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Monday, August 9, 2010

Presto Chango!

Before:After:
I've been meaning to do this for years. I decided to fly by the seat of my pants and give it a go. I have a lot to learn about sewing gussets, but the good thing is lots of sins are hidden by the window seat. There's a zipper in the back so I can remove it for an occasional washing. I chose to go without piping...maybe next time. I used inexpensive IKEA fabric since I didn't know if this project would be a success. Have to grit my teeth and tackle the second one....I hope it's better than the first!
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42 comments:

  1. PattyAugust 9, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Wow, I love the fabric! The window seat looks brighter now.

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  2. CynAugust 9, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    OMGosh, I love this! So colorful and pretty. The white b/g of the print is so perfect with the white woodwork of your window seat. Congratulations on a terrific job!
    Hugs,
    / ; -)

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  3. Live a Colorful LifeAugust 9, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    that is fabulous! and the the print is really cool. I just found an IKEA chair at Goodwill that I want to get (under $50) and attempt to recover myself. Yikes. I'm not sure I'm up to it but I'm going to give it a go...

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  4. PoppyprintAugust 9, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    It looks so great! What a fun update, Jacquie. I've got a chair awaiting a re-do...you've inspired me to get going on that!

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  5. Just JaiCi's CraftsAugust 9, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    DARLING!!!!

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  6. SelinaAugust 9, 2010 at 5:06 PM

    It looks brilliant!

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  7. UnknownAugust 9, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    It looks fantastic! Kudos!

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  8. Tracey JacobsenAugust 9, 2010 at 5:19 PM

    I dunno Jacquie -- I kinda miss the foxes... ;)

    bwahahahahaha!

    Great recover. :) Much better. :)

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  9. BethAugust 9, 2010 at 6:14 PM

    WOW! So much better than those foxes staring at you all the time!

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  10. TrishaAugust 9, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    Much better! Way to just jump in and do it.

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  11. UnknownAugust 9, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Just love it!!! Perfect! In with the new out with the old.

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  12. GerryARTAugust 9, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    it's a new fresh look.

    Hugs,
    Gerry

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  13. pauletteAugust 9, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    So clean and bright...love it!! Brilliant!
    Paulette

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  14. sew katie didAugust 9, 2010 at 7:03 PM

    awesome.

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  15. RhondaAugust 9, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Love the fabric, it perfect. You did a great job!

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  16. CharAugust 9, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    Love it! Great job!

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  17. Kimberly WhispellAugust 9, 2010 at 7:43 PM

    I love the fabric, very pretty!

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  18. Lynn KoeppenAugust 9, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    Great change! Good for you!

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  19. UnknownAugust 9, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Looks perfect from here! Love that fabric.

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  20. Needled MomAugust 9, 2010 at 9:30 PM

    What a difference! I love it.

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  21. PaigeAugust 9, 2010 at 10:12 PM

    Great job! The cushion and fabric are so fun!

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  22. AudrieAugust 10, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    Great choice of fabric! It totally changes the space. I really need to get fabric from Ikea to make cushion covers... my sofa cushions look soooo shabby.

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  23. CarlaAugust 10, 2010 at 12:24 AM

    I, too, have window seat cushions I've been meaning to make for 3 years now! Thanks for sharing...maybe it will motivate me!!

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  24. SharonAugust 10, 2010 at 1:17 AM

    Fabulous, what a great update to your decor.

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  25. BecAugust 10, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    Love it...well done!! xx

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  26. Esch House QuiltsAugust 10, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    Wow! This looks amazing. A perfect use of those large scale Ikea fabrics.

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  27. LisaAugust 10, 2010 at 8:47 AM

    it looks wonderful! I wish we had an IKEA near us! even the one back home is without fabrics, at least for now. They are supposed to be rebuilding across the parking lot... touted to be the largest store in Canada, maybe north america (?)

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  28. KateKwiltzAugust 10, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    Great job! If you decide to do piping next time, it's definitely worth it to invest in a piping foot -- it makes it SOOOO much easier, and gives you a good, clean look.

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  29. DarcieAugust 10, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Love it! It's much more *Jacquie!* ;-)

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  30. AnnaAugust 10, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    love it! and thank you for admitting that doing gussets isn't as easy as it appears! :)

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  31. LauraAugust 10, 2010 at 9:48 AM

    That looks amazing! What a dramatic change. I really like it.

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  32. carolAugust 10, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    I think it looks marvelous! So much better than before! Bravo!

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  33. MightyMomAugust 10, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    I likey likey

    Course im a sucker for a window seat.

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  34. Caroline ~ TrilliumDesignAugust 10, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    It looks fabulous!! Much better than the old cushion.

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  35. beachiesewsAugust 10, 2010 at 2:51 PM

    Looks so much more modern and vibrant! No one will see your oops!

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  36. KatherineAugust 10, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    What a transformation! Now I bet you're thinking you should've tackled this ages ago because it looks so good. ;o) Way to go Jacquie!

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  37. LynnAugust 10, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    I have some vintage bark cloth and two chairs and a foot stool from the 1950s that need new cushions. They, too, have been waiting for years. You just may have inspired me. I want to do piping but I don't know if I have enough fabric.
    I have been wanting to pay someone else to make them but that just seems silly to me.

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  38. Jessica ChristensenAugust 10, 2010 at 5:23 PM

    Great facelift!

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  39. AndiAugust 10, 2010 at 7:02 PM

    Muuuuuuch better!!!!

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  40. LizAugust 11, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    I love it!

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  41. ShellyAugust 12, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    It's great! Why did you wait so long? I love the change -- wonderful fabric.

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  42. BarbAugust 14, 2010 at 4:09 PM

    Your new cushion is fresh and pretty great job!

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