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Ottoman Fabric Calculator

Unlike a soft box cushion, a structured ottoman is normally built with four separate side panels rather than one wraparound strip, because the corners are sewn (and often piped) as sharp, furniture-like seams instead of a continuous curve of fabric. The bottom is frequently left as a plain dust-cover fabric rather than the show fabric — this calculator gives you the show-fabric top and four sides; add a bottom panel separately if you're covering it in the same fabric.

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    Typical sizes

    Square and rectangular ottomans commonly run 24–40 in (61–102 cm) across and 14–18 in (36–46 cm) tall. Round ottomans need a very different pattern (a circular top and a single curved side strip) — this calculator is for square and rectangular ottomans.

    Where this goes wrong

    Tall ottoman sides (anything over about 16 in / 41 cm) may exceed a standard fabric width when the fabric has to run vertically for grain — check the height field against your fabric width before ordering. Corners are usually piped; add a welt allowance the same way as the piped-cushion calculator if yours will be.

    Seam allowance

    Seam allowance 1/2 in (1.3 cm) is standard for upholstery-weight fabric.