After:
When I first tackled this project, I began with a big bolt of fabric I got from my aunt. About halfway through the project I started hating the fabric and I couldn’t bring myself to finish it. Has that ever happened to you?
So, I searched through my fabric. I didn’t have anything large enough to do the whole chair, but I did have 3 smaller pieces that coordinated. I didn’t have to spend any extra money on fabric and the bright stripes were a lot more fun to work with.
You can see, from this angle, how incredibly imperfect and pieced together it is. The only reason I even had the courage and inspiration to do this is because of all the slipcover talk over on Pink and Polka Dot’s blog. It sort of makes you feel like anyone can do it. And believe me, if I can do it, you can.
It’s even a little lopsided in the front. But, that’s how I sew.
When I changed fabrics and got in the mood to do it, it only took me about 2 hours one evening. I actually did it while the girls were watching Harry Potter last night.
A few weeks ago, I bought some white cotton duck on sale to make a slipcover for my living room chair. But, I’m still not sure I’m brave enough for such a big project, and one that includes piping. Though, doing this smaller project first helped.
Well, that’s one project down. I guess I’ll have to start painting a bedroom tomorrow.
