Since I have been so busy with school, new projects just aren’t happening at my house this week….probably this month!
T: How am I ever gonna get those ugly things down the stairs and then what do I do with them…what a pain”
Me: Maybe you should just burn them! But what do you want for furniture up here?T: I want seating but something sort of modern and really comfy….I love these pink and gray pillows from Target and like the idea of grays and pink.Me: So would you still have a couch and the love seat?T: Yeah….but it will be a long time before that is in the budget…Maybe Craig’s List?Me: What if we tried to recover these?T: I HATE THEM! Look at the skirts….they are just awful!Me: Let’s go rip off the skirts and see what they look like!
Me: Here…just take the scissors and start on the skirt of the love seat…
T: Are you sure?
Me: What difference does it make….they can’t look any worse!
T: rippppppp…this is fun!
Me: You know….once you get the skirt off they don’t look so big….
T: Can you meet me at the fabric store next week?
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T: I got here before you and I am bummed….I want something soft and gray, maybe velvet. There just isn’t anything. Let’s go to another store.
Me: Yeah, but let’s look around and get some ideas of what makes sense. Look at all the fabrics and get some feel for something you like even if it isn’t upholstery. What about wool?
T: Too scratchy
Me: What about denim?
T: Yuck……ohhhhh! Look at this soft gray stuff….it is exactly the feel….what is it?
Me: POLAR FLEECE…but really nice Polar Fleece…how much is it?
T: 8 bucks a yard…but it is really wide! Do you think it would work?
Me: Who knows…..but I bet it would….let’s DO IT!
Back at the house
Montage:
Ripping, cutting, stapling, sewing, laughing, swearing, prying, stretching……
Success! And I actually like it better than the West Elm inspiration!
I had never thought of using polar fleece to cover furniture, but it was probably the easiest fabric I have ever used for this!
It stretches and is very forgiving….and sitting on the couches feels like sinking in to a wonderful, cozy blanket!
In fact….when my grand-niece sits here, you usually find her tucked in behind the cushions!
Cost: Under $100 for the couch and love seat
Time: wellll…..a bunch….probably all told….20 hours
Results: Priceless….given the fun we had!
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Genius! I will try polar fleece on the garage sale chair I just scored. Your sofas look fabulous, love them!
I would never have thought of using polar fleece, but it would be nice and cosy. You've done a great job!!!
Love the theatrical twist…maybe you could help write my next show…;)
I will keep this awesome idea in mind. I never would have thought of using polar fleece. It certainly would be more plush than micro fiber.
That's SUCH a smart DIY! I would have never, ever, ever thought of it! Can't wait to remember it in the future π
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I'm impressed. I tried to recover a couch once, and it was a complete disaster.
That is absolute awesomesauce! I love it.
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What a great job…and such a creative use of that material!!
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Nice job – looks great!
Sure looks cozy! thanks for sharing and joining my newbie party.
Great sofa and post! Thank you so much for sharing your post at Savvy HomeMade Monday! I hope you will come back and party again!
Swinging by for the first time via Debbiedoo's Newbie Linky Party! When you're a DIYer, you do what feels good and works for you. Great sofa fabric choice for that very reason!! Thanks for sharing. I'm now a follower. Feel free to swing by my blog anytime .
Polar fleece!? Wow! Great results! Looks sexy in that steel grey.
Wow your couch turned out gorgeous! I love the fleece. I'd love it if you'd check out the giveaway I'm having for a Dremel Saw Max on my blog!
The only bad thing about this post is that you can't sit on my couch and love seat that Mary and I did! It's the most AMAZING….COMFORTABLE…..PERFECT furniture! Mary, your dialogue was spot on! The only thing that you eased up on was the lady clerk's dissatisfaction of your idea…..she was…hmm…well….not nice! Ha! Little did she know! I would totally recommend this to anyone for anything. These couches are sat on everyday by multiple people. Thanks for the transformation of my intended Bon fire pile Mary!
Wow, I'm so impressed by your innovative approach. Recovering is so hard & this sofa looks so classy & professional. Fleece, huh? I can't believe it!? Thanks for being so fearless!
Warmly, Michelle
How talented you are! Very creative.