My mile long list of nesting strategies is becoming shorter by the day. I've been tackling at least 2 projects a day so I can be ready for these little ladies when they decide to show up. My last big project was to make slipcovers for a glider that my awesome neighbor/friend gave me. I was so excited when she asked if I wanted it because I have wanted a glider for a LONG time! We have an old rocking chair that I love (because it's classic) but it's so very uncomfortable to hold babies in.
I wasn't sure what to expect as far as fabric prices are concerned because I rarely buy home decor fabric. I went to Joann's to try my luck and found some beautiful fabrics that I would have loved to buy...in another, less frugal, life. So I headed to the clearance area and found this cute, simple houndstooth fabric and figured it would be neutral enough to fit with a variety of decor.
I've never reupholstered anything or made slipcovers for anything before so this was a new adventure for me! I turned the fabric right-side in and pinned around the cushions the best I could, slipped the pinned fabric off the cushions, sewed them and created snap closures on the bottoms of the cushions so I'd be able to take them off and wash as necessary. I left the maroon vinyl on as an extra layer of insulation from the cushions. You never know what will end up on a glider and need to be washed off.
My honey helped me take the ottoman apart so we could staple the fabric on (probably my favorite part because I got to use the staple gun).
I also got to use my new serger (courtesy of my wonderful mother!! A perfect baby gift!).
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