins, scissors, a sewing machine and thread.

The photo shows a ottoman making kit.

Master class on making

Let’s get to work:

1. The size of the ottoman depends on the pillow. Cut out the necessary elements from thick fabric: one square (this will be the top) and four rectangular (for the sides).
2. Cut out another piece from burlap and connect all the elements with pins.
3. Sew all the pieces except one and turn them inside out.
4. Place the pillow inside and hand sew the product. The comfortable frameless pouf, made with your own hands, is ready.

Cut out another piece from burlap and connect all the elements with pins.

Sew all the pieces except one and turn them inside out.

Place the pillow inside and sew the product by hand. A comfortable frameless pouf made with your own hands is ready.

Pouf from a stool

If your old stool has become unusable, don’t throw it away – it will be an excellent base for a unique pouf.

The photo shows an elegant pouf made from an antique round stools.

What do you need to make it?

Materials and tools:

• An old stool.
• Sandpaper.
• Primer, furniture paint.
• Foam rubber.
• Elastic fabric material for upholstery.
• A construction stapler.

Guide

Let’s get started:

1. Sand the old stool with sandpaper to remove the varnish. Prime and paint.
2. After drying, cut out the foam rubber and secure with a stapler.
3. Use the same method to fix any suitable fabric.

After drying, cut out the foam rubber and secure with a stapler.

Use the same method to fix any suitable fabric.

A do-it-yourself ottoman from improvised means is not only a multifunctional interior decoration, but also a great way to save the family budget.