Monday, March 7, 2016

A new slipcover for my ottoman.

A while back, when I redecorate my family room, I needed an ottoman to go in front of one of my chairs.
This is where hubby sits to watch TV, and where I sit to read, I wanted us to be comfy and to be able to put our feet up and relax. 



So I found this round ottoman at my local thrift store. I loved the round shape and the size, but the fabric color and pattern wasn't going to work out. It was olive green with cream flowers. 


So I quickly made this cover out of a drop cloth.




It was like this for a long time, but it never looked right to me. It was something off about it. Don't you think?


So on a rainy Sunday I decided to dissect the ottoman cover and start over.


I took it all apart and this time I made a straight strip to go across all around it, shortening the skirt. I think it already looks better. 
The skirt before was too long. But it was the first one I ever made, so I guess you live you learn, right?


I also change the direction of the pleats. I like it this way much better! Thank goodness the piping worked as the top was the same size. I don't like to make piping. So I was happy to recycle that part and use the same!! 


Do you see where I am going here? Yes, I do have a bit of an obsession at the moment with European grain sacks. So out came the tape and the paint!!







And here it is! 


So much better, don't you think?















Thank you so much for visiting! I hope you enjoyed my ottoman slipcover makeover!
Have a great day!!
:)





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27 comments:

  1. Simply LKJMarch 7, 2016 at 4:05 PM

    Looks fantastic! Love the addition of the "grain sack" motif.

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  2. StaceyMarch 7, 2016 at 5:23 PM

    This is totally impressive to me! The whole room is gorgeous.

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    1. Finding Grace InteriorsMarch 7, 2016 at 8:19 PM

      AWWW, thanks a lot Stacey!

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    2. StaceyMarch 10, 2016 at 7:10 AM

      So glad you shared this at TOHOT. I'm happy to see you up bright and early this morning. :)

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  3. Linda @ Life and LindaMarch 8, 2016 at 5:21 PM

    A beautiful room for sure. Love the ottoman. I would be lost without one. The motif is extra special.

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  4. PamelaMarch 8, 2016 at 7:33 PM

    It turned out fabulous Cristina! I wish I could sew as well as you.

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  5. Wild Oak DesignsMarch 9, 2016 at 10:41 AM

    Oh that is better! I love the stencil....just perfect! Great job...you could sell those!
    Nancy
    wildoakdesigns.blogspot.com

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  6. DebraMarch 9, 2016 at 7:56 PM

    You did a fabulous job. Isn't drop cloth the greatest?

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    1. Finding Grace InteriorsMarch 9, 2016 at 9:02 PM

      Thank you Debra! Yes, drop cloth is awesome, specially since I really don't know what I'm doing when it comes to sewing, I learn as I go, so It's not a big deal if I butcher the project and end up a complete disaster!! :)

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  7. DeseraeMarch 9, 2016 at 10:13 PM

    Wow...the slipcover turned out AMAZING!!!! I love the grain sack stencil you added....just the perfect touch.
    ~Des

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    1. Finding Grace InteriorsMarch 10, 2016 at 2:01 PM

      Thanks so much Des!! Your comment means the world to me!

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  8. LisaMarch 10, 2016 at 7:20 AM

    It's gorgeous! The stencil added the perfect touch! Just lovely!

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  9. Jemma@athomewithjemmaMarch 10, 2016 at 8:25 AM

    Oh goodness! You caught my eye with this transformation and naturally I had to pin it too!
    Thank you so much for sharing this with us today at Thoughts Of Home On Thursday!
    I am still nodding my head in pure delight:)
    Jemma

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    1. Finding Grace InteriorsMarch 10, 2016 at 2:03 PM

      Awww, thanks Jemma, you made my day! :)

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    2. KellyMarch 10, 2016 at 8:03 PM

      That looks SO good! I'm so impressed by your sewing skills. I wish I knew how to sew like that. I love the ruffles and the stencil on top. That makes such a charming statement in your room.

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    3. Finding Grace InteriorsMarch 14, 2016 at 8:27 PM

      Thank you Kelly!

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  10. At Rivercrest CottageMarch 11, 2016 at 1:02 PM

    your makeover of your makeover turned out so well. the top looks like you used a real grain sack to me. must try this. thanks for the inspiring post.

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  11. awal.nyMarch 11, 2016 at 7:15 PM

    I love how the new look turned out. I have been wanting to try a stencil, love yours. Alaina

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  12. Decor To AdoreMarch 13, 2016 at 5:39 PM

    What a wonderful transformation and I adore the embellishment of the grainsack design. Your post was such a joy to read and I hope you will continue to join us at Thoughts of Home on Thursday. May you have a happy week!

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    1. Finding Grace InteriorsMarch 14, 2016 at 8:29 PM

      Thank you so much Laura! Yes, I will be at Thoughts of home on Thursday, Thanks for having me!

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  13. DD's CottageMarch 16, 2016 at 11:22 AM

    I love her now too! I like the added blue and the details!

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  14. sandiMarch 18, 2016 at 4:42 AM

    Great job! You are very creative. Where did you get the stencil pattern?

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