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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Entry Closet Makeover Part 2: The Soft Stuff

ENTRY CLOSET MAKEOVER
PART 2: THE SOFT STUFF
 
Our finished built in entry bench obviously has a cushion and loads of pillows (duh!). And if Will is figuring out how to make it as he goes without enlisting help then so am I (competative much?) Guess what... I'm not an expert sewer!  That is Rebekah!  I sew pillows and the occassional curtain panel.  Squares and rectanges... very straight forward, and both of those need not be perfect to look perfect.  A cushion cover on the other hand must be perfect to look perfect.  Your measurements and cuts must be exact in size and exactly square.  YIKES!  Hard for a self proclaimed "non-perfectionist". 

So, I set out for the perfect tutorial in blogland.  I read tons of great ones but there was one AMAZING tutorial out there.  Pictures of every single step and very detailed.  Since I was completely clueless this is what I needed. 
Perfectly Portable Cushion Tutorial

The only step I modified was not adding the handles since I didnt need my cushion to be portable.  I honestly can't say enough good things not only about this tutorial but also about the entire Sew, Mama, Sew! empire.  Have you ever ordered fabric from them?  Great customer service, prices and turn around time.  Sign up for their emails and coupons come through frequently.  I'm a fan (can ya tell?)

For my foam insert I went to the Foam and Fabric Outlet in Fletcher, NC.  They cut me a perfect 53" x 22" x 3" insert and it only cost $22 which I thought was great!

So, just yesterday I said I would reveal tomorrow but, imagine this, we've had a change of plans.  I simply cannot find baskets I like so I am heading down to visit my sister in Charlotte tomorrow and we are going to hit the Pottery Barn Outlet, Ikea, the worlds largest TJ Maxx, and the bar.  If I can't find what I need between all those places then I just need to give up.  I will find them though!

Here is a sneak peak of how it's coming along.  I ADORE it!!!
Check out the piping!  I did that!

My lovely "gusset".  I learned that word in her awesome tutorial as well as how to do that perfectly hidden zipper.


 
Kandi

6 comments:

  1. LOVE LOVE LOVE! You've done an amazing job with this so far. The piping is beautiful. Megan

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    1. Thanks Megan! It was stressful doing it the first time but I'm sure will be easier next time!

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  2. Did a fabulous job following the tutorial! And love your modification :)

    I do hope you are planning on sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! :)

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  3. You did an outstanding job on this makeover. Hop over on Monday and grab my featured button (found under my header) for your blog.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  4. Great job on the cushion! I'm very impressed that you just jumped right in and "got 'er done"! ;)

    Liz @ The Brambleberry Cottage

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