*update: find the tutorial for recovering a glider chair here!*
The fabric I picked for the new cushions was bold (to say the least) but I wanted something totally unique and modern and definitely not babyish! Oh and washable since we have 2 toddlers underfoot. I've had the fabric for months and just kept putting it off since it seemed like such a daunting project...but once I got into, it went pretty fast. And I think I got my wish...modern... artistic... unique! Here are some during, and after photos.
I cut the ties off the old footstool cushion and made a removable cover for it with new ties...easy!
I was so relieved that the chair cushions all came off separately, so instead of having to recover one giant thing, I could do them separately. The only problem was that the cushions attached to the wood frame with industrial snaps - something I wasn't able to remove from the old cushions to put on the new ones. So I decided to recover the old cushions and make holes for the snaps to come through rather than make entirely new cushions which was my original plan.
I took each piece of the cushion and created a pattern for it, cut the fabric and made removable covers. Once the covers were on I measured for the snap holes, this was by far the hardest part and I had a few trial and errors...fortunately the snaps are all the underside of the cushions! Naomi and I made a matching throw pillow to finish it off!
The fabric I picked for the new cushions was bold (to say the least) but I wanted something totally unique and modern and definitely not babyish! Oh and washable since we have 2 toddlers underfoot. I've had the fabric for months and just kept putting it off since it seemed like such a daunting project...but once I got into, it went pretty fast. And I think I got my wish...modern... artistic... unique! Here are some during, and after photos.
I cut the ties off the old footstool cushion and made a removable cover for it with new ties...easy!
I was so relieved that the chair cushions all came off separately, so instead of having to recover one giant thing, I could do them separately. The only problem was that the cushions attached to the wood frame with industrial snaps - something I wasn't able to remove from the old cushions to put on the new ones. So I decided to recover the old cushions and make holes for the snaps to come through rather than make entirely new cushions which was my original plan.
I took each piece of the cushion and created a pattern for it, cut the fabric and made removable covers. Once the covers were on I measured for the snap holes, this was by far the hardest part and I had a few trial and errors...fortunately the snaps are all the underside of the cushions! Naomi and I made a matching throw pillow to finish it off!
wow - seriously hip and I love it! Nice job Jen. When can I put my order in?
ReplyDeleteHa ha! Thanks Julie! It's sooo nice to have it done!
ReplyDeleteDang it looks so good!! Naomi really did a great job on those pillows! xo
ReplyDeleteHi there, you did such a great job.
ReplyDeleteI'm looking to do the same thing but upholstery fabric is so expensive (like $40/metre and I need 3 m). It looks like you used some type of woven cotton.... is that right?? Where did you get it?
Thanks so much,
Kat
Jen,
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job on recovering your glider! I have that exact same glider in the chambray blue and want to recover it to go in a girls room before our newest addition arrives. I have no idea how to do it but you have inspired me! Do you happen to remember how many yards of fabric were needed to recover it? I appreciate any insight you can give me!! Thanks a bunch!
Hi!
ReplyDeleteSaw this on ohdeedo and I know it was an older post but I'm hoping I can still pick your brain about it! I have the same glider and want to recover it but have absolutely no sewing skills (am determined to learn, however)! Can you please tell me how you made the pattern? Wonderful job on both chairs!! I am so impressed!
Thanks!
Carrie
hello! LOVE LOVE LOVE! ditto carrie's comment: i have a glider that needs recovering so i'd love to know what kind of fabric to use, HOW MUCH you needed, and HOW you made the cover if poss. thanks!
ReplyDelete-kim
great job, jen! you've inspired me also to purchase a gently used dutailier. i didn't see the answer posted, and am also wondering how many yards of fabric were used and is it cotton?
ReplyDeletethanks!
I would love to know what was the amount of fabric (yardS) that were used. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I bought my glider off Craigslist for $45 and recovered it myself. I linked back to yours too!
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