Liz Makes an Ottoman
On Saturday, Liz had another class at The Needle Shop. She’s attended quite a few workshops there, and has been slowly learning how to make more and more.
What’s really neat about the workshops here is that each class works on a specific object or item. Typically four hours in length, students walk out of the classroom with a finished product (and the knowledge of how to make more).
Saturday’s class was all about how to make an ottoman. While I took some photos after she got home, Liz had the foresight to snap a few shots during the workshop (and I’m totally glad she did).
Here’s where it all begins – the base is simply a box, and the rest is built up from there.
The cushion is up next.
And then wrapping and stapling the fabric in place, before finishing off the back.
Here’s the finished thing. It feels incredibly smooth and firm, and really looks professionally made. While the workshop taught people how to attach legs to their ottomans, Liz is still waiting on some custom legs she ordered off of Etsy.
The ottoman, flipped over.
During the class, Liz injured herself a good deal. She got a blister on her right finger, and also stuck herself with a pin. She also pinched her left hand in the staple gun, and accidentally hammered a finger. Who knew that making an ottoman could be so dangerous?
Are there no limits to her talents? Looks fantastic! You’ll have to provide a completed shot when the legs arrive.
Chris (August 30, 2010 at 11:00 am)Geez! Don’t die, Liz! Still though, that is a beautiful ottoman, and if you did injure yourself fatally in a freak staple gun accident, at least you would have that as the last awesome thing you made. Seriously though, as usual I am humbled by your talents. Beautiful work!
Marty J. (August 31, 2010 at 10:55 pm)Heh, thanks Chris and Marty for the kind words. I’m eagerly awaiting the legs for this guy. Hopefully I can get it all completed during the weekend.
Liz (September 1, 2010 at 1:56 pm)