Nate's mom gave us this bench....
Unfortunately it didn't really go with the rest of our bedroom...
She really does have good taste. I swear.
I debated on how to cover the bench. It sat in my sewing room for several months. I just couldn't decide what to do with it.
I thought about reupholstering it but then I came up with the idea for a cover. I like easy.
Covers are easy....if you don't end up in a battle with your sewing machine....stupid sewing machine.
I ordered this fabric from amazon. Grey fabric is incredibly hard to find.
The bench is 53" wide, 18" tall, and 18" deep.
I cut three 54"x19" rectangles (top, front panel, back panel) and two 19"x19" squares (side pieces).
I then sewed the pieces together. I'm not great at sewing so there will be not be a detailed "how to". I used what little common sense that I have to sew the pieces together. I have no idea what my seam allowance was. I was just trying to keep my line straight while still making the cover fit the bench. I just "Make it work!" (love Tim Gunn)
My sewing machine and I had a disagreement after I had finished sewing the sides together.
I still needed to hem the bottom edges but just couldn't handle the fight...so it sat unhemmed in our bedroom for about a month...because I'm awesome.
I finally got around to waging war on my sewing machine hemming it this week-end and we now have a pretty bench cover...
A bench cover that fits in a little better....
What do you think? Should I take the cover off and leave that beautiful floral pattern?
On an unrelated note, does anyone have a tailored bed skirt that they like? Do share!
Exactly what I would have done...and did do for several ugly bookcases!
ReplyDeletei love what you did!
ReplyDeleteand PS-- i loooove your bedding from West Elm! Do you like it so far? i have my eye on that one and one other :)
I love, love, love our comforter! It's very soft and comfy...and looks pretty too!
ReplyDeleteI'll make sure to point out to my mom that you thought her bench was ugly :oP (I'm kidding! The fabric looked good in her house but it isn't my taste, either)
ReplyDeleteThat's why I put the disclaimer in that she DOES have good taste. I'm always in trouble. :P
ReplyDeleteCute! I love the fabric you chose. That's always the hardest part for me.
ReplyDeleteWaging war?! Nooooo!
ReplyDeleteIn other news, I got a sweet tailored bedskirt that I love at Tar-jay. It was like $20 at most. Nice & sleek (and grey!).
xo
Mindy