Blood, Sweat, and Tears Slipcover

Below is the before of a chair that my sweet sister- in- law gave me for my daughters room. Her room is green with some purple in it but the chair was a little faded and the color of purple was off. So for the second time in my life I decided to make a slipcover. My first attempt at one turned out alright but not exactly what I was hoping for. I did learn a lot from my mistakes on the first chair so I figured what the hey. If at first you don't succeed try, try again!

 Like Miss Mustard Seed, I layed the fabric with the right side facing the chair and then pinned the pieces together. That way you can baste your seems, turn it right side out to check the fit, and make adjustments before stitching. Unlike Miss Mustard Seed, my slipcover did not take a matter of hours but several days working on it here and there. I was getting a little impatient. I'm a pretty good seamstress; even if I do say so myself; and I make curtains, bedding and pillows all the time, but slipcovers are a different animal. It's a project you just have to dive into and give it a shot. I have to admit that a few tears were shed shed at one point out of frustration.

 I used the old cushion cover as a pattern for the new cover. I even ripped out the old zipper and used it. How is that for recycling?

I used a white cotton quilted fabric in a diamond pattern. To clean, all I have to do is take it off and toss it in the wash. I am really happy with this one and now that I've had success, will definitely try it again.

 

If you have a chair you don't love anymore hanging around, I say, "go for it!"    

  Joyfully, Jodie

Today I am joining in on Miss Mustard Seed's Copy Me Challenge

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