8/08/2011

My first slipcover

I made my first slipcover this weekend. :)
Can't say it's the best, but I'm happy with it.

I found the chair on freecycle, so it was...you guessed it...FREE!
I still want to repaint it a bright white.
I however won't be doing any spray painting until after baby #5 arrives. ;)



I bought these vintage sacks at a local antique store.  They were $5.00 a piece, which I thought was very reasonable.  The one I didn't use I plan on making a table runner out of.


 I started out by marking the top of the seat, and then cutting.  This is what I used to attached the skirted sides to.



I originally had wanted the sides to be gathered and ruffled, but because of my being a first timer...haha!  I didn't measure right for this.  I'm still pleased with it!





I love the top...our last name starts with an A. :)


 Once I put some fresh paint on the chair...I'll love it!
The slipcover was fun to do, and I look forward to making the table runner out of the other vintage sack.


The whole project cost me the $5.00 for the vintage sack... :)  Love deals like that!

For the love of Faith, Family, and the Home,
Thrifty momma

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7 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 8, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Now isn't that just happy making! Fun little projects to make us smile, brighten our days and bring out a home's personality. Great job.

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  2. DebbiedoosAugust 8, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    You did a fantastic job for your first time. I would for sure botch that up. Thanks for sharing at the newbie party.

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  3. deborahAugust 9, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    i have a chair i have been wanting to slipcover for a year now. i have never done it but now i am willing to try! great job! i found you at debbies newbie party. stop by and say hi!

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  4. Something Nice and PrettyAugust 10, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    A great idea and a wonderful job on it! I need to do that on a chair I just painted cottage white!

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  5. Laurel@ChippingwithCharmAugust 11, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    Looks lovely...I have a few of those sacks waiting for a project :) Laurel@chipping withcharm

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  6. The Charm of HomeAugust 15, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Your slipcovers turned out very nice! I love the print on the seat. Great job. Thanks for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  7. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    That looks beautiful! Thanks for sharing with Air Your Laundry Friday!

    {xo}
    Jami

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